Light the Way to Our 125th

In 1906, a group of Chicago socialites came together to help those in their community facing vision impairment. These women began with creating charity baskets for the blind. Their efforts grew into the organization now known as The Chicago Lighthouse, which annually provides comprehensive services to more than 50,000 people who are blind or visually impaired, and also others with disabilities and Veterans.

Looking forward to 2031 and The Chicago Lighthouse’s 125th anniversary, we are proud to continue this work. Today, our mission spans 40 programs which provide employment opportunities, rehabilitative services, affordable housing, low vision care, advocacy and so much more.

This work is only possible thanks to the generous support of our donors, many of whom choose to include The Lighthouse in their estate plans. In the five years leading up to our 125th anniversary we have an ambitious goal of documenting 125 new bequests to support our work and invite you to join by making a planned gift to The Lighthouse.

To become one of the 125 supporters who will leave a legacy at The Lighthouse and Light the Way to 125, please contact Senior Director of Individual Giving, Lora Nickels at (312) 997 – 3643 or lora.nickels@chicagolighthouse.org