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Text "Give the Gift of Learning This Holiday Season" and "Double Your Impact Thanks to a Matching Gift" with photos of cute children doing music and art.

How will you choose to support Lighthouse students this year? At a time when education funding – and special education funding, in particular – is being cut at the highest levels, your gift is more important than ever. 

Starting December 1, your gift will be doubled up to $25,000 thanks to a matching gift challenge from Lighthouse board member Dick Schnadig and his wife, Patricia!

Below are a few examples of the impact your gift can provide.

A young black girl interacts with art in the Children's Development Center, which includes tactile animals and large Braille writing.

1 Year of Art Classes

Your gift can bring a full year of art enrichment instruction to children with multiple disabilities in our therapeutic day school, helping them grow through the power of art.
$
5,000
USD
Donate
An older student smiles as a teacher helps him with an art project.

1 Year of Instructional Materials for a Classroom

Help equip a classroom in our therapeutic day school with supplies, such as tactile books and sensory tools, to help students learn literacy, math, science and functional independence skills.
$
2,500
USD
Donate
A group of students, teachers and paraprofessionals in our Children's Development Center feel the rhythm as they participate in a music session.

10 Weeks of Music Classes

Ten weeks of music enrichment can fill Lighthouse classrooms with sing-alongs, rocking rhythms and opportunities for children to express themselves and build confidence through music.
$
1,500
USD
Donate
A group of youth who are blind or visually impaired sit together at a restaurant table, chatting with food in front of them.

Meals for College Exploration Week

Help students with visual impairments get fueled up as they explore college campuses throughout the Chicagoland area, learning about accessibility features and planning their future studies.
$
1,000
USD
Donate
A group of students explore an aquarium and waterlife.

Field Trip for Early Intervention Families

A field trip to a sensory-friendly museum or aquarium gives our youngest learners and their families a chance to explore the world together in a supportive, community setting.
$
500
USD
Donate
A young girl with a vision impairment (wearing a pink tutu) waves orange and yellow handkerchiefs in a dance class.

Dance Therapy Session with Joffrey Ballet

Dance therapy with the Joffrey Ballet gives children with visual impairments in our early intervention program the opportunity to express themselves through movement and build confidence.
$
250
USD
Donate
A young white girl smiles as she feels the letters in a Braille reader.

3 Hours of Braille Classes for Blind or Visually Impaired Students

Three hours of Braille instruction can help a student who is blind or visually impaired read stories of magic and friendship and unlock a world of imagination and independence.
$
100
USD
Donate
A high school student from our Children's Development Center enjoys lunch with school paraprofessionals on The Lighthouse's patio.

Breakfast and Lunch for One Student for a Week

Provide a week’s worth of nutritious meals for one student in our therapeutic day school, so they can stay energized and ready to learn.
$
50
USD
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Other

Give any amount today to ensure that every child has access to the education they need to thrive.
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USD
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About The Chicago Lighthouse

The Chicago Lighthouse is a social service organization for people who are blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veterans. We offer the latest in rehabilitation and clinical innovation within a supportive community where clients can learn, grow and build relationships that last a lifetime.

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