Samara's Foundation

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." - Helen Keller

Samara's Foundation Events Calendar

Samara's monthly meetings are held at Garden Terrace 500 N. Emerson, Wenatchee, WA. on the third Monday of every month at 6:00 am

Febraruy 14th Blind Bowling- 11:00 - 2:00 Eastmont Bowling Lanes For more infromation go here
March 9th, 10th & 11th KPQ Home Show-Come and see our hand poured candles. More information here
May 1st Parade Day- Come see us and our guest Guide Dog Puppy Raisers
June- Blind Walk in the Market-Date is pending.
July 24th Samara's Summer Picnic 5:00 Walla Walla Park Gazebo #2
August 7th Toyota Center Yard Sale 8:00-2:00- For more information go here
September 16th "Dinner in the Dark" if you would like more info and ticket information go here
October- Craft show at Clonial Vista date to be announced more information here
December 14th Samaras Christmas Party 6:00 - We will draw the winner of the 2009 Quilt and introduce the 2010 quilt. Quilt ticket information here

Mission Statement
To create and foster a non-profit organization enabling
individuals with sight impairments the opportunity
to improve quality of life and further their learning through advocacy and technological support

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In her daughters name, Jodi began the "Samara's Foundation for the Blind and Visually Impaired", a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.
It is a small way to keep her dream alive.

Facts about the blind and visually impaired

There are approximately 10 million blind and visually impaired people in the United States.
Approximately 1.3 million Americans are legally blind.
There are approximately 5.5 million elderly individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Approximately 93,600 visually impaired or blind students are served by special education programs
There are approximately 55,200 legally blind children.
Approximately 109,000 visually impaired people in the United States use white canes to get around
Just over 7,000 Americans use dog guides.
Approximately 5,500 legally blind children use Braille as their primary reading medium.
At least 1.5 million blind and visually impaired Americans use computers.
Approximately 46% of visually impaired adult Americans are employed.
Statistics provided by the American Foundation for the blind

Samara's Foundation Events Calendar Samara's monthly meetings are held at Garden Terrace 500 N. Emerson, Wenatchee, WA. on the third Monday of every month at 6:00 am

Mission Statement To create and foster a non-profit organization enabling individuals with sight impairments the opportunityto improve quality of life and further their learning through advocacy and technological support Back to Samara's Home Page

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Samara's Foundation Events Calendar

Samara's monthly meetings are held at Garden Terrace 500 N. Emerson, Wenatchee, WA. on the third Monday of every month at 6:00 am

Mission Statement
To create and foster a non-profit organization enabling
individuals with sight impairments the opportunity
to improve quality of life and further their learning through advocacy and technological support

Back to Samara's Home Page