at Vision Resource Center!

Proudly Serving Berks County Since 1929
Focusing on the prevention of blindness and
making it possible for visually impaired
Berks County residents to lead independent
and productive lives within their community.
For People Affected By Blindness and Low Vision
FALL | 2014
www.berksblind.org
In-Sight Awareness
Helping our readers to keep informed with important monthly vision awareness topics!
October
November
December
Blindness
Awareness
Month
National
Diabetic
Eye Disease
Month
The gift of sight
is precious
• As every minute passes, another child becomes blind.
• About 37 million people in the world
are blind.
• The leading cause of blindness in the
U.S. is untreated cataracts.
• The likeliness of blindness increases
with age, especially after age 75.
• The World Health Organization
reports that 75% of blindness can
be treated, cured, or prevented using
reasonably priced methods.
For more information:
National Federation
of the Blind:
www.nfb.org
American Foundation
for the Blind:
www.afb.org
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• Diabetic retinopathy is a condition
that may become blinding, which
affects 5.8 million Americans, age 18
and older, and is the most common
vision problem related to diabetes.
• Diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and
glaucoma are all considered diabetic
eye diseases.
• Diabetes is the leading cause of
blindness in working-age Americans.
• Almost one-third of the 29 million
Americans over age 20, who have
diabetes, don’t know they have the
disease and that they are at risk for
vision loss.
• Please remember to make an
appointment for an examination with
an eye care professional in time for
January, National Eye Care Month.
For more information:
American Diabetes Association:
www.diabetes.org
National Diabetic Education
Association:
www.nationaldiabetic.org
Vision Resource Center of Berks County | 2020 Hampden Blvd., Reading, PA 19604 | 610-375-8407 | www.berksblind.org
Our Mission
Our mission is to strive
to prevent blindness and
visual impairment, and
to advocate and provide
quality education, support
services, and rehabilitation
to enrich the lives of blind
and visually impaired
persons and
their caregivers.
VRCBC In-sight is published quarterly
Chairperson, Board of Directors Dennis E. Hafer
President/CEO Lori Schermerhorn
Editor - Karen Chandler
Advertising - Lori Schermerhorn
Printed by the Reading Eagle
Berks Insight is funded by
Advertising Revenues and other
donations. You will receive your next
VRCBC Insight in October 2014.
VRCBC Insight Advertising Policy
• All ads submitted to VRCBC
Insight for publication will be
reviewed by staff for suitability.
If there is a question concerning
the content of any proposed
advertisement, a staff member will
contact the advertiser to see if any
adjustments can be made.
• VRCBC Insight reserves the right
to refuse any advertisement
deemed inappropriate for VRCBC
Insight.
• The publication of any
advertisement in VRCBC Insight
does not imply endorsement of
that product, service or company/
organization supplying their
product/service by VRCBC Insight.
• Contact Lori Schermerhorn
for advertising information
at 610-375-8407 x112 or
[email protected]
President’s Message
As another school year has begun, we again ask where the time has gone. I
am sure our previous leaders also felt that way. How quickly 85 years have flown
by. Our address has changed, the client’s needs have changed, our mission has
changed, and so has our name. The things that have stayed the same for all of these
years have been our commitment to the Berks County community and our passion
to help those struggling with blindness or visual impairment and their loved ones.
Whether an educational session, one on one counseling, support groups, lunch
bunch, socialization programs, vision screenings, health fairs, home visits, Spanish speaking sight loss
support group and counseling, workshop employment, summer camp, or referrals to other agencies, our
commitment is strong and true. We continue to look for other ways to help our community and to expand
our services to meet the changing needs.
To continue celebrating our 85th anniversary, we have several events planned in October. We will host
a yard sale on Saturday, October 11th from 7AM-1PM, our 3rd annual Harvest Fest and 2nd annual Run/
Walk for Sight will be on Saturday, October 18th with the Run/Walk beginning at 9AM and the Harvest Fest
from 10AM to 2PM, and a joint fundraiser with Kutztown University with a Dine in the Dark program on
Friday, October 24th. Please continue to check our website at www.vrcberks.org for more details on all of
these events.
Thank you for your support of our agency.
Here’s to our first 85 years and the upcoming 85!
Until next time,
Lori Schermerhorn, President/CEO
Calendar of Events
October
6th
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Vision screenings by Dr. Dawn
Hornberger, Optometrist, including
cataract and glaucoma screenings.
Appointments are required by calling
Ann, x114.
11th
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Yard Sale at Vision Resource Center
15th
11:30 a.m.
Lunch Bunch, Wegman’s Restaurant,
4401 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA
19605. Prior registration required.
RSVP – Mark, x120
18th
9:00 a.m.
5K Run/Walk for Sight and Kids’ Run
10:00 a.m.
Harvest Fest
22nd 11:30 a.m.
Lunch and Learn - Presentation by
Keystone Magnification of assistive
devices for people who are visually
impaired or blind. $6.00 per person
12:00 p.m.
Iphone technology information for
interested Lunch and Learn attendees
by Jim Meck
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Sight Loss Support Group/Caregiver
Support Group RSVP – Mark, x120, for
both Lunch and Learn and Support
Group, or just Support Group
24th
5:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.
Dine In the Dark fundraiser – Dinner
tickets are $30.00 per person. Call
Jane, x116 to order.
November
19th
11:30 a.m.
Lunch Bunch, O’Grady’s Restaurant,
3525 Pottsville Pike, Reading, 19605,
RSVP – Mark, x120
26th
11:30 a.m.
Lunch and Learn – Presentation about
food for the holidays, $6.00 per person
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Sight Loss Support Group/Caregiver
Support Group RSVP – Mark x120, for
both Lunch and Learn and Support
Group, or just Support Group
December
3rd
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Boscov's Special Shopping Event at
Boscov's East. RSVP - Joyce Morgan,
x125
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Holiday Party Cookie baking, holiday
trivia games, and donations requested
of unwrapped, new toys for Toys for
Tots. Lunch will be served. $6.00 per
person, RSVP – Joyce, x125
17th
11:30 a.m.
Holiday Lunch Bunch at VRC with
entertainment by Jeff Krick, Elvis
impersonator, $6.00 per person, RSVP
– Mark, x120
Please check our website for more information - www.berksblind.org
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Vision Resource Center of Berks County
Welcome
Joyce Morgan
Joyce
is the new
Activity/Transportation
Coordinator at Vision Resource
Center and is responsible for planning
social and recreational activities,
educational programs, and also
for scheduling volunteer driver
transportation for clients’ counseling
appointments, medical
appointments, and
shopping needs.
Joyce is originally
from Brooklyn, New
York, and moved to
the Reading area in
2006. In New York,
she was the Assistant
Network Coordinator
for an HIV care
network. Joyce’s son,
Horace, lives in Reading and attends
Kutztown University, and her
daughter, Bernadette, who is a pro
bono coordinator at a law firm, lives in
Bronx, NY, with Joyce’s granddaughter,
Chanel, age 16. Reading, traveling, and
watching Masterpiece Theatre on PBS
are among Joyce’s favorite things to do.
Joyce has developed a strong bond
with the volunteers
who support
the Specialized
Transportation
program and is getting
to know the VRC
clients. Joyce wants to
“make people’s lives
a little easier” and
hopes to do that in
her position at Vision
Resource Center.
VRC Hosts BEN Meeting
On the morning of Wednesday,
August 13, Vision Resource Center
played host to the Berks Elder Network,
as part of an ongoing effort in Berks
County for professionals who work
with senior citizens to have a venue to
meet and share breakfast, ideas, and
information.
After the staff of Vision Resource
Center was introduced, Dr. Dawn
Hornberger, Optometrist, member
Thank you to our
sors
Harvest Fest Spon
•Amity Self Storage
•Appeeling Fruit
•Burkey Construction Co. Inc.
•Caitlin Degler
•Chad Johnson
of the VRC Board of Directors and
Chairman of VRC Sight Conservation
committee, presented a talk about
living with vision loss. Dr. Hornberger
described some of the aids and services
that are available to assist with the
activities of daily living for people with
low vision.
For more information about the
Berks Elder Network, contact Comfort
Keepers at 610-678-8000.
•Creativity, Inc.
•Customers Bank
•Dall Industrial Painting
•Eastern Realty Advisors
•Eisenhauer Nissan
•Fenstermacher Construction
Services, Inc.
•First American Title
•Gage Personnel
Vision Resource Center of Berks County
CONTACT US AT 610-375-8407:
Lori Schermerhorn........ ext. 112
President and CEO
Karen Chandler............. ext. 119
Director of Social Services
Carolyn Krick................ ext. 110
Director of Support Services
Rosann Strauss............. ext. 118
Director of Workshop Services
Ann Heiser................... ext. 114
Caseworker for Vision Screenings
Mark Levengood........... ext. 120
Counselor
Alicia Santiago............. ext. 122
Social Worker
Joyce Morgan............... ext. 125
Activities/Transportation
Coordinator
VRC Services Center Hours:
Monday 8:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Thank you to District 14P Lions Clubs
for their continued support through
eyeglass donations, monetary donations,
and volunteers
•GMI First, Inc.
•Golden Oaks Landscaping
•Herbein and Company, Inc.
•HSA Mechanical Services, Inc.
•Knight’s Rental
•The Law Firm Of Leisawitz Heller
•Lords and Ladies Salons
•Mark Yoder
•Mohnton Knitting Mills
•Murray Securus
•Olivets Boys & Girls Club
•PA Renaissance Faire
•Pretzel City Sports
•Road ID
•Savage Auto Group
•Terre’s Trophies
•Unique Pretzel
•Weikel Sportswear
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Come and join VRC for the
run &walk and stay for the family fun!!
Vision Resource Center of Berks County’s
Harvest Fest and
5K Run/Walk for Sight
Vision Resource Center will hold its third annual
Harvest Fest, combined with its second Annual Run/
Walk for Sight on Saturday, October 18th. The Run/
Walk kicks off at 9:00 a.m., followed by the one mile
Kids' Fun Run.
Harvest Fest attendees will enjoy activities
from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., and can expect be
entertained by great music, food, raffles, and more
for the entire family. Children can get involved by
decorating pumpkins and playing games.
Important services for the community will also
be available at this event. VRC will be providing
free children's vision screenings and the Keystone
Bloodmobile will be on site to receive blood donations.
Everyone who comes to Harvest Fest can increase their
awareness of visual impairments by participating in a
blind obstacle course in commemoration of Blindness
Awareness Month in October.
Mark your calendars for what is always a fun and
meaningful event for the community!
Saturday, October 18
Run/Walk for Sight 9am
followed by Kids’ Fun Run
Harvest Fest 10am-2pm
For more information please check our website: www.berksblind.org
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Vision Resource Center of Berks County
Proud supporter of
Vision Resource Center
of Berks County
4741 New Holland Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540
(610) 777-2071
www.goldenoakslandscaping.com
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Dine in the Dark is a co-sponsored event between the
Vision Resource Center of Berks County and Kutztown
University (Student Ambassadors of the CEC, Division of
Visual Impairments). The event is to raise awareness of what
it is like to live with a visual impairment. It will also provide
fundraising opportunities for the Vision Resource Center
and the Kutztown University Student Ambassadors who will
be attending the National Council for Exceptional Children
conference in San Diego.
The event will be held at Vision Resource Center or Berks
County, 2020 Hampden Boulevard, Reading, PA 19604 on
Special event to raise
awareness of what it is like to
live with a visual impairment
Friday, October 24, 2014
AT Vision Resource Center
October 24, 2014. We will have two seatings for this event.
The first seating will be for a 5:00 PM dinner with doors
opening at 4:30 PM. Our second seating will be for a 7:30
dinner with doors opening at 7:00. There will be raffles and
live music. The students from Kutztown University will use the
dining event as a way to teach skills to blindfolded attendees
in order to simulate dining with a visual impairment. We will
have speakers throughout the dinner.
Please join us for a night of fun and education. Tickets are
$30 for adults and $20 for children 12 and older and with a
valid student/college ID.
For tickets, please call
610-375-8407, 124 or
email [email protected]
Vision Resource Center of Berks County
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Yes! I want to be a
for Vision Resource Center of Berks County
Please complete and return this form to:
Vision Resource Center of Berks County
2020 Hampden Blvd., Reading, PA 19604
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Vision in School
Vision is more than just the ability to see things clearly, or have
20/20 eyesight. Here are a few skills children need for reading
and learning:
Visual acuity The ability to see clearly at various distances
for viewing the chalkboard, the computer, and reading a book.
Eye focusing The ability to quickly and accurately maintain
clear vision when looking form the chalkboard to paper on a
desk and back again.
Eye tracking The ability to keep eyes moving along a printed
page, or following a moving object like a thrown ball.
Eye-hand coordination The ability to use visual information
to direct the hands when writing or trying to hit a ball.
Visual perception The ability to organize images on a
printed page into letters, words and sentences, and to
understand what is read.
Section 1402, of the PA Public School Code of 1949 requires
schools to test a child’s vision at least annually. Early detection
of visual problems is important in order to give the child the best
opportunity at a full education. Undetected vision problems may
lead to other difficulties in school, such as behavioral issues,
distractibility and hyperactivity.
A child may not tell you that he or she has a vision problem
because they may think the way they see is the way everyone
sees. Here are some signs that may indicate a child is having
vision problems:
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Frequent eye rubbing or blinking
Short attention span
Avoiding reading or other close activities
Frequent headaches
Covering one eye
Tilting the head to one side
Holding reading materials close to the face
An eye turning in or out
Losing place when reading
Children need many things to be successful in school,
and good vision is one of those things.
Info taken from PA Public School Code of 1949;
American Optometric Association website (www.aoa.org)
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Vision Resource Center of Berks County
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2020 Hampden Blvd.
Reading, PA 19604
Saturday, October 11th
7 a.m. To 1 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 11
Sponsored by
College Heights Community Council
and the
Reading Pagoda Lions Club
610.779.5508
www.weikelsportswear.com
Vision Resource Center of Berks County
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Summer Sizzled at VRC
The summer of 2014 brought with it two weeks of activities
for the clients of Vision Resource Center
Children with visual impairments in grades 2 through 8 had the opportunity to
attend a week of daycamp that was filled with fun and fulfilling events. The children
traveled to the Fightin’ Phils stadium where children, volunteers, and staff were treated
to a behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium, an autograph signing with players from
the Fightin’ Phils, and time in the Fun Park to enjoy the moonbounce and sliding
board. The children also traveled to Shady Hollow Assisted Riding for the experience
of riding and grooming horses. Musical guests entertained the campers during the
week, as well as presentations with Seeing Eye puppies, reptiles, and amphibians. The
children’s camp week culminated in a picnic where attendees enjoyed the music of
Jim Meck.
Adult Activity Week followed the children’s daycamp with the options of four day trips
and a picnic for adult clients to attend as they chose. Calvaresi Winery was a popular
site for education about wine and winemaking, as well as a tasting for everyone
attending. The adults also traveled to a tour of the Fightin’ Phils stadium, as well as
a group picnic where everyone was entertained by the banjo expertise of Conlan
Kerschner. Adults in their 30s through their 80s rode horses at Shady Hollow Assisted
Riding and picnicked on the grounds of the farm.
Children and adult clients, as well as volunteers and staff, made memories and
friends during the VRC summer activities. Everyone involved is grateful for the
generous donations of Berks County residents and businesses that made the special
moments possible.
Specializing in Masonry
[email protected]
BILL FENSTERMACHER
PRESIDENT
610.683.5228
Cell 610.216.5576
Fax 610.683.5244
[email protected]
P.O. Box 178, Kutztown, PA 19530
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Vision Resource Center of Berks County
Proudly Serving Berks County Since 1929
Become a VRCBC Supporter!
Yes, I would like to support the programs and
services of VRCBC in prevention of blindness.
Enclosed please find my tax deductible gift:
A Show for People Affected By
Blindness and Low Vision Issues
Live on BCTV
the First Tuesday of each month
at 10:00 am
Hosted by:
Brad E. Hart
Community Education and
Relations Coordinator for Vision
Resource Center of Berks County
Replay times:
Saturdays 7:00 pm
Sundays 2:00 pm
Mondays 12:00 pm
m $100
m $75
m $50
m $25
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Designate your gift:
m Unrestricted support. Use where needed.
m Children’s Vision Screening
m Care Givers Support Group
m Sight Loss Support Group
m Building Fund
m Workshop Services
Name _____________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________
City _______________________________________________
State _______________ Zip ___________________________
In Memory/Honor of (Please circle):
__________________________________________________
the
gadget gurucorner
by Brian Wilson
Many of the clients of Vision Resource Center benefit
from the use of talking clocks, such as the Reizen Talking
Atomic Alarm Clock. This talking clock provides reliable
atomic time. A female voice announces both the date and time
with good sound quality. There is an option for hourly time
announcements from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. There is an
extra long alarm sound, a snooze function, and high volume
available for anyone with a hearing impairment. The clock
works by receiving the time radio signal, produced by the US
Atomic Clock in located in Colorado.
The voice even guides users to set up to set up
the phone. It uses 2 AA batteries (not included).
Please acknowledge my gift to:
__________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________
City _______________________________________________
State _______________ Zip ___________________________
m I would like my gift to remain anonymous
m I am interested in learning more about Planned Giving
m Vision Resource Center of Berks County is already in my will
Thank you for your support!
Make checks payable to:
Vision Resource Center of Berks County
2020 Hampden Blvd., Reading, PA 19604
Or donate on-line at www.berksblind.org
The official registration and financial information of Vision Resource Center of Berks County
a 501©3 may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free
(800)732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
The Reizen Talking Atomic Alarm Clock
is from Maxi-aids, stock number 706884, and
costs $31.50.
Reizen Talking Atomic Alarm Clock costs $31.50
and is from Maxi-aids.
Vision Resource Center of Berks County
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Vision Lunch Focuses on
Special Needs Planning
The presenters at September’s Vision Lunch at VRC were Mike and Chris Butterworth
of M.P. Butterworth and Associates in Reading. Mike holds a certification as a
Special Care Planner, while Mike and Chris are both Chartered Special Needs Consultants.
Topics that were covered at the lunch
included the consequences of having no
financial plan in place for someone with
special needs or a disability, what a Life Plan
actually entails, a timeline that illustrated the
stages involved in planning, and the steps
that have to be taken to make the plan come
together. The emphasis was strongly placed
during the program that a Life Care Plan’s
goal is to ensure a continuing quality of life in
all areas, and that most families are unaware
of how to get started to achieve that goal.
Lunch attendees included VRC staff and
clients, many local professionals who interact
with children and adults with disabilities, and
other members of the community who came
to share information, social time, and lunch
with the group.
Mike Butterworth is a graduate of Kutztown
University with a degree in Education, and
a concentration in Special Education and
Elementary Education. He has been in the
Financial Services industry since 1984.
Some of the services available from M.P.
Butterworth and Associates are financial
reviews, assistance with Social Security
applications, college saving plans, trusts and
annuities, retirement, beneficiary, and estate
tax planning, and long term and disability
insurance.
For more information, call 610-775-8800, email to [email protected], or visit the website, www.butterworthandassoc.com.
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Vision Resource Center of Berks County
Designing and
Building Systems:
Electrical, Plumbing,
Heating, Ventilation
& Air Conditioning
328 Buttonwood Street
Reading, PA 19601
Phone:610-921-0790
Fax:610-921-3873
Services Provided by Vision Resource Center of Berks County
Vision Screenings The Prevention of Blindness program targets the
children of Berks County. This is a free screening service that is provided
to children between 3-5 years of age. This service is provided at day care
centers, preschools, nursery schools, Head Start Centers, and kindergarten
registrations. These screenings are designed to detect eye issues at an
early age because the earlier the detection, the earlier treatment can begin.
Adult vision screenings are provided at various health fairs and community
events throughout the year. These screenings are designed to assess an
adult’s vision changes.
Sight Loss Support Group This group meets monthly to provide support
and problem solving for clients. This meeting is open to individuals who
are blind or are visually impaired and their family members, friends, and
caregivers. This meeting is designed to discuss the latest technology and
medical breakthroughs that may be of interest to the attendees.
Caregivers Sight Loss Support Group This group meets bi-monthly to help
other caregivers be a support for their visually impaired family member.
Caregivers need the support of others that have experienced the difficulties
with complete or partial vision loss and the changes that occur in
everyone’s life.
Counseling Is available for individuals who are struggling with the
adjustment of a visual impairment or blindness. Counselor and client will
work together to reach goals that are obtainable. The meetings will be
adapted for each client’s needs and desires.
Lunch Bunch This group meets monthly at various restaurants throughout
Berks County as a means of socialization. This group is open to those with
visual impairments or who are blind and their family members, friends, and
caregivers.
Assistive Devices A variety of assistive devices are available for individuals
to purchase or lease. These items are available to assist an individual with
vision issues to lead a more productive and independent life.
Vision Resource Center of Berks County
Spanish Speaking Sight Loss Support Group This group meets monthly to
provide support for those within Berks County who are blind or have vision
loss that feel more comfortable within the Spanish speaking community.
This group meets to discuss problems and possible solutions for difficulties
they are having dealing with everyday life with their visual impairment.
Education Programs Several education programs are available for different
age groups of children. These programs are designed to discuss eye health
and eye safety rules. Adult education programs can also be performed
concerning specific eye issues or ideas for continued independence within
the home with a visual impairment.
Information and Referral Services Following an individualized home visit,
information and releases are obtained to discuss the best way to assist
the client. If further assistance is necessary, referrals are made to the
appropriate agencies to best address the client’s individual needs for
success with their visual impairment.
Workshop Services Employing over 50 visually impaired, blind, or
challenged individuals, the workshop promotes developing skill sets unique
to each person’s abilities and interests. Pride in work done produces a
quality product for the customer. Each employee is paid for their specific
amount of work performed. All work is done specific to the customer’s
specifications.
Visually Impaired Support Groups at Local Assisted Living Facilities These
groups are to assist residents within Assisted Living Facilities to maintain as
much independence as possible while living with their visual impairment.
This group is to be a support to help other residents with daily issues they
may face due to their visual impairment.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call
610-375-8407 or visit our website at www.berksblind.org
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Reading, PA 19604
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Reading, PA
Proudly Serving Berks County Since 1929
Focusing on the prevention of blindness and
making it possible for visually impaired
Berks County residents to lead independent
and productive lives within their community.
FALL | 2014
For People Affected By Blindness and Low Vision
www.berksblind.org
Inside
This Issue
President's Message....... page 2
Welcome Joyce Morgan.. page 3
Harvest Fest and
5K Run/Walk for Sight.... page 4
Dine in the Dark............. page 5
Vision in School............. page 6
Yard Sale!!!.................... page 7
Summer Sizzled at VRC.. page 8
Gadget Guru.................. page 9
Vision Lunch................ page 10
Services Provided by
VRC............................ page 11
Lights for Sight Campaign,
New to VRC
Vision Resource Center is implementing a new
holiday program to fund free vision screenings
for the children of Berks County. The “Lights for
Sight” campaign will be completed on Tuesday,
December 2nd , and will culminate in an outdoor
tree lighting ceremony and open house with
donors, staff and clients that evening at 5:00 p.m.
Please consider participating in our “Lights for
Sight” campaign by contacting Vision Resource
Center, 610-375-8407, to discuss making your
own special tax-deductible gift. You can honor or
memorialize a family member, friend, or someone
special in your life in any of the following ways:
Light Sponsor......................... $25.00
Ornament Sponsor.................. $50.00
Star Sponsor........................... $100.00
String of Lights Sponsor ......... $250.00
The names of all generous donors and the
names of those to whom they paid tribute with
their “Lights for Sight” gifts, will be on display at
the December 2nd tree lighting ceremony.
The Berks County community, served by Vision
Resource Center, will be grateful for donations
that support continuity of free vision screenings
for children.