Thank you for your interest in Clovernook's mission. Our semi-annual Fall Appeal is an $80,000 initiative intended to raise much needed funds for our many programs and services. More importantly, we hope it helps you understand our purpose as a non-profit organization. The Fall Appeal is one of our greatest opportunities to reach out to the community and share our story. At the end of the day, it's your generosity that allows us to continue providing services to people who are blind or visually impaired.
Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is committed to enriching the lives of people with visual impairments, and has been doing so since 1903. Throughout the last 105 years, our programs and services have gone through many changes, but our mission has remained the same: To promote independence and foster the highest quality of life for people with visual impairments, including those with additional disabilities.
James Woodruff has been blind since birth. Upon turning eight years old, James' parents enrolled him in Clovernook's Youth Discovery Program. During the program, young James learned important skills such as cooking, cleaning, money management, grocery shopping. He even visited the Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. James continued in the Youth Discovery Program until he reached adulthood. Even now at the age of 23, James fondly remembers his experience:
"Attending Clovernook's Youth Discovery Program as a child taught me to do things independently. The program was so much fun and introduced me to my friends who I still hang out with today. For me, the whole experience was fun, different and exciting." James Woodruff
James is now an employee in Clovernook's Contract Packaging Department where he performs jobs such as product assembly, kitting, sorting and heat sealing. James has been with Clovernook from childhood through adulthood and has gained knowledge and skills to last him a lifetime. James now feels that he is ready for his own apartment and is working on saving money and finding the perfect roommate.
"I have learned a lot of things at Clovernook. I have learned new skills, how to manage my time, and how to be a better person. I now know how to live life independently." James Woodruff
Your gift, large or small, will enable Clovernook to continue providing programs and services to people with visual impairments. This fall, please consider making a contribution to help someone else live their best life.
On behalf of Clovernook's Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team, thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
 Alfred Tuchfarber Chair of the Board |
 Robin L. Usalis President/CEO |
 Anne M. Maxfield Vice President of Fund Development |
"Clovernook remains on my charitable giving list because of the way they go about fulfilling their mission. I love the fact that Clovernook is privately funded, not to mention the wonderful employment opportunities they provide to the visually impaired community. It feels good to give to Clovernook."
-Robert T. Kay
"It feels good knowing I have a positive impact on the visually impaired community through my volunteer role as a Trustee, as well as being a donor. It is easy to gift Clovernook through a security exchange or cash donation. I know that my donations are spent wisely on mission support."
-Frances D. Cohen
"Since volunteering at Clovernook many years ago, it has held a special place in our hearts. Clovernook has certainly changed the lives, for the better, of many visually impaired people. Donating to Clovernook will help perpetuate their magnificent work."
-Philomena and Charles F. Miller
"By attending Clovernook's Low Vision Support Group, I am able to connect with people who are going through the same thing that I am. It feels good to know that because of the group, my confidence has grown and that I can face any situation."
-Shirley Blackmore
"For many years, I have read a number of your books and magazines that you print. I wish to thank one and all for the wonderful work you do in order to give blind people, such as myself, the independence to live normal and useful lives."
-Patrick Mulvey
"With your help to buy the "AMIGO" Reader, I can now read the newspaper and other printed materials. The "AMIGO" does all of the things that your professionals told me it would do. Thank you!"
- Ken Thiergartner
Clovernook Center for Blind and Visually Impaired's website has been designed to be as accessible as possible to all website visitors. As such this website has been created to be accessible to those with varying degrees of visual impairment and has been found to be compliant using the former Watchfire WebXact and Bobby systems. This site strives to be accessible to all, if you have found content that you are having difficulty accessing, please contact us at accessibility@clovernook.org and we will address the issue.
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