Blind Center of Nevada

Hi, my name is Zayden! I’m a 5th-grade student, and for my Pay It Forward school project, I’m raising money for the Blind Center of Nevada. This cause is very close to my heart because my Nana is visually impaired and a member of the Blind Center. They’ve helped her and so many others live more independently and stay connected with their community.

I want to give back and make a difference for people like my Nana. Every donation, big or small, will help provide resources, support, and opportunities for those who are blind or visually impaired. Thank you for helping me make this project a success!

On Sunday, January 29th, 2023, thieves broke into to the Blind Center’s property and stole the catalytic converter from one of its busses and its box truck used to pickup donated electronics across the Las Vegas Valley. The bus is used to transport people who are blind or visually impaired to community events, field trips, grocery shopping and more. These vehicles are important to the Center and the cost to replace these two catalytic converters is over $4,000.

On the morning of Thursday, February 2nd, 2033, just a few days later, thieves returned to steal two additional catalytic converters. One from the box truck that was just replaced for $2,700 and one from a transit van which will cost over $2,000 to fix. That’s four catalytic converters in less than a week!

While the Blind Center has an alarm system and over 50 security cameras on the property, thieves were able to cut the catalytic converters and leave within just a few minutes and because they were dressed in all black and a black hoodie, we do not have a good description of their faces.

Please join in making a difference for those who are blind or visually impaired in our community. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us.

More information about Blind Center of Nevada: Life doesn't stop with blindness, but for many, the hopelessness runs deep. Through the Blind Center of Nevada, people find a loving, social refuge--people who understand and truly care. We help members see beyond their visual limits and learn to live independent lives. Best of all, our center helps members visualize their true potential and work toward achieving great things. Greatness isn't limited to those with sight.

Blindness can happen to any of us at anytime in our lives. In Las Vegas, the Blind Center of Nevada is there to serve people with vision loss in helping them reach their highest physical, social, intellectual and economic potential.

Visit blindcenter.org to learn more about the Blind Center of Nevada.