Dining in the Dark Fundraiser:

April 25:  Join us as we celebrate our many achievements for an evening of fun, food and friends! We will enjoy a social hour with entertainment beginning at 5:30 p.m followed by dinner and dessert. Dinner starts at 6:30 pm, tickets are $100 each.
New this year, Kentucky Derby Theme includes horse racing for wagers and prizes. Ladies be sure to wear your most creative Derby Hat!
Our sponsors underwrite the event and allows proceeds to directly benefit programming and operations for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
A donation of any size is very much appreciated. All our classes are free for students who are willing to commit to learning new skills in order to reach their potential.  RSVP as soon as possible.

Visionaries, beacons, and Guiding Light Premier Sponsors are recognized at the event and on our website, event materials and prominently displayed on a plaque at the ECVI. Visionaries ($5,000) receive 8 dinner tickets, Beacons ($2,500) receive 4 dinner tickets, and Guiding Lights ($1,000) receive 2 tickets.

Candle Sponsors are prominently displayed at the event and the entrance of the ECVI.  You will be able to take home your candle after the event, if desired.  Sponsorship levels include Gold $500, Silver $250, and Bronze $100.

Dinner tickets are $100 each and tables seat 8 or 10. Please email with any dietary restrictions or special requests at edcentervi@hotmail.com.  Event will be held at the Christ the King Parish Center Hall located at 1930 Barberry Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

I am unable to attend, please accept my donation by selecting the Donate button above or below.

Finley's Tap Fundraiser:

Month of May:  Finley’s Tap House is a contemporary interpretation of a gastro pub offering a casual dining atmosphere, 20 beers on tap and a hand crafted, fresh daily, beer inspired menu, and a love for their community. The ECVI is their charity of the month in May!
Every day in the month of May, Finley's Tap House will be donating $1 for every Homemade Coffee Cake and for every Flatbread sold all month long to the Educational Center for the Visually Impaired.  Mark you calendars and plan to come out and show your support starting in May.

What Art Feels Like Exhibition:

Month of June:  Located in the M.G. Nelson Family Gallery at the Springfield Art Association, the ECVI will be curating a Fine Art Exhibition called "What Art Feels Like".  Participants have the opportunity to touch original works of art. This inclusive exhibition includes sculpture, ceramics, paper, fiber, painting, wood and wall pieces that participants can experience through touch and sound. The wall text and labels in the gallery are accessible through large-print versions, Braille, and GPS activated audio tours provided by Sensible Innovations .  Reception will be Friday, June 7 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.  Free and open to the public, the show runs from June 1 - 29.