Support ECVI

As an independent 501 c3 nonprofit organization, we rely completely on private and corporate funding from donors such as yourselves. Please donate or volunteer today to make a difference in the lives of visually impaired individuals in the central Illinois community. We need your support now more than ever as we strive to provide program continuity and stay connected with our students.
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Support ECVI in celebration of Evelyn!

Thank you to everyone who celebrated and honored Evelyn Brandt Thomas on her 97th Birthday on August 25th by donating to the Educational Center for the Visually Impaired. She is an amazing woman who has a passion to help others who experience the loss of either some or all of their eyesight. 

Thank you to our gracious sponsors!

Grateful hearts gather here to learn, connect, and grow to maintain their independence and well being. We are grateful for the generous sponsors and donors who give this gift of independence to individuals who are visually impaired.
With the closing of our campus and suspension of our regular program schedule, we ask you to join us in keeping our wonderful instructors and students connected. Our expenses continue and in some places increase as we migrate classes and enrichment gatherings to an online presence. Please consider helping us continue our programs, especially in this critical time.

Visionary Sponsors ($5,000+)

Friends of Evelyn-97th  Birthday
Evelyn Brandt Thomas
Brandt, Inc.
King's Daughters Organization
Memorial Health Systems
​Springfield Clinic
Dan Thompson
​Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln

Beacon Sponsors ($2,500+)

Friends in Honor of Evelyn Brandt Thomas' 96th Birthday
Knights of Columbus
Mary Beth and Bob Burke
Rochester Lions Club
Sensible Innovations
​US Bank

Guiding Light Sponsors ($1,000+)

Bank of Springfield
Phil and Karen Brooks
Rod and Rosemary Buffington
Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Butler
​Dan Yuhas and Karen Munoz
​Scheels
D.J. Willard, Jr.
​Levi, Ray, and Shoup Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Justin Allgaier
Illinois National Bank

Gold Sponsors ($500+)

Athens Lions Club, Illinois
​Findley's Tap House
Jack and Cheri Schoonover
​Selective Insurance Foundation
​Zara's Collision Center Inc.

Silver Sponsors ($250+)

Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln,
      Access to Recreation Endowment Fund
Warren-Boynton State Bank
​​Anvil and Forge
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Baker
B.P.O.E, Lodge 158
Culver's
Hair of the Dog Barber Shop
INB
Jumbo Movie.com
Magnified Vision
Marx Fireplaces, Lighting, Outdoor Living
Modern Dental
Megan Pressnall, The Real Estate Group
Peerless Cleaning and Restoration Services
PPG Prostars Autoglass
​Professional Adjustment Bureau of Mid America Inc
Sentinel
Staab
Ms. Amy Schmidt
Thrivent Financial
​UCB, United Community Bank
Vision Care Associates
​Dennis & Peggy Dyson

Bronze Sponsors ($100+)

​Valerie Ausmus
Butternut Hut
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Bilinsky
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Black
Mr. & Mrs. J. R. Blair
Mr. & Mrs. Glen Chapman
Mr. & Mrs. John Edie
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Engel
Hanson Professional Services       
Dr. & Mrs. Narinder Khanna
Mr. & Mrs.David Keil
Mr. Toby McDaniel
Damon and Terra McParland          
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Mullis
Mr.Robert Munroe
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Reed
Mr. & Mrs. Pat Regan
Wanda Riseman
Joan Robbins
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Tucker
Perry Broughton Trucking
​Charlotte Blume
​Fred & Jeannette Westlake
Have you thought about doing some shopping that benefits ECVI? Use Amazon Smile to donate .05% on all your purchases to the Educational Center for the Visually Impaired! Thank you for your Support! Happy Shopping! ​