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Support ECVI

As an independent 501(c)(3) 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!

Our founder, Evelyn Brandt Thomas will celebrate her 98th Birthday on August 25th.  ECVI will celebrate her Birthday on Saturday, August 28th at the Columbian Banquet Hall in Springfield, Illinois during our Annual Fundraiser.  This year's theme is "End of the Summer Bash" and a perfect time to Celebrate our achievements and an amazing woman who has a big heart in helping others. Mark your Calendars and we will send more information soon. Please click on the donate button below if you would like to donate to ECVI and honor Evelyn.  Thank you.  

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Thank you to our gracious sponsors!

Rochester Lions Members and ECVI Executive Director & President

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.

King's Daughters Organization Supports ECVI!
​Thank you for your gift of $5,000 to support people who are blind or visually impaired 

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Visionary Sponsors ($5,000+)

Friends in honor of Evelyn's 97th  Birthday
Evelyn Brandt Thomas
Brandt, Inc.
King's Daughters Organization
Memorial Health Systems
​Springfield Clinic
Dan Thompson
​Covid 19 Project

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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
Sentinel Technologies

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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
American Businessmen's Club

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Gold Sponsors ($500+)

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

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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 Technologies
Staab Funeral Home
Ms. Amy Schmidt
Thrivent Financial
United Community Bank
Vision Care Associates
​Dennis & Peggy Dyson

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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

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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! ​