This long-standing tradition was established
by the founders of Vistas for Children.
Each year we “adopt” families
in need. They are referred to us by
reputable children’s charities.
The help we provide includes, but is
not limited to: medicine, groceries,
school supplies, clothing, holiday and
birthday gifts for the children.
This is a “hands-on” project
where Vistas members meet and interact
with these special families.
HOLIDAY
BASKETS
This cherished project was also begun
by the founders of Vistas for Children.
We provide needy families with food,
grocery scrip, basic necessities, and
gifts at Thanksgiving and other holidays
throughout
the year. The Vistas members shop for
the items, wrap them and personally
deliver
them to the families.
PHILANTHROPY
DRIVES
This program evolved
from our Holiday Baskets project. The
Vistas members hold drives throughout
the year for the children’s charities
we support. New and gently used items
are collected by the members and distributed
to the families. We have provided clothing
for women seeking job interviews, therapeutic
art supplies for children, a library
of children’s books, and kitchen
utensils for women and children of domestic
abuse.
SCHOLARSHIPS
AND COLLEGE AID
For many years, Vistas for Children
has awarded scholarships to qualified
blind and visually impaired high school
students. We provide financial assistance
for tuition, supplies, and books for
these young people as they enter college.
Additionally, because of their unique
needs, we have paid for braille machines
to help translate the students’
books while they are in the classrooms
or studying at home.
CASEWORK
Vistas for Children helps
families who are experiencing short
or long-term crises. This assistance
is confidential and referred to us by
child service agencies. We have provided
hyperbaric oxygen treatments for critically
ill children, financial assistance for
emergency surgeries and counseling for
familes whose children have suffered
a traumatic or terminal illness.
*As
the needs of these children change
and evolve,
so do our philanthropic programs.
