About Vistas for Children
Our History
Vistas for Children, Inc. (formerly Vistas for Blind Children, Inc.) is a distinguished philanthropic organization comprised of a 100% volunteer group of women from the Greater South Bay area.
Since our inception in 1978, the hallmark of Vistas has been its unconditional commitment to children. This includes, but is not limited to, children who are multi-disabled, abused, homeless, terminally ill, suffer from pediatric illnesses, or born with retinoblastoma (cancer of the eye). To put it succinctly, Vistas for Children wants to be there for children who are in need through no fault of their own.
Our Mission
The mission of Vistas for Children is to raise funds to help special needs children and to be a system of support for these children and their families.
Vistas for Children is recognized for carefully researching and supporting sound and worthwhile children’s programs, institutions and community projects.
Over $6 Million Dollars Raised
We support these children primarily by hosting annual fall and spring fund-raising events. As a result of our hard work, we have appropriated over $6,000,000 to these very deserving charities.
We welcome you, our community friend, to be our philanthropic partner and support our fundraising efforts. Your support to our organization is crucial to the many families who depend upon Vistas for Children for their financial and emotional support. We thank you for joining our Vistas family and empowering us to put smiles on the faces of these beautiful children.
Junior Vistas
In June of 2000, Vistas for Children founded a co-ed junior philanthropy program, the Junior Vistas. All Vistas for Children members’ children between the ages of eight and eighteen are eligible for membership. The mission of Junior Vistas is “to raise our awareness towards the needs of less fortunate 
children in our local communities. By participating in fund-raising and community service events, we intend to support these needs and bring hope to these children.”
The Junior Vistas meet throughout the year and participate in both fund-raising and community service projects. These young volunteers take pride in supporting “hands-on” projects for children; some of which include: baking for the Rainbow House Services, sewing bean bags for the Pediatric Therapy Network, wrapping holiday gifts for needy children and their families, and collecting lip balm for children undergoing chemotherapy at Cheer for Children.
The members of Junior Vistas participate in field trips to meet and interact with some of the children they support. They have visited children at the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance, Miller’s Children’s Hospital in Long Beach, as well as the Pediatric Therapy Network in Torrance.
Additionally, they have volunteered community service hours to Vistas for Children’s fall and spring fund-raisers. Vistas is proud of this unique and energetic addition to our fund-raising family, and we encourage all boys and girls to become involved in the communities in which they live.
Grant Recipients
This year, Vistas for Children is proud to award grants to 20 deserving charitable organizations that serve the children of our community. These organizations share the values and mission of Vistas for Children, and provide needy children within our community with food, shelter, crucial medical treatment and/or counseling and rehabilitative services. Please click here for more information on the organizations supported by Vistas for Children.
Each spring, charitable organizations that share the values and principles of Vistas for Children are invited to submit a Grant Application. These applications are carefully screened and reviewed by the Board of Directors. Grants are approved and bequeathed by the beginning of summer. For more information on applying for a grant, click here. For an application, click here.
Chosen Families
The founders of our organization began this benevolent Vistas for Children tradition. Each year, we “adopt” very special families who are in need. These families are referred to us by the reputable charities we serve. We support our chosen families by providing them with the items they need, but are unable to attain, to support a healthy lifestyle. These items and services include, but are not limited to, groceries, medicine, basic sundries, clothing and other life essentials. We help the children in our adopted families celebrate special occasions and holidays with age-appropriate gifts. This hands-on project allows Vistas members to supply the items, wrap and decorate any special occasion gifts, and personally deliver them to our special families.
Sponsors
We would like to thank our sponsors for sharing our vision and for their generous support of Vistas for Children.
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