Louisiana Center for the Blind

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a great day to enjoy time with friends and family. And most importantly, a time to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while in service to our country.

LCB held our annual crawfish boil at Lincoln Parish Park. Staff and students served on teams to set up, grill, serve food, and clean up. Teamwork! After enjoying a meal of crawfish or burgers, everyone could explore the park, hang out in the pavilion, or play a few games.

05/19/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 NFB Scholarship finalists, including our alum Bryson Jones and Elizabeth Rouse!

Congratulations to our 2026 scholarship finalists! Every year, we award more than $300,000 in cash and prizes to blind scholars in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations.

“Our scholarship program continues to exemplify how the blind people’s movement builds and strengthens a community of leaders,” said President Riccobono.

“The finalists represent a diversity of academic and professional pursuits, from groundbreaking work in STEM careers to innovative approaches in media, education, and emerging fields. We are proud to honor these blind scholars, each of whom is raising expectations and expanding possibilities. The accomplishments of these outstanding students are proof that the blind can achieve excellence and live the lives we want. We will celebrate these outstanding scholars together at our national convention, where their accomplishments will encourage the next generation of blind leaders to dream bigger and reach higher.”

Read the full list of finalists at: https://buff.ly/pvb2bym

05/06/2026

Pam is sitting at a table in the Braille library with shelves of books behind her. In front of her, she has a bell and a blue cup with LCB’s logo.

05/06/2026

We did it! Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude! Because of your generosity, encouragement, and belief in our mission, we reached our goal! Every gift, every share, every word of support helps create opportunities, change lives, and build a stronger future together. Thank you for standing with us and making this incredible day possible! Tonight we celebrate, and tomorrow, we keep moving forward together!

05/06/2026

⏳ Just one hour left!

There’s still time to make an impact. Your gift tonight helps our students gain the skills, confidence, and independence to build the lives they want.

Be part of something that lasts far beyond today. Give before midnight: https://www.giveforgoodnla.org/organization/Louisiana-Center-For-The-Blind

Let’s finish strong. 💙

Join us in Creating Opportunities and Changing Lives!Since 1985, the Louisiana Center for the Blind has been more than a training program — we've built a transformative community where blind youth and adults gain the skills, confidence, and support to pursue their dreams....

05/06/2026

Night owls, this one’s for you 🌙

As the day winds down, there’s still time to make a real impact. Our Give for Good campaign is still going strong!

We’re so close to our goal💰

Give here before midnight:

Join us in Creating Opportunities and Changing Lives!Since 1985, the Louisiana Center for the Blind has been more than a training program — we've built a transformative community where blind youth and adults gain the skills, confidence, and support to pursue their dreams....

05/06/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to an anonymous donor who stepped up to match gifts up to $2,500!

A proud LCB alum, their favorite classes were woodshop and cane travel.

Because of their generosity, your gifts have gone even further today. But, we aren’t done yet- Give for Good ends at midnight!
Let’s finish strong and keep opening doors for the next generation of LCB students!

Give here:

Join us in Creating Opportunities and Changing Lives!Since 1985, the Louisiana Center for the Blind has been more than a training program — we've built a transformative community where blind youth and adults gain the skills, confidence, and support to pursue their dreams....

05/05/2026

https://www.giveforgoodnla.org/organization/Louisiana-Center-For-The-Blind

05/05/2026

Give for Good Power Hours are here!

Donate between 5:00–8:00 PM and you’ll be entered into a drawing for some LCB merch.
It’s the perfect time to jump in and support training that changes lives every day!

Give here:

Join us in Creating Opportunities and Changing Lives!Since 1985, the Louisiana Center for the Blind has been more than a training program — we've built a transformative community where blind youth and adults gain the skills, confidence, and support to pursue their dreams....

05/05/2026

LCB Alums, this one’s for you!

Donating a number that takes you back can help move someone forward:
• $19.85 – the year LCB was founded
• $40 – Meal for 40, anyone?
• $50 – Oscar says dial 5-0
• $101 – for 101 S. Trenton, where the magic happens
• $210 – maintenance checks are ready!
• $501 – home sweet home on E. Mississippi

Or make it personal:
• Donate your cane length
• Give your graduation year or number of times you rang the courtyard bell

Every gift keeps the Freedom Bell ringing and supports the same life-changing training that will always make LCB feel like home.
Give here: https://mtyc.co/zmel2f

PD: Our courtyard bell is in the middle of a calla lily planting with the lilies grown half the size of the bell column but not yet blooming. Planters of flowers hang from the balcony columns on a cloudy day.