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Ways to Support ECVI
Your support is crucial in making the work of ECVI possible.
With your help, we can continue to change lives for the visually impaired in Springfield, Decatur, Lincoln and beyond.
Make a Donation
ECVI offers all services at no cost, relying fully on community generosity. Your gift helps individuals with visual impairments access the tools, training, and support they need to live independently and confidently each day.
Become a Personal Vision Coach
As a Personal Vision Coach, you’ll help individuals with visual impairments navigate daily life, from white cane training to mastering tech and tools.
If you’re driven to uplift others and create impact, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference—every single day.
Attend an Event
Come out and join us at one of the upcoming events to support our programs. Your attendance and donations go a long way in helping our students succeed.
Distributions and
Planned Giving
If you're over 70½ and have an IRA, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution to ECVI – supporting vital services at no cost to those with visual impairments. Planned giving is more than a donation; it’s a meaningful way to leave a lasting legacy.
A gift from your unused retirement assets not only supports our students but may also provide valuable tax benefits.