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2024 Workers for the Blind Events
If you would like to attend a luncheon you must contact Julie Collins at 260-241-0770 two weeks prior to the event so transportation and meal preparations can be made.
- March 20, Noon-2PM, Membership meeting, Concordia Seminary on North Clinton
- April 17, Noon-2PM, Membership meeting, The Journey on Wallen Rd.
- May 15, Noon-2PM, Membership meeting, Calvary United Methodist on Winchester Road.
- June 19 Noon-2PM, Membership meeting, Our Lady of Good Hope on Saint Joe Road.
- July 17, Noon-2PM, Membership meeting, St. Jude’s on Randalia.
- August 21, Noon-2PM, Summer picnic, David Hefner Pavilion at St. Mary’s.
- September 18, Noon-2PM, Membership meeting, St. Joe Community Church on North Anthony.
- October 16, 12:30-2:30PM, Membership meeting, Kingston on Winchester Road.
- November 20, Noon-2PM, Membership meeting, The League on south Anthony.
- December 14, Noon-2PM, Christmas celebration, Classic Cafe on Hillegas Road.
2024 Update
To ALL WORKERS FOR THE BLIND MEMBERS, PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS
From: Kenneth R. Yahne, Chairman, Board of Directors
Date: February 13, 2024
To: ALL WORKERS FOR THE BLIND MEMBERS, PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS
BOARD MEETINGS: We continue to meet monthly at the Sunrise Cafe on the first Wednesday of the month at 11:30 A.M. to discuss our finances, other issues of interest and the prospect of future outings and activities.
If you have issues that you believe we should address, or any questions about what is going on, please contact any Board member. Also, we need people to step up and run for Board or Officer positions. Please feel free to call me at any time (9:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M.) at (260) 438-9216.
Kenneth R. Yahne, Chairman, Board of Directors
Our Story….
The Indiana Association of Workers for the Blind (IAWB) was founded on December 12, 1912 in Indianapolis. Its first president was W. E. Metcalf. The stated purpose of the organization was advocacy for the blind in Indiana. It has since evolved to help all persons who are suffering from significant visual impairment (legally blind) to come together and discuss issues of common significance and to provide social activities geared for such persons.
Currently the Fort Wayne Chapter of the Workers conducts a monthly luncheon meeting for all members, annual indoor summer picnic and annual Christmas dinner.
Our Mission
To assist all persons who are suffering from significant visual impairment in coming together for the purpose of discussing issues of common significance and to provide ongoing social activities for members and charitable assistance where needed.
Testimonial
This organization is wonderful. I have a daughter who is totally blind and has become free and encouraged to try whatever her dreams maybe because of this group. She has made many friends and each one encourages the other.