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Guiding Eyes for the Blind provides guide dogs to people with vision loss. We are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals for greater independence.
Guiding Eyes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with all services provided completely free of charge. At Guiding Eyes, we rely upon the contributions of our generous donors to fulfill our mission.
We work out of our Headquarters and Training Center in Yorktown Heights, New York, and our Canine Development Center in Patterson, New York.
Guiding Eyes is an accredited member of the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF), the organization that establishes worldwide standards for the breeding and training of guide dogs.
Guiding Eyes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with all services provided completely free of charge. At Guiding Eyes, we rely upon the contributions of our generous donors to fulfill our mission.
We work out of our Headquarters and Training Center in Yorktown Heights, New York, and our Canine Development Center in Patterson, New York.
Guiding Eyes is an accredited member of the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF), the organization that establishes worldwide standards for the breeding and training of guide dogs.
Overview
Location
United States, New York, Yorktown Heights
Employees
51-200
Phone
+1 914-245-4024
Total raised
$150K
Founded date
1954
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 3
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| Mar 10, 2020 | Louisville resident graduates from guide dog training program, receives companion | Louisville resident Sabina Agpawa recently graduated from a program that will give her more freedom and mobility. Agpawa graduated from Guiding Eyes for the Blind in January, where she received a guide dog and learned how to work with her n... |
| Mar 18, 2019 | A man became the first blind person to complete the New York half marathon with the help of 3 labradors who had little running shoes on their paws | Thomas Panek is the first visually-impaired man to complete the New York City Half Marathon with guide dogs. Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Guiding Eyes For The Blind Thomas Panek, a 48-year-old man, becomes the first blind person to comple... |
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FAQ about Guiding Eyes
When was Guiding Eyes founded?
Guiding Eyes was founded in 1954.
How much funding has Guiding Eyes raised?
Guiding Eyes has raised $150K in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about Guiding Eyes?
Parsers VC has collected 3 articles mentioning Guiding Eyes, among them “Louisville resident graduates from guide dog training program, receives companion” (Mar 10, 2020) and “A man became the first blind person to complete the New York half marathon with the help of 3 labradors who had little running shoes on their paws” (Mar 18, 2019).
Is Guiding Eyes still active?
Yes, Guiding Eyes is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Mar 13, 2021.