Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc.

Through education, training, research and vision enhancement, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides hope, confidence, and independence to people of all ages.

It's Possible to See Without Sight™

601 Southwest Eighth Avenue, FL 33130 · Ph: 305.856.2288 · Fx: 305-285.6967 · info@miamilighthouse.org 

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Calendar of Events

May 21st, 2025

Music Under the Stars... Bon Appétit Miami

Join us for Miami's best culinary delights and fabulous music at Music Under the Stars as we celebrate 33 years of our Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program providing comprehensive eye exams and prescription glasses to underprivileged schoolchildren throughout the state of Florida at no cost. For more information contact Cameron Sisser at csisser@miamilighthouse.org.

   

July 22nd, 2025

Miami Lighthouse Legislative Luncheon

Join us for our annual Miami Lighthouse Legislative Luncheon held in appreciation of our elected officials' support of our Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program, Miami Lighthouse Academy and our Senior Group Activities Program. For more information contact Cameron Sisser at csisser@miamilighthouse.org.

   

September 13th, 2025

Cars for Charity

Blind students from Miami Lighthouse will hear the roar of Ferraris, the power of McLarens, and get the joy of riding in Lamborghinis, Vipers and Porsches. On Saturday, September 13th from 11:00AM-1:00PM, get ready to rev up your engines with exotic cars all showcased for the day by generous donors to help blind students from Miami Lighthouse for the Blind experience an unforgettable day.

   

November 13th, 2025

See the Light Luncheon

Celebrate our annual See the Light luncheon at The Historic Biltmore Hotel on Thursday, November 13, 2025. For more information contact Cameron Sisser at csisser@miamilighthouse.org.

   

Ongoing

Feel the Vision Tour

Tours of the Lighthouse are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, or by appointment. To arrange for a tour, please contact us.

   
 
 
   

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Miami Lighthouse is AER accredited distinguishing that an agency or school operates at the highest level of quality and is positioned to generate the outcomes needed by the clients.

 

Miami Lighthouse received the coveted Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce 2023 Nonprofit Business Innovative Excellence NOVO Award with an organizational budget of $2 million and above.

 

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired has received 14 consecutive 4-star ratings, the highest rating possible, from the nation's premier independent nonprofit evaluator Charity Navigator. Attaining a 4-star rating indicates that our organization adheres to sector best practices, exceeds industry standards, and executes its mission in a financially efficient way.

 

Early Intervention Blind Babies Program Named the Children's Trust 2016 Program of the Year. This most prestigious award recognizes this Early Intervention Program, in particular, for including parents as teachers.

 

Miami Lighthouse Learning Center for Children™ is a Florida gold seal and nationally Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment (APPLE)

 
                   

Miami Lighthouse was recognized at the 2015 Florida Blue Foundation Sapphire Awards luncheon as an organization that has demonstrated excellence and innovation in community health.

 

Miami Lighthouse received the prestigious 2015 Beacon Award in Education at the 13th Annual Beacon Council Awards.

 

Miami Lighthouse is a two-time Charity Partner (2013 and 2014) of the Marlins Foundation and a 2017 Major League Baseball All-Star Game Legacy Partner. Our Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program has received over $300,000 in charitable donations through these partnerships.

 

Miami Lighthouse received the prestigious 2008 Concern Award from Health Foundation of South Florida.

 

Miami Lighthouse received a Silver medal at the 2016 Miami Today Gold Medal Awards Ceremony.

 
                   

Miami Lighthouse named "Best of Miami" Charity 2017 by the New Times.

 

Miami Lighthouse received United Homecare’s 2012 Thelma Gibson Community Service Award at the 18th Annual Claude Pepper Memorial Awards Ceremony.

 

Miami Lighthouse received the prestigious South Florida Business Journal 2011 Excellence in Health Care Award in the Community Outreach category.

 

Miami Lighthouse honored by being named the recipient of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce 2010 Non-Profit Business Diamond Award1.

 

Miami Lighthouse received the prestigious 2020 award for "Best in Nonprofit" campaign by PRWeek referred to as the "Oscars of the PR industry".