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Mar 6, 2021
3 min

VRC 2021 NEW BEGINNINGS

The Vision Resource Center enhances the lives of adults and children living in the Cape Fear Region who are visually impaired by: advocating for their needs, identifying and sharing information about community resources, providing education, skill development and socialization opportunities. Assistive technology gifts were delivered to our youth just in time for the holidays. All of the tech savvy items will equip them with much needed resources for school and home. We trul

Sep 29, 2020
7 min

OUR "LOVE IS BLIND" EDITION (OCTOBER 2020)

The Vision Resource Center enhances the lives of adults and children living in the Cape Fear Region who are visually impaired by: advocating for their needs, identifying and sharing information about community resources, providing education, skill development and socialization opportunities. Our members enjoyed a therapeutic drum circle facilitated by Gregg Whitt with Drum for Change. This was a great way to interact while social distancing. The day was filled with nothing

Aug 17, 2020
6 min

Copy of Summer Blog Part 2 (July-August)

The Vision Resource Center enhances the lives of adults and children living in the Cape Fear Region who are visually impaired by: advocating for their needs, identifying and sharing information about community resources, providing education, skill development and socialization opportunities. VRC on Wheels was blessed again by our local food bank! We were able to provide 18 VRC members and their families with healthy and nutritious packages. We also want to thank the United

Jul 7, 2020
8 min

Summer Blog Part 1 (May-June)

The Vision Resource Center enhances the lives of adults and children living in the Cape Fear Region who are visually impaired by: advocating for their needs, identifying and sharing information about community resources, providing education, skill development and socialization opportunities. We are so proud of Michael Leroy McIntyre Jr. and all his accomplishments! A young man in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is feeling grateful after he received a generous gift from an ano

Apr 9, 2020
5 min

VRC March / April Blog 2020 🌸

The VRC sends out prayers for all of our essential workers all over the world. We include as well, families and friends that have lost loved ones and those affected in any way by COVID-19. We pray for the scientists, businesses, and medical industries to provide more tests, solutions, and supplies to help us during this trial. I believe that in the bleakest times, God is there for us, as long as we trust and yield to him. Please stay at home unless its essential and necessary

Mar 12, 2020
3 min

VRC February-March Blog 2020 🐔

Don't Miss! the Vision Resource Center 4th Annual Chicken Wing Cook-Off Saturday, June 13, 2020 (12-6 pm) at Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom, Hope Mills. SPONSORS NEEDED! for the Vision Resource Center 4th Annual Chicken Wing Cook-Off on Saturday, June 13th, 2020 (12-6 pm) at Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom, Hope Mills. To learn more call 910-483-2719 or visit our website at www.visionresourcecentercc.org. TEAM REGISTRATION FORM | FOOD TRUCK APPLICATION FORM Our VRC Crew

Feb 10, 2020
4 min

VRC January - February Blog 2020

We started the NEW YEAR (2020) with World Braille Day, Saturday, January 04, 2020. World Braille Day is a reminder of the importance of accessibility and independence for people who are blind or visually impaired. About World Braille Day: We celebrate World Braille Day every year on January 4th because it’s Louis Braille’s birthday. He’s the inventor of braille! Louis was born in 1809 in France and became blind after a childhood accident. But, he quickly mastered his new way

Jan 7, 2020
3 min

What's New at VRC 📅December/January 2019-2020

Community Spotlight on the Vision Resource Center Your #HometownUtility shined our community spotlight on the Vision Resource Center and the great works they're doing in Cumberland County NC Government for the visually challenged. Thanking our sweet volunteer Patricia Poulos and staff member James for decorating the VRC Christmas tree!🌲 Our trip to Southern Supreme Fruitcake Factory is never disappointing. Cypress Bend Winery hosted a great Christmas Open House. Live music,

Dec 2, 2019
4 min

What's New at VRC November / December 2019 ⛄❄

November's Family Meeting Our monthly family meetings are growing! We are so grateful! Thanking our wonderful volunteers for all their hard work! Eva Nelson-Brown of Hip Bones In Motion provided another great yoga and meditation session. Thanks Eva! 🙂 Patti LaBelle's concert was full of energy, warmth and good moves! We really enjoyed ourselves. Our Limitless Group (ages 19-29) enjoyed a fun-filled Saturday night together. Nothing like dinner and a good movie with friends! C

Nov 8, 2019
4 min

What's New at VRC October/November 2019 🍂

Blindness Awareness Month October 2019 It’s time to get the straight facts about blind or visually impaired people during Blindness Awareness Month in October. Organizations around the world inform the public about good eye health and the latest innovations in research. It’s also an ideal time to clear up any misconceptions about the daily lives of blind or visually impaired people. Crucial Insights On Vision Loss Watch your sugar Diabetics are 25 times more likely to devel

Oct 2, 2019
3 min

What's New September & October

Thanks Eva (Hip Bones in Motion) for introducing us to the wonderful world of yoga! What a great performance of Mamma Mia! Thanks Cape Fear Regional Theatre for accommodating us! Thank you to all our sponsors and guests who joined us for the Vision Resource Center 7th Annual "Out of Sight Night at the Park" Event. YOU helped us to surpass our goal of $10,000 for the night. We will be able to help our kids with visually impairment ages birth to 13! Many blessings to each of yo

Sep 6, 2019
4 min

VRC September 2019 BLOG

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Join us for this UNIQUE “Limited Vision” Experience at the Fayetteville Woodpeckers Segra Stadium Veterans Lounge September 21st (6:00 pm to 10:00 pm). Enjoy Fine Dining, Local Brews and Live Music (featuring the Guy Unger Band) and test your luck with the Game of Chance. Tickets ON SALE NOW at https://bit.ly/2Z9u3ss or for more information call 910-483-2719 What an amazing way to end our summer with our annual 'Youth Surf Camp' with the OceanCure Founda

Aug 1, 2019
5 min

What's New at VRC August 2019

CONGRATULATIONS!!! to the Vision Resource Center voted 'Best Local Community Project' 2019' Join us Thursday, August 15 (9 am-4 pm) for demonstrations of the latest low vision aids. Several pieces of equipment will be featured, so come see what works best for you. This event is free of charge and no obligation to purchase. See you then! Nothing like some ice cream while playing bingo in our NEW HOME! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! The Vision Resource Center 7th Annual Out of Sight Ni

Jul 10, 2019
5 min

(VRC) July 2019 Blog

"Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits". - Thomas Jefferson Congratulations Terri Thomas for receiving the Spirit of Collaboration Award from Insightful Visionaries in Raleigh NC tonight. Thanks to Carolyn Marshall Covington and her team for the recognition amongst so many that work with the blind and visually impair

Jun 4, 2019
4 min

VRC June 2019 Blog

Come Celebrate our OPEN HOUSE/RIBBON CUTTING JUNE 12th (11-1 pm) 🎀 Join us on Wednesday, June 12th (11:00 am to 1:00 pm) at 2736 Cedar Creek Road Fayetteville, NC 28312 as the Vision Resource Center Celebrates 80 Years of service in our 'NEW LOCATION'. Come Celebrate our OPEN HOUSE/RIBBON CUTTING (light refreshments will be served). For more information call 910-483-2719. We are still in need of items for our NEW HOME. To find out how you can help please call Terri Thomas a

May 6, 2019
5 min

VRC May 2019 Blog ⚾

It's time to 'SAVE THE DATE' for the Vision Resource Center 7th Annual 'Out of Sight Night at the Park' Event 2019 at the Woodpeckers Segra Stadium September 21st, 2019 The Vision Resource Center provides opportunities and resources to improve the quality of life of adults and children in the Cape Fear Region who are visually impaired. Our DREAMS Finally Came True!! The Vision Resource Center now has their OWN HOME! Thanks to Cumberland County Commissioners. This was an amaz

Mar 18, 2019
3 min

VRC March 2019 Blog🍀

The Vision Resource Center provides opportunities and resources to improve the quality of life of adults and children in the Cape Fear Region who are visually impaired. In honor of Black History Month, the VRC Adults attended "True to Yourself" featuring actor Boris Kodjoe at Fayetteville State University, J.W. Seabrook Auditorium February 23rd. Many Thanks to the Arts Council of Fayetteville. Methodist University Spotlight: Michael Macias "One of the unexpected joys of life

Feb 18, 2019
4 min

VRC January - February Blog 💕

The Vision Resource Center provides opportunities and resources to improve the quality of life of adults and children in the Cape Fear Region who are visually impaired. We started the NEW YEAR (2019) with World Braille Day, Friday January 04, 2019 World Braille Day is a reminder of the importance of accessibility and independence for people who are blind or visually impaired. About World Braille Day: We celebrate World Braille Day every year on January 4th because it’s Louis

Dec 17, 2018
4 min

VRC December Blog

“The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays." ―W.C. Jones Dave & Busters - VRC Youth Christmas PartyOur Holiday Season started off with the spirit of Christmas at Dave & Busters. Our VRC Youth began their Christmas Party with (all they could eat) holiday buffet, unlimited video games and tons of fun! Our evening ended hanging Christmas lights on the bus singing Christmas carols all the way home. Many THANKS go out to our local Trust, f

Nov 5, 2018
4 min

VRC November Blog

“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” ―John F. Kennedy Hubbs Corn Maze - VRC Youth Group Our VRC Youth Family is Growing! We welcomed several new youth this month and are continuing to grow monthly. Our crew had an amazing night zip-lining, giant bounces and slides, animal hayride, carnival games, and an adventurous-walk through the corn maze! But the best part of the evening was gathering around a warm camp fire making smo

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