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VISION GUIDE DOGS
NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2024
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[Image: The Vision Guide Dogs logo features a winding road with a guide dog standing in the center and "Vision Guide Dogs" printed in the upper-right corner. Next to the logo it reads "Navigate the World."] | |
One Day, One City: Big Give, Big Impact! | |
[Image: Artist and VGD client John Bramblitt kneels in front of the mural he designed and painted in Garland, TX. His guide dog Zuke is in a down-stay position next to him.] | |
Hey, Friends! The Big Give, San Antonio's annual day-of-giving, is just around the corner! It's the perfect time to celebrate everything we've accomplished together and to set our sights on even bigger goals. Through our work, we've met so many incredible people across local nonprofits who are making a difference in our community. At the heart of it all is YOU, our kind and generous supporters who power these missions and inspire us all to reach for the stars. We are so grateful to have you with us on this journey! Check out "Upcoming Events" below for more info on the Big Give! | |
[Image: Artist and VGD client John Bramblitt stands in front of the recent mural he designed and painted for an outdoor space in Oklahoma City. John's guide dog Zuke is in a sit-stay position next to him.] | |
[Image: Guide dog-in-training Joy is in a sit-stay position next to her puppy raiser, Annette Hennesey, who is crouched down next to her. There are geese, a duck, trees, and a pond in the background.] | |
[Image: Guide dog-in-training Elroy is in a sit-stay position in the middle of a school classroom.] | |
[Image: Guide dog-in-training Starry is in a sit-stay position among some holiday decor inside a craft store.] | |
[Image: Guide dog-in-training Buddy is in a down-stay position inside a craft store. Behind him is a print of a bunch of yellow Labrador retrievers in the back of a truck with bales of hay.] | |
[Image: Guide dog-in-training Starry is in a sit-stay position in front of a wild animal display inside Bass Pro Shops.] | |
[Image: The Barry Framing logo which features a piece of a red frame. The text reads, "Barry Framing: Thinking Inside the Box."] | |
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Barry Framing:
Framing Your World, One Memory at a Time. Are you in need of custom framing for your treasured photos, artwork, or memorabilia? VGD Advisor Jeana Orman recommends looking no further than Barry Framing in Alamo Heights. They are her favorite framer because of their expert craftsmanship and personalized service. Beyond their dedication to preserving customers' memories, Barry Framing also prioritizes giving back to the community. Vision Guide Dogs appreciates their support and generous donations.
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[Image: A digital flyer with a variety of cookies on a plate. The text reads, "Cookies for Community. 20% of every purchase made at cookiedelivery.com or on the Tiff's Treats mobile app using code GUIDEDOGS will benefit Vision Guide Dogs. Orders must be delivered or picked up 9/1/24 - 9/15/24."] |
Tiff's Treats Cookies for Community:
Cookies? Say no more! Send cookies to a friend (or yourself because selfcare is important) during our two-week campaign and 20% of the proceeds will go directly towards supporting VGD's mission! Don't forget to use the promotional code listed below.
Date: September 1-15, 2024
To Order: cookiedelivery.com or on the Tiff's Treats mobile app
Promotional Code: GUIDEDOGS
*ORDERS MUST BE DELIVERED OR PICKED UP 9/1/24 - 9/15/24
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[Image: Digital flyer with the Big Give logo and text that reads, "Support Vision Guide Dogs! September 18-19, 2024, 6PM to 6PM." Above the text are pictures of guide dogs-in-training Joy and Starry and guide dog Zuke walking with GDMI Mark Hartridge.] |
The Big Give:
Spread the Word! San Antonio's annual day-of-giving is just a few weeks away. We need your support to continue our journey of serving more individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Your donations will help us graduate two more guide dogs teams in 2025. To share our Big Give landing page with your network, click on the button below. Your generosity today can change a life tomorrow!
Date: September 18-19, 2024,
Time: 6PM to 6PM
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Let's Kick Off The Big Give! Gather your friends and family, including the four-legged ones, and come have fun with us at our Chicken N Pickle Big Give kick-off event (food & drinks available for purchase and pickleball courts by reservation).
Kick-off Event Date: September 18, 2024
Kick-off Event Time: 6PM to 8PM
Kick-off Event Location: Chicken N Pickle
IF YOU WISH TO MAKE A BIG GIVE DONATION BY CHECK, PLEASE MAIL IT TO:
Vision Guide Dogs
P.O. Box 781376
San Antonio, TX 78278
For your donation to be included in the Big Give fundraising campaign, checks must be received by September 19, 2024. Or you can call us by September 19 at (830) 206-0626 to let us know a check is on the way!
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[Image: Digital flyer that reads, "October 15, 2024. 60th Annual White Cane Day Celebration." There is a photo of a woman using a white cane to safely walk across a white and yellow striped crosswalk.] |
60th Annual White Cane Day Celebration:
Guiding the Way to Inclusion and Awareness...Join us as we celebrate the critical role that the white cane plays in the lives of so many indivduals who are blind or visually impaired. While it is an essential tool for increasing safety, we celebrate the white cane as a symbol of independence. We also celebrate other forms of assistance that increase independence and accessibility including guide dogs.
Date: October 15, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair Park
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[Image: Digital flyer that reads, "Fest of Tails. Kite Festival and Dog Fair." There is a profile of a dog in a sit-stay position with a kite string attached to his tail and a green leaf flying above him.] |
Fest of Tails:
Where Kites Soar and Tails Wag! We'll be at this family-friendly event and hope you will be too! Together let's celebrate the wonder of kites, our four-legged friends, and community spirit. There will be music, food, a pooch parade, giveaways, and more! To register your dog for the pooch parade and costume contest, click on the button below.
Date: October 19, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Admission: Free
Location: McAllister Park
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[Image: Digital flyer that reads, "Become a Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser. Why do it? Allow us to reach a larger audience. Help us meet the fundraising goal. Generate excitement leading up to the campaign. How to sign up? VGD will send a link to our page. Follow the link to sign up." There is a photo of guide dog Zuke in a sit-stay position. Beneath the photo is a heart with pawprints.] | |
Volunteer Opportunity:
Your Time Can Transform Lives! Join us as a VGD peer-to-peer fundraiser for the Big Give. By sharing our mission with your friends and family, you'll amplify our impact. We'll provide all the tools and support you need to succeed. Every dollar you help raise contributes to lasting change for an individual who is blind or visually impaired. Sign up today and be a part of something big! Click on the button below by September 6 to request a link.
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[Video: Instructions for a DIY dog toy explained by Ms. Cameron of The DoSeum.] | |
DIY Dog Toy:
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Have a few old t-shirts lying around and a furry friend in need of a new chew/tug toy? Check out this video posted by The DoSeum to make a simple, yet fun, toy for your favorite canine!
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Vision Guide Dogs, Inc.
Website: www.visionguidedogs.org
Email: info@visionguidedogs.org
Phone: (830) 206-0626
Our mission is to help individuals who are blind or visually impaired navigate the world.
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Vision Guide Dogs is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Federal Tax ID 92-0898185
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