"LEADERSHIP IS DARING TO STEP INTO THE UNKNOWN"
Stephen Hawking, Physicist

Val Ogden Society for the Blind

The power of philanthropy transcends time. Giving begins today which will shape and form tomorrows reality.  The Val Ogden Society for the Blind was created to help financially support the Washington School for the Blind Foundation’s (WSBF) mission and empower our students by providing Braille access.  The WSBF is committed to providing financial resources to enable each blind and visually impaired student in Washington to gain access to the tools, skills and training necessary, targeting education and employment opportunities to enhance independent lifestyle. 

The Val Ogden Society is an integral part of Washington School for the Blind Foundation’s giving program.  This is a perfect way for those who recognize and would like to share their desire for Washington’s blind and visually impaired students to excel.

 Val Ogden has been known for her tireless work in the community as a leader and advocate on state and national issues.  Val Ogden was the primary sponsor of the Braille Bill, passed in 1996, to promote Braille literacy for students in Washington State. The Ogden Resource Center and Braille Access Center, a state-of-the-art Braille printing and production facility is located on the campus of the Washington State School for the Blind and was dedicated in her honor in October 2003.

 Val Ogden Society for the Blind (Endowment)

 AN  INVITATION!

The Board of Directors of the Washington School for the Blind Foundation is establishing an endowment to insure a continuing source of funds for the students at the Washington State School for the Blind. To achieve this, the Board is setting up a special fund and naming it after long time supporter of the school, former State Representative, Val Ogden.

This is your special invitation to be a charter member or a regular giving member of the Val Ogden Society.  Your membership will help provide financial resources that will be used to assist blind and visually impaired students gain access to the tools and training necessary to be productive, independent citizens.

By becoming a member of the Val Ogden Society for the Blind today, you are helping our students prepare for a bright future. Our student can become leaders daring to step into the unknown.

 Val Ogden Society for the Blind Charter Endowment Membership Levels

Visionary - $50,000 and up
Charter Elite - $10,000 to $49,000
Braille Note - $5,000 to $10,000
Charter Society - $1,000 to $4,999
Bronze Member - $500 to $999
Charter Friends - $10 - $499 

Val Ogden Society for the Blind Endowment

Legacy $21,000 and up
Society - $10,000 to $20,000
Braille Club - $2,000 to $9,000
State Club - $500 to $1,999
Friends – 10 to $499

To make donations, either go to our web page link under, “Donate Now”, or you can mail it to the Washington School for the Blind Foundation, 2214 E. 13, Vancouver, WA  98661.  For special arrangements, call Barbara Sheldon, Executive Director, (360) 696-6321 ext 176. All charter members will be listed on the giving list, unless otherwise instructed.

All donations are tax deductible under the 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our Federal Tax I.D. 31-1561247