Vision Guide Dogs is a non-profit organization founded in 2022 by a group of volunteers dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals who are blind or visually impaired. We raise and train guide dogs to help people experience life more independently and with greater opportunity. In addition to training guide dogs, we are passionate about educating and raising awareness in communities about how to make spaces safer and more accessible to our friends who are blind or visually impaired, whether that’s in their home, workplace, or beyond. At VGD, empathy, kindness, and respect are at the core of everything we do and we continuously seek collaborative partnerships that allow us to affect greater change in the lives of the individuals we serve.

About Vision Guide Dogs
Our Mission
To help individuals who are blind or visually impaired navigate the world.
Our Vision
Through our collaboration, training, and education work, we envision a world where individuals who are blind or visually impaired can participate in any activity or space they desire and are met with the dignity and respect they deserve
Our Board of Directors Team
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Sandra Merrill
Chair -
Elizabeth Hepp
Vice Chair -
Gretchen Lilly
Treasurer -
Dr. Gail Walden
Director -
Jennifer Masucci
Secretary -
Lou Ann Williams
Director -
Johnnie Almon
Director -
Dr. Melissa Jozwiak
Director -
CPA Brent Barnes
Director
Committed To Our Mission
As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, our financial reports are open to public review at any time—and frankly, we are delighted to share them as they attest to the quality of our organization in metrics that really mean something.