The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio

04/27/2026

Check out our latest news in April's e-Newsletter.

https://tinyurl.com/yc3xjtja

ID: The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio logo.

04/26/2026

Good luck to all the runners in the 49th Glass City Marathon! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Today we also celebrate Sy Mah, a part of our history and one of the very first runners in the inaugural 1971 event.

100 Glimpses: Sy MahEpisode 54In honor of the 47th running of the Glass City Marathon, we take a look back at the legacy of one of its first participants- Sy...

04/25/2026

Join us May 7th for an evening of bingo, prizes, and community impact, all in support of The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio and The Sylvania Lions Club .

Click below for full details and ticket information:
https://sightcentertoledo.org/events/spring-bingo/

Thank you to our sponsors: Nemsys LLC, SJS Investment Services, Taylor Automotive Family, Arrow Print and Copy, The Lakes of Sylvania, and GenoaBank.

ID: Promotional flyer for Designer Purse Bingo on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the Toledo-Sylvania Elks Lodge. Doors open at 4:45 PM and bingo starts at 6:30 PM. Sponsor logos displayed. Image includes a brown Michael Kors Crossbody Bag.

04/24/2026

We are proud to introduce you to The Sight Center team. Each of these talented professionals adds a unique blend of education, training, personality, and life experience to the work we do. Together, we empower independence and enrich the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired.

Meet Our Team We are proud to introduce you to The Sight Center team. Each of these talented professionals adds a unique blend of education, training, personality, and life experience to the work we do. Together we empower independence and enrich the lives of people who are blind or visually impaire...

04/23/2026

Only two weeks until Designer Purse Bingo!

Join us May 7th for an evening of bingo, prizes, and community impact, all in support of The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio and The Sylvania Lions Club.

Click below for full details and ticket information:
https://sightcentertoledo.org/events/spring-bingo/

Thank you to our sponsors: Nemsys LLC, SJS Investment Services, Taylor Automotive Family, Arrow Print and Copy, The Lakes of Sylvania, and GenoaBank.

ID: Promotional flyer for Designer Purse Bingo on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the Toledo-Sylvania Elks Lodge. Doors open at 4:45 PM and bingo starts at 6:30 PM. Sponsor logos displayed. Image includes a navy-colored Coach tote.

04/23/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week

Today's spotlight is on the Telephone Pioneers of America. The Sight Center used to be the regional distributor of the Talking Books program. During this time, the Pioneers (former telephone workers) dedicated thier time to fixing the machines.

Learn More: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MU1xXFkr5c

ID: Black and White photo of a man fixing a device.

04/22/2026

Check out this 1991 video about our services at the time-- many of which we still offer today.

This video, created in 1990, explains the many services The Sight Center provided at the time. Many of the services are still offered today.

04/21/2026

Happy National Volunteer Month!

We are deeply grateful for our volunteers. Over the years, thousands of individuals have given their time and talent to advance our mission. From supporting our former radio reading service, SCAN (Sight Center Audio Network), to assisting with vision screenings, serving as drivers during our Braille Race Car Rallies, and welcoming visitors at our front desk, our volunteers have played an essential role in everything we do.

Your commitment strengthens our community and expands our impact—thank you for being an integral part of our work.

ID: An assortment of pictures from our history. Please click on to get descriptions of each.

04/20/2026

Get your tickets for Designer Purse Bingo!

Join us May 7th for an evening of bingo, prizes, and community impact, all in support of The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio and The Sylvania Lions Club.

Click below for full details and ticket information:
https://sightcentertoledo.org/events/spring-bingo/

Thank you to our sponsors: Nemsys LLC, SJS Investment Services, Taylor Automotive Family, Arrow Print and Copy, The Lakes of Sylvania, and GenoaBank.

ID: Promotional flyer for Designer Purse Bingo on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the Toledo-Sylvania Elks Lodge. Doors open at 4:45 PM and bingo starts at 6:30 PM. Sponsor logos displayed. Image includes a brown Coach purse.

04/20/2026

Happy National Volunteer Appreciation Week.

The Sight Center has a long history of wonderful volunteers. In 1923, we only had one full-time and one part-time employee. Everything else was supported by volunteers- many from the Toledo Lions and local women's organization. Later in our history, we had over 800 volunteers —including those who conducted thousands of eye screenings and recorded content for SCAN —the Sight Center Audio Network. Of course, when talking about our volunteers, we have to give a shout-out to our long-time volunteer coordinator, Madge Levinson.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_gSvVjbeQk

ID: A man giving another man an eye screening.

100 GlimpsesEpisode 46: Volunteers April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. At The Sight Center we LOVE our volunteers. We have a rich history of people volunt...

04/19/2026

April 19 is 419 Day, a time to recognize and support the people, places, and organizations that make Northwest Ohio strong—including The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio.

Here are a few simple ways you can take part and show your support:

Make a donation of $4.19, $41.90, or $419.00
Purchase an item from our new Walmart Registry
Share our mission with a friend or neighbor
Stop by The Shop at The Sight Center for magnifiers, lighting products, and other helpful tools

Every action, big or small, helps us continue serving individuals with vision loss in our community.

Donate today: https://sightcentertoledo.networkforgood.com/projects/213470-enrich-a-life-today

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04/18/2026

Check out this video from 2010, featuring Madge Levinson.

This 2010 commercial, produced by Buckeye, features Madge Levinson- local legend. Madge was at one point the Volunteer Coordinator for The Sight Center. Madg...