March 13 In Los Angeles The Conversation The Conversation is an annual event which features a luncheon, award ceremony and panel discussion. This year’s discussion at the Jonathan Club will focus on Adverse Childhood Experiences and trauma. The event brings together philanthropic- and civic-minded individuals to learn more about some of the most important issues…
May 3 In Sacramento Derby Day Derby Day is an exciting opportunity to raise money for Wayfinder’s life-changing services. The afternoon at Mulvaney’s B&L features a live stream of the Kentucky Derby, Southern-inspired food, cocktails and more! Honorees Jean Minton Wayfinder Community Council Jean is Sutter Health’s Neuroscience Service Line Vice President. But…
Herminia and Gerardo wanted so much to be parents. After unsuccessful fertility treatments, they thought about helping children who needed homes. A family friend recommended Wayfinder for fostering children with the potential to adopt. Wayfinder trained and certified Herminia and Gerardo as foster parents The couple was excited—and a little nervous—when they received call in…
Wayfinder’s generous donors make a tremendous impact. They provide us with the resources to change the future of those who have nowhere else to turn. Please consider a gift to Wayfinder this holiday season. Because of your gift … Families of babies like TJ who were born with disabilities will have hope thanks to our…
What is a Qualified Charitable Distribution? If you are age 70 ½ or older and own a Roth or traditional IRA, you can take advantage of the Charitable IRA “Rollover” or “Qualified Charitable Distribution” (QCD). This provision allows you to use your required minimum distribution—or up to $100,000 per IRA owner—to support Wayfinder, while bypassing…
What are you grateful for this holiday season? I am grateful for the circle of support at Wayfinder. I am grateful for community. Since Wayfinder’s founding, we have been building community. In the organization’s early years, we gave children who were blind a chance to meet and befriend other children like them. At Camp Bloomfield,…
TJ is a happy one-year-old with a big personality. He makes new friends every time he meets someone. He was also diagnosed with oculocutaneous albinism. It’s a rare, inherited condition that means his skin, hair, and eyes are all light. It also affects his sight. TJ’s condition is rare – only one person in 20,000…
