2026 Miniature Moments Writing Contest for Grads

Dear Guiding Eyes Graduates, To celebrate the partnership of Guiding Eyes grads and their dogs through true stories written by grads, and to share those stories within the graduate community and beyond, the graduate council is excited to announce the 2026 Guiding Eyes Miniature Moments Writing Contest for Grads. This is your opportunity to write about… Continue reading 2026 Miniature Moments Writing Contest for Grads

Introducing the Kauth Awards

Dear Guiding Eyes Graduates, Do you know a Guiding Eyes staff member who consistently goes above and beyond? Now’s your chance to help us to recognize that! We are pleased to introduce The Kauth Awards – Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s new employee recognition program. Named in honor of our Founder, Donald Z. Kauth, the Kauth Awards… Continue reading Introducing the Kauth Awards

Newsletter December 2025

EMBARK: THE HANDLER’S HERALD As the last of the autumn leaves make way for winter skies, I hope you’re finding small moments of comfort in the middle of the holiday rush. Maybe it’s a warm mug between your hands, a guide dog curled up beside you after a long day, or simply the reassurance of… Continue reading Newsletter December 2025

Welcoming Christopher Perry as Incoming President & CEO

Dear Guiding Eyes Graduate Community, I’m pleased to share that Christopher Perry will be joining us as our new President & CEO, effective November 3rd. Christopher is an accomplished nonprofit executive with extensive experience leading mission-driven organizations. He brings a servant leadership approach and a strong track record of implementing organizational improvements that enhance mission… Continue reading Welcoming Christopher Perry as Incoming President & CEO

Newsletter October 2025

EMBARK: THE HANDLER’S HERALD From the Embark Team Hi Friends, There is a slow shift that can be felt as summer slips into fall. The mornings carry a little chill, the air smells different, and the sound of leaves crunching underfoot heralds cooler winds and the scent of warm spices. This time of the year… Continue reading Newsletter October 2025

Retirement and Bereavement Support on Zoom

Retirement Group: For any graduates who are preparing to retire a guide or who are actively facing the retirement transition, we want to acknowledge the changes you are going through. Bereavement Group: Additionally, for those of you who are preparing to have a guide cross over the Rainbow Bridge, or who are actively experiencing grief… Continue reading Retirement and Bereavement Support on Zoom

Graduate Council Officers Announcement

Hello, fellow graduates! This is Kathy Nimmer and Tate from the graduate council with an update. Good things are worth the wait, and that is what this announcement is! Please find below the list of officers for the 2025/2026 session of your grad council, plus a reminder of all council members. It is a wonderful group,… Continue reading Graduate Council Officers Announcement

Newsletter July 2025

EMBARK: THE HANDLER’S HERALD From the Embark Team Hi Friends, Whew, it’s a hot one, isn’t it? Whether you’re getting out early before the pavement heats up or finding a shady spot to unwind with your guide dog by your side, we hope you’re staying cool and taking care. This issue of Embark is all… Continue reading Newsletter July 2025

Introducing Your 2025-26 Graduate Council

Hello Guiding Eyes Graduates, We would like to formally introduce you to the 2025-2026 Graduate Council members! These individuals were selected from a highly qualified pool of individuals based on their desire to support fellow graduates in a meaningful way. While I can commend their tremendous passion, empathy, drive, diversity, etc., I think the below… Continue reading Introducing Your 2025-26 Graduate Council

Newsletter May 2025

EMBARK: THE HANDLER’S HERALD From the Interim President & CEO – Eduardo Andrede It is with great pride and humility that I pen this introduction to you in my capacity as Interim President & CEO. As you may know, I assumed this temporary role about six weeks ago to bridge this interim period as we search… Continue reading Newsletter May 2025