Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind

The goal of CLB is to try to help people who are blind or visually impaired to remain independent, active and productive in society.

[3] CLB provides programs and services to people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired, regardless of their ability to pay.

CLB provides services to the more than 20,000 blind and low vision individuals in the Washington metropolitan area.

Eleven government contracts are managed by CLB and employs also blind members of greater D.C.[5] Specific programs offered by CLB include: On September 10, 2011, CLB held its first annual Light the Way 5K, which was a fundraising event to raise funds to support their programs and services[11] The event was held at Nationals Park and opening remarks were given by Washington, D.C. council members Tommy Wells and Mary Cheh as well as Mark Lerner, principal owner of the Washington Nationals.

During dinner, Steve Buckhantz and Andy Pollin hosted the entertainment which included stand-up comedians and musical acts.