Our Bold Vision Forward Campaign

A Bold Vision for the Future — and a Milestone to Celebrate

For more than a century, Vision Forward has helped individuals who are blind or visually impaired live with confidence, independence, and dignity. Today, the need for these services has never been greater. More than 100,000 Wisconsinites currently live with significant vision loss—a number expected to grow dramatically in the coming decades.

To meet this moment, Vision Forward has launched the Bold Vision Forward Campaign, a $3 million comprehensive effort designed to expand access to care, increase awareness about vision loss, and ensure that more people across Wisconsin can receive the support they need to live full and independent lives.

Bold Vision Forward Campaign Nears the Finish Line

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our community, we have now raised nearly
$2.3 million toward our $3 million comprehensive campaign goal. 

Every investment is helping transform how vision rehabilitation is delivered throughout Wisconsin by expanding access to care, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring individuals of every age have the opportunity to thrive. 

As we enter the final stretch of the campaign, we need your help more than ever. If you’ve been considering making a gift, now is the perfect time to join this transformational effort. If you’ve already invested, thank you—we invite you to help us spread the word by sharing our mission with friends, family, and colleagues who are passionate about creating a more accessible and inclusive future. 

Together, we can cross the finish line and ensure Vision Forward continues expanding life-changing services for generations to come. Every gift, every introduction, and every voice helps bring us one step closer to a future where no one faces vision loss alone. 

Campaign Spotlight 

We are honored to recognize The Cudahy Foundation for its generous investment in our Bold Vision Forward Campaign and the naming of Vision Forward’s Adult Vision Rehabilitation Services. 

This extraordinary gift reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that every individual with vision loss has the opportunity to build the skills, confidence, and independence needed to thrive. We are deeply grateful to The Cudahy Foundation for believing in our vision and helping make this future possible. 

Campaign Leadership
This campaign is guided by an extraordinary group of community leaders who share a deep belief in Vision Forward’s mission.

We are honored to have Curt and Sue Culver and Dr. John and Maggie Raymond serving as our Honorary Campaign Co-Chairs.

Curt Culver is the former CEO and current Chair of MGIC Investment Corporation, one of Milwaukee’s most respected business leaders, and a longtime champion of community initiatives across Wisconsin. Dr. John Raymond serves as President and CEO of the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he leads one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers dedicated to advancing health, research, and education.

We are also deeply grateful to our Campaign Co-Chairs, Les Weil and Karen Peck Katz, whose leadership and commitment are helping guide this effort forward.

Demand for our Services is Growing

Why This Campaign Matters
Demand for Vision Forward’s services continues to grow, yet too many individuals still face barriers to care—from transportation challenges to limited awareness of available resources.

Through the Bold Vision Forward Campaign, Vision Forward is making transformational investments that will expand our reach and deepen our impact:

• A New Headquarters in West Allis
  Our new location on the corner of 102^nd and National features a modern, highly accessible facility designed specifically for individuals with vision loss. This new space allows us to expand programs, increase the number of individuals we serve each year, and create purpose-built environments for rehabilitation, education, and training. Moving into this new facility marks an important first milestone in the campaign—one we are proud to have achieved with the help of our supporters.
  
• Expanded Community Access Across Wisconsin
  Through a new satellite low vision clinic and a network of mobile “Pop-Up” clinics, Vision Forward will bring critical services directly into communities across the state, reducing transportation barriers and ensuring more people can receive care closer to home.
  
• Investments in Technology, Equipment, and Long-Term Sustainability
  Campaign support will help ensure Vision Forward continues to deliver innovative, high-quality services while strengthening our long-term financial stability.

While we are proud to celebrate the milestone of our new headquarters, there is still much work to do to ensure that every person facing vision loss in Wisconsin has access to the care, resources, and community they deserve.

Download the campaign booklet here.