The Lighthouse of Manasota was selected to participate in Margin and Mission Ignition, an initiative of The Patterson Foundation designed to boost nonprofit mission impact through the development and implementation of earned-income strategies. The Lighthouse, which was one of seven area organizations selected, will participate in the 18-month consulting process with No Margin, No Mission, a social enterprise and national consulting firm hired by The Patterson Foundation that will work with the nonprofits to develop and implement entrepreneurial plans for revenue-generating ventures. The Lighthouse will focus on expanding and growing the organization’s existing Low Vision Retail Store. Bringing new customers into the store will be a priority so they can choose from a selection of low vision products, such as portable video magnifiers, audio clocks, talking watches, and cooking aids, designed to assist individuals with everyday tasks and improve their quality of life. 

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