Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Awards Transformative Grant to Benefit Children

VIPS is incredibly grateful to the Caesars Foundation of Floyd County for the generous grant of $10,000 to support critical early intervention services for infants and toddlers who are blind or have low vision, as well as their families, in Floyd County, Indiana.

The partnership between VIPS and the Caesars Foundation of Floyd County is grounded in a shared goal to create opportunities for children and families in need. The foundation’s funding directly supports VIPS’ ability to deliver early intervention services, such as home visits by expert teachers, parent training, and access to assistive technology and adaptive materials. By working together, VIPS and the Caesars Foundation of Floyd County aim to make a lasting impact on children’s lives, fostering independence, confidence, and the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.

“For every child who exits the VIPS program because they’ve aged out, met their goals, or whatever reason, there will be another family in Floyd County who has learned their baby or toddler is blind or has low vision and will need somewhere to turn for guidance, information, and support,” said Meredith Howell, director of community outreach and advocacy for VIPS in Indiana. “VIPS can be the lifeline for these families and t

About Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS)

Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing essential early intervention and educational services to children in Kentucky and Indiana who are blind or have low vision. VIPS is the first and only nonprofit in these states dedicated to giving children with visual impairments a strong start in life. Through its qualified teachers, adaptive materials, innovative learning strategies, and assistive technology, VIPS ensures children and their families receive the support they need.

For more information, visit www.vips.org.

About the Caesars Foundation of Floyd County

The Caesars Foundation of Floyd County is a private philanthropic foundation committed to enhancing the lives of Floyd County residents through grantmaking initiatives. Established in 1999, the foundation supports charitable nonprofit organizations, educational scholarships, and programs that promote economic development, all for the benefit of the Floyd County community.