Mark, age 10, and his mother, Andrea, were locked in an ongoing battle. Mark reacted aggressively when his classmates made fun of him. The school called Andrea so frequently when he got in trouble that she had to work night shifts. Andrea tried to implement consequences, but his behavior only escalated. He shut down and…
Wayfinder’s answer to “Can we do more?” is always “Yes, we can.” What kinds of services has Wayfinder started providing recently in response to community need? We live in a time when the needs in the communities we serve could not be greater. Wayfinder has responded to these challenges with new programs focused on preventing…
Could you explain the theme of Wayfinder’s impact report, “Can we do more?” From Wayfinder’s founding in 1953, we have always asked, “Can we do more?” to address needs in our communities. Every time we asked this question, the answer was a resounding “Yes!” This awareness of need has driven our growth in programs, the…
YES, we can do more! Wayfinder believes that everyone deserves a chance to reach their full potential. Children, youth and adults with vision loss or other disabilities … children and youth who have experienced loss and trauma … families struggling financially and emotionally … We see the whole person, not just a problem, and we…
Growing up in Los Angeles, Leigh Steinberg’s father raised him with two core values: to treasure his relationships with family and friends and to make a meaningful and positive difference in the world. “He was always less concerned with our professional success,” says Leigh, “and wanted to make sure we were finding tangible ways to…
Could you explain why Wayfinder always asks, “Can we do more?” From Wayfinder’s founding in 1953, we have always asked, “Can we do more?” to address needs in our communities. Every time we asked this question, the answer was a resounding “Yes!” This awareness of need has driven our growth in programs, the geography we…
“I Wanted to Be More Than My Disability” “Most of my life I’ve been told what I couldn’t do,” says Candy, age 20, who is partially sighted. “I started believing it. I wanted to see if I could read print. If I could cook independently. If I could travel on my own.” Feeling lost But…
A passion for community Lisa Travis is a new member of our Community Council in Sacramento. She’s the County Counsel of Sacramento, providing legal advice to the County. Her office represents Sacramento County’s Child Protective Services, so she understands the importance of the work that Wayfinder does for children in the community. Her mother set…
