Two smiling girls wearing matching blue Vision Resource Center shirts sit side by side on an amusement park ride. One gives a thumbs-up while the other makes a peace sign. They look happy and excited, enjoying a sunny day outdoors.
Three adults who are blind or visually impaired sit together indoors, each holding a white cane. They wear sunglasses and white visors with relaxed smiles.
A woman gently pets a small black-and-white baby goat held by another woman, while others stand nearby smiling. The group is outdoors on a grassy area during a Vision Resource Center community event.
Two smiling girls wearing matching blue Vision Resource Center shirts sit side by side on an amusement park ride. One gives a thumbs-up while the other makes a peace sign. They look happy and excited, enjoying a sunny day outdoors.
The Vision Resource Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in the Cape Fear region
501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT SERVING BLIND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY SINCE 1939
FEATURED HAPPENINGS l NEWS & EVENTS
BECOME A VRC VOLUNTEER!
The Vision Resource Center needs caring volunteers to support our members who are blind or visually impaired during programs, activities, and community outings.
Volunteer opportunities may include companionship, assisting members during activities, event set-up and clean-up, transportation support, and helping create a welcoming and accessible experience for everyone.
Whether you can give a few hours or volunteer regularly, your time can make a meaningful difference in our VRC community.
Come volunteer with us and be part of the VRC family!
VICKY'S STORY: WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
Meet Victoria Johnson, a member of the VRC Family for the past 15 years! Hearing her story facing vision loss, regaining her independence, becoming a homeowner, living on her own, and going out with her VRC friends, is truly inspiring. This is what we are here for.
Help us continue combating isolation and supporting people with visual impairments like Vicky. Be a part of the mission.
SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY THIS GIVING TUESDAY 2026
The Vision Resource Center is proud to participate in GivingTuesday 2026 in partnership with Cumberland Community Foundation (CCF)!
From November 23 through December 1, 2026, CCF will amplify your gifts with matching funds provided by CCF and its generous matching donors.
Your generosity will help VRC reduce isolation and encourage independence through social activities, wellness programs, and support accessing valuable resources for people with visual impairments.
Together, we can create A World Without Limits.
THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY FRIENDS, FUNDERS, AND DONORS
OUR VRC RECURRENT ANGELS
Minnie Varnado; Alvin Ricks; D Wayne and Katherine Gill; Patricia Cavalier; Quince Lanford; Victoria Johnson; Lenise Hayes; Jermaine Ford; Henry Bobbitt; Duane Corbett; Sheria Mumford; Giovanna Gordon; Theresa Williams; Kenneth Munn; Sharon Smith.
GRANTS AND ENDOWMENT FUNDS
Piedmont Natural Gas, Raymond and Eleanor Manning Family Fund; Virginia and Tom Colantuono Advised Fund; The Pay It Forward Endowment; Summertime Kids Grant; Samuel Rankin; The Vito C Amoroso Endowment Fund; Friends of the Vision Resource Center Endowment; Shirley and Jim Konneker Advised Fund; Anonymous Trust.
COMMUNITY DONORS
Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church; New Beginning Apostolic Faith Church; Anonymous Donors; Shuronica Anderson; Sonya Edmonds; Levelton and Lauren Thomas; Kathy and Neil Yarborough; Kathy Slendorn/John Gormley; Iolanda B Gordon; Shirley Townsend; Katie Robinson; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Niles; Gladys Crowder; Marzella Worley; Ella Bohannon; Brenda Winfrey-Knox; Helen Owens; Carolyn Winfrey; Helen Pierce; Mark Livesay; Mary Desmond; Anthony Worley; Charity Kittrell; Mary A Thompson; Luther and Wiladean Thomas; Myrtle Simmons-Green; Deborah Anderson; Payton Harshaw; Lashonda Bronson; Eileen Haggerty; Mary Kennedy; Jeannie Hamilton; Glenn Adams; Steve and Dina Goodson; and Dr. Robin Peace.