Saavi Services for the Blind

A nonprofit organization

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Cultivate Growth & Opportunity For the Blind

Photo graphic of a green-colored group picture of Saavi Students in an apple picking field, smiling toward the camera, while holding their canes. Large text below the photo that says "EVERY DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE..." A large Saavi services for the Blind logo in white text in a blue circle is to the left of the photo.

Build Confidence & Independence!

Photo of Saavi students and instructors, all under learning shade and working throughout a kitchen, handing ingredients to each other, putting items in cabinets, mixing ingredients and cooking. Large text over the photo that says " We are building confidence and Independence!"

“My mom is her strong independent self again and I have you to thank! She had us so worried after losing her vision that we were considering making big lifestyle changes. Your classes taught us so much and brought peace back to our family.” 

Mary R., Tucson, AZ.


Promote Community & Belonging!

two photos in circles on a blue background with flowing colorful circle around the images and large text that says "Community and Belonging!" One photo is a room full of Saavi Students working around a table on braille writers under learning shades. Second photo is of young saavi students in kitchen, placing items in bowls under learning shades.

“I thought I was the only person going blind. I am so thankful to meet blind people living great lives. It has been helpful to learn from everyone. Thanks for freeing me from negativity!” 

Josh M., Buckeye, AZ.


Encourage Lifelong Success! 

A photo of two senior saavi students working in tech class, one student practicing navigation using her phone under learning shades and another senior exploring her photo using voice over in the background. Large text next to the image that says " Expect more, achieve more, and become more." on a blue circle.

“I didn’t know what to do when my eyes got bad. The hardest thing for me was giving up driving. Saavi showed me that I can still do most things and I even rode in a driverless car! Saavi helped me see that there’s no reason to sit out life.” 

Sarah W., Phoenix, AZ.


Who We Are

We specialize in creating opportunities for blind people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to become more than they ever thought possible through confidence-building and non-visual skills training.

Founded in 1964 by two blind sisters as a social club in Tucson, our mission and approach has evolved to encompass nationally recognized blindness skills training centers in Tucson and Phoenix.

Empowering thousands of blind children, adults, and seniors annually with an unshakable belief that it is not what you can see, it is what you can do that matters in life!

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit (EIN 86-6056057) and an Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO 20270). Contributions are deductible in accordance with tax law.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Saavi Services for the Blind

Tax id (EIN)

86-6056057

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Address

3350 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716

Phone

520 795 1331

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