Please join us in celebrating International Guide Dog day – a day to honor our loyal and loving guiding eye companions, the amazing work they do and their awe-inspiring partners. Join the team at GDA in wishing everyone a happy International … Read more
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Harnessing the Power of Independence
March 20, 2018Laughing with a friend, a tall blonde visibly groped at her surroundings while attempting to ascend a flight of stairs at a posh, Los Angeles eatery. Witnessing the awkward-looking display, a fellow patron cast a disapproving glance and asked, “Liquid … Read more
Holiday Fund-A-Need Campaign Begins December 1st!
November 14, 2017Our annual fund-a-need campaign kicks-off on December 1st. Every year we run this campaign, and every year you respond with incredible generosity that helps us improve the lives of the visually impaired. Our Puppy, Nursery, Veterinary, Kennel, and Student Services … Read more
You’re invited! 37th Annual William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet
November 8, 2017Join Guide Dogs of America as we honor the 2017 Recipients of The Gift of Sight Award: Mr. Dale Hartford: Past President, Guide Dogs of America Mr. Thomas Gentile: SpiritAero, President & CEO Mr. Sito Pantoja: General Vice President, Transportation
It’s More Than Puppy Love
November 6, 2017Guide Dogs of America is extremely fortunate to have, and is grateful for, our puppy raisers, a dedicated group of 200-plus volunteers actively raising puppies at any given time. In addition, the many more volunteers who have previously raised one … Read more
Guide Dogs of America Open House: Making Teams Come True
October 4, 2017The GDA Family would like to thank EVERYONE for supporting the return of our Open House on Saturday, October 7th! It was a fun-filled day including Puppy Trials, Guide Dog Demonstrations, Puppy Kissing Booth, food, raffles, and a fantastic Silent … Read more
GDA’s “It” Factor
August 20, 2017What is it that makes someone choose Guide Dogs of America for their first guide dog and what keeps others coming back time after time? We asked our graduates to tell us, in their own words and through their personal … Read more
Donor Spotlight: Bill and Pam McDonald Giving Their All to GDA
August 20, 2017For GDA Partners in Trust Bill and Pam McDonald, it took only one visit to Guide Dogs of America to know they wanted to offer their financial support to the school.
Auditorium Named For Beloved GDA Supporter Fran Granger
August 4, 2017More than 350 guests joined Guide Dogs of America President Russell A. Gittlen July 29 for the dedication of the Fran Granger Auditorium on GDA’s campus in Sylmar, Calif. Named in memory of GDA board member J. Weldon Granger’s beloved … Read more
Order now! Guide Dogs of America’s 7th Annual Holiday Card
August 1, 2017Our 2017 holiday card features a close-up of a Guide Dogs of America black Labrador puppy sitting in front of a tree. A blue ornament decorated with the GDA logo hangs on a nearby branch. The inside message reads “Pawsing … Read more
