Our 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
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Guide Dogs of America Grads Are On The Go
June 13, 2017When students arrive at GDA, it is with the goal of achieving greater independence, mobility and freedom. Having the assistance and companionship of a guide dog certainly makes the day-to-day and routine activities easier. But for guide dog teams, exploring … Read more
Donor Spotlight: Two Very Special Ladies and a Very Special Gift
June 13, 2017A daughter wanted to fulfill her mother’s wishes, and Guide Dogs of America was honored to be the recipient of a gift of more than $1 million. The daughter made the gift anonymously in loving memory of her mother.
7 Reasons Why A Guide Dog is Right For You
May 10, 2017Our training program is designed to accommodate both the experienced guide dog handler and the first timer. In this recent interview with The CW Network, Guide Dogs of America graduate Lorri Bernson talks about how her guide dogs have changed … Read more
Donor Spotlight: Her Thrift Became Sizable Gift to GDA
April 28, 2017Even as a young girl, Patricia “Pat” Custer was a dog lover. It was a wonderful surprise that she left her estate of more than $1 million to Guide Dogs of America. Those who knew Custer were aware of her … Read more
Donor Spotlight – Partners Planning in Advance
March 21, 2017Partners in Trust Kevin and Cindy Cassady knew Guide Dogs of America was a special place the first time they attended an Open House on the GDA campus. That first visit led to the couple attending numerous fundraising events for … Read more
Happy Dogs Brighten Lives: GDA’s Quilt Raffle!
February 17, 2017The Santa Clarita Valley Quilters Guild crafted and generously donated this quilt, titled “Happy Dogs Brighten Lives,” for raffle to benefit Guide Dogs of America’s program that provides blind and visually impaired individuals with professionally trained guide dogs, and instruction … Read more
We Need You To Help Raise Us!
January 13, 2017
Thanks to Hartford, Welcome Gittlen!
January 4, 2017Taking a “paws” to thank outgoing Guide Dogs of America president and welcome the new GDA president. As we begin 2017, we ask that you join us in sending best wishes to Dale E. Hartford, who has retired after serving … Read more
37th Annual William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet
December 29, 2016You’re invited! 37th Annual William W. Winpisinger Charity Banquet Join 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 … Read more
