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Walk, Run, Ride, Whatever!

THIS EVENT IS CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION! From July 31st to August 2nd, challenge yourself and others to get outside with friends and family for an hour dedicated to Guide Dogs of America. We wanted to do a … Read more

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Thank you for your support!

When we reached out at the beginning of last month, we were launching our spring fund-a-need campaign in response to COVID-19. At that time, I stressed the importance of guide/service dogs during a pandemic, and asked for your support. I … Read more

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Puppies!

With a nursery full of puppies, and communities in-need counting on us to help transform lives through highly skilled service dogs, Guide Dogs of America has implemented a drive-thru puppy pick up protocol (say that three times, fast!) to help ensure … Read more

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Double Your Gift. Double Your Impact!

Every dollar will go TWICE as far. No, you’re not seeing double. This week our spring fund a need received a match sponsor for every dollar raised, up to $6500!  Our program has held steadfast to its commitment of transforming … Read more

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Spring Fund A Need

Throughout this crisis, our guide and service dogs have been our clients’ best friends. The mobility, independence, and companionship that our dogs provide are more important now than ever. I can’t imagine going through this without my guide dog Captain … Read more

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There Are People Counting On Us

Dear Friends of Guide Dogs of America, I wish you and your loved ones good health. I am tremendously proud of our community for coming together and ensuring our mission moves forward. There are countless veterans, people who are blind, … Read more

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Ride For Guides and Open House 2020 Postponed

Given the uncertainty and unpredictability of the current COVID-19 situation, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our annual Ride For Guides scheduled for May 17th and our Open House scheduled for June 13th. Since these two events are … Read more

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Don’t Isolate Alone

We are living in uncertain times.  As we continue to adjust to life during a pandemic, there is so much we just don’t know.  With California presently under a Shelter-In-Place order, and local “non-essential” businesses, schools and public gathering places … Read more

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OFFICIAL STATEMENT REGARDING CORONAVIRUS

The safety of our Guide Dogs of America family has, and always will be, our top priority. Our administration is closely monitoring Coronavirus (COVID-19) and is taking action to limit the public’s access to campus. We ask that anyone who … Read more