Lighthouse for the Blind–St. Louis Participating in “Year of Making a Difference”

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St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) January 7, 2012 -- JANUARY 7, 2012, St. Louis, Missouri ... The Lighthouse for the Blind – St. Louis is pleased to announce that we have been selected to participate in the innovative “Year of Making a Difference” charitable awareness program developed by Gallop, a major law firm headquartered in St. Louis. (www.GallopLaw.com).

“Year of Making a Difference” is a unique charitable awareness and fundraising initiative managed by Gallop that will benefit not only the Lighthouse for the Blind – St. Louis but additional non-profit organizations in greater St. Louis.

John Thompson, President of the Lighthouse for the Blind says, “Thanks to Gallop, the Lighthouse for the Blind will benefit from increased public exposure and financial support for our service mission to offer employment and assistance to individuals who are blind and visually impaired. We are very grateful to be part of Gallop’s ‘Year of Making a Difference’ initiative, which we believe sets a progressive new standard for non-profit support by business and professional enterprises in greater St. Louis.”

Gallop Managing Partner Thomas J. Campbell observes, “So far as we know, Gallop is the only law firm in St. Louis with a charitable program of this kind. Many law firms support a variety of non-profit enterprises. Yet, it is never enough because charitable needs in our community loom large. ‘The Year of Making a Difference’ is one way Gallop is trying to do more in a challenging economy.”

The Lighthouse for the Blind – St. Louis is scheduled to participate in Gallop’s “The Year of Making a Difference” program in January 2012. Here is how the program works:

Starting in January and throughout “The Year of Making a Difference,” Gallop is partnering with one non-profit organization per month, except in one month where two charities that often work together will be jointly showcased. Each month, Gallop will launch a charity awareness campaign on www.LinkedIn.com and via additional communications. The firm will acknowledge every new follower of Gallop’s LinkedIn profile by donating one dollar to that month’s participating non-profit organization. Every month, Gallop attorneys and staff also will provide volunteer support and hands-on participation in activities managed by the non-profit organizations.

Mr. Campbell says, “We created ‘Year of Making a Difference’ to enhance our firm’s involvement with charitable organizations with a goal of helping even greater numbers of people, particularly children, during these challenging economic times for non-profits. Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis is a terrific organization that helps many people. We look forward to working together in this charitable awareness and fundraising program in 2012.”

Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, L.C., is a full-service law firm that provides legal services to clients in diverse industries and is one of the largest law firms headquartered in St. Louis. With more than 30 practice areas, Gallop also has offices in Washington, D.C. and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gallop serves public corporations; privately-held companies; entrepreneurs and start-up enterprises; individuals and families; trustees and trust beneficiaries; charities; and non-profit entities. The firm’s headquarters are at 101 South Hanley Road, Suite 1700, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Also known as LHB Industries, Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis is a non-profit entity that helps adults and children who are visually impaired maintain dignity and independence by offering Employment, Education and Support Services, The Lighthouse was founded in 1933 and today maintains offices and manufacturing facilities that currently employ almost 70 employees who are legally blind at two locations in Saint Louis County. The Lighthouse and its employees manufacture, assemble, warehouse and sell high-quality products to government and business customers nationwide including first aid kits, medical kits, catheters, aerosol and liquid paints, aerosol and liquid cleaning products, eco-friendly products and many others.

All sales revenues directly support Lighthouse programs including Professional Career Development; Special Technology and Adaptive Resources for Students (STARS); Summer Jobs for Students; Continuing Education; Arts & Entertainment Accessibility; Low Vision Aid; and many others available for legally blind and visually impaired individuals in Missouri and Southwestern Illinois.

Lighthouse for the Blind-St. Louis is a non-profit 501c3 corporation. For information, contact Brittney Smithers, Marketing & Sales Specialist, at toll-free 800.542.3697, or 314.423.4333, or visit the website http://www.lhbindustries.com. Media contact: Jeff Dunlap at 314.993.6925.

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