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We are the Visually Impaired Persons of Long Island VIPLI 

As a blind person we know how difficult it can be  to get from one place to another  don't sit at home and vegetate  we can help you become a more independent and productive person we have many members that are aware of your problems we have all been there and know how to cope with every day problems.



VIPLI will be having its sixth dinner in the dark Benefit on September 272025 between 4 to 8 PM. ADAPT will be helping us raise awareness and funds to help the disabled on Long Island. Save the date admission $70.

VIPLI is having a Valentine social on Saturday, February 15 from one to 6 PM. Come join us for love and fellowship at the American Legion Hall 1450 Halick Avenue in Port Jefferson Station. There will be music food, games and prizes. All are welcome so come feel the love. Minimum donation fee is $10. Come be our valentine!!!
Below is our flyer RSVP at 516 844 7809 and spread the word.
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Visually Impaired Persons Of Suffolk will be partnering with NASA/Suffolk Autism Society of America  (NSASA). at our fifth annual Dinner in the Dark Benefit. Imagine dining blindfolded, relying solely on your other senses. This unique event symbolizes the challenges faced by those without sight. Your generous donation will be helping Nassau/Suffolk Autism Society of America, college scholarships,  and The Donald Gomez foundation.


Our Dinner in the Dark Benefit will be on September 22, 2024 at the Holiday Inn Long Island located at 1730 N. Ocean Ave., Holtsville NY from 3 PM to 7 PM. Admission is $65. There will be dinner and dancing along with raffles and 50/50s prizes ( There will be two winners and VIPS will share the other 50% with NSASA) 



Some of the many prizes will include a Toshiba 55 inch 4K smart television, a Kuerig single serve coffee maker,  a signed Ducks baseball, and a Natural basket from the white flower farmhouse. 


Everyone had a great time at VIPS Annual Christmas Party at the American Legion Hall in Port Jefferson Station on December 2, 2023. Besides games, 50-50, and prizes. VIPS had its first EIP idol. With spirited and competitive entertainers through song and spoken word we had a Three-way tie. The winners were Vanessa, Linda and John. They each received a $40 gift card to various businesses in Suffolk county. Click on the link below to hear an enjoy the festivities

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VIPS is having its 4th annual Dinner in the Dark on October 22, 2023 at the holiday in Long Island 1730 N. Ocean Ave., Holtsville NY. Help us raise awareness and raise funds to help the disabled on Long Island, New York.

If you wish to purchase tickets $50 or make a generous donation, besides clicking on the donate button above, you can go to the following donation links:


PayPal:

paypal.com/paypalme/vipsli/50

Cash App:

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VIPS would like to thank everyone who helped and attended our 3rd Annual Dinner in the Dark Benefit to raise money for VIPS College Scholarships and help sponsor a guide dog. The benefit was held on October 14 from 1–5 p.m. at: 


Brentwood Country Club 

100 Pennsylvania Ave.,

Brentwood, NY 

Donations where $50


 A portion of the proceeds goes to breast cancer research. 


There wasdinner and dancing, raffles and 50-50’s!!! 


For more information and tickets call:

Michael A. Jordan 631-294-9077

Meesha Johnson  (631) 299-9299 

vips1838@gmail.com 


To make a donation:

Click the donate button above under the search button. 


Or send checks to:

VIPS Inc. 

10 15 St.,

 Selden, NY 11784






VIPS  st. Patrick’s Day Dance  

 Fun was had by all as we danced the night away at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Brentwood NY on March 17. The event was sponsored by visually Impaired Persons of Suffolk for the blind and Visually impaired. DJ Rob Spohn the tunes and everyone danced having a great time.  Dinner was quite scrumptious with several different entrées, soup and a lovely cake and coffee for dessert.
Chairman Donald Gomez and President Michael Jordan honored Joel Del Gado  from SILO and Devin Fernandez from Third Eye Insight for their work with the blind and visually impaired . They also announced that VIPS would be making a generous donation to both organizations.