Philadelphia, PA, June 10, 2010---- Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ASB), the largest non-profit organization located in southeastern Pennsylvania serving people who are blind and visually impaired, has been awarded an $8,761.15 grant from the Joseph B. Godwin and Bertha Wurts Godwin Fund of The Philadelphia Foundation.

ASB provides a full spectrum of rehabilitation and life skills education, intake, case management, support services, and transportation/escort services. Home to the only on-site, comprehensive rehabilitation program, Personal Adjustment to Blindness Training (PABT) in Philadelphia, ASB provides blind and visually impaired adults with the necessary skills to function independently at home, at work, and in the community.

R. Andrew Swinney, President of the Foundation, and the Board of Managers approved the grant on June 1, 2010.

Patricia C. Johnson, President and CEO of ASB, said the grant will be used for general program support.

"On behalf of ASB and the clients we serve, we extend an appreciative thank you to the Joseph B. Godwin and Bertha Wurts Godwin Fund and The Philadelphia Foundation," said Johnson. "Their generosity and consideration helps us provide necessary and vital programs to individuals who need them most."

With roots dating back to 1874, ASB has as its mission to promote self-esteem, independence, and self-determination in people who are blind or visually impaired. ASB provides a full spectrum of rehabilitation and life skills education from computer training to hands-on gardening, Latino outreach, and support groups. ASB also produces approximately eleven million pages of braille per year. Visit us online at www.asb.org.

The Philadelphia Foundation, a public charity, is Southeastern Pennsylvania’s leading center for community philanthropic engagement and is committed to improving the quality of life in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties through funds established by its donors. Established in 1918, The Philadelphia Foundation continues to help donors harness their generosity and vision by providing tools, knowledge and financial stewardship directed to maximize the strategic impact of charitable contributions. Grants from more than 800 charitable funds strengthen the effectiveness of nonprofits and support programs that are vital to the people of this region.

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