Tri-State Independent Blind Society Has Helped People Since 1972

When it comes to supporting local non-profits, there might not be an easier and more impactful program than Kwik Care.

If you're not aware, Kwik Care has helped raise both funds and awareness for local nonprofits. Each month, Kwik Stop and Dairy Queen help collect donations for a different organization. Donations can be made easily by requesting your total purchase at any of those businesses (including at the gas pumps at Kwik Stop) be rounded up to the nearest dollar. The additional cents used to round up will be donated to the respective charity of the month.

Heather Hamm of Kwik Stop/Rainbo Oil. Photo Credit: Steve Pulaski

This month's Kwik Care recipient is the Tri-State Independent Blind Society, located at 1068 Cedar Cross Road in Dubuque. The society assists blind individuals by improving their quality of life and helping them live independently.

Violet of the Blind Society joined Heather Hamm of Kwik Stop/Rainbo Oil in the studio today. Violet, the 91-year-old founder of the society which has been around since 1972, spoke about how the organization has weekday office hours from 9am - 4:30pm, a Low-Vision Center offering items for the blind, and a bookstore too.

The Tri-State Independent Blind Society is also known for their Bingo Nights, which take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 6:30pm for early birds as well as 8:30pm. These Bingo Nights are crucial for the society to help pay their bills and keep serving individuals in the community.

Kwik Stop on JFK Road, right off of Arterial. Photo Credit: Steve Pulaski

Here are all the locations where you can make a donation to the Tri-State Independent Blind Society in Dubuque.

Kwik Stop on Pennsylvania Avenue
Kwik Stop on JFK Road
Kwik Stop on University Avenue
Kwik Stop on E. 16th Street
BP Kwik Stop on E. 16^th Street
Kwik Stop on Twin Valley Drive (Key West)
Kwik Stop on Gateway Drive
Family Mart by Kwik Stop on 32^nd & Central
Kwik Stop in Peosta
Kwik Stop in Delhi
Kwik Stop on Kerper Boulevard

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Find out more about the Tri-State Independent Blind Society, and take a listen to my interview with Heather Hamm of Kwik Stop/Rainbo Oil and Violet of the Blind Society to learn more about all the organization does.

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Source: The Tri-State Independent Blind Society Has Been Helping People Since 1972

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