{"id":6238,"date":"2024-10-11T18:17:30","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T18:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/?page_id=6238"},"modified":"2025-04-02T18:23:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T18:23:58","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/frequently-asked-questions-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6238\" class=\"elementor elementor-6238\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bfbcda3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bfbcda3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ab0ae4\" data-id=\"3ab0ae4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c60333 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"3c60333\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><button id=\"listenButton1\" class=\"responsivevoice-button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Play\" title=\"ResponsiveVoice Tap to Start\/Stop Speech\"><span>&#128266; Listen to Post<\/span><\/button>\n        <script>\n            listenButton1.onclick = function(){\n                if(responsiveVoice.isPlaying()){\n                    responsiveVoice.cancel();\n                }else{\n                    responsiveVoice.speak(\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Why have I been contacted by Engage Interactive on behalf of the Canadian Council of the Blind? The Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) partners with Engage Interactive, a third-party fundraiser, to help us connect with donors and raise essential funds for our programs. As a national charity, we don\u2019t currently have the internal resources to conduct donor outreach and fundraising calls ourselves. By working with Engage Interactive, we can efficiently and cost-effectively reach a broader audience without diverting resources away from our mission. Fundraising\/administrative costs are approximately 28%.\u00a0 Engage Interactive is a registered, bonded fundraising organization, that acts on our behalf, ensuring that your support helps us continue delivering vital services and advocacy for Canadians living with vision loss. If you have any concerns or wish to verify a call, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact us directly at 1-877-304-0968.Thank you for your understanding and support! What\u2019s the difference between the CNIB and the Canadian Council of the Blind? The Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) was originally founded and received funding from the CNIB starting in 1944. The CCB is unique as it is governed and operated by individuals who are blind or partially sighted. Although the CCB is no longer directly a part of the CNIB, the two organizations work together to improve the lived experiences of those living with vision loss. How do I set up monthly donations to the Canadian Council of the Blind? At this time, monthly donations to the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) can only be set up by phone. To get started, simply call Shelley our office administrator, toll-free, at 1-877-304-0968, and she\u2019ll be happy to assist you in setting up a monthly gift that fits your preferences.We are working to make online monthly donations available in the near future, so please stay tuned for updates on our website.Thank you for your support in helping us continue our work improving the lives of Canadians with vision loss! I made a donation to the CCB but have yet to receive my tax receipt? In an effort to be environmentally friendly and cost effective, the Canadian Council of the Blind will only mail receipts for donations over $30. If you have made a donation for less than $30 and would like to receive a receipt please request one here or contact our office at: 1-877-304-0968. Where does my donation go? Your donation to the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) directly supports a wide range of programs and services designed to improve the lives of Canadians living with vision loss. This includes:Vision Health Programs: Promoting eye health, preventing blindness, and supporting early detection of vision-related conditions.Advocacy and Awareness: Championing the rights of people with vision loss and raising awareness about the challenges they face.Community Support: Offering peer support, recreational activities, and educational resources to help individuals with vision loss live fuller, more independent lives.In addition, a portion of donations helps cover the administrative costs necessary to ensure our organization can continue delivering these critical services effectively.Unless otherwise specified, donations are used Canada wide. We are committed to using your donation efficiently and transparently, ensuring it has the greatest possible impact. Thank you for helping us make a difference! How much of my donation goes towards programming? At the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB), we are committed to ensuring that the majority of your donation directly supports our programs and services for Canadians living with vision loss. Every dollar donated helps to fund essential initiatives such as vision health programs, advocacy, and community support.A small portion of your donation covers necessary administrative and operational costs that allow us to effectively manage and deliver our services. We strive for transparency and efficiency in our financial practices and reporting, and we encourage donors to review our annual reports and financial statements for more detailed information on how funds are allocated.Your contribution makes a significant impact, and we are incredibly grateful for your support! I don\u2019t recall donating to the CCB, why am I being called for a donation? The Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) uses a third-party fundraising company, Engaged Interactive, to fundraise. Engaged conducts acquisition campaigns throughout the year. These campaigns are designed to raise awareness and encourage support for our programs through direct donations.Engaged Interactive helps us reach a broader audience and secure the necessary resources to continue providing essential services to Canadians living with sight loss. If you have any questions about these campaigns or wish to confirm the legitimacy of a fundraising effort, please feel free to contact us directly at 1-877-304-0968 or at: ccb@ccbnational.net. From time to time, Engage makes their supporter list available to carefully screened organizations. This assists them in reducing their costs. If you do not want your name shared, please contact the CCB head office at the phone number or email address above. Can you explain the Canadian Council of the Blind\u2019s charity intelligence score? At the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB), we strive to ensure that every dollar we receive goes towards supporting our mission of improving the lives of Canadians living with vision loss. Charity Intelligence scores can reflect operational aspects such as administrative costs or advocacy efforts that may not fully capture the value of our programs and the direct impact they have on the community.We are continuously working to improve our transparency and efficiency, but it\u2019s important to note that our focus remains on providing essential services such as vision health programs, advocacy, and support for individuals living with sight loss. We encourage donors and supporters to review our annual reports and financial statements to gain a more comprehensive understanding of how we manage our resources to maximize impact. Together with your support, we can bring a brighter future Help us get better care for Canadians living with eye related illnesses. 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As a national charity, we don\u2019t currently have the internal resources to conduct donor outreach and fundraising calls ourselves. By working with Engage Interactive, we can efficiently and cost-effectively reach a broader audience without diverting resources away from our mission. Fundraising\/administrative costs are approximately 28%.\u00a0 <\/p><p>Engage Interactive is a registered, bonded fundraising organization, that acts on our behalf, ensuring that your support helps us continue delivering vital services and advocacy for Canadians living with vision loss. If you have any concerns or wish to verify a call, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact us directly at 1-877-304-0968.<\/p><p>Thank you for your understanding and support!<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2382\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2382\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What\u2019s the difference between the CNIB and the Canadian Council of the Blind? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2382\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2382\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) was originally founded and received funding from the CNIB starting in 1944. The CCB is unique as it is governed and operated by individuals who are blind or partially sighted. Although the CCB is no longer directly a part of the CNIB, the two organizations work together to improve the lived experiences of those living with vision loss. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2383\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2383\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How do I set up monthly donations to the Canadian Council of the Blind?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2383\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2383\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this time, monthly donations to the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) can only be set up by phone. To get started, simply call Shelley our office administrator, toll-free, at 1-877-304-0968, and she\u2019ll be happy to assist you in setting up a monthly gift that fits your preferences.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are working to make online monthly donations available in the near future, so please stay tuned for updates on our website.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for your support in helping us continue our work improving the lives of Canadians with vision loss!<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2384\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2384\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">I made a donation to the CCB but have yet to receive my tax receipt?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2384\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2384\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an effort to be environmentally friendly and cost effective, the Canadian Council of the Blind will only mail receipts for donations over $30. If you have made a donation for less than $30 and would like to receive a receipt please request one <a title=\"Request Tax Receipt\" href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/shaggy\/request-tax-receipt\/\">here<\/a> or contact our office at: 1-877-304-0968. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2385\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2385\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Where does my donation go?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2385\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2385\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your donation to the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) directly supports a wide range of programs and services designed to improve the lives of Canadians living with vision loss. This includes:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vision Health Programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Promoting eye health, preventing blindness, and supporting early detection of vision-related conditions.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advocacy and Awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Championing the rights of people with vision loss and raising awareness about the challenges they face.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Community Support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Offering peer support, recreational activities, and educational resources to help individuals with vision loss live fuller, more independent lives.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, a portion of donations helps cover the administrative costs necessary to ensure our organization can continue delivering these critical services effectively.<br \/><br \/>Unless otherwise specified, donations are used Canada wide. <br \/><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are committed to using your donation efficiently and transparently, ensuring it has the greatest possible impact. Thank you for helping us make a difference!<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2386\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2386\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How much of my donation goes towards programming?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2386\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2386\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB), we are committed to ensuring that the majority of your donation directly supports our programs and services for Canadians living with vision loss. Every dollar donated helps to fund essential initiatives such as vision health programs, advocacy, and community support.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small portion of your donation covers necessary administrative and operational costs that allow us to effectively manage and deliver our services. We strive for transparency and efficiency in our financial practices and reporting, and we encourage donors to review our annual reports and financial statements for more detailed information on how funds are allocated.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your contribution makes a significant impact, and we are incredibly grateful for your support!<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2387\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2387\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">I don\u2019t recall donating to the CCB, why am I being called for a donation?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2387\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2387\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) uses a third-party fundraising company, Engaged Interactive, to fundraise. Engaged conducts acquisition campaigns throughout the year. These campaigns are designed to raise awareness and encourage support for our programs through direct donations.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engaged Interactive helps us reach a broader audience and secure the necessary resources to continue providing essential services to Canadians living with sight loss. If you have any questions about these campaigns or wish to confirm the legitimacy of a fundraising effort, please feel free to contact us directly at 1-877-304-0968 or at: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:ccb@ccbnational.net\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ccb@ccbnational.net<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p><p>From time to time, Engage makes their supporter list available to carefully screened organizations. This assists them in reducing their costs. If you do not want your name shared, please contact the CCB head office at the phone number or email address above. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2388\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2388\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can you explain the Canadian Council of the Blind\u2019s charity intelligence score?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2388\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2388\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB), we strive to ensure that every dollar we receive goes towards supporting our mission of improving the lives of Canadians living with vision loss. Charity Intelligence scores can reflect operational aspects such as administrative costs or advocacy efforts that may not fully capture the value of our programs and the direct impact they have on the community.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are continuously working to improve our transparency and efficiency, but it\u2019s important to note that our focus remains on providing essential services such as vision health programs, advocacy, and support for individuals living with sight loss. We encourage donors and supporters to review our annual reports and financial statements to gain a more comprehensive understanding of how we manage our resources to maximize impact.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ab8c83d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ab8c83d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b3dc11\" data-id=\"1b3dc11\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2068f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a2068f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Together with your support,\nwe can bring a brighter future<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee2ec8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee2ec8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHelp us get better care for Canadians living with eye related illnesses.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-961dbbb elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"961dbbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/ccbnational.net\/donate\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">DONATE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Why have I been contacted by Engage Interactive on behalf of the Canadian Council of the Blind? 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