Guiding Eyes for the Blind Breaks Ground on New Wellness and Training Center

May 29, 2025 – Yorktown officials attended a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday for Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s new Wellness & Training Center.

Guiding Eyes for the Blind provides guide dogs to people with vision loss. The new location at 2501 Mohansic Avenue in Yorktown Heights will enable Guiding Eyes to increase capacity and broaden access to more students, all while prioritizing the health and happiness of the dogs and fostering an exceptional working environment for its dedicated staff and volunteers.

“The new facility marks a vital step forward, expanding our ability to bring joy, connection, and independence to people living with vision loss across the country. We’ve proudly been part of the Town of Yorktown since 1954, and with this new facility just two miles from our headquarters, we’re investing in the future—right here in the community we call home,” said Guiding Eyes President and CEO Eduardo Andrade.

The 30,000-square-foot Wellness & Training Center sits on a 12-acre property that has received necessary construction approvals from the Town of Yorktown. The site preparation has already begun.

"This new Wellness & Training Center is a tremendous asset for countless individuals with vision loss who will benefit from the incredible work done by Guiding Eyes for the Blind," said Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman. "Their dedication to fostering independence and enhancing lives is truly inspiring, and we're proud to support their continued growth right here in our community."

Since 1954, Guiding Eyes has assembled a loyal team of generous supporters, passionate staff and dedicated volunteers who help meet the growing needs of the diverse community of people with vision loss. Guiding Eyes has graduated more than 10,000 guide dog teams that bring meaningful change to the lives of people facing vision loss.