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North Central Sight Services, Inc. receives news coverage from the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, the Lock Haven Express, and various local newspapers and radio stations. North Central Sight Services, Inc. has been recognized nationally through the AbilityOne Program and National Industries for the Blind.
We appreciate your interest in our organization. To access the most current headlines, visit the North Central Sight Services, Inc. News Page.
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December 9, 2009 - North Central Sight Services, Inc. held its Annual Client Christmas Party, sponsored by the Harry Plankenhorn Foundation on Wednesday, December 9 at the Pine Street United Methodist Church. There were 178 clients, guests and volunteers in attendance. For more information about the event, download the Annual Harry Plankenhorn Foundation Client Christmas Party Press Release.
October 5, 2009 - The twenty-fifth Annual Lions Appreciation Night, sponsored by North Central Sight Services, Inc., was held Monday, October 5th at the Williamsport Holiday Inn. Twenty Lions, Lioness and Leo Clubs from Clinton, Lycoming, and Sullivan counties were in attendance. For more information about the event, download the Annual Lions Appreciation Night Press Release.
September 23, 2009 - North Central Sight Services, Inc. is transitioning from its current radio reading service to the NFB Newsline. The NFB Newsline has been in existence since 1995 and currently carries 300 newspapers and other publications on its service. The service is free with the only eligibility criteria being that the user must be unable to read print. Newsline now carries the Williamsport Sun Gazette as well as the Wilkes-Barre Leader Times and other regional and national papers. For more information, download the Radio Reading Transition Press Release or visit our Radio Reading page.
July 22, 2009 - On Tuesday July 21, 2009, Robert Garrett, President/C.E.O. threw out the first pitch at the Williamsport Crosscutters game on NCSS Night. The Williamsport Crosscutters are a Minor League Baseball team and a Class A Affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.
“I practiced for about two weeks to be sure I got the ball over the plate,” said Garrett. I love baseball but being blind, I really didn’t know how to throw a ball.” Jamie Snyder, Vice-President of Operations and Tim Clark, Shipping Clerk helped Garrett during the lunch hour to be sure he “didn’t embarrass the family!” Garrett said, “I’m glad I didn’t bounce it and thrilled I got it to the catcher.” The agency had a display right inside the entrance gate showcasing agency services and employment opportunities.
July 5, 2009 - Associate Shane Ryder was honored at the 2009 PIBH Nettie Mann Achievement Award dinner which each year honors the outstanding achievements of Pennsylvania workers and the exceptional character they demonstrate in living and copying with disabilities, particularly in the workplace. Access the full story courtesy of the Willliamsport Sun-Gazette.
May 17, 2009 - Associate Joyce Gnoffo was featured in the article "North Central Sight Services focuses on vision" in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. Joyce, diagnosed with glaucoma when she was 20, continues to work hard every day to overcome the obstacles the disease has created in her life.
Access the full story courtesy of the Willliamsport Sun-Gazette.
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October 2, 2008 - North Central Sight Services, Inc. held its first Health and Wellness Expo, "Keep an Eye on Your Health." Over 30 health experts participated and provided attendees information on living independently. Vision and hearing screenings were also performed. The event was for all ages and included food and prize drawings.
April 15, 2008 - North Central Sight Services, Inc. received national exposure by being featured in the OfficeMax Government Solutions Catalog. The catalog is distributed to government employees nationwide. The full-page ad contained an overview of North Central Sight Services, Inc. and introduced the SKILCRAFT USB Flash Drives.
March 24, 2008 - North Central Sight Services, Inc. received a gift of $10,000 from Citizens and Northern Bank for its Capital Campaign. Jim Lazorca, Regional Vice President and Mark Huffman, Vice President and Trust Officer presented the check to Jeff Rauff, NCSS Board Chair.
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October 9, 2007 - North Central Sight Services, In. continues its stellar safety record with three years of no reportable accidents. As of October 8, 2007, NCSS has gone 1,104 days without a reportable in-house accident. All of this while employing 58 people and 38 associates being legally blind. Safety remains a core competency and concern throughout the organization. North Central Sight Services, Inc. has an active Safety Committee that meets once a month to discuss safety issues and conduct safety inspections.
September 25, 2007 - North Central Sight Services, Inc. received a gift of $15,000 from Muncy Bank and Trust for its Capital Campaign. Dan Berninger, President of Muncy Bank presented the check to Ken Sawyer, Campaign Chair and Jeff Rauff, NCSS Board Chair.
September 20, 2007 - North Central Sight Services, Inc. added a new product to the list of items it can sell to the federal government, creating a minimum of eight new jobs for people who are blind or visually impaired. Two lines of SKILCRAFT USB Flash Drives were added to the Federal Procurement List. The products feature a plug-and-play model and a high security 256-bit AES Encrypted model.
September 16, 2007 - Susquehanna Bank pledged $20,000 to North Central Sight Services, Inc. in support of its Capital Campaign. Rex Hilton, Regional President of Susquehanna Bank presented the check to Ken Sawyer, Campaign Chair and Jeff Rauff, NCSS Board Chair.
September 14, 2007 - North Central Sight Services, Inc. held an Open House and ribbon-cutting at its new location on 2121 Reach Road. NCSS invited members of the community to tour and learn more about the organization.
January 7, 2007 - North Central Sight Services, Inc. was selected to be the 2007 Capital Campaign. The goal of the campaign is to raise $1,200,000 to help reduce the debt of the newly renovated 63,000 square foot building on Reach Road. New services and programs were launched as a result of the move from 901 Memorial Avenue to 2121 Reach Road. This included a visual aids store which contains items for people who are blind or visually impaired to help them with everyday tasks.
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