Lilly Grant: Songs of Faith, Stories of Light

Songs of Faith, Stories of Light

LBW Receives $4.45 Million Grant to Empower Blind Community Through Music and Storytelling

We are thrilled to announce that Lutheran Braille Workers (LBW) has been awarded a $4.45 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to launch “Songs of Faith, Stories of Light.”

This national initiative will bring together singer-songwriters and members of the blind and visually impaired community to create music that shares powerful stories of faith, resilience, and hope.

Why does this matter?
Over 9 million Americans are blind, yet only 5% participate in church life. This project seeks to bridge that gap, amplify voices often overlooked, and inspire the wider church to listen and learn.

LBW has provided Braille and Large Print Bibles and Christian resources worldwide at no cost since 1943. Today, we continue that mission by creating new ways for people to experience the light of Christ through storytelling and song.

Want to get involved?
We’re inviting individuals who are blind or visually impaired to share their stories and welcoming singer-songwriters eager to collaborate. For more information, email rachel@lbwloveworks.org

Listen to a sample of one of our songs, written by LBW’s Dr. Brooke Pernice: “AS THEY’RE GOING”

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