Community Services for the Blind (CSB) is the used merchandise solicitation division (UMSD) of Community Services for the Blind and Partially Sighted (CSBPS). Our purpose is to raise funds to support CSBPS programs and services for blind and visually impaired persons. "Community Services for the Blind" is the legal trade name for CSBPS, and the public name used in relation to UMSD

UMSD began in 1979, and the contract with Savers, the parent company of Value Village thrift stores, started in 1984.

CSB, using its own employees, telephones residents in King and Snohomish Counties and in Bellingham within Whatcom County, WA, to solicit tax-deductible donations of unwanted but new or reusable clothing and household items. Residents simply place donations outside their homes for free pickup by CSB.

CSBPS is registered with the Secretary of State (800) 332-GIVE.

About Community Services for the Blind and Partially Sighted (CSBPS)

Founded as an independent not-for-profit organization in 1965, Community Services for the Blind and Partially Sighted (CSBPS) is the Northwest’s leading vision rehabilitation agency and specializes in helping older people cope with age-related and traumatic vision loss. CSBPS works with individuals, families, and communities to restore, maintain and enhance the independence and well being of people with impaired vision.

Within King, Snohomish, and Skagit Counties: CSBPS offers counseling and support groups, instruction in safe travel and independent living, low vision assessment and training, a walk-in specialty store with adaptive products, assistive technology center, volunteer assistance, and educational services including classes, in-service assistive trainings, and consultations.

Throughout Washington: CSBPS offers toll-free information and referral, adaptive products by mail order, a Web site with links to national resources (www.csbps.com), and educational publications, including a free large-print newsletter.

For more information, please visit the agency website at www.CSBPS.com or call us at
(206) 525-5556 or 1-800-458-4888 (toll free).