The holiday season is here — and there’s no better way to celebrate the spirit of giving than with GDB! Join us as we make this season merry and bright for our community, our puppies, and the people we serve. There are so many joyful ways to get involved:
• Join the celebration!Attend or support our 49th Holiday Luncheon Fundraiser — a beloved tradition featuring a puppy parade and plenty of holiday magic.
• Double your impact!GDB’s Board of Directors has graciously pledged a $100,000 match in support of our life-changing mission and in celebration of our 49th Holiday Luncheon. Every dollar you contribute will be matched up to $100,000.
• Get creative and give back!Help celebrate GDB’s 49th Holiday Luncheon by raising funds to support our Puppy Raising Fundamental Support program — because nothing says joy like helping a GDB puppy grow and thrive! Compete to win our Top Dog Fundraising Contest.
Let’s come together to share the love, spread the cheer, and make this holiday season one to remember!
Honoring Veterans: A legacy Rooted in Service
This week, our nation observed Veterans Day—a time to honor those who have served and to reflect on a legacy born in service. At Guide Dogs for the Blind, that legacy runs deep. GDB began in 1942 with a simple but profound purpose — to help blinded World War II veterans reclaim their independence through the partnership of a guide dog. More than 80 years later, that same spirit of courage, compassion, and commitment continues to guide our work with veterans today.
Go, Dream, Believe: Highlights from the 2025 GDB Alumni Reunion
At Guide Dogs for the Blind, every milestone is built on partnership and the belief that together, we can go further. Our recent Alumni Reunion brought graduates, friends, staff, and volunteers from across the U.S. and Canada to San Rafael, California, for a weekend celebrating connection, learning, and the powerful partnerships that define our GDB community.
Fire Station Outing Introduces Guide Dog Puppies to Firefighters
For members of the Palo Alto Puppy Club, every outing helps guide dog puppies grow into calm, confident dogs who will one day change lives. On their latest field trip to a fire station, the pups met local firefighters and learned how to stay calm amid flashing lights and loud sirens with encouragement from their raisers.
Get ready for a brand-new online shopping experience! We're excited to announce that GDB will be launching a brand-new online store in late January 2026. A few important things to note:
• Last day to shop online in 2025: The current online store will close for good on December 17, 2025. There will be a pause in online shopping until the launch of the new store in January. Be sure to shop early for the holidays!
• GDB gift cards: You can continue to use them online until December 17, 2025. Thereafter, GDB gift cards will only be available for purchase and redemption at our on-campus store locations.
• Products: The current online store will have a limited selection of items as we approach the closing date, but there’s still plenty of great gifts to buy.
