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PASSPORT GALA PREMIERE EVENT

Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania (VROCP) is excited to announce the premiere of the organization’s new fundraising concept: Vision Resources Passport Gala. Each event will feature a different Passport destination, the first, on April 23, 2026, will be Italy and there is no better location for guests to enjoy an Italian experience than Visaggio’s restaurant.

The ambiance at Visaggio’s will be the perfect setting to allow those attending to move about among the food and beverage stations, place bids on a variety of auction items, enjoy strolling musicians, and share this marvelous evening with passionate friends of Vision Resources. Gala guests will be treated to sensational cuisine featuring Northern, Central, and Southern regional Italian specialties, prepared by the talented chef Tony and the staff at Visaggio’s. Tickets will include beverages of choice including select wines, beers, and the signature drink of the evening, an Aperol Spritz.

VROCP is a one-hundred-and five-year-old non-profit agency with a mission to facilitate independence, enrich the quality of life, and empower individuals who are visually impaired, or otherwise disabled. The organization is proud that for the past twenty-five years Vision Resources promoted awareness of the vital programs and services the agency provides, while celebrating the agency’s importance in the community, with inspiring and spirited Visions of Monte Carlo events. The organization believes the Vision Resources Passport Gala is a creative and fresh concept that will continue to benefit the agency and take the organization farther in the fulfillment of its mission.

Mark your calendar for April 23, 2026, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. for Vision Resources Passport Gala. Tickets are $125.00 per person, available online at the VROCP website, www.vrocp.org. Advance ticket purchases are required, space is limited and sales end Thursday, April 2nd. For more information call Vision Resources, 717-238-2531.

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