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Non-profit OrganizationsNorth Carolina, United States201-500 Employees
IFB Solutions is a mid-sized nonprofit founded in 1936 that provides employment, training, and services for people who are blind or visually impaired. Based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, it runs manufacturing facilities in Winston-Salem, Asheville, and Little Rock, and operates a network of more than 40 office supply stores and optical centers across the country. Through the IFB Solutions Foundation, the organization funds its training programs, services, and community initiatives, including Community Low Vision Centers in North Carolina and Little Rock, as well as Tracy's Little Red Schoolhouse in Winston-Salem. IFB Solutions is noted as the largest employer of people who are blind or visually impaired in the United States. A notable recent development occurred in August 2024, when Alina Garcia Ravelo was appointed plant manager to oversee the Asheville operation. The nonprofit thus combines production capabilities, retail and optical services, and workforce development programs to support its mission.