The Modest Foundation – Helping the Community Stay Healthy
ABOUT US
The Modest Foundation is a grassroots social service organization headquartered in Metropolitan Detroit, serving Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Its mission is to bridge gaps in access to healthcare and everyday resources for underserved communities.
Originally rooted in community health advocacy, the foundation now powers Vision After Sight, a national initiative focused on connecting blind and low-vision individuals to practical, life-changing resources. This work grow out of founder Robert McPherson’s personal journey after losing his sight at 55, and his belief thataccess to the right information can transform lives.
Mission Statement
Building Healthy Communities by helping people become and stay healthy. The Modest Foundation eliminates disparities in healthcare by linking individuals to high-quality services and resources, regardless of race, ethnicity, or background.
Vision Statement
A world where people live better, healthier lives because they’ve found the resourcesthey need to get where they want to be.
Cause Areas
Community Development
Crime And Safety
Disability
Health And Medicine
Race And Ethnicity
Vision After Sight
Vision After Sight is the storytelling and outreach arm of The Modest Foundation. It’s a podcast and resource platform that:
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Shares inspiring stories of people who’ve lost their vision later in life.
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Provides a toolkit of practical daily living resources, tips, and technologies.
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Builds a supportive network grounded in courage, vulnerability, and shared strength.
You don’t need sight to have a wonderful vision.