Dalton’s Vision is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable organization. Tax ID # 82-1103361
To spread a message of love and compassion to let our homeless neighbors know that We See You And We Care.
ABOUT DALTON'S VISION
Our family began serving and working with the homeless population at the Harvest Center of Charlotte, NC, in 2005. Our children, Ansley & Dalton, began to have a heart for our homeless neighbors at 8 and 10 years old. As a young adult, while attending college in Boston, Dalton continued to do his small part to let homeless men and women know that they mattered. He would sit with them, as well as purchase small items, such as hand warmers, toiletries, socks and snacks to hand out. Unfortunately, Dalton died from an accidental Fentanyl overdose on March 1st, 2016 at the age of 21. Two weeks before he died, he called home and told us that he felt he had found his purpose, and that was to work with the homeless community.
Dalton had similar struggles to those in the homeless community, due to mental illness and addiction, but was grateful he had an apartment, family support, wonderful friends, and resources for treatment! His sense of gratitude combined with his deep love for those that may feel invisible in this world, led him to reach out to homeless men and women to try and encourage and offer hope!
Our family started Dalton’s Vision as a way to carry on for and with our precious son and brother, Dalton!
National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline 1-800-950-6264 *text or call
National Drug Helpline 1-844-289-0879
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
Care across
state lines
Dalton’s Vision
159 W Main Street
Unit 1443
Brevard, NC 28712
704-516-1853
info@daltonsvision.org
Board Members:
John Waite, Founder & President
Mary Waite, Founder
Ansley Waite, Founder
Beth Bell, Exec. Dir. Fashion & Compassion
Allene Dean, Community Volunteer
Ray Dean, Community Volunteer
Founded in Charlotte.
Grown throughout the United States.
The Purpose of Dalton's Vision:
to let our homeless neighbors know, we see them and we care
to engage the community, and spread awareness regarding our homeless neighbors
to provide various supplies, toiletry items, socks, snacks, fast food gift cards and/or bus passes for those in need
to let people know that help is available and where they can go
How we share Dalton's Vision
We donate money, and/or supplies, bags/message cards to other nonprofits (501c3’s) who work directly with homeless populations and/or those struggling with mental illness/addiction
We donate unfilled bags to schools and churches for toiletry drives
In exchange for a modest donation, we will provide unfilled bags for individuals and businesses to fill and distribute, creating meaningful ways to engage your group with our homeless neighbors
Our founders, Dalton’s family, are available to speak to your group to share Dalton’s story and increase awareness as to how best to engage with our neighbors in need
“What a gift this experience was on so many levels! One of my favorite things a gift something like this does is bring incredible discussions with my girls, opening their eyes and hearts to the awareness of others in need.”
Inspire The Fire - Charlotte, NC
Inspire The Fire- Charlotte, NC
Behailu Academy- Charlotte, NC
Donations for Men's Shelter of Charlotte NC
Governor Charlie Baker, Pine Street Inn - Boston, MA
Family - Charlotte, NC
Sisters - Harvest Center of Charlotte
Charlotte Country Day Students at The Harvest Center of Charlotte
Charlotte Country Day Students at The Harvest Center of Charlotte
Will's Place Recovery & Resource Center - Albemarle, NC
Myers Park Presbyterian Church Donations, Charlotte, NC
The Pauline Tea Bar and Apothecary-Charlotte, NC
Inspire The Fire - Charlotte, NC
Dalton Hall - The Harvest Center of Charlotte
Men's Shelter of Charlotte, NC
DALTON In Boston
Pine Street Inn- Boston, MA
DV Bags Filled and Ready to Give Out
Charlotte Country Day Students at The Harvest Center of Charlotte
Will's Place Recovery & Resource Center - Albemarle NC
Myers Park Presbyterian Church Donations, Charlotte, NC
Dalton’s Vision Bag Supplies
Inspire The Fire - Charlotte, NC
Inspire The Fire - Charlotte, NC
Pine Street Inn - Boston, MA
Dalton & Mary- Boston, MA
Pine Street Inn- Boston, MA
Charlotte Country Day Students at The Harvest Center of Charlotte
Will's Place recovery & Resource Center- Albemarle, NC
Thrive Center of Charlotte, NC
Thrive Center of Charlotte, NC
“As The Raven Cries” Book
“It’s a deep ache in my soul that wants to touch his face and tell him to hold on. ... I thought everything would be ok … that somehow he would hold on and get older.” — Mary W
John Dalton Waite was a beautiful, creative, and complex soul who lived large and loved deeply. He was born visually impaired, diagnosed with bipolar disorder in high school, and battled addiction in college, which included heroin. He died from an accidental fentanyl overdose in 2016 in his Boston apartment.
For anyone who is struggling or feeling broken, grieving the death of someone they loved, or caring for someone who is lost, this book is a comforting arm around the shoulders. The author’s honesty and humility bring clarity to the foggy world of navigating hopelessness and pain. As her heart mends (even though the grief work sometimes triggers raging anger and sobs), this mother clings to the truth that one day every tear will be wiped away.
100% of all donations for the book
go to Dalton’s Vision.
“We have been friends with Mary and her family for 30 years and have watched as she has gone through this anguishing passage of her life. She shares the heart of a mother and the faith of a Believer. We pray her words will convey hope to many.””
“If you are struggling to find God amidst your pain, this book will provide great comfort. Mary takes the reader into the depths of her grief and out the other side. Dalton learned to love and serve others from his mother; now she carries his vision of servitude forward. Her desire to help the unseen feel seen is exactly what we need in this broken world. Mary shows us how God heals our wounds as we heal the wounds of others, and that is a beautiful thing!”
“Addiction is not a respecter of persons. It seeks to ravage and destroy not only the individual but also the family. Even though it was years ago, I can still hear the pain in Mary’s heart. This book is a gift, and I thank her.”
“Be prepared for the sting of grief AND discover the strength and resiliency of the Waite family as they find survival lifelines given through a life anchored in God. Mary writes with candor about the trauma of losing a child, and she gives metaphorical glimpses of overcoming loss through love.”
“Mary demonstrates great courage and vulnerability. Her inspiring account comes from wrestling with raw emotions, processing, and then befriending those emotions. Through her relationship with God and His leadership, Mary shows us the way forward through tragedy, to a life of new meaning.”
“Mary’s inspired words are raw, real, and relatable. She shows us what the intimate, interactive grief process with God looks like and how to harness the power of the unlimited resources of the risen Christ. I believe God is accomplishing great things in Mary, and He will receive all the glory for generations to come.”
How can you help?
Every Dollar donated will go to let someone in need know that, You See Them and You Care!
Dalton’s Vision is a public charity with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)3 of the United States Internal Revenue Code. Contributions donated to Dalton’s Vision are fully tax-deductible.
To make an online donation, click on "DONATE" button below.
Dalton’s Vision uses your generous donations to financially support 501(c)3 non-profits, as well as by donating bags and message cards, toiletries and supplies. We also provide bags to churches, schools or other non-profits, for toiletry drives, to give to those in need. Businesses and individuals may also donate to receive bags to fill. Questions? Please contact us at info@daltonsvision.org
Check donations can be mailed to:
159 W Main Street
Unit 1443
Brevard, NC 28712