Valley Center for the Blind

Valley Center for the Blind is truly thankful for our generous community. We hope you are enjoying your #Thanksgiving weekend with your loved ones! Our offices are closed today and tomorrow in observance of the holiday. VCB offices will reopen on Monday. Image: Fall leaves and pumpkins. Text: Valley Center for the Blind is thankful for you!

"I don’t think I could have dealt with my vision loss and succeeded in law school and accomplished my career goals without the help of organizations like VCB," said former VCB client Leticia. After graduating from law school, Leticia reached out to VCB and the State Department of Rehabilitation to receive the tools and training she needed to not only study for the State Bar of California Exam, but also to start her dream career. Last year, she was admitted to the State Bar of California and is now an attorney helping disadvantaged communities. Your donation towards our #GivingTuesday campaign gives people like Leticia the career opportunities they aspire to have. Donate today at myvcb.org to make an impact this holiday season. Don't miss out! The first 10 people who donate $50 or more towards our Giving Tuesday campaign will receive a pair of VCB sunglasses as a thank you for contributing to a brighter future. Image: Leticia wears a black cap and stole with a grey graduation gown with three black stripes on her sleeve. She holds her black JD diploma cover. Text: Giving Tuesday December 3 2024. Together we give opportunities. Valley Center for the Blind.

"It was a huge game-changer for me," says VCB client Jill about her Assistive Technology training. "Being able to use a phone and computer was such a gift." This #GivingTuesday on December 3, donate to give clients like Jill access to the tools and training needed to live and work independently. Visit myvcb.org to donate. Don't miss out! The first 10 people who donate $50 or more towards our Giving Tuesday campaign will receive a pair of VCB sunglasses as a thank you for contributing to a brighter future. Image: Rey sits at his computer with the monitor showing letters zoomed in. Text: Giving Tuesday December 3 2024. Together we give access. Valley Center for the Blind.

VCB offices are closed tomorrow and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving. Our offices will open on Monday.

Today is the last day to vote for VCB's entry in the 2024 NIA Nonprofit Photo Contest. Vote for VCB's photo to help us earn funding to support services for our blind/low vision community! To vote for our photo, click on the blue VOTE button on our photo's page through this link https://lnkd.in/gYNtJcHm Photo: A student named Jason at our Central California Braille Challenge earlier this February, sitting by his blue braille writer and using his hands to read his braille contest. #vote #photo #nonprofit #PhotoContest

The VCB Team picked up collection boxes this week to support the Toys for Tots drive as a toy drop-off site. Stop by our VCB office in Fresno, Visalia, or Bakersfield to donate new unwrapped toys between 9 AM and 4 PM. The last day to donate is December 15. Our offices are located at: 3417 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711 220 South Mooney Boulevard Suite E., Visalia, CA 93291 2520 H Street Suite A/B, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Photo: Veronica and Joanna stand near a step-and-repeat that says Food and Toys for Tots Annual Holiday Drive. Logos from Walmart, Cane's Chicken Fingers, JJO Charities, Salty BBQ and Catering, Fire 103.9 and 95.1 FM. #ToysForTots #MarineToysForTots

Kids and teens who are blind or have low vision in the Central Valley are in need of more opportunities to meet each other and access the training and tools necessary to succeed in school and beyond. By sponsoring and attending this year's Dining in the Dark fundraiser on February 28th in Bakersfield, you will gain perspective on how these children experience dinner every night while also giving them access to a brighter future. To learn more and sponsor, visit this link https://lnkd.in/g6W3Fm7q Image: Dark navy blue graphic with a gold square. Text: Valley Center for the Blind. Dining in the Dark. Become a sponsor today! Friday, February 28th. Luigi's Warehouse. 725 East 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. 6:00 PM. #fundraiser #donations #nonprofit #kids #blindness #Bakersfield #education

SPREAD THE WORD! Valley Center for the Blind entered the 2024 NIA Nonprofit Photo Contest, and your vote can help us win up to $1,000. The photo we entered is of a student named Jason at our Central California Braille Challenge earlier this February, sitting by his blue braille writer and using his hands to read his braille contest. To vote for our photo , click on the blue VOTE button on our photo's page through this link https://lnkd.in/gYNtJcHm This photo contest is organized by Nonprofits Insurance Alliance. The last day to vote is this Friday, November 22 at 5 PM. #vote #photo #nonprofit #PhotoContest

Join VCB in congratulating Tom Randall on over 20 years of impact in our community. Tom started out as a volunteer at VCB and later became an Assistive Technology Instructor, improving the quality of life for hundreds of people with vision loss through his depth of knowledge, aptitude for educating, and spirit of kindness. While the news of him starting his next exciting career chapter at Fresno State is bittersweet, VCB is thrilled to honor Tom’s service to people who are blind by renaming our A-T instruction area in the Fresno office to "The Tom Randall Center for Technology." We unveiled this surprise to Tom on his last day and appreciate all the family and friends that joined us for this memorable occasion. Photo 1: Tom is reading the braille on the silver sign that says "The Tom Randall Center for Technology." Photo 2: Shellena shows Tom the certificate from City of Fresno Mayor Dyer. Photo 3: Staff, clients, and friends of Tom are smiling in the VCB living room. There are blue lunch tables in front of the group. The whiteboard says "Congrats on the new job, Tom! We'll miss you!"

THIS SATURDAY! VCB's Braille Basics Workshop is for kids and teens who are blind or have low vision and want to learn more about VCB and/or braille. Meet the team, and play some games to practice your braille. We will also have a door prize raffle, so don't miss an opportunity to win a gift card! Call us at 5592224447 to register or visit this link https://lnkd.in/gRpkctuU Image: A braille writer with paper moving outward from the feed roller as someone is typing on it. Text: Kids and teens who are blind or have low vision are invited to VCB’s Braille Basics Workshop. November 16 from 8:30 AM to 3 PM. Valley Center for the Blind. 3417 W Shaw Ave. Fresno, CA 93711. Register today at myvcb.org/events. Presented by Valley Center for the Blind.