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Valley Center for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides programs and services to help people experiencing vision loss in California's Central Valley live a life of independence and opportunity.
12/31/2025
As we close out 2025, we invite you to make a year-end donation to support independence, training, and employment opportunities for people who are blind or have low vision.
Every contribution—big or small—creates life-changing impact.
Donate today at https://vcb.givingfuel.com/valley-center-for-the-blind.
Description: Graphic featuring VCB logo, “Donate today. Your gift changes lives,” a hand holds a heart shape followed by QR codes for Zelle, Website and Paypal donations.
12/28/2025
We are incredibly thankful to the Sieg and Doris Fischer Foundation for their generous donation to Valley Center for the Blind. This gift will support our Youth Services Program and make a meaningful impact for the youth we serve throughout the Central Valley.
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Four people stand in front of a Christmas Tree in the VCB lobby. From left to right are Thomas, VCB Director of Finance; Jill, Outreach and Development Manager; Mike, Sieg and Doris Fischer Foundation Board member; Gillian, Youth Services Coordinator. Jill and Mike have a hand on a check between the two of them. Everyone is smiling and wearing Christmas colored tops.
12/25/2025
As we close the year, VCB extends a heartfelt gratitude for your continued support. We wish you and your loved ones a Joyful and peaceful Christmas. Reminder that our offices will be closed for the Holidays and we will resume normal hours on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Image description: Red card with three Christmas stockings on the top. A gingerbread man is on the lower left corner with a candy cane behind him. Text: Merry Christmas, VCB logo, Valley Center for the Blind.
12/23/2025
Celebrating the season with teamwork, and a little help from Santa! Valley Center for the Blind is grateful for all our incredible staff in Bakersfield, Visalia and Fresno who bring compassion, dedication and joy to everything they do. We wish you all a happy holiday season filled with cheer! All VCB offices will close at 12pm on December 24th and remain closed for the Holidays. We will resume normal office hours on Monday, 1/5/2026 at 9:00 am. Valley Center for the Blind wants to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone and we wish you all Happy Holidays.
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Picture 1: VCB Bakersfield Open House staff pose for a photo with Santa. The first row is standing up and from left to right the staff members include, Abner, Juan, Jill, Santa, Veronica, Kim, Jessie, and CJ. The second row is kneeling. From left to right are Gillian, Shellena, Priscilla, and Miguel. Most are wearing their festive Christmas sweaters and everyone has smiles on their faces.
Picture 2: Visalia VCB team poses with Santa for a picture. The first row standing up from left to right is Alvin, Santa, Jill, and Shellena. In the front row, kneeling left to right are Miguel, Destiny, and Gillian.
Picture 3: The Fresno VCB team poses with Santa for a picture. The backrow is standing up, and the staff members from left to right are Joaquin, Matt, Roberta, Jason, Kathy, Santa, Thomas, Martell, Jill, Linda, Stella, Shellena, and Gillian. Front row is kneeling, left to right are Devin, Victor, Miguel, Jaime and her dog Tad, David, Rey, Debbie and her son, Jonah. Everyone is happy and most are wearing Christmas Sweaters.
12/22/2025
As the season of giving continues, you have the power to make a difference in the life of a blind or low vision individual. Your kindness can change a life, every donation matters. If you would like to support our mission and play a meaningful role in helping us make a lasting difference, we invite you to scan the QR code provided or visit the link https://ow.ly/pmBH50XAsBy. It will take you directly to our wish list, where you can see the items and resources that make the greatest impact. Thank you in advance for your kindness, generosity, and continued support.
Image text: VCB Valley Center for the Blind. Help us have an amazin year! If you would like to contribute to our mission and the people we serve, please scan the QR code to view our wish list. Thank you.
12/20/2025
Thank you to all of our Fresno clients and supporters who attended our Holiday Open House. A special thank you goes out to Fresno’s Marie Callender's and Hungry Bear Cookies for donating delicious treats! Please check out myvcb.org to learn more about our services and upcoming events!
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Photo 1: Seven people sit around a table including clients and staff. There are snacks, drinks and gift bags on the table, which is covered in a blue tablecloth. Santa Claus stands behind the table waving and has his elf next to him. Everyone is cheerful and enjoying the event.
Picture 2: Clients and families form a single file line in the VCB Kitchen to grab snacks. Staff and Santa's elf are helping everyone get some sweet treats.
Picture 3: A client stands on the left side of Santa and her caretaker on the right of Santa to pose for a picture. Client is also holding on to a leash of a guide dog. The guide dog is also in the holiday spirits and is wearing a blue Christmas sweater with a snowman on it.
Picture 4: Four staff members stand next to each other in the hallway with smiles on their faces. All have Christmas sweaters on and three of them have canes.
12/20/2025
Thank you to all our Visalia clients and supporters who attended our Holiday Open House. A special thank you goes out to the Visalia team from Marie Callender's, Visalia Nothing Bundt Cakes, Visalia Sprouts Farmers Market, Visalia Pizza Guys, Visalia Starbucks and Donutlicious & Boba Zone for donating delicious treats! Please check out myvcb.org/events for upcoming events.
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Picture 1: Santa sits at a table with his elf standing to his right and a client sits to his left. Another client is sitting across the table from Santa. On the table are goodie bags, sweet treats, and hot cacao.
Picture 2: Clients, Staff and their families are gathered in the Visalia VCB office, some are standing and others are sitting down. Santa’s elf sits among the crowd. Everyone seems to be happy and having a good time conversating and enjoying treats.
Picture 3: Clients, Staff, and friends of VCB pose for a photo with Santa and his elf. Many wear Christmas sweaters and have a smile on their face. Some people are standing, and others kneeling. The doors behind them are decorated with green gift-wrapping paper.
12/16/2025
Thank you to all of our Bakersfield clients and supporters who attended our Holiday Open House. A special thank you goes out to Dutch Bros, Starbucks, Sprouts, and Journey Career Center Cafe for donating delicious treats. Please join us in Visalia on Thursday, Dec. 17 or Fresno on Dec. 18 at 3 to 6 pm for more Holiday fun and pictures with Santa Please RSVP at myvcb.org/events.
Image description: Santa and his elf stand behind a group of eight people sitting around a table. Everyone has treats or beverages in front of them.
12/10/2025
The holidays are rapidly approaching, and we’d love for you to join us in celebrating the season with our clients and community. Enjoy sweet treats, festive fun and plenty of holiday cheer!
And don’t forget to wear your best ugly holiday sweater for a fun photo with Santa!
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YOU ARE INVITED. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 3PM to 6PM PUT ON YOUR UGLY HOLIDAY SWEATER AND STOP BY THE VCB OFFICE FOR SOME SWEET TREATS AND A PICTURE WITH SANTA DECEMBER 11TH at 2520 H ST SUITE A/B BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301. DECEMBER 17TH at 220 S MOONEY BLVD SUITE E VISALIA, CA 93291. DECEMBER 18TH at 3411 W SHAW AVE FRESNO, CA 93711 PLEASE RSVP AT MYVCB.ORG/EVENTS
12/10/2025
Your kindness can change a life, every donation matters. If you would like to support our mission and play a meaningful role in helping us make a lasting difference, we invite you to scan the QR code provided or visit the link https://ow.ly/pmBH50XAsBy. It will take you directly to our wish list, where you can see the items and resources that make the greatest impact. Thank you in advance for your kindness, generosity, and continued support.
image text: VCB Valley Center for the Blind. Help us have an amazin year! If you would like to contribute to our mission and the people we serve, please scan the QR code to view our wish list, thank you.
12/03/2025
Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities. At Valley Center for the Blind we believe true inclusion is about empowerment and creating community. For over 50 years, we've provided support, training and employment for the blind and low vision community in the central valley. We are so thankful for our clients, staff and volunteers who remind us that there are no limits to setting goals and achieving them. If you would like to help spread awareness, please share this post. For more information about VCB, please visit myvcb.org.
Image Description: The logo for Valley Center for the Blind is shown. Below the logo the text reads: "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Helen Keller. At the bottom are 3 disability icons. From left to right: a person with a cane, a person in a wheelchair, and a guide dog.
12/02/2025
It's that time of year. is here! Today, we're sharing three ways to support VCB on Giving Tuesday:
1. Make a donation to support your local blind/low vision community.
2. Purchase an item for someone in need through our Amazon Wish List
3. Share this post!
Support VCB at myvcb.org
Image: A mother with her toddler holding a white cane with him. He wears a shirt that says "My friend is blind" with the same text in braille.
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Valley Center for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides programs and services for people with visual impairments in the Central Valley. Founded in 1973, the organization continues to offer critical job training, education and life skills development programs for people experiencing vision loss in the region.
Ever year, VCB helps hundreds of people who are experiencing vision loss live a life of opportunity and independence. Vision loss can be a devastating experience for people of all ages and backgrounds. The effect is real and life-changing. Losing sight can occur for many reasons, to different degrees, and at any stage of life.
There are an estimated 60,480 people in California's Central Valley with visual impairments. Valley Center for the Blind serves the counties of Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera and Tulare.
At VCB, we help people cope with their loss and regain their confidence, emotional wellness, and ability to perform daily activities and meet their individual goals. Through our transformative programs and services, we're able to meet the growing needs of real people right here in the Central Valley.
If you or someone you know is experiencing vision loss, please contact us to learn more about how we can be of service: 559-222-4447. To learn more about VCB, visit our website at www.ValleyCenterForTheBlind.org.
