Valley Center for the Blind

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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.

On , we appreciate our veterans for choosing to serve. We thank them for their service and sacrifice to defend our coun...
11/11/2025

On , we appreciate our veterans for choosing to serve. We thank them for their service and sacrifice to defend our country and its freedom.

VCB offices are closed today in observance of Veterans Day. Our offices will reopen on Wednesday.

Image: Two American flags on the right. Text: "Veterans Day: Thank you for choosing to serve." VCB logo.

11/10/2025

VCB offices are closed tomorrow in observance of the holiday. Our offices will open on Wednesday.

The VCB team recently enjoyed some great staff bonding time and delicious pizza! Last year, this dynamic team served ove...
11/08/2025

The VCB team recently enjoyed some great staff bonding time and delicious pizza! Last year, this dynamic team served over 700 clients throughout the Central Valley. They empower people by building their confidence, helping them gain independence, and staying connected within the community. We’re so proud of our amazing team who truly live our mission by supporting, training, and employing individuals who are blind or have low vision. Join us in thanking them for their incredible service to this community.

Image 1: The VCB Team in the Bakersfield office. From left to right: Priscilla as a Safari
ranger on an inflatable elephant. Jessie wears his VCB polo. CJ is a prairie person with a
green jacket and a sun hat. Kim wears pink pajamas with doggy faces on it. Veronica wears
a blue long sleeve. Abner rides a tricycle dressed as Jigsaw with a black suit and a red
bowtie. They all hold up their Halloween ghost candy bags gifted by the Villarreal family

Image 2: The Fresno team at the office, with some wearing costumes. Joaquin was Mr. Incredible. Rey, his wife, and his daughter dress as M&Ms and his son dressed as Jack Skellington. Debbie as a pizza slice, David as a peasant, Thomas as Snorlax from Pokémon, Jason wears a Dodgers Jersey, and Devin wears a cereal box with a plastic knife puncturing the cereal box as a cereal killer. Linda, Matt, Martell, Kong, Linda, Roberta, and Stephanie.

Image 3: Destiny is dressed in black with black cat ears on her head and holds her 2-year-old nephew. Alvin is in a red shirt with the letter “A” like Alvin from Alvin and the chipmunks and holds up bunny ears above Destiny's head while smiling. Jeff wears his blue VCB Polo. Jeff holds up bunny ears above Alvin's head. A blue wall with a silver VCB logo is behind them.

Tired of voicemail runarounds? Let’s change that.At Valley Center for the Blind, our professional call center agents bri...
11/07/2025

Tired of voicemail runarounds? Let’s change that.

At Valley Center for the Blind, our professional call center agents bring real human connection to every conversation. No bots. No waiting games. Just high-quality, one-call solutions your customers will appreciate.

We specialize in clear, compassionate service — powered by skilled professionals who are blind or low vision.

Ready to see results fast? Let’s connect today! Visit MyVCB.org or call us at 559-222-4447 for more details.

Image: A headset sits on a desk next to a telephone. Text: Top-Quality Call Center Services for Businesses of All Sizes. Valley Center for the Blind.

DON'T FORGET to enjoy a delicious meal at P.F. Chang's to help support Valley Center for the Blind TOMORROW, November 4t...
11/03/2025

DON'T FORGET to enjoy a delicious meal at P.F. Chang's to help support Valley Center for the Blind TOMORROW, November 4th. Simply show this flyer (on your phone or printed) when dining in or ordering out. 10% of your check will be donated to help empower individuals who are blind or have low vision.

Image text: PF Chang's Dine for a Cause. Enjoy a delicious meal while giving back! Bring in this flyer or present it to your server from your phone and we’ll donate 10% of your check to the organization listed below. Fundraiser in support of Valley Center for the Blind. Tuesday 11/4 from 4 to 10 PM. Join us at P.F. Chang's Riverpark. 7894 N Blackstone Ave., Fresno, CA 93720. 5594380814. Join us at P.F. Chang's Bakersfield. 10700 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311. 6616648100. Bring your friends, family, and appetite—every bite makes a difference! Fundraising offer valid only on the date(s) and at the P.F. Chang’s location(s) identified on this flyer. P.F. Chang’s will donate 10% of all food and non-alcoholic beverage sales to the organization. Tax, gratuity, gift card, and alcoholic beverage sales are excluded. Offer valid for dine-in or takeout orders when placed directly with P.F. Chang’s. Offer not valid for online orders or third-party delivery orders. Offer void if the flyer is distributed in or near the restaurant. Only nonprofit organizations and nonprofit schools are eligible to participate in the P.F. Chang’s fundraising program. For more information about fundraising with P.F. Chang’s, visit pfchangs.com.

As National Disability Employment Awareness Month comes to a close, we wanted to celebrate the contributions, skills, an...
11/01/2025

As National Disability Employment Awareness Month comes to a close, we wanted to celebrate the contributions, skills, and talents that people with disabilities bring to our workplaces and communities. Join us in congratulating three of our VCB team members, Jessie, Jamie, and Priscilla, who have received recognition this year for their impact on the organization and our community! We are grateful for your ongoing dedication to our mission and for ensuring people with disabilities have access to critical support for independence and employment.

Image 1: Jessie wears his blue VCB polo and stands smiling in front of a blue wall with a large aluminum "VCB" logo. He is holding a framed certificate and letter from National Industries for the Blind (NIB) recognizing his nomination for the Peter J. Salmon Employee of the Year Award.

Image 2: Jamie holds her award plaque that has a gold shooting star and says, "HIRE Employee of the Year 2025, Jamie Gibson-Barrows."

Image 3: Priscilla (fourth from the left) and 4 others stand at the front of a room, holding her Intern/Work Experience of the Year Nomination Certificate. The group stands in front of a blue, yellow, and white balloon arch while a representative from the HIRE Committee speaks from the podium.

The City of Bakersfield - Government HIRE Bakersfield

Happy ! Have fun and stay safe! Image: Two people dressed up as ghosts, each holding a jack-o-lantern candy bucket. A c...
11/01/2025

Happy ! Have fun and stay safe!

Image: Two people dressed up as ghosts, each holding a jack-o-lantern candy bucket. A crescent moon and stars with two orange bats and grey clouds in the night sky. VCB logo.

Spooky fun at Valley Center for the Blind! Kids and teens dressed up in their costumes to trick-or-treat, and do fun cra...
10/28/2025

Spooky fun at Valley Center for the Blind! Kids and teens dressed up in their costumes to trick-or-treat, and do fun crafts with the VCB staff. Thank you to our volunteers from Fresno State Pre-Optometry Club and Selma Central Valley Lioness Lions Club as well as the families who helped make these events a success!

Photo 1: A group of children, teens, and adults dressed in Halloween costumes stand together by the sign that says "Valley Center for the Blind" at our Fresno location.

Photo 2: Three VCB staff hold a bag of candy while kids in their Halloween costumes trick-or-treat at the Visalia office.

Photo 3: A teenage girl in her witch costume puts together orange paper strips in order to create a pumpkin at our Bakersfield location.

Selma Central Valley Lions

Register today for the 2025 HIRE Celebration and Awards Luncheon! This event by HIRE Bakersfield celebrates employers wh...
10/27/2025

Register today for the 2025 HIRE Celebration and Awards Luncheon! This event by HIRE Bakersfield celebrates employers who hire people with disabilities and the successful people with disabilities working in our community. Our VCB Team is thankful to be nominated for these awards and we cannot wait for you to join us in celebrating fellow organizations and community members making a difference in Kern County. Register to join us at the luncheon through this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-hire-celebration-awards-luncheon-with-mayor-karen-goh-tickets-1319452541069?aff=oddtdtcreator

Image: HIRE logo. 9 people together. One has a guide dog and another uses a wheelchair. Bubbles in the background. Text: 2025 HIRE Celebration and Awards with Mayor Karen Goh. Hosted by Kevin Charette, KGET-17 News. Hodel's Country Dining in Liberty Hall. October 30, 2025. 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
The City of Bakersfield - Government
KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield

The VCB Team thanks everyone who attended our White Cane Day events in Bakersfield and Fresno. It is always incredible t...
10/24/2025

The VCB Team thanks everyone who attended our White Cane Day events in Bakersfield and Fresno. It is always incredible to witness our community spending time together and either meeting each other for the first time or catching up. We appreciate our clients, volunteers, and team for helping us celebrate the white cane and for supporting VCB's essential services. We also want to thank our community partners, Anthem Blue Cross, Fresno FAX, and Resources for Independence Central Valley for raising awareness of the resources available to attendees. And congratulations to the people who won our very cool prizes!

Photo 1: A group of people standing next to a streetlight holding a banner that has an image of a person walking with a white cane and it says White Cane Day hosted by Valley Center for the Blind. 5592224447, 6618655115, myvcb.org, .

Photo 2: A large group of people and three guide dogs in a grassy area at Inspiration Park in Fresno.

Photo 3: People sit at picnic benches in a shaded area behind the VCB outreach booth that has information materials.

Photo 4: A group of people exiting the park in Fresno for the awareness walk using their canes and some walk with sighted guides.

Our business partners value how our adaptability and effective communication enhance their operations. See how Valley Ce...
10/24/2025

Our business partners value how our adaptability and effective communication enhance their operations. See how Valley Center for the Blind can provide your business with the same level of support at MyVCB.org!

Image: A woman wearing a headset sits at a desk and types on the computer next to several colleagues. Quote: "Their team quickly adapted to our processes, showing a remarkable ability to handle inquiries. One of the standout features of working with VCB is their excellent communication." End quote. Jaime Mautz, President, Pacific Ink, Inc.

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3417 W Shaw Avenue
Fresno, CA
93711

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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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.