The Florida Outreach Center for the Blind was honored to receive a grant award from Ibis Charities Foundation at their annual Awards Breakfast on April 14, 2026. We greatly appreciate their partnership and support of programs and services to train and educate visually impaired people in Palm Beach County.” (Pictured is FOCB Executive Director and founder, …
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FOCB staff at the July 2024 NFB national convention in Orlando, Florida, learning the latest programs and technology for the blind.
The Florida Outreach Center for the Blind is honored to be selected as one of five finalists to receive a grant from Impact the Palm Beaches. Pictured is Manes Pacius providing information to Impact members at the “Reveal Event” hosted at Manatee Lagoon on April 14.
FOCB’s 16th Annual Dining in the Dark Fundraiser was a great success on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Taking place at the West Palm Beach Marriott, guests had an experience like no other with dining in complete darkness and served dinner by the PBSO SWAT team. Inspiring guest speaker, Dr. Mark Winnick, music and entertainment by …
FOCB staff and students had a wonderful day on the Intracoastal Waterway in Delray Beach, enjoying the sea air, a beautiful yacht, and great conversations. Delray Yacht Cruises gave us a great two-hour tour on the history of the waterway and all of the million-dollar homes. A great adventure for us!
We at Florida Outreach Center for the Blind were honored to be a part of the 16th Annual Great Charity Challenge on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
FOCB welcomed visitors, city officials, Board members and students to our annual open house and birthday bash. Everyone was thrilled to learn how our center works, taking tours and hearing lectures. It was a fabulous day had by all!
Our Easter party for blind and visually impaired children was a blast on Saturday, April 12, 2025. We had arts and crafts, a beeping egg hunt, pin the tail on the Bunny and other games! And of course, the Easter bunny was hopping around and gave out special Easter baskets to every child. A wonderful …
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Edna Strnad, 1st Vice President of the Board of Directors for Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc., hosted a beautiful reception for the organization’s partners and friends. People gathered to celebrate FOCB’s 22nd birthday and a wonderful time was had by all!
FOCB’s White Cane Safety Day event was a smash! Staff and students, the mayor, commissioners and councilmen, and other guests joined us for a day of celebration and awareness, honoring the independence, resilience, and achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired. With our police escort, we marched up busy Congress Avenue to draw …
