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ANNUAL REPORT

SCVBC is experiencing a strong growth phase in its programs and budget.  In FY 03-04 a new and dynamic management team brought in nearly $450,000 in new building and service grants.  SCVBC was also able to reduce its historical deficit to approximately 30% of what it was the previous year, while hiring more professional staff and enhancing existing programs.

The agency served 178 unduplicated clients through rehabilitative and recreational programs in FY 03-04 and anticipates client growth as a result of increased program staff in FY 04-05.  Additional sectors of the blind and visually impaired population are being explored in order to serve a more diverse clientele.  Furthermore, the agency has targeted an annual increase of 15% in services to the Latino (currently 14%) and Asian (currently 8%) populations.

SCVBC’s FY 03-04 budget hovered at $361,000 pushing for approximately $408,000 in FY 04-05, with a target budget in FY 05-06 of approximately $750,000 and zero deficit.  Target budgets are kept low over the next couple of years in the strategic plan because the agency is also in the midst of a capital development plan to renovate the entire 10,000 square foot building to accommodate staff and program growth.

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Board of Directors

SCVBC Staff

Annual Report

Client Testimony

History

Mission and Vision

Donors