News & Updates
Charting a New Path: Earle Baum Center and LightHouse Unite
Today, we are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the history of LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Earle Baum Center of the Blind. Earle Baum Center is officially joining the LightHouse community, bringing together two esteemed...
Empowering Independence and Combating Food Insecurity: Redwood Empire Food Bank and Earle Baum Center of the Blind Join Forces
Two leading nonprofit organizations in the Santa Rosa community, the Redwood Empire Food Bank and Earle Baum Center of the Blind are proud to announce their partnership in an effort to empower individuals with disabilities and address the critical issue of food...
Client Spotlight: A Journey That Began From Necessity
“The personalized and customized services provided by EBC have truly made a difference in my life, helping me live as an independent blind person.” - Roxanne R. Starting her journey at the Earle Baum Center began with a simple desire to walk around the...
Client Spotlight: More than a Volunteer
“It has been wonderful to have a resource like Earle Baum Center to refer people who need help with their lack of sight.” - Mike B. Mike has been a volunteer at the Earle Baum Center for about 10 years now, and it has been an incredible journey. He first discovered...
Client Spotlight: A Bright Future for Raven
“The Earle Baum Center has truly transformed my life. Through the invaluable resources, O&M training, white cane skills, assistive technology, and dedicated support, I have gained the courage and confidence to navigate the world with a newfound sense of purpose. I...
Earle Baum Center Partnering with Sonoma County Aging and Disability Resource Hub
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Sonoma County Aging and Disability Resource Hub. The ADRH simplifies access to health, transportation and nutrition services offered by federal, state and local government agencies and their nonprofit partners. In...
Creating a Sight Impaired Sensory Garden
Being blind should not prevent people from enjoying leisure activities such as gardening. Here at Earle Baum Center, we are passionate about providing our clients with all the resources necessary to live a full life – including staying in touch with nature. Our campus...
Our Labyrinth, Designed for Everyone
Labyrinths can be found all over the world in civilizations ranging from the Egyptians to the ancient Romans. The construction of a labyrinth consists of an outer path that moves in a circular motion to a center point, then back out again. The practice of walking a...
EBC Has Reopened for In-Person Client Services!
We are excited to announce the expanded reopening of our 17-acre property for both indoor and outdoor use. We have resumed all in-person client services and social activities, including on-site training and programs, along with use of our picnic tables, walking trail,...
April 2021 News
EBC Campus Open on Tuesdays – Reservations Only! Effective Tuesday April 6, 2021 EBC clients, volunteers, and their family and friends may visit the campus. Groups are limited to 6 people and reservations are required. Individual or group reservations may be...
March 2021 News
Feel the love for Earle Baum Center! March 10, 2021 As we continue to live in a more physically-distanced way during the pandemic, we hope the below news update keeps you feeling connected to EBC. We are so appreciative of your continuing support! In honor of this...
Earle Baum Center in the news!
This month Earle Baum Center was included in a Community Voice story about community-service projects done by Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) Troop 55G composed of 9 girls in the Santa Rosa-area. Over the last year, BSA has completed eight site improvement projects for...