Teens with visual impairments volunteer some holiday spirit

About 15 young people with visual impairments helped serve breakfast and lunch Sunday to the clients at Poverello House in Fresno.

Their service was part of a Valley Center for the Blind program that helps those with visual impairment to gain skills they can use in post-secondary education or in the work force.

The youth were ages 16 to 24, and their service was part of a monthly program.

The Poverello House provides food and other essentials to Fresno’s homeless people.

“Our partnership with Poverello House is a great way for these young people in our the program and our organization to raise awareness of vision loss, educate the community about the abilities of people with visual impairments and to promote disability inclusion,” said Ken Warkentin, executive director of Valley Center for the Blind.

This story was originally published November 19, 2017 at 3:37 PM with the headline "Teens with visual impairments volunteer some holiday spirit."