The Blind Children’s Center (BCC), a pioneer in inclusive early childhood education for children who are blind or visually impaired, partnered with Tripepi Smith to create a compelling video series aimed at boosting enrollment and inspiring donations through powerful visual storytelling. Each of the four videos showcases BCC’s hands-on learning environment, helping prospective families and supporters connect more deeply with its mission.

“These videos capture what words alone cannot, the progress and resilience that fill BCC’s halls every day,” said BCC Chief Executive Officer Sarah Orth. “Tripepi Smith truly conveyed the heart of who we are and why our work matters.”

Over the course of two days, Business Analysts Olivia Rizzuto and Cailyn Thompson, Videographer Jeremy Camp and Junior Videographer Daniel Ceruti were on-site at the Center, capturing day-in-the-life footage of students, staff and families. The team conducted 11 interviews with alumni, educators, parents and supporters to spotlight the Center’s unique impact on children’s development and independence. The resulting videos provide “picture yourself there” moments, inviting viewers to see themselves as part of the BCC family, whether as a parent looking for a program for their child or a donor looking to make a meaningful difference. 

“From the moment we stepped onto the campus, we could see and feel the care and commitment that defines BCC,” said Olivia. “Our goal from the start was clear: to honor that spirit by producing videos that are genuine, moving and action-driving, giving viewers a real sense of the impact BCC has on the children and families it serves.”

To watch the videos and other content, visit the Blind Children’s Center YouTube channel.

About the Blind Children’s Center

Founded in 1938, the Blind Children’s Center (BCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides FREE high-quality early childhood education programs for children ages 18 months to 5 years-old (Head Start, Early Head Start, CA State Preschool). We also offer Early Head Start services for infants and toddlers from birth through 36 months and pregnant mothers. BCC has specific expertise in supporting very young children who are blind and visually impaired and those with multiple disabilities. Our small class sizes, experienced staff and specialists all lend to individualized instruction and support for each child in our program.

As a delegate of Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) our programs are funded in part by the Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, and California Department of Education. Additionally, BCC solicits donations from private foundations, businesses, and individual donors to support our programs for children and families.

About Tripepi Smith

Tripepi Smith is a California-based marketing, technology and public affairs firm that serves for-profit, nonprofit and public agencies. Its unique mix of marketing and technology prowess provides a competitive advantage to agencies seeking to leverage the internet to achieve their communication goals. The firm provides full content creation services, including: ghost writing, collateral development, photography, video production, aerial imagery, search engine optimization, email marketing campaigns and website design and execution. Tripepi Smith’s diverse clients include: City of American Canyon, City of Calabasas, City of Culver City, City of Cupertino, City of Daly City, City of Grover Beach, City of Indian Wells, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Lake Forest, City of Livermore, City of Malibu, City of Napa, City of Palmdale, City of Paramount, City of Tracy, CalChoice Energy Authority, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Costa Mesa Sanitary District, Rowland Water District, California City Management Foundation, Renne Public Law Group, West Coast Arborists, Scripps College, Blind Children’s Center and Climatec.