A Message From TASC

President & CEO, Dennis Rutnam

Dear friends,

As we continue into 2026, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on this past year at TASC. Your continued support strengthens our ability to provide individualized services that respond to the real goals and daily experiences of the adults we serve.

Throughout 2025, our teams focused on person-centered support in employment, community participation, creative programming, and daily living. Progress often showed up in practical ways, whether that meant increased engagement in programs, clearer communication, or greater confidence navigating everyday routines. These changes may seem incremental, but they represent meaningful movement forward for the individuals we serve.

This past year also marked important expansion. We opened a second office in the Santa Clarita Valley and established additional locations in Mojave and Frazier Park, extending services further into Kern County. For individuals and families in these regions, expanded access means fewer barriers and stronger continuity of care within their own communities.

Connection remained central to our work. The Sports Tournament once again brought clients and staff together for a full week of teamwork and friendly competition. The Fall Festival provided an opportunity for clients to share their talents and celebrate alongside families, partners, and supporters. Monthly gatherings continued to strengthen relationships across programs and reinforce the sense of belonging that defines TASC.

As we look ahead to the rest of 2026, we remain committed to expanding access where it is needed most, strengthening advocacy efforts, and sustaining high-quality, individualized services across every location we serve. Your partnership continues to make this work possible.

We invite you to save the dates for two of our events this year: TASC’s Sports Tournament Finals on April 17, 2026 at Santa Clarita Central Park and our Fall Festival on the Farm on September 26, 2026 at the Sanctuary. More details will be shared in the coming months, and we hope you will plan to join us.



Thank you for being part of the TASC community. We are grateful to continue this work alongside you.

With appreciation,

Dennis Rutnam

President & CEO

P.S. You should have received your list of 2025 tax-deductible donations to TASC via mail. If you have any questions please email Susan Congdon at scongdon@taschq.com.

2026 Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

TASC is now welcoming 2026 Corporate Sponsors! Our sponsorship program offers businesses year-long visibility while directly supporting inclusive, community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Los Angeles County and Kern County.

Corporate sponsors receive recognition throughout the year across TASC events, communications, and digital outreach. Signature events include our Summer Sports Tournament in April and Fall Festival in September, along with vendor fairs, karaoke fundraisers, and ongoing volunteer engagement opportunities.

Partnering with TASC allows your company to:

• Support essential programs for adults with developmental disabilities
• Strengthen their community presence and demonstrate their values
• Gain recognition across events, digital outreach, and communications
• Offer employees meaningful volunteer and community experiences

Select sponsorship levels also include the opportunity to host a corporate event at the Sanctuary, TASC’s partner nature-assisted therapy farm in Santa Clarita, offering a distinctive setting for team engagement.

If your business is looking for a way to invest locally while building stronger community connections, click the button below to learn more!

TASC hosts events and celebrations throughout the year, and volunteers help make them possible.



From the Summer Sports Tournament and Fall Festival to seasonal celebrations and fundraisers, volunteers support inclusive, welcoming experiences for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Many opportunities take place outdoors at the Sanctuary.

Volunteers assist with:

• Event set-up and clean-up
• Running games and activities
• Welcoming guests and providing directions
• Photography, arts and crafts, and general event support

Whether you have a few hours or a full day, your time makes a meaningful difference.

2026 Volunteer Dates Include:

• St. Patrick’s Day Party – March 17
• Spring Fling Party – April 10
• Summer Sports Tournament Finals – April 17
• Karaoke Fundraisers – May 2 and October 24
• Cinco de Mayo Party – May 5
• Juneteenth Party – June 18
• Independence Day Party – July 2
• Luau Party – August 14
• Fall Festival – September 26
• Halloween Party – October 30
• Thanksgiving Party – November 24

Interested? Click the button below to complete our Volunteer Interest Form. For questions, please contact Susan Congdon at (805) 585-8614.

Each February, we recognize Black History Month and honor the contributions, leadership, and cultural impact of African Americans throughout our nation’s history.

This recognition also includes the millions of Black Americans living with disabilities, whose voices, achievements, and advocacy have shaped movements for civil rights, accessibility, representation, and justice. The intersection of race and disability has often meant navigating additional structural barriers, yet Black leaders with disabilities have made lasting contributions across art, sports, business, activism, journalism, and public service.

Figures such as Harriet Tubman, who lived with epilepsy, civil rights attorney Haben Girma, Olympic champion Simone Biles, entrepreneur Daymond John, and many others have challenged assumptions and expanded representation in powerful ways.



At TASC, inclusion means recognizing the full identities of the individuals we serve and the communities we are part of. Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on history, celebrate leadership, and continue advancing equity and access for all.

Upcoming Events

Self-Determination Group

Tuesday, March 8

4:30PM-6PM

Are you part of the Self-Determination Program or interested in learning more? Connect with others, build community, share resources, and get your questions answered in a supportive and welcoming space.

Register at: https://tinyurl.com/NLACRCSupport

St. Patrick's Day Party

Tuesday, March 17

10AM-2PM

A client party will be held at the Sanctuary where there will be food, games, music, and lots of fun! Everyone is encouraged to wear green.

For clients interested in participating, they must RSVP with their program coordinator.

Rainbow Connection Group

Tuesday, March 17

6:30PM-8:30PM

Do you want to connect with LGBTQ+ individual with disabilities? Join NLACRC for the LGBTQ+ social support group every 3rd Tuesday. For more info, please contact Javier Zepeda at lgbtsupport@nlacrc.org.

Meeting ID: 815 7811 4650 Passcode: RAINBOW