Veronica Arteaga, LCSW

President & CEO

SAVE THE DATE!

Join us on Monday, March 16, 2026 for the 4th Annual ECF Golf Benefit at the beautiful Oakmont Country Club in Glendale for a day of golf benefiting children, students and adults with special needs!

Each golfer entry includes:

• Lunch
• Hosted cocktails/ beverages before, during and after the tournament
• Competitive, fun contests
• Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and dinner immediately following the tournament.

Not a golfer? Join us for cocktails and dinner by purchasing a dinner ticket.

Questions? Contact Laurel Thompson at lthompson@ecf.net

Once again, the Sneaker Ball was a smashing success, raising critical funds to support students with special needs at the ECF Kayne Eras School.

Thank you for dancing to make a difference! To view the photo album from the event, click HERE.

ECF and Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities Restore Mobility for Altadena Teen with $10,000 Custom Wheelchair After Fires

When the Eaton fires swept through Altadena, middle school student Xavier Young was doubly impacted, losing not only his home but also his school. On top of this, he lost his lifeline: a specialized wheelchair he depended on every day.

Thanks to the combined efforts of ECF and Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities (LATLC), Xavier recently received a brand-new, custom wheelchair valued at $10,000 to restore his mobility.

“The fires hit the special needs community especially hard. They lost vital equipment including specialized wheelchairs like this, that are essential for their mobility and independence,” said ECF Chief Development Officer Maxine Moshay. “We’re so happy to partner with LATLC to help provide this crucial support.”

STUDENTS ELECT KAYNE ERAS SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL LEADERSHIP

ECF Kayne Eras School recently announced the results of this year's Student Council elections. 12th Grader Jalen and 10th Grader Emily were elected President and Vice President and already are hard at work meeting and discussing priorities for the year. Congratulations Jaden and Emily and all the Kayne Eras School Student Council on your leadership achievement!

ECF ARTISTS SPOTLIGHTED IN EXHIBITION OF WORKS FROM PROGRESSIVE ART STUDIOS ACROSS THE NATION

Eight ECF artists are featured in Looks Like a Home to Me: Inside the Progressive Art Studio, a group exhibition celebrating the achievements of artists in Progressive Art Studios across California and the U.S. Showcasing work in paper, textiles, video, and more, the exhibit highlights how these supportive studios have championed the inclusion of artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 50 years.

Don’t miss this incredible glimpse into our creative community—on view at the Los Angeles Central Library through December 7!

YOU'RE INVITED: ECF Art Center Fall Open Studio Art Sales

Join us for the ECF Art Centers fall open studio art sales! There's three more through December—so make a note on your calendar. It's a great opportunity to see our studios and meet the artists—while you add to your personal collection or find unique gifts for your family and friends before the holidays. Come on by and visit--we can't wait to see you!

For more information, visit ArtECF.org

EXCEPTIONAL PARTNERS

ECF is grateful to the Henry L. Guenther Foundation for their support to upgrade 22 computers for participants in the ECF Exceptional Training Academy.

The ECF Exceptional Works Training Academy offers hands-on, specialized vocational training in computer literacy, janitorial services, and warehouse operations and is part of a continuum of work development and training services that create Pathways to Employment.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

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