Veronica Arteaga, LCSW

President & CEO

A generous donation from our Board member, Paul Zimmerman, in support of our Art Centers benefited fire victims of Altadena and the Palisades through A Sense of Home. A Sense of Home (ASOH) helps wildfire survivors recover and rebuild their lives, refurnishing their new spaces not just with essential household items, but also thanks to this generous donation, with unique and uplifting pieces of art by ECF Art Centers artists. “The beautiful art brings dignity and character to a space, helping transform a house into a home—which is precisely what ASOH aims to do,” says Alistair Campbell, Director of the ASOH Disaster Recovery Program.

Art recipient, Ray, shows his piece by ECF artist Daisy Hunt. Liz and Ray lost their home in Altadena during the Eaton fire. They have a daughter and have moved into a long-term rental in Alhambra.

Cavonae shows off her beautiful art, created by Vanessa McConnell. Cavonae and her family were living their third-generation family home in Altadena. She has previously worked with adults with disabilities and is now a hair stylist who used to work from home, but lost her space, equipment, and inventory as well as her childhood home. She and her family have moved into a home in Temple City.

The Early Start Arleta program held a Family Potluck in celebration of gratitude and togetherness. Families and staff came together to share food, connect, and reflect on all the things they are thankful for. It was a warm and joyful gathering that highlighted the strong sense of community within the program.

GENEROUS PARTNERS HELP ECF ENSURE FAMILIES ENJOY A HOLIDAY MEAL

This Thanksgiving, ECF Early Start families felt the warmth of community thanks to the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 13. Once again, these dedicated partners stepped forward to ensure our client families received turkeys and groceries for the holiday. Their generous support brought relief—and plenty of smiles—as ECF staff handed out bags filled with everything needed for a festive meal.

ILWU Local 13 has faithfully supported ECF’s Early Start program families for many years, making Thanksgiving brighter for countless households. We are deeply grateful for their continued commitment, compassion, and steadfast care for our community.

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.

EXCEPTIONAL PARTNERS

ECF is grateful to the Beverly Hills Rotary Club for their ongoing support of ECF and our Kayne Eras School. Partnerships like this strengthen our impact and deepen our ability to support our community.

Pictured (L–R): Dr. Julian Gold, Maxine Moshay, Veronica Arteaga, Fred Alavi, and Lillian Rafael

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