Brynne Jones’ Post

Wow! We are so grateful to Albertsons Companies Foundation for including Easterseals SoCal in their check-out fundraiser this past April. Thanks to the generosity of shoppers at Vons, Albertsons, and Pavilions, we received $150,000 to support the growth of our Severe Behavior Services program. A heartfelt thank you to Albertsons Companies and all donors for transforming lives in Southern California! 💙   #AlbertsonsCompanies #ShopForEasterseals #EastersealsSoCal #AlbertsonsFoundation 

🎬 Exciting News! Join us at the Tribeca Film Festival for our panel discussion on "Big Wins and Benefits for Disability Inclusion and Workplace Culture" at the Indeed Lounge on Saturday, June 8th. We're thrilled to be part of this event alongside these amazing speakers and disability advocates: - Rachel Handler, actor and filmmaker - Ryan J. Haddad, actor and playwright - Emily Ladau, disability rights activist, writer, storyteller, and digital communications consultant - Sofiya Cheyenne, performing artist, teaching artist, and disability advocate/consultant This panel is free for festival ticket holders and badge holders! Learn more about the panel and our speakers here: https://bit.ly/4e8FGa2.

Hey #SoCal! Get ready to support Easterseals disability services all summer long with our “Make A Sun-Sational Impact” CVS Pharmacy campaign! Purchase CELSIUS energy drinks in June, smartwater six packs in July, and Banana Boat Sport SPF 30 or SPF 50+ sunscreen lotions or sprays in August at select CVS Pharmacy locations, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Easterseals disability services. Plus, each month we’ll have an exciting social media contest, so stay tuned! Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/gwdnkWtb #CVS #SunsationalSupport #SouthernCalifornia

We’re looking forward to partnering with Social Innovation Summit's on its annual SIS24! Join us and top social impact leaders this June 4-5 in Chicago for two days of programming, discussions, debates, and networking opportunities. Plus, several Easterseals staff members and representatives will be speaking during the event. Let's come together for a conversation on insights, solutions, and tangible actions to drive social impact and scale change! See the full speaker lineup and register at www.socialinnovation.com

Last weekend, Easterseals SoCal was invited to a magical screening of Netflix's newest original film, 'Thelma the Unicorn' featuring authentically cast characters with disabilities played by Maliaka Mitchell and Noelle Holsinger! Easterseals employee Crystal Leonard and her daughter had an incredible experience at the screening as they walked the 'white' carpet and got to hear all about the creation of the film from the directors. Thank you for having us, Netflix! Be sure to catch Thelma on your screen on May 17 as she embarks on a journey to become a music star!

Last week, the 11th annual Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (EDFC) Awards was held at the #SonyPics Culver City studio lot in the Cary Grant Theater. This event honored the best of this year's extraordinary creators, after receiving a record-breaking number of submissions globally. The ceremony kicked off with an exciting orange carpet featuring nominees, guests, and the night's presenters, and included introductory remarks from Kristine Belson (President, Features & Series, Sony Pictures Animation).     The EDFC “gives filmmakers—with and without disabilities—the opportunity to collaborate to tell unique stories that showcase disability in its many forms.” Each winner received a variety of premium prizes including a Sony Cinema Line Camera FX30 that came with a lens, microphone, and memory cards from Sony Electronics, along with invaluable access to entertainment leaders and resources, including a mentorship meeting with Steven O’Dell (President of International Releasing, Sony Pictures).      Congratulations to this year’s winners and nominees! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gd9eDKZr  

April has been full of excitement celebrating #PNCGrowUpGreat’s 20th Anniversary! In honor of this milestone, PNC announced a $5.2M grant initiative dedicated to outdoor learning and play space transformations across our national footprint. In the Orange County/Inland Empire market, we are thrilled to partner with Easterseals Southern California supporting a new outdoor learning environment at their Ontario Phillips Child Development Center! #TeamPNC   Learn more about how PNC is supporting long-term economic growth in California through strategic early education investments: https://lnkd.in/gPNRATfq

Last week, our Easterseals Ontario-Haven Child Development Center (CDC) threw a Spring Fling 🌸🍃 for the kiddos and their families. It was an afternoon filled with music, fun activities, and as a special treat PNC volunteers handed out goodie bags. We are grateful to the #PNC volunteers and CDC families for joining us!