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EASTER SEALS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INC

CA · EIN 943068149 · $358.2M rev · operational · advocacy · www.easterseals.com
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Easterseals Southern California provides essential services to children and adults with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and their families across eight counties. The organization offers programs in employment, health, education, and community inclusion, including therapy, job training, early childhood care, and accessible recreation. With over 3,300 staff and serving more than 29,000 people annually, it operates as part of a national network of affiliates while tailoring services to local community needs.

activities · 62

what they do

direct service · 47
  • Accessible camping and respite programs Caregiver Support and Education Services
    Has provided fully accessible camping experiences for over 50 years and offers caregiver respite services through the Retreat Yourself program in Chicagoland and Rockford.
  • Accessible camping experiences Accessible Camping for Disabilities
    Has provided fully accessible camping experiences for campers and volunteers for over 50 years, serving as a core part of its long-term commitment to inclusive recreation.
  • Accessible camping programs Accessible Camping for Disabilities
    Has provided fully accessible camping experiences for campers and volunteers for over 50 years, supporting inclusion and outdoor engagement for people with disabilities.
  • Accessible product guidance for families Accessible Toy Guide Development
    Published an accessible toy guide featuring 12 kid-tested and family-approved products for the 2025 holiday season to support families of children with disabilities.
  • Accessible product guidance for families Accessible Toy Guide Development
    Publishes an accessible toy guide featuring 12 kid-tested and family-approved products annually, such as for the 2025 holiday season, to support families of children with disabilities.
  • Accessible toy guide publication Accessible Toy Guide Development
    Published an accessible toy guide featuring 12 kid-tested and family-approved products for the 2025 holiday season to support families of children with disabilities.
  • Offers caregiver respite services through the Retreat Yourself program in Chicagoland and Rockford, providing critical support to families and caregivers.
  • Offers caregiver respite services through the Retreat Yourself program in Chicagoland and Rockford, providing critical support to families caring for individuals with disabilities.
  • Deliver community-customized services through a national affiliate network Community-Adapted Family Support Services
    Operates a national network of 70 affiliates providing community-customized programs across the United States, serving over 1.5 million people annually, including over 29,000 individuals in Southern California alone.
  • Delivers community-based services through a national affiliate network Community-Adapted Family Support Services
    Operates a national network of 70 affiliates providing community-customized programs across the United States, serving over 1.5 million people annually, including more than 29,000 individuals in Southern California alone.
  • Delivers community-customized services through a national affiliate network Community-Adapted Family Support Services
    Operates a network of 70 affiliates across the United States, providing locally tailored programs to over 1.5 million people annually, including more than 29,000 individuals in Southern California alone.
  • Delivers community-customized services through a national affiliate network Community-Adapted Family Support Services
    Operates a nationwide network of 70 affiliates providing locally adapted programs, serving over 1.5 million people annually across the United States, including over 29,000 individuals in Southern California alone.
  • Delivers disability services through a national affiliate network Community-Adapted Family Support Services
    Operates a nationwide network of 70 affiliates providing community-customized programs, serving over 1.5 million people annually across the United States. The organization has delivered services for over 100 years through localized programming.
  • Direct service delivery for individuals with disabilities Caregiver Support and Education Services
    Serves over 29,000 individuals annually in Southern California and supports more than 1 in 4 people with disabilities in the U.S. through a broad range of programs addressing diverse family needs.
  • Direct services in Southern California
    Serves over 29,000 individuals annually in Southern California through programs delivered by over 3,300 staff across 8 counties, with services reaching at least 70% of families in the Easterseals network.
  • Employment support for disabled individuals Neurodivergent-Focused Merchandise Production Program
    Provides digital skills training, workplace integration support, and advocacy to help disabled individuals find and succeed in employment, including through HB Threads—a program offering employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals via merchandise production and pop-up shops.
  • Employment support for disabled individuals Neurodivergent-Focused Merchandise Production Program
    Provides digital skills training, workplace integration support, and advocacy to help disabled individuals find and succeed in employment, including through social enterprise programs like HB Threads that create job opportunities for neurodivergent individuals.
  • Employment support for disabled individuals Neurodivergent-Focused Merchandise Production Program
    Provides digital skills training, workplace integration support, and advocacy to help disabled individuals find and succeed in employment, including through HB Threads—a program that creates employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals via merchandise production and pop-up shops.
  • Employment support for disabled individuals Neurodivergent-Focused Merchandise Production Program
    Provides digital skills training, advocacy, and workplace integration support to help disabled individuals find and succeed in employment, including through HB Threads—a program that creates employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals via merchandise production and pop-up shops.
  • National network of community-customized disability services Community-Adapted Family Support Services
    Operates a national network of 70 affiliates providing community-customized programs across the United States, serving over 1.5 million people annually, including more than 1 in 4 people with disabilities in the U.S.
  • National network of community-customized disability services Community-Adapted Family Support Services
    Operates a national network of 70 affiliates across the United States, providing community-customized programs that serve over 1.5 million people annually, including more than 1 in 4 people with disabilities in the U.S.
  • National network of community-customized disability services Community-Adapted Family Support Services
    Operates a national network of 70 affiliates providing community-customized programs across the United States, serving over 1.5 million people annually through direct services tailored to local needs.
  • National network of community-customized services for people with disabilities Community-Adapted Family Support Services
    Operates a national network of 70 affiliates across the United States, providing community-customized programs to over 1.5 million people annually, including more than 1 in 4 people with disabilities in the U.S.
  • Offers caregiver respite and accessible recreational programs Caregiver Support and Education Services
    Provides caregiver respite services through the Retreat Yourself program in Chicagoland and Rockford, and has offered a fully accessible camping experience for campers and volunteers for over 50 years.
  • Operate accessible camping programs Accessible Camping for Disabilities
    Has provided a fully accessible camping experience for campers and volunteers for over 50 years, serving individuals with disabilities and their families.
  • Operates accessible camping programs Accessible Camping for Disabilities
    Has provided fully accessible camping experiences for campers and volunteers for over 50 years, serving individuals with disabilities and their families.
  • Operates accessible camping programs Accessible Camping for Disabilities
    Provides fully accessible camping experiences for campers and volunteers, having sustained this program for over 50 years.
  • Produce accessible consumer resources Accessible Toy Guide Development
    Published an accessible toy guide featuring 12 kid-tested and family-approved products for the 2025 holiday season to support families of children with disabilities.
  • Provide caregiver respite services Caregiver Support and Education Services
    Offers caregiver respite services through the Retreat Yourself program in Chicagoland and Rockford, providing critical support to families.
  • Provide employment support and workplace integration for people with disabilities Neurodivergent-Focused Merchandise Production Program
    Offers digital skills training, advocacy, and workplace integration support to help disabled individuals find and succeed in employment, including through HB Threads, a program that provides employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals via merchandise production and pop-up shops.
  • Provides caregiver respite and accessible recreational programs Caregiver Support and Education Services
    Offers the Retreat Yourself program in Chicagoland and Rockford to provide caregiver respite services, and has delivered fully accessible camping experiences for over 50 years to campers and volunteers with disabilities.
  • Provides caregiver respite services Caregiver Support and Education Services
    Offers caregiver respite through the Retreat Yourself program, serving families in Chicagoland and Rockford with dedicated rest and support opportunities.
  • Provides caregiver respite services Caregiver Support and Education Services
    Offers respite care for caregivers through the Retreat Yourself program, serving families in Chicagoland and Rockford.
  • Provides employment support and workplace integration for people with disabilities Neurodivergent-Focused Merchandise Production Program
    Offers digital skills training, advocacy, and workplace integration support to help disabled individuals find and succeed in employment, including through HB Threads, which provides employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals via merchandise production and pop-up shops.
  • Provides employment support and workplace integration for people with disabilities Neurodivergent-Focused Merchandise Production Program
    Offers digital skills training, advocacy, and workplace integration services to help individuals with disabilities secure and succeed in employment, including through specialized programs like HB Threads which creates job opportunities in merchandise production for neurodivergent individuals.
  • Provides employment support and workplace integration for people with disabilities Neurodivergent-Focused Merchandise Production Program
    Offers digital skills training, advocacy, and workplace integration services to help individuals with disabilities secure and succeed in employment, including through innovative programs like HB Threads which creates job opportunities in merchandise production for neurodivergent individuals.
  • Provides employment support for people with disabilities Neurodivergent-Focused Merchandise Production Program
    Offers digital skills training, advocacy, and workplace integration support to help disabled individuals secure and succeed in employment. Also operates HB Threads, a social enterprise creating employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals through merchandise production and pop-up shops.
  • Publishes accessible product guidance for families Accessible Toy Guide Development
    Published an accessible toy guide featuring 12 kid-tested and family-approved products for the 2025 holiday season to support families of children with disabilities.
  • Publishes accessible product guides Accessible Toy Guide Development
    Released an accessible toy guide featuring 12 kid-tested and family-approved products for the 2025 holiday season to support families of children with disabilities.
  • Publishes accessible resources for families Accessible Toy Guide Development
    Published an accessible toy guide featuring 12 kid-tested and family-approved products for the 2025 holiday season to support families of children with disabilities.
  • Publishes accessible resources for families and children with disabilities Accessible Toy Guide Development
    Released an accessible toy guide featuring 12 kid-tested and family-approved products to support families during the 2025 holiday season.
  • Publishing accessible resources for families Accessible Toy Guide Development
    Published an accessible toy guide featuring 12 kid-tested and family-approved products for the 2025 holiday season to support families of children with disabilities.
  • Service delivery in Southern California
    Serves over 29,000 individuals annually across Southern California through a regional network supported by over 3,300 staff members across 8 counties.
  • Support for families of individuals with disabilities Caregiver Support and Education Services
    Provides multiple services to at least 70% of families in the Easterseals network, addressing diverse needs and serving over 29,000 individuals annually in Southern California.
  • Supports families through comprehensive service delivery Caregiver Support and Education Services
    Provides multiple services to at least 70% of families in the Easterseals network, addressing diverse needs and reaching over 1 in 4 people with disabilities in the United States.
  • Supports families through comprehensive services Caregiver Support and Education Services
    Delivers multiple services to at least 70% of families in the Easterseals network, addressing a wide range of needs including disability support and caregiver assistance.
  • Supports families through comprehensive services Community-Adapted Family Support Services
    Serves over 29,000 individuals annually in Southern California and provides multiple services to at least 70% of families in the Easterseals network, addressing diverse needs across the lifespan.
advocacy · 6
  • Advocacy for disability rights ADA Advocacy and Commemoration
    Advocated for the passage and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through lobbying, public awareness campaigns, and ongoing efforts to ensure access to rights for people with disabilities.
  • Advocate for disability rights and policy change ADA Advocacy and Commemoration
    Advocated for the passage and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through lobbying, public awareness campaigns, and ongoing efforts to ensure access to rights.
  • Advocates for disability rights and policy change ADA Advocacy and Commemoration
    Advocated for the passage and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through lobbying, public awareness campaigns, and ongoing efforts to ensure access to rights for people with disabilities.
  • Advocates for disability rights and policy change ADA Advocacy and Commemoration
    Advocated for the passage and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through lobbying, public awareness campaigns, and ongoing efforts to ensure access to rights.
  • Advocates for disability rights and policy implementation ADA Advocacy and Commemoration
    Conducts advocacy efforts including lobbying and public awareness campaigns, notably contributing to the passage and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure equitable access and rights for people with disabilities.
  • Advocates for disability rights and policy implementation ADA Advocacy and Commemoration
    Conducted sustained advocacy efforts including lobbying and public awareness campaigns that contributed to the passage and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ensuring greater access to rights for people with disabilities.
capacity building · 9
  • Builds organizational and workforce capacity National Affiliate Network Support
    Employs over 3,300 staff members across 8 counties and engages over 32,000 staff and 35,000 volunteers nationally to deliver services, supporting operational scale and program delivery.
  • Builds organizational capacity through staffing and volunteer engagement National Affiliate Network Support
    Employs over 3,300 staff in Southern California across 8 counties and engages over 32,000 staff and 35,000 volunteers nationally to support program delivery.
  • Capacity building through staffing and volunteer engagement National Affiliate Network Support
    Employs over 3,300 staff and engages more than 32,000 staff members and 35,000 volunteers annually nationwide to deliver services and sustain operations across its affiliate network.
  • Employ staff and engage volunteers to deliver services National Affiliate Network Support
    Employs over 3,300 staff and engages over 32,000 staff members and 35,000 volunteers annually nationwide to deliver programs across 8 counties and the broader network.
  • Engages large-scale staff and volunteer networks National Affiliate Network Support
    Employs over 3,300 staff in Southern California and engages more than 32,000 staff and 35,000 volunteers nationally to deliver services across the organization’s network.
  • Leadership and organizational governance Board-Led Organizational Governance
    Guides the organization through leadership oversight and strategic direction, ensuring operational coherence across the national network.
  • Manages large-scale staffing and volunteer engagement National Affiliate Network Support
    Engages over 32,000 staff members and 35,000 volunteers annually across the United States, with over 3,300 staff providing services in 8 counties in Southern California.
  • Staff and volunteer engagement National Affiliate Network Support
    Engages over 32,000 staff and 35,000 volunteers annually across the United States to deliver services through its national affiliate network.
  • Workforce and volunteer engagement National Affiliate Network Support
    Engages over 32,000 staff members and 35,000 volunteers annually across the United States to deliver services through its national affiliate network.
strategies · 54

how they think

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named programs · 12

what they call their work

Adult Day Services
Provides social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for adults with disabilities and older adults to promote independence and community engagement
Adult Living Services
Supports adults with disabilities in achieving independence through daily living skills, social engagement, and respite care
Autism Support Services
Offers comprehensive services for individuals with autism, including behavioral intervention and family support
Camp and Recreation Programs
Offers accessible camp experiences and recreational activities for children and adults with disabilities, with over 50 years of continuous operation
Early Childhood Care and Education
Offers early childhood services including autism support and developmental screenings such as the ASQ-3 tool for children ages 0–5
Early Childhood Services
Provides early childhood care and development support, including autism services and the ASQ-3 child development screening tool
Employment Services
Helps individuals with disabilities and veterans find and retain employment through job training, resume building, and interview preparation
HB Threads
Social enterprise that provides employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals through merchandise production and retail operations
Home Care and Health Services
Delivers in-home care, physical therapy, speech therapy, mental health services, and assistive technology support
Retreat Yourself
Offers rest, support, and activities for caregivers to prevent burnout and promote well-being
Senior Day Services
Provides daytime programs for older adults to promote socialization, health, and well-being
Severe Behavior Services
Provides intensive behavioral intervention for individuals with severe problem behaviors to improve functioning at home and in the community
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • Albertsons Companies Foundation Partner — Launched a March fundraising campaign with Easterseals Southern California to support programs and services for individuals with disabilities.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act Partner — Advocated for the passage and implementation of the ADA to secure rights for people with disabilities.
  • BBB Wise Giving Alliance Government — Easterseals meets the Standards for Charity Accountability set by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance.
  • Boeing Capital Corporation Partner — Former employer of board member Mark Bertrand, indicating a leadership affiliation.
  • Easterseals Colorado Partner — Collaborates within the national Easterseals network to provide employment support services for disabled individuals.
  • Easterseals National Board of Directors Partner — Provides strategic counsel and governance oversight for the organization.
  • Edmonds Strategic Group Partner — Organization led by board member General Bob Edmonds, indicating a leadership affiliation.
  • Equal Pride Partner — Organization led by board member Mark Berryhill, indicating a leadership affiliation.
  • Jimmy Carter Government — Engaged with President Jimmy Carter in 1977 through a child ambassador presenting the Easterseals campaign sheet at the White House.
  • Launch Entertainment Partner — Organization led by board member Craig Erlich, indicating a leadership affiliation.
  • Los Angeles Lakers Partner — Collaborated with Easterseals Southern California to celebrate disability inclusion at Crypto.com Arena.
  • Sony Pictures Animation Partner — Partnered with Easterseals Film Challenge participants on a film featuring the first-ever Disability Loop Group.
  • The Split Second Foundation Partner — Organization founded by board member Mark Raymond, Jr., indicating a leadership affiliation.