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Easter Seals Southern CaliforniaDisability Services2013 ANNUAL REPORT
OUR MISSIONEASTER SEALS provides exceptionalservices to ensure that all people with disabilities or otherspecial needs and their families have equal opportunitiesto live, learn, work and play in their communities.BOARD OF DIRECTORSKimberly Michel, ChairMolly IngrahamAndre Filip, First Vice ChairWayne NelsonKimberly Striegl, Second Vice ChairMark RafehMary Platt, TreasurerDavid RomeroJohn Stranger, SecretaryAnn Laferty SnowhookPeter Wingert
NOTE FROMTHE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERAND BOARD CHAIRThis was an exciting year for Easter SealsSouthern California. Our story is one ofgrowth to meet the needs of individualsand families for our services. Among thehighlights in this report are the expandednumbers of people whose lives have beenimproved in meaningful ways by ourAutism Therapy, Employment, Adult Day,Independent Living and Children’s Services.We take great pride in the impact ourmission driven efforts have each day inthe lives of our friends, family andneighbors throughout local communities.We thank you for your continued andgenerous support.Mark WhitleyPresident and CEOCEO MarkWhitley and Board ChKim Micheairl at 2013 Walk With Meour annual,fundraisingrun/walk.Kim MichelBoard Chair1
WHAT WE DIDFOCUSED ON FUNDRAISINGPRESIDENTS’COUNCILVons/SafewayGrew membership of thePresidents’ CouncilWith support fromin-store fundraisingcampaign generated 1.2 millionfrom45 in 2012tothe 13th AnnualWalk With Me72 in 2013generated more thanwith total gifts of 347,000 281,34525YEARSMaking a Difference TogetherCelebrated 25 Years ofpartnership withBaker’s Drive-ThruRestaurants for the “SafeHalloween Campaign”raisng overCentury 21 fundraisingefforts generated 141,000 243,0002
EXPANDED SERVICESINCREASED the number of peoplereceiving therapy services—behavior, speech& language, occupational and physical forautism and similar disabilities.5,138in 20131,199in 2012TRANSITIONED 8 more individuals from a lifetime ofliving in state-run institutions to beautiful houses in localcommunities. Individuals are provided with 24-hour supportby Easter Seals.We have 17 houses in Southern Californiacommunities.OPENED 4 new Adult Day Service Centers to provideindividuals with extensive healthcare needs support intheir local communities instead of institutions.EXPANDED WorkFirst. Opened a new Los Angeles officeto further provide individuals with employment services.Began offering school-to-work transition services in San Diegofor 18 individuals.ADDED 288 kids to Head Start and EarlyHead Start programs offered at our ChildDevelopment Centers despite GAN AND COMPLETED the inclusion of EasterSeals Tri-Counties services (in Ventura, San Luis Obispoand Santa Barbara) into Easter Seals Southern California.3
WHY WE DID ITAUTISM SERVICESTo help MEET the tremendous need for therapy services for individualsdiagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities.“We are most thankful for all your hardwork with our child. Hearing him speak isa parent’s dream come true. We know it’sa long path but we have hope that he willbe just fine. Thank you for all you do.”— Sara and Bob Jones*“Our recent trip to Disneyland was night and dayfrom our last one. Last year we had to get a specialpass because our son would not stand still in line andwould scream and run away. As a result of his autismtherapy services with Easter Seals, this year he waitedpatiently in line, followed directions and was observing everyone, especially the kids we went with. I wasso excited that I took video and sent it to my mother.She too was amazed.”— June Smith** Names have been changed.4
WORKFIRSTTo help SOLVE the high unemployment rate of people with disabilities.Matthew Seymour enjoys hisjob with Sodexo, a food services and facilitiesmaintenance company contracted by DirecTV torun their employee cafeteria.Suzanne O’Connor’s life has come full circle.Following a teen pregnancy, a marriage of 15 yearswith five children, a divorce, mental health issuesand drug addiction, she is successfully working as aproduce manager at Jon’s Market.In and out of rehab and drug court, WorkFirsthelped Suzanne figure out a career path and howto market herself to an employer. “WorkFirsthelped me focus and provided structure. I waslooking at fast food jobs but WorkFirst emphasizedfinding work that I could make a career out of.”Matthew has a full-time job with benefits doingfood prep for the cafeteria’s juice bar. An EagleScout, Matthew was able to get his job withsupport from WorkFirst.WorkFirst helped him discover the types ofjobs he’d like and supported him through theapplication and interview process. Once hired,Matthew was assigned a job coach who helpedhim master his duties. Plus, Matthew is completinga community college certificate in recreationalleadership and working on another in hospitality.Matthew’s parents Cliff and Varnessa say, “EasterSeals WorkFirst changed our son Matthew froma ‘consumer’ to a ‘producer’. This will give him amore positive future. We are eternally gratefulfor the work WorkFirst did for Matthew.”Today Suzanne is drug-free, independent andgainfully employed. “Everyone should have theopportunity I’ve had.”5
WHY WE DID ITLIVING OPTIONS n ADULT DAY SERVICESTo SUPPORT people with disabilities to live and thrive in localcommunities—not in institutions.Paul Maldonado lived almost his entire life in aninstitution. For 40 years, starting when he was 7,Paul lived at a state-run developmental center.Two years ago he transitioned to living in a localSouthern California community. He now lives in a4-bedroom, 2-bath home with three housemates andfull support from Easter Seals Living Options staff.“From his first visit to this house, Paul wanted tostay,” says Residential Administrator Sola Fadipe.These days Paul lives a full life that includes a jobproviding help at an office, chatting regularly withhis neighbors and social activities. “His life is notso restrictive anymore,” Fadipe says.Salina Weaver was ateenager when a car accident left her with aTraumatic Brain Injury at age 17. After three monthsin a coma, Salina lived at home for the next sixyears with her mother as primary caregiver.In the past two years Salina’s life has changedtremendously as a result of her participation withEaster Seals Adult Day Services. With support fromher Life Skills Coach, Salina does regular volunteerwork in the local community, socializes with herpeers and has set goals that include walking again,having her own home, and maintaining paid work.“Easter Seals has made a big difference in my life.I love volunteering and working each day towardmeeting my goals,” she says.6
CHILDREN’S SERVICESTo BUILD a better future for children—and our country—by providing earlyeducation and family support services.Lindsey Friend started with Easter Seals Children’s ServicesHome Base Program as a teen mom to get help working withher daughter who was having some behavior problems.While in the program Lindsey and her three young childrenwere forced to flee to escape domestic violence. “I washomeless and had no money, family or friends for support,”she says. “I’m grateful that my Easter Seals Home Baseteacher gave me resources for shelter and counseling forme and my kids.” The Home Base Program teacher alsoreferred Lindsey to job and other community resources.Lindsey followed through. She got a job (and a promotion),an apartment and child care for her girls.“Home Base is a great program and I consider the teachera friend. She’s always been there. I can always pick up thephone. This was a great opportunity and Easter Seals wasmy backbone.”7Sandy Pena says the Easter Seals ChildDevelopment Center (CDC) has mademany things possible for her and hertwo children, Scarlett and Nicolas. “I ama single mom. If it wasn’t for the CDCI wouldn’t have a job and be able tosupport my kids.”Sandy’s kids have received Early HeadStart and Head Start services as well aschild care at the CDC. “My daughterstarted at the CDC when she was two.She is very social, has learned her ABCsand more. My son’s development wasnot up with the other kids his age. He hasautism. The CDC guided me through theprocess of getting him the therapy andservices he needs.”As a result Sandy says her children willbe ready for school—and life beyond.“Everybody at the CDC from beginningto end has been amazing and patientand loving.”
HOW WE DID ITCOMBINED STATEMENT OF SUPPORT, REVENUE AND EXPENSESeptember 1, 2012 - August 31, 2013 - UNAUDITEDHOW FUNDS ARE SPENT:1.4%Fundraising90.8%7.8%Management andGeneral OperatingExpensesProgramServicesSUPPORT AND REVENUEPhilanthropic Support and Special Event Contributions 3,457,822Fees for Services and Program Grants77,658,015Interest and Other Income96,414TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE 81,212,251EXPENSESProgram ServicesAdult ServicesChildren’s Services28,038,23344,717,627TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICES 72,755,860Support Services Management and GeneralFundraising6,278,9361,157,870TOTAL SUPPORT SERVICES 7,436,806TOTAL EXPENSES80,192,666CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 1,019,5858
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORTPRESIDENTS’ COUNCIL AND MAJOR GIFT DONORS*Easter Seals’ programs are primarily funded through contributions from individuals, foundations,corporations and government partners. Our supporters include members of Easter Seals’premiere giving program, Presidents’ Council, which recognize donations of 1,000 or more.As a Presidents’ Council member, not only does one receive benefits and recognition, but alsothe opportunity to be a part of a group of caring individuals who recognize the importance ofserving those with disabilities and special needs.LEADERSHIP CIRCLE 500,000 - 999,999The Estate of Mary M.AschenbrennerINDEPENDENCE 25,000 - 49,999The Estate of Francis FettyEdith GarveyHilley Family TrustThe Frances M. andTheodore E. Koons TrustMark RafehDavid and Michelle RomeroEMPOWERMENT 10,000 - 24,999Steve RobersonArtie Southam and Beezie DalyOPPORTUNITY 5,000 - 9,999Andre FilipPatricia ForeThe Estate of Craig LentThe Estate of Katherine MoirThe Michel FamilyMary and Michael PlattChad TidlundMark WhitleyLarry DelpitDIGNITY 2,500 - 4,999Richard and Nancy DigiorgioGene FriisEmily HannifinJoe HudgensRobert and Patrice MartinPaul MosierJulie SalibaJohn and Sue StrangerJessica L. WalkerCarla MurilloWayne NelsonJames PalkovicMichael PetersAndro PetersenWilliam J. PitruzzelliPaula Pompa-Craven andCory CravenKatie PondDarla PostilJohn PrinsBetty and Brian ReckardAnita B. RichmondBarbara RobertsDianne C. Robinson TTEERichard E. RogersMara RothHerbert and AnnemarieRottenbacherEsther RussoCathy SalibaLeon SalibaEd SanbornSheri Dos SantosSamantha SiegelCathy SimpsonChristopher SmithAnn Laferty SnowhookSandra and Leslie SpeakmanKimberly Jackson StrieglPeter VajdaEdith WaldRobert R. WalkerNancy Weintraub andDavid KahnBetty L. WhiteRobert WilsonTamar D. WilsonDavid WolfSamuel and Joyce WolfsonEstate of Helen P. AustinABILITY 1,000 - 2,499The Estate of Imelda AronDebbie BallRobert BillsLinda BoltonCindy BravoGary BrownLisa CampbellNoel CastellonWilbur ClarkMarianne CooperDiane DroletJill DulichKatherine and ChristopherDurkeeMaureen FerryMichael and JoAnne FloryMichelle FontesPhillip GomezJanice GrantJennifer HansDorothy HarknessDiana K. HoeflerCatheryn HoehnCarlene HoldenMarie and Joseph HolperConnie KeiterDion KennedyKathleen KolendaJoel and Sheila KushellJoan LeeJohn LintonStan and Mary LongeneckerShirley MacleanBeverlyn MendezFrank and Barbara Morales* List reflects gifts received January - December 2013.9Mary Platt, a bankingexecutive who has servedas an Easter Seals boardmember locally andnationally, has been asupporter for years.“One of my favoritememories has beenwatching my son trulyenjoy participating atCamp Oakes with EasterSeals during the summer.One of the most impactfulstories I heard whileserving on the board wasabout a family whosedaughter moved froman institution to to oneof Easter Seals homes ina local community. Thefamily was against themove at first. When theysaw how well she adaptedand how happy she wasit made them relievedto know they didn’t haveto worry about her wellbeing.”
HOW WE DID ITCORPORATE AND FOUNDATION SUPPORTCHAIRMAN’S ROUNDTABLE 1,000,000 OPPORTUNITY 5,000 - 9,999Vons3iCorp.comAnheuser BuschBacardi USA, Inc.Brown-FormanCell Business EquipmentCoca-ColaConstellation BrandsDisney Volunteers Community FundEdwards Lifesciences FundFidelity Charitable Gift FundFraternal Order of PoliceGolden Grove TradingGreater Los Angeles New Car DealersAssociationJim Beam GlobalMillerCoorsPernod Ricard USASouplantation & Sweet TomatoesSwift Memorial Healthcare FoundationTruistUS BankEDGAR ALLEN FOUNDER’S SOCIETY 100,000 - 499,000Baker’s Burgers, Inc.CVS CaremarkINDEPENDENCE 25,000 - 49,999Amway GlobalCalifornia United BankCentury 21 Award, Inc.Century 21 HilltopEMPOWERMENT 10,000 - 24,999ASF FoundationCentury 21 My Real EstateCentury 21 Now RealtyCarrie Estelle Doheny FoundationDavid & Julianna Pyott FoundationKaiser Foundation HospitalsOrange County’s United WayPepsiCoSouthern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc.Young’s Market CompanyDIGNITY 2,500 - 4,999Alta Dena Certified DairyAmerican Business BankAmerican GreetingsBanana Boat/Hawaiian TropicBridgford FoodsCabo InternationalCampari And Treasury Wine EstatesCentury 21 WrightCraft Brew AllianceCrown Imports LLCDiageo GuinnessDiageo SpiritsdSd PartnersE&M ESR, Inc.Frito-Lay, IncGallo Sales CompanyGallo Wine CompanyHeineken USA, Inc.L.A. Lighter, Inc.Medical Specialties Managers, Inc.Ocean PotionPabst Brewing CompanyProximo Spirits, Inc.Regal Wine Co.Albert J. Speh, Jr. and Claire R. SpehFoundationSanta Barbara FoundationToy Wonders, Inc.Travers Realty CorporationTY KUUBS Employee & Matching Gift ProgramsUnified GrocersUnion BankWirtz Beverage NevadaChildren at the Easter Seals ChildDevelopment Center in Ventura thanktheir local Vons store for their support.Throughout Southern California Vons raisesmoney for our services through an in-storefundraising effort where customers candonate at the check stand.10
Baker’s Drive-Thru Restaurant’sCarol Baker with kids atthe celebration of the 2013Safe Halloween Campaign.Baker’s and Easter Seals havepartnered for 25 years for “SafeHalloween” where couponbooklets with discounts toInland Empire eateries andattractions are sold at Baker’slocations each October.Proceeds support Easter SealsChild Development Centers.ABILITY 1,000 - 2,499Albert B. Cutter Memorial FundActivate DrinksBrady, Vorwerck, Ryder & CaspinoCar Pros KiaCentury 21 Southern CaliforniaBroker CouncilCentury 21 Town & CountryCentury 21 United BrokersCentury 21 Westworld RealtyCommunity Health CharitiesDelicato Family VineyardsDiamond Bar High School UnitedStudent Body - Disability ClubFidelity National Title CompanyFidelity National Title GroupFord, Walker, Haggerty & BeharAttorneys at LawFrasco Investigative ServicesGrancell, Lebovitz, Stander, Reubensand ThomasHard Copy, A Bierly CompanyHeaven HillHeck EstatesHeggeness, Sweet, Simington &Patrico, A.P.C.ICS MerrillImperial BrandsJackson Jade & AssociatesKaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.Law Office of Wilson & Pesota, L.L.P.Law Offices Of Robert WheatleyLaw Offices of Terry L. WoodLincoln, Gustafson, and CercoLister, Martin & Thompson Attorneys at LawMantle, Zimmer & Eulo, LLPMicrosoft Matching Gifts ProgramMurtaugh Meyer Nelson & Treglia LLPNational Financial Services LLCNelson & GilmoreNewmeyer & Dillion, LLPParente & ChristopherPepsico Foundation Matching GiftsProgramPoinsettia Swing Dance ClubPopchipsPrestige Wine ImportsRemy USARSUI Indemnity CompanySazeracSidney FrankTito’s Handmade VodkaTrinchero Family EstatesWaddell & ReedWebstore Companies, LLCWesierski & Zurek LLPWells Fargo FoundationWilliam GrantPeggy McEachen, Senior GrantsAdministrator, Doheny Foundation. TheFoundation supports Easter Seals SeniorDay Care Services.“I found it a challenge to be both caregiverand provider for my late husband who wasin a wheelchair for the last two years of hislife. Senior Day Care Services are essentialfor those in similar situations. As we age, theneed for support increases and Easter Sealsoffers a program that treats clients with careand respect.”11
HOW WE DID ITIN-KIND DONORS24 Hour FitnessActivate DrinksAdobe DesignAlexander ValleyAll Star Car WashAlta DenaAmerican BeverageAngelsAnheuser BuschAquarium of the PacificBacardiBanana Boat/Hawaiian TropicBaskin RobbinsBeam GlobalCharlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s SouthCoast PlazaChili’sClos du ValCoca-ColaCoffee Bean & Tea LeafConroy’s FloristConstellation BrandsCoppolaCostcoCoto De CazaCraft Brewing CompanyCrown ImportsJaime Rivera, Account Executive, Coca-Cola (right);with Dan Quinn (left), Easter Seals, Director CorporateRelations. “At Coca-Cola we are proud to be goodcorporate citizens and help wonderful organizationsuch as Easter Seals.” Coca-Cola provides in-kindsupport through their donation of Dasani water for theparticipants at our annual Walk With Me event.Black GoldBlack Gold Golf ClubBogleBowers MuseumBradford Renaissance PortraitsBridgfordBrown-FormanBubba Gump Shrimp Co. Long BeachCallaway Vineyard & WineryCampariCVSDasaniDelicato Family WineryDirecTVDiscovery Science CenterDisneylandDon SebastianiDowney Family YMCAELA AdvertisingEnterprise Rent-a-CarFetzerFlemings Steak HouseFreixant USAFresh & EasyFrito LaysFunction DrinksFurniture FactoryGallo Sales CompanyGallo Wine Co.Gamut DistributorsGrace Coco WaterHalper Fine ArtHeaven HillHeck Korbel BrandHessHome DepotHometown BuffettHootersImperialInfiniumInternational BeverageJagermeisterJill DulichJim BeamKarl StraussKevin JewelersKind SnacksKitchen Den BarKobrandKohl’sKru82L.A. DodgersL.A. LighterLagunitas Brewing CompanyLegolandMack PackagingMai Tai ichael DavidMidoriMorton’s RestaurantOcean PotionOffice DepotOverland Travel WareP.F. Chang’s China Bistro Long BeachPabst Brewing Co.Panama JackParker’s LighthousePatrice and Robert MartinPatronPepsiPernod Ricard12PopChipsProximoPRP Wine InternationalRaul LopezRemyRenaissance Esmeralda Resort& Spa Indian WellsRenaissance Long Beach HotelRenaissance Los Angeles AirportRichard Nixon FoundationRoad IDRodney StrongRoger Dunn Golf ShopsRumChataRuth’s Chris Steak HouseSan Diego Zoo GlobalSazeracSeaWorldShogun Steak HouseSidney FrankSouth Coast Repertory TheatreSouthern ComfortSpa Gregorie’sSpirit CruisesStarbucksSteve RobersonSubwaySunglass HuttSvedkaTakisTFE (Sutter Home)The Downey Civic TheaterThe Laugh Factory, HollywoodThe Laugh Factory, Long BeachThe Nelson’sThe Original Pancake HouseThe Renaissance Lodge atSonoma Resort & SpaTito’s 5th GenerationTotal WineTrader Joe’sTreasuryTy Beanie BabiesTY KUWente Family EstatesWestridge Golf ClubWilliam Grant
LEGACY SOCIETYLegacy Society donors are individuals who have planned to support Easter Seals’ servicesbeyond their lifetime. Their estate gifts leave a lasting legacy well into the future.W. P. AdamsAnnette AlcalaKimberly AlexisPouran AlizadehJohn E. BallDorothy BartsheCecile M. BershadElmer & Adrian BleidistelRichard C. BlockMiron BoncaMr. & Mrs. Warren BonneyElba BurbanoDebra L. CampbellOpal H. CarmodyElizabeth ChangVincent J. ChellsenBobbi ChifosWilliam J. ChristyMarjourie ColeyWayne CoteNorman & Shirley DavidsonWilliam & Elsie DavisPatricia De LairJoseph DemartiniDoris DenovaFlora DenovaDiane DroletJill DulichDonald and Gwen EellsPatricia S. EvansRobert FellerFrancis FettyRuth FisherGloria FiskeMichelle FontesPatricia ForeZenilda FrantzEdith GarveyHorace GaviraGreg & Barbara GianelliMichael & Barbara GlassmanJoyce GlassmanBetty Lou GrossLola A. HagstromColleen B. HalloranRobert & Ruth HalpennyGerald HansenMr. & Mrs. Donald HansonRueben HansonDale & Dodee HenryPhyllis HerboldIngrid HerkelrathPhillip HinCarlene HoldenMinoru HondaNancy JeuckO. JinalagianFusa KainoDavid KakitaMary KasaharaGerald KentMary KneselJanet KozlowskiPatricia KulhaThomas R. KunzAnn Laferty SnowhookPham LaiMary Jane LeesemanEdwin LevineWilliam C. LewisLoralee LincolnDonna LokenHerbert LotterPatria F. LuisenRobert & Patrice MartinMargaret MawMr. & Mrs. Graham McDonaldAurilla McGregorMargaret McKenzieNori MedranoLaverne M. MillerLawrence MillerLouise C. MillerRaymond C. MillerLouise C. MirabileFrank & Barbara MoralesMiyoko NakagiriMarilyn NorthClaudio and Ruth PadresWalter PageAdele PansiniLai Q. PhamMary and Michael PlattHelen PolosMarjorie Post-DyeRamona R. RachalWava RandallHelen ReedFrank RegiLorena RobertsElvin RoeskeMichael E. RogersHerbert and Annemarie RottenbacherCarol Rudd13Edith Garvey (left) with DianeDrolet, Sr. Philanthropy OfficerPlanned Giving/Major Gifts (right).Edith is a hands-on donor. She ishappy to interact and assist thepeople we serve whenever shevisits our service sites. As a LegacySociety member her support makes adifference in the lives of thousands ofindividuals and their families now andin the future. “Easter Seals means somuch to me because their servicesare an opportunity for people tomake the most of their abilities.”David SchmidtCharles SkoglandEarline SpinneyPerseveranda ThomsonAllen C. ToddPiroska VargaMr. & Mrs. Alvin W. WashingtonHelen W. WatsonTeresa WeeksMark WhitleyAudrey WingfieldCharley WiseSih Ming WongHarold E. Yarnell, Jr.Rita Yick
CONNECT WITH USSupport the important work Easter Seals does in your community.Donate.Join the Presidents’ Council.Be a Corporate Sponsor.Make a Legacy Gift.Follow us on Social Media.EASTER SEALS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIADISABILITY SERVICES1570 E. 17th StreetSanta Ana, CA 92705714.834.1111EasterSeals.com/SouthernCal
OUR MISSION provides exceptional . Seals Tri-Counties services (in Ventura, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara) into Easter Seals Southern California. San Luis Obispo Ventura Kern. 4 WHY WE DID IT AUTISM SERVICES . food prep for the cafeteria's juice bar. An Eagle Scout, Matthew was able to get his job with .
