Easterseals

Easterseals Oregon's 'Walk, Run & Roll' At The Oregon Zoo - A Walk & 5K Run to Support Children and Adults With Disabilities, Veterans & Seniors

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
States of the United States, United States, Easterseals, Washington Park, Oregon

Walk, Run & Roll Oregon 2021 is a hybrid fundraiser that participants can do on their own time to support the work of Easterseals Oregon, or they can participate during the live event at the Oregon Zoo on August 28, 2021.

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  • Walk, Run & Roll Oregon 2021 is a hybrid fundraiser that participants can do on their own time to support the work of Easterseals Oregon, or they can participate during the live event at the Oregon Zoo on August 28, 2021.
  • Every walk and run is a lifeline of funds that enables Easterseals Oregon to continue providing vital services and support to people with disabilities and their families and other disenfranchised Oregonians.
  • "We serve over 2,500 individuals and their families throughout Oregon," said Carol Salter, President/CEO of Easterseals Oregon.
  • The live, in-person Walk, Run & Roll event will kick off at 7:00 am at the Oregon Zoo for 5k runners and 1-mile walkers.

Freddie Mac Celebrates Twenty Years of CreditSmart by Launching New Learning Experience

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Mortgage industry of the United States, Affordable housing, Freddie Mac, Easterseals, Freddy, United States, Companies

According to a recent Freddie Mac survey of homeowners and renters, many Americans are confused about the impact of debt on their credit profile.

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  • According to a recent Freddie Mac survey of homeowners and renters, many Americans are confused about the impact of debt on their credit profile.
  • Financial education is personal and thats why weve reinvented CreditSmart with new tools that empower individuals to customize their learning experience, said Cindy Waldron, vice president, Single-Family Housing Insights and Solutions at Freddie Mac.
  • Easterseals has valued our long-standing collaboration with Freddie Mac, said Angela F. Williams, President and CEO of Easterseals.
  • CreditSmart has been invaluable to these individuals and families, and we are grateful to Freddie Mac for making this available to them.

Easterseals DC MD VA Releases Comprehensive Study on the Impact of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Easterseals, Disability, United States, American society

b'CHICAGO, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Easterseals, a leading national nonprofit provider of outcomes-based services and powerful advocacy for people with disabilities, today released its Easterseals Study on the Impact of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities.

Key Points: 
  • b'CHICAGO, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Easterseals, a leading national nonprofit provider of outcomes-based services and powerful advocacy for people with disabilities, today released its Easterseals Study on the Impact of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities.
  • "The Study informs Easterseals\' response and path forward to make sure every one of us is included and deeply valued in the DC, Maryland and Virginia areas.
  • For more than 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for children and adults with disabilities, veterans, seniors, their families and their communities.
  • In schools, workplaces, and communities, Easterseals is fostering environments where everyone is included and valued making a real and positive impact on us all.

Easterseals Releases Comprehensive Study on the Impact of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Easterseals, Disability, United States, American society

b'CHICAGO, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Easterseals, a leading national nonprofit provider of outcomes-based services and powerful advocacy for people with disabilities, today released its Easterseals Study on the Impact of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities.

Key Points: 
  • b'CHICAGO, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Easterseals, a leading national nonprofit provider of outcomes-based services and powerful advocacy for people with disabilities, today released its Easterseals Study on the Impact of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities.
  • While it is no surprise, 2020 was a difficult year for virtually every American.
  • For more than 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for children and adults with disabilities, veterans, seniors, their families and their communities.
  • In schools, workplaces, and communities, Easterseals is fostering environments where everyone is included and valued making a real and positive impact on us all.

Behavioral Holdings Becomes ContinuumCloud

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Cision, Easterseals, United States, Companies, Organizations

b'TAMPA, Fla., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Behavioral Holdings, a new cloud-based platform formed by Battery Ventures to help behavioral health and human services organizations operate more effectively, has announced a name change to ContinuumCloud.\nContinuumCloud aims to provide a broad spectrum of solutions and services designed specifically for organizations that do social good in communities across the United States.

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  • b'TAMPA, Fla., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Behavioral Holdings, a new cloud-based platform formed by Battery Ventures to help behavioral health and human services organizations operate more effectively, has announced a name change to ContinuumCloud.\nContinuumCloud aims to provide a broad spectrum of solutions and services designed specifically for organizations that do social good in communities across the United States.
  • These organizations will now be known as Welligent, Part of the ContinuumCloud, and DATIS HR Cloud, Part of the ContinuumCloud, respectively.\n"The name ContinuumCloud reflects our focus on the health and human services space, and our commitment to providing a broad range of solutions to empower these critical organizations," says ContinuumCloud CEO, Mark Belles.
  • "\n"Very few solutions are built with intentionality around the needs of behavioral health organizations," says Luanne Welch, CEO and President of Easterseals UCP of North Carolina & Virginia.
  • Through these offerings, ContinuumCloud empowers critical community organizations with the modern tools they need to increase operational efficiency and deliver on their mission.

Easterseals Southern California and IMDbPro Collaborate to Support and Create Visibility for Entertainment Professionals in the Disability Community

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Film & Motion Pictures, Other Philanthropy, Philanthropy, General Entertainment, Entertainment, Easterseals, IMDb, Disability, Online databases, Articles, United States, Easterseals Southern California, IMDbPro

Today, nonprofit disability services provider and resource Easterseals Southern California and IMDbPro , the essential resource for entertainment industry professionals, announced the latest phase of their ongoing work to support and create visibility and employment and collaboration opportunities for entertainment professionals in the disability community.

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  • Today, nonprofit disability services provider and resource Easterseals Southern California and IMDbPro , the essential resource for entertainment industry professionals, announced the latest phase of their ongoing work to support and create visibility and employment and collaboration opportunities for entertainment professionals in the disability community.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    This is the second consecutive year IMDbPro is sponsoring the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge.
  • IMDbPro Discover will continue to be optimized based on feedback provided by Easterseals and other professionals in the disability community.
  • We are pleased to continue collaborating with Easterseals Southern California and are grateful for their ongoing commitment and leadership in supporting entertainment professionals in the disability community.

Easterseals DC MD VA Announces Women-Led Committee for Upcoming Advocacy Awards

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Easterseals, United States, American society

SILVER SPRING, Md., April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Easterseals DC MD VA is thrilled to announce an incredible leadership team for its upcoming Advocacy Awards.

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  • SILVER SPRING, Md., April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Easterseals DC MD VA is thrilled to announce an incredible leadership team for its upcoming Advocacy Awards.
  • "We are so fortunate to have these two dynamic leaders spearheading the 2021 Advocacy Awards.
  • It's my pleasure to continue this important work to create an environment, of hope for our community," said Dr. Linda Singh, Vice-Chair, Advocacy Awards.
  • To sponsor or learn more visit: www.advocacyawards.org
    Easterseals DC MD VA For 100 years, Easterseals has been the indispensable resource for children, adults, families and veterans living and thriving with disabilities and special needs in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Easterseals Partners With The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration To Address The Highest Unemployment Rate Among Older Adults In 50 Years Due To The Pandemic

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Friday, March 26, 2021
Labor, Senior Community Service Employment Program, United States labor law, Easterseals, Economy, Unemployment, Employment, Human activities, United States

Through SCSEP, a transitional employment program, Easterseals partners with community-based nonprofit organizations, as well as government agencies.

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  • Through SCSEP, a transitional employment program, Easterseals partners with community-based nonprofit organizations, as well as government agencies.
  • Throughout the program, participant job seekers update their skills while working with Easterseals to identify and achieve their employment goals.
  • Non-college educated older workers were on average 45% more likely to fall into unemployment than their peers with college degrees.
  • Easterseals, through SCSEP, provides opportunities for older workers eager to reenter the workforce with training and job placement."

Easterseals And The Abbott Fund Join Together To Advance Health Equity Through The Black Child Fund

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Easterseals, Abbott, United States, American society

The Easterseals Black Child Fund has been established to provide timely diagnosis and appropriate care to help address these longstanding disparities, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • The Easterseals Black Child Fund has been established to provide timely diagnosis and appropriate care to help address these longstanding disparities, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Funding will benefit communities served by three Easterseals Affiliates: Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford; Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley; and Easterseals Midwest in Missouri and Kansas.
  • "Through the Easterseals Black Child Fund, we intend to change the trajectory for Black children in America with autism and disabilities moving forward," said Easterseals President and CEO Angela F. Williams.
  • "Abbott and the Abbott Fund are committed to advancing health equity for communities of color and we believe the Black Child Fund can make a difference in expanding services and providing quality health care to Black children with autism and other disabilities," said Melissa Brotz, president of the Abbott Fund and vice president of Global Marketing and External Affairs at Abbott.

Century 21 System Raises $2.5 Million For Easterseals In 2020 Bringing Lifetime Aggregated Support To $129 Million

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Asset, C21, Easterseals, Brand, Century 21, Marketing, Business

"Helping others thrive is baked into the overall mindset of our family of sales professionals that call the CENTURY 21 brand home."

Key Points: 
  • "Helping others thrive is baked into the overall mindset of our family of sales professionals that call the CENTURY 21 brand home."
  • "Our friends in the CENTURY 21 brand are truly relentless," said Angela F. Williams, Easterseals President and CEO, referring to the $2.5 million raised during the pandemic.
  • This year, 13 of the Top 21 leading the CENTURY 21 System fundraisers are Canadian firms, led by CENTURY 21 B.J.
  • CENTURY 21, the CENTURY 21 Logo and C21 are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC.