How do you make a significant impact on the community and regional economy?
The merger was motivated by ECF’s vision to expand its impact on the community, while creating a replicable service model. By combining the Kayne Eras Center, a multi-service Nonpublic School and Agency into ECF, we are able to respond to the needs of the community unlike any other non-profit organization in the State.
Today, ECF is the only organization of its kind that can provide support to a person challenged by developmental disabilities from birth through the senior years by offering: Early Start, Early Head Start, K-12 education, therapeutic services, center-based and community employment services, developmental activities, fine arts training and residential housing and support services.
With the provision of these comprehensive, life-span services to over 2,200 individuals with special needs a year, ECF cultivates/develops a work force for businesses throughout Los Angeles County, helps students to overcome learning barriers and prepares them for advanced education and contributes towards a more productive society.
ECF also employs over 400 staff and shapes communities from 16 program locations. Furthermore, our advocacy efforts help to create more inclusive neighborhoods and foster greater awareness of the benefits offered by people with special needs.
How to reach: Exceptional Children’s Foundation, http://www.ecf.net/
The Smart Leaders Class of 2010
In November 2010, Smart Business and Chase Bank recognized 10 business leaders for their commitment to business excellence and the impact their organizations make on the regional community. Treated to a keynote address by MemorialCare Health System CEO Dr. Barry Arbuckle, these 10 leaders composed the honor roll:
Scott Bowling
Nien-Ling Wacker
General Robert Nolan
Renee Fraser White
Lawrence Jackson
James Chu
Adam Coffey
Bryan Green
Greg Jenkins
Neal Schore