AbilityFirst

10/09/2026

Smiles, sweet treats, and fall memories!

Our AbilityFirst Claremont Open House brought the community together for a day of baked goods, a petting zoo, festive fall photos, live music, coffee, and so much more!

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us! 💙

10/03/2026

What a fun day at the JHAM Center! 💙✨

Today’s Open House was filled with creativity and connection. Guests made colorful bracelets, tie-dyed their own T-shirts and enjoyed a delicious Sloppy Joe lunch together!

Couldn’t join us at JHAM? Our Open House series continues! Come visit another AbilityFirst center and see our mission in action:

📍 Claremont — Saturday, October 3 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Long Beach — Wednesday, October 7 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. & 3:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 East LA — Thursday, October 8 | 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Lawrence L. Frank Center — Wednesday, October 14 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. & 3–5 p.m.

We’d love to see you at the next one! 💙

09/25/2026

We had such a wonderful time celebrating with Jaclyn Smith and hearing about her new memoir, I Once Knew a Guy Names Charlie, during Gay Days Anaheim ✨📚 Proceeds from ticket sales benefited AbilityFirst, helping support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. 💙

A special thank you to Jaclyn for being a longtime supporter and champion of AbilityFirst. We’re so grateful for her continued generosity and commitment to our community! 💫

09/16/2026

⛳️ What a day on the green! 💚

Thank you to everyone who teed off, volunteered, sponsored, and cheered us on at Hit the Green! Together, you helped us raise over $22,000 and counting to support coaching, community outings, and essential services at our Long Beach Center. 🎉

And there’s still time to make an impact! Donate today and help keep the momentum going. 💙

https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-0018000000YOJhaAAH/events/vevt:c44e3796-e671-4e1c-933a-f8dff03be7a4/give/donation-options

09/15/2026

09/11/2026

⚾️ What a memorable day! 💙

The participants at the Claremont Center had an amazing time meeting Dodgers legend Orel Hershiser, exploring baseball memorabilia and sharing plenty of laughs!

A BIG thank you to Orel, Legends Attic and their team for making this experience so special! 💙

09/04/2026

We need YOU! 💙💚

Help us make Stroll & Roll a day to remember! We’re looking for volunteers for setup, registration, info booths, carnival games, spirit squad, stage assistance, wheelchair assistance, face painters, jugglers, and musicians!

Volunteer shifts:
📅 Friday, November 6 | 1–4 PM | Setup
📅 Saturday, November 7 | 7:30–11:30 AM | Event Day
📅 Saturday, November 7 | 10 AM–2 PM | Event Day

Join our volunteer team and help make this incredible community celebration possible!

Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1BfpOcpjDrw8cn2tw2eDI2FIGtkFsIJboJBwgDTGP95c1dg/viewform

08/21/2026

The AbilityFirst Claremont Center was recently featured on KABC-TV! Tony Cabrera visited the center and sat down with Claremont Center Director Julie Martin to spotlight the impactful programs, opportunities, and community connections that help people with disabilities thrive. We’re proud to share a glimpse of the work happening every day at AbilityFirst!

https://abc7.com/tag/tony-in-your-town/

08/18/2026

✨ Meet a Hollywood Icon! ✨

Calling all Charlie’s Angels fans! Get the chance to meet Jaclyn Smith in an exclusive virtual meet & greet for two, plus receive a personally autographed photo. Jaclyn is a longtime supporter of AbilityFirst and a passionate advocate for accessibility and inclusion.

Learn more and bid for this unforgettable experience supporting 100 years of AbilityFirst.

https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/auction-virtually-meet-jaclyn-smith-of-charlies-angels-3455000?preview=1&utm_campaign=6621&utm_content=Virtually+Meet+Jaclyn+Smith&utm_medium=Specialist&utm_source=AuctionUpdate&utm_term=Abilityfirst