I hope you are enjoying the last few weeks of summer. We are winding down our full day summer programs with some participants already heading back to school. Where does the time go? The children and adults enjoyed their summer adventure which included community outings, field trips, BBQ's, and much more!
In this issue of our e-newsletter you can learn more about AbilityFirst L.L. Frank Work Center participant, Estevan Carrillo celebrating a milestone by passing the certification training to run the forklift, the volunteer behind the desk at AbilityFirst Lawrence L. Frank Center, our quality service with a higher purpose document shredding services, and a reminder of some of our events coming up such as: AbilityFirst Guild of Long Beach Fashion Show & Luncheon, and our 40th Annual AbilityFirst Gourmet Festival of Fall event presented by Union Bank.
Lori Gangemi,
President & CEO
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AbilityFirst L.L. Frank Work Center participant, Estevan Carrillo celebrates a milestone by passing the certification training to run the forklift. Estevan will be instrumental in helping us provide quality value added warehouse services for future fulfillment orders.
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Enjoy a spectacular evening of culinary delights and fine beverages while mingling with friends at our annual gourmet tasting event. Proceeds from the event will benefit the programs and services at the AbilityFirst Lawrence L. Frank and Pasadena Work Centers. The event draws over 400 supporters, civic and community leaders.
Hosted by Chuck Henry, NBC News
This year we will be hosting an exclusive Ruby Reception in honor of our 40th anniversary.
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Inheriting More than Money
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"I've Had The Coolest Life Ever"
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Suzanna Neher inherited an affinity for community 
service from both of her parents. Her father was a judge, and her mother an active volunteer throughout her life. A former child actor and long-time volunteer herself, Suzanna says, "I've had the coolest life ever." She contacted AbilityFirst two years ago, bringing a love of learning and a commitment to advocacy from her professional life and 25 years of volunteer service. Her mother had volunteered at another Pasadena agency that serves individuals with developmental disabilities, and Suzanna decided to look for a similar experience.
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Secure Document Shredding
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100% of your dollars go to providing jobs for adults with disabilities. |
Protect your customers, employees and company's confidential information while providing jobs for adults with disabilities. AbilityFirst assists individuals with disabilities to obtain valuable training and employment. Our participants gain not only a paycheck, but also independence and dignity through a variety of different job skills, including secure document shredding. AbilityFirst accommodates any size office or facility in the Los Angeles, Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley and the greater Southern California area. Partner with us and provide protection to your company while providing a higher purpose. Call Isis McDonald, Director of Business Services at (626) 437-0177 or email here imcdonald@abilityfirst.org for a quote. Visit www.abilityfirst.org/businessservices |
Save the Date 
Fashion Show & Luncheon
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Hosted by the Long Beach Center Guild of AbilityFirst |
The Long Beach Center Guild of AbilityFirst requests the pleasure of your company at our Fashion Show, Luncheon and Silent Auction on Saturday, October 18, 2014. For 35 years, the Center Guild of AbilityFirst has raised funds to directly support and enrich the services offered at the AbilityFirst Long Beach Center. This year, proceeds from our Fashion Show will be used to improve the playground area of our Center. These improvements will provide a safer and more accessible area for the growing number of participants currently in our After School Program.
Learn More or Purchase Tickets
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AbilityFirst
1300 E. Green Street, Pasadena, California 91106
626-396-1010 | info@abilityfirst.org | www.abilityfirst.org
AbilityFirst was established in 1926 and known as the Crippled Children's Society of Southern California (CCS) for many decades. Lawrence L. Frank and Paul Dietrich, both Rotarians, were two of the original founders of the organization and they continued their loyal support throughout their lives. Operating in the greater Los Angeles area, AbilityFirst has 25 facilities which support individuals with disabilities through after school enrichment programs, job training, community employment, accessible camping, and affordable and accessible housing. AbilityFirst is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the American Camping Association (ACA). Some facilities are licensed by the California Department of Social Services and the Department of Developmental Services.
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