Momentum Celebrates!
Thank You! We are so grateful for all our friends, families, volunteers, and community members who joined us on April 27th at our Second Annual Momentum Celebrates! gala. We celebrate you and your profound generosity that raised over $410,000 to support the lifespan of services Momentum provides to more than 6,500 children, adults, and families each year. Special thanks to The Devereaux Family, our Stage Sponsors.
Momentum 25th Annual Golf Classic
What fun we had on the green, we raised $82,000 for our pediatric programs! Thank you to those who joined us for the Momentum Classic Golf Tournament, a prestigious event dedicated to raising critical funds to support our innovative and therapeutic pediatric services at Momentum and supportive employment at Momentum WORK, Inc.
Photos of the Week
Momentum did advocacy outreach to our constituents to raise our voices against Governor Newsom’s delay of $1 Billion for Critical Disability Services. We are asking you to join our efforts opposing the Governor’s proposed delay, and deliver funding for disability services on July 1, 2024, as promised in good faith last year. For Californians with disabilities and their families, the funding delay will be a destabilizing cut to services. The investment needs to happen as promised this year. Make your voice heard and Follow This Link!
A valuable experience! My Place is an after school social skills program where teens develop social skills to use in the community. The group visited Dave And Busters and paired up to practice social skills, making purchases, taking turns at games all while being good sports. If you or anyone you know would benefit from joining My Place, an after-school program dedicated to bringing out the best in our children and teens please visit: this link.
Momentum News
Columbus Arts Festival Expands Accessibility
The Columbus Arts Festival, presented by the American Electric Power Foundation and produced by the Greater Columbus Arts Council, featured new accessibility options for Festival-goers of all ages recently.
For the first time, the Arts Festival is partnering with Momentum Refresh. The space offers a private, air-conditioned and hygienic area for adults with complex medical needs and their caregivers. Sponsored by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the adult care station was open during regular Festival hours. Read more –>
Wheels for Humanity “Moving Forward Together”
Thank you to everyone who attended our Moving Forward Together Luncheon! We had a great time connecting with you at our donor appreciation and educational event in Los Angeles.
We were thrilled to provide a deeper dive into how our global teams are addressing the pressing need for rehabilitation services and assistive technology worldwide. Through events like this, we engage in conversations that create meaningful change and inspire individuals to join our movement to create a more inclusive world.
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New Catering Business Embraces An Inclusive Workforce
Santa Barbara has a new deli and catering service, Mo’s To-Go. Developed by Momentum WORK, Inc., Mo’s To-Go cooks up a simple and delicious menu with all items made from scratch and in-house, while also providing its staff with a set of complex culinary arts and customer service skills, all which are fully transferable to the hospitality industry. Momentum WORK, Inc. has provided employment services to residents of the Tri-Counties for 56 years following the state’s Employment First Policy, which means real jobs for individuals with disabilities and the dignity that arises from earning a living wage in the general workforce.
Mo’s To-Go is now taking pre-orders for breakfast, sandwiches, and dessert platters, including soups and side salads, perfect for office gatherings, parties, and more. 100% of any order goes toward kitchen supplies and helping the business hire more employees in the future.
Learn more about Mo’s To-Go and place your order online for a Friday delivery at https://mos-to-go.square.site
Universal Design in Action
Aragna Ker is Momentum’s Curatorial and Adaptive Design Manager. With his expertise with 3D printing and universal design, Aragna is truly an inspiration to us all. His collaboration with artists and instructors to design tools and techniques for personal mark making is leading the way in innovation. Watch Video
