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We are re-launching our In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) series to keep our community updated and connected with all the amazing people, innovations, and advocacy that is happening. Editions of ICYMI will be shared on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month.

Share the Love: Donate Toys and Books for Momentum Kids

Now through February 6, we’re collecting new and gently loved toys and books to support families in our pediatric programs!

Your donations help children build essential developmental skills at home, offering meaningful support beyond therapy sessions. Every toy and book makes a difference!

Drop-offs are welcome at our Torrance Pediatric Clinic. 

For more info, visit https://momentum4all.org/wish-list-campaigns/

Celebrating Ability at the Aquarium of the Pacific

Earlier this month individuals supported by Momentum had an unforgettable time at the 23rd Annual Festival of Human Abilities at the Aquarium of the Pacific!

From live performances to hands-on workshops, the festival celebrated the creativity, passion, and adaptive talents of people with disabilities. It was a powerful reminder of the brilliance that emerges when inclusion leads the way.

Huge thanks to Aquarium of the Pacific for hosting such a welcoming, accessible, and inspiring event! View more photos.

An Evening of Inspiration with Blake Cooper Griffin

Join us for an unforgettable evening at our annual Momentum Celebrates, featuring a powerful keynote from actor, author, and activist Blake Cooper Griffin. His advocacy and storytelling continue to inspire audiences nationwide, and we are honored to welcome him to Momentum Strong in Thousand Oaks for this special night.

We are moving the event indoors this year with fresh, flavorful cuisine, signature cocktails, lively entertainment, and exciting live and silent auctions. Most importantly, it will be a celebration of the people supported by Momentum and the strength of our community.

Save the Date:

📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026

📍 2400 Willow Lane, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361

🎟️ Tickets available now:

https://onecau.se/celebrates26

All proceeds support Momentum’s programs and services that empower children, adults, and families across Southern California and beyond.

Special Thanks To Our Sponsors:
The Shapiro Family Charitable Foundation
US Bank
Looking Beyond
Colliers
Singer Lewak
Jory Trembly
The Hatwan Family
The Stern Family
Jere Yates

A Canvas of Community and Creativity

Thank you to everyone who helped make The Blank Canvas X exhibition a success! This powerful collection featured bold, expressive works created by individuals supported by Momentum. We are grateful for the opportunity to continue bringing inclusive art to our community and uplifting the voices of people supported.

We’re hiring RBTs in Illinois!

Momentum is looking for passionate Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals we support.

We’re hiring in:

📍 Huntley, IL
📍 Naperville, IL
📍 Barrington, IL
📍 Dixon, IL
📍 Sycamore, IL

If you’re committed to empowering individuals and creating more inclusive communities, we’d love to meet you!
Apply today: https://bit.ly/RBTCareer 

Color, Confidence, and Creativity in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara students with disabilities explored color theory through bright, hands-on color wheel art—and the results are incredible. Watching students mix, match, and discover new shades while building confidence and creative skills is exactly what inclusive art is all about.

A New Wheelchair & New Possibilities

When Dani, 11, learned he may continue to lose muscle strength—and could eventually lose his ability to speak—his mother brought him to Teletón FUNTER El Salvador a service partner near their home to receive his first wheelchair.

Watch the linked video to see how his new active-style wheelchair has helped him rediscover independence and possibility.

Momentum Refresh: Clean, Accessible, and Community Centered

Since starting chemotherapy, one community member shared, “I haven’t been able to go out much. Thank you so much for being here and providing such a clean and accessible facility.”

This is the heart of Momentum Refresh. By removing barriers to access, Refresh creates welcoming spaces where people can gather, celebrate, and stay connected to their communities. Because everyone deserves the opportunity to show up, feel included, and join the fun.
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