📚 Support our Books & Buddies Initiative 📚

Help us bring the magic of reading to little learners! Reading aloud to children from birth to age five is one of the most powerful ways to support brain development, language skills, and lifelong learning. That’s why we’re launching Books & Buddies, a special initiative to collect 200 books for children ages 0–36 months.

How you can help:

Visit the link below to shop our Amazon Wish List or to donate directly and note “EHS” in your gift: https://lnkd.in/gtfEJMg4

Program Highlight: Momentum’s Learning Leaders at UCLA

Momentum has been proudly partnering with UCLA through our Learning Leaders program, offering UCLA students hands-on, experiential learning with individuals from the disability community.

This Winter Quarter, Learning Leaders will once again collaborate with students in the course “Disability Justice & Health Care,” taught by Dr. Lauren Clark at the UCLA School of Nursing.

By sharing their lived experiences, our Learning Leaders help future healthcare professionals gain deeper insight into disability justice, interdependence, and inclusive care.

We’re grateful for this ongoing partnership and the powerful impact it continues to make.

Salsa & Smiles: Empowering Moments at the Farmers’ Market

Our Community Integration Program recently brought people we support to spend a joyful day at the local farmers’ market, where they explored fresh produce and connected with neighborhood vendors. The adventure continued back in the kitchen, where they turned their market finds into delicious homemade salsa.

These hands-on experiences offer more than just fun. They empower individuals to build confidence, strengthen life skills, and engage meaningfully with their community.

Meet Scott Ryker with Momentum WORK, Inc.

Scott Ryker has been part of our Mo’s To-Go catering program for over two years, gaining hands-on skills and confidence along the way. With that experience, he landed a job at SB Pho — and we’re thrilled to share he just celebrated his 1-year work anniversary there!

Momentum Refresh: Clean, Comfortable, and Fully Accessible

Inside of the Momentum Refresh unit:

• Slip-resistant floors reduce the risk of falls and support safe movement for every guest
• Spacious layout allows easy navigation for wheelchairs, mobility devices, caregivers, and companions without squeezing or stress
• Room for families too, so parents and children can move together with comfort and dignity
• Floors are always checked for debris and kept clean to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.
• Maintained continuously by Refresh staff for safety, cleanliness, and peace of mind

Momentum Refresh isn’t just accessible. It’s designed for confidence, comfort, and dignity at every turn.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/first-of-its-kind-mobile-ada-compliant-restroom-lactation-room-at-state-fair

Super Saturday at Granada Hills: Community, Culture & Celebration!

Get ready to join Momentum Valley Village for an exciting Super Saturday at the Granada Hills Street Fair on Saturday, October 18!

The individuals Momentum Valley Village supports, alongside their dedicated staff and volunteers, will savor delicious food, joyful music, and cultural festivities, fostering meaningful connections and empowerment in our vibrant community.