AbilityFirst

10/20/2026

10/15/2026

Looking back at the memories that make Rainbows for AbilityFirst so special!

Tickets are no longer available for this year’s event, but there’s still time to make a difference! 💙💚 Your donation helps AbilityFirst create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to grow, connect, and thrive.

💛 Can’t join us? You can still make an impact! Donate today and be part of the possibilities.

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

09/11/2026

⚾️ 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