Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) – which assists more than 10,000 people with disabilities – has teamed once again with Baker’s Drive-Thru Restaurants for its 30^th annual Safe Halloween coupon book fundraising campaign in the Inland Empire.

Through the Safe Halloween coupon book fundraiser, Baker's Drive-Thru has raised nearly $4.5 million for ESSC since 1989.  One hundred percent of the proceeds from sales of booklets support Easterseals services in the I.E. for children and adults with developmental disabilities and other special needs.

Running Thursday, Sept. 20, through midnight on Halloween, the booklets are available at all 39 locations [list of locations, pages 2-3]. For just $1, booklets feature 28 free and discounted coupons valued at more than $400 for food, fun, products and services from local companies such as such as Baker’s, Aquarium of the Pacific, Fantastic Sams, Fiesta Village, Krispy Kreme, Scandia Amusement Park, Vector Escape Games and more.

Said Mark Whitley, president & CEO of ESSC, “Partners like Baker’s Drive-Thru Restaurants are key to the mission of Easterseals Southern California in making a profound and life-changing difference to thousands of people with disabilities and their families.  Baker’s unwavering commitment to bettering the Inland Empire community is outstanding and we thank them.”

In 2019, Easterseals will observe its 100^th anniversary of changing the way the world defines and views disabilities. 

About Baker’s Drive-Thru

Established in 1952 by Neal T. Baker, Baker’s Drive-Thru has been serving quality food at a great value to the Inland Empire for over 64 years. Visit Baker’s Drive-Thru at any of the 39 locations.  For more about Baker’s Drive-Thru restaurants, see the next page or visit www.bakersdrivethru.com.

Changing the Way You See Disability:  Celebrate. Don’t Separate

In 2018, ESSC launched a thought-provoking new awareness campaign – featuring southern California residents who receive services from Easterseals – aimed at Changing the Way You See Disability. With a goal of inclusion, the multi-faceted campaign asks people to reconsider how they view people with disabilities with such challenges as: Celebrate. Don’t Separate; Dialogue. Not Doubt; Encourage. Don’t Exclude; Include. Don’t Isolate; Be Supportive. Not Sorry; and Spread Awareness. Not Assumptions. The campaign encompasses print, outdoor and internet ads, as well as a grassroots social media component with a “Make the Promise” call to action to support the campaign under the hashtag #CelebrateDontSeparate.  Learn more at: www.CelebrateDontSeparate.org

About Easterseals Southern California

Easterseals, which will observe its 100^th anniversary in 2019, has been an indispensable resource for individuals with developmental disabilities or other special needs and their families. The services provided by Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) – in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Imperial, Kern, San Bernardino, Riverside and Ventura counties – make profound and positive differences in people's lives every day, helping them address life’s challenges and achieve personal goals so that they can live, learn, work and play in our communities. With 2,700 employees, 60+ service sites and hundreds of community partnership locations, ESSC assists more than 10,000 people, providing adult/senior day services; autism therapy; child development/early education; employment services, veteran employment support; independent living options; and more. At Easterseals, 88% of our income is spent on services. Join us in changing the way the world defines and views disabilities. 

 Baker’s Drive-Thru Locations

 Beaumont

529 Beaumont Ave.

 Bloomington

18775 Valley Blvd.

 Calimesa

665 W. County Line Road

 Colton

1620 W. Valley Blvd. ● 1791 Mt. Vernon Ave. ● 1310 E. Washington St.

 Corona

 13110 Magnolia Ave.

 Fontana

8882 Sierra Ave. ● 16062 Foothill Blvd. ● 16090 Valley Blvd.

 Hesperia

15083 Bear Valley Road ● 12798 Main St.

 Highland Area

27352 Base Line St.

  Loma Linda

24910 Redlands Blvd.

 Moreno Valley

12820 Day St.

 Ontario

2695 E. Inland Empire Blvd. ● 2555 S. Archibald Ave. ● 5080 E. 4^th St.

 Rancho Cucamonga

12009 Foothill Blvd.

 Redlands

1265 W. Colton Ave. ● 663 E. Redlands Blvd.

 Rialto

500 E. Foothill Blvd. ● 291 W. Base Line Road

 Riverside

3522 Adams St. ● 1300 W. Blaine St. ● 6686 Indiana Ave. ● 5135 Jurupa Ave.

2221 Main St. ● 10225 Magnolia Ave. ● 18950 Van Buren Blvd.

 Rubidoux

5396 Mission Blvd.

 San Bernardino

601 W. Highland Ave. ● 2180 N. Waterman Ave. ● 2208 Arden Ave. ● 1381 Kendall Dr.

 Upland

188 E. Foothill Blvd. ● 2416 W. Arrow Route

 Victorville

14321 Seventh St.

 Yucaipa

31453 Avenue E