Partners

Making an Impact: How Corporate Partners Drive Change with Easterseals

Easterseals National Corporate Partners contribute millions of dollars annually to help support services that empower people to live independent, full lives. We thank these partners for their long-standing support, commitment, and investment in Easterseals to make a lasting difference each year through essential services for children and adults with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and their families.

Companies and organizations partner with Easterseals to:

• Strengthen their ties in local communities
• Provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for their employees
• Build a positive image with their customers, employees, and communities
• Increase marketing reach and visibility of their brands
• Impact lives through Easterseals' services for people with disabilities, veterans, older adults, and their families in communities where they do business, as well as where their employees and customers live

Chairman’s Roundtable: For Gifts of $1,000,000 and Above

Century 21 Real Estate LLC (Legacy Partner)

The CENTURY 21 System collaborates with Easterseals throughout the US and Canada to help local families access critical Easterseals services in their communities. CENTURY 21's commitment to our mission to create a world where people with disabilities can lead full lives is evident in the more than $141 million dollars that the corporation and its brokers and agents have raised for Easterseals since 1979. 

Coca-Cola

In alignment with the Coca-Cola Foundation’s mission to make a difference in communities by investing in transformative ideas and institutions that address some of the most pressing global challenges, Easterseals is partnering with Coke to upskill and reskill people with disabilities and help prepare them for meaningful employment opportunities. Through Coca-Cola’s generous investment, 15 Easterseals Affiliates received grants to enhance their workforce and skills development programs.

Comcast NBCUniversal (Legacy Partner)

Since 2011, Comcast NBCUniversal has supported Easterseals services that break down barriers for people with disabilities through digital literacy and assistive technology. A champion for people with disabilities of all ages, Comcast NBCUniversal has provided more than $50 million dollars in cash and in-kind media support to Easterseals throughout the years to advance education, health, employment, and community for people with disabilities. The company’s recent grant supports Easterseals Youth Transition Programs in select markets, providing employment training in STEM-focused jobs and increasing the digital literacy of program participants so they can leverage internships to prepare them for future employment opportunities. 

Leadership Circle/Council: Recognizing Gifts of $500,000 to $999,999

General Motors

We are grateful to General Motors (GM) for its incredible partnership and support of our Early Childhood STEM Enrichment Initiative. GM’s commitment to fostering innovation and education for young minds plays a crucial role in empowering the next generation of STEM leaders. Through this collaboration, GM is helping to provide valuable enrichment opportunities for children with disabilities to explore, learn, and grow in the exciting fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

GM is also partnering with Easterseals to address transportation disparities in communities where transportation access is a significant barrier. Through the Accessible Transportation Coalition Initiative (ATCI), GM is helping drive our shared mission to create sustainable, supportive transportation solutions for the disability community, including older adults and veterans.

Proud National Sponsors: $100,000-$499,999 Annually

Albertsons Companies

Since 1986, the Albertsons Companies have supported Easterseals through in-store giving campaigns and special events in support of local Veterans programs as well as people with disabilities. Albertsons is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States.

Abbott Fund

The Abbott Fund, the foundation of the global healthcare company Abbott, has committed $1 million dollars since 2021 to Easterseals. Funding has ensured that the healthcare and early education needs of children with disabilities served by Easterseals are met. 

CareSource

CareSource, a nationally recognized leader in managed care services, is a Proud National Sponsor of Easterseals. Through their generous support, CareSource empowers Easterseals Affiliates to address healthcare, education, and employment disparities for individuals with disabilities, including children, older adults, and veterans. With a longstanding commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare coverage for Medicaid recipients, CareSource has provided grants to Easterseals Affiliates across our network, enhancing their programs, services, and key initiatives.

Cox Enterprises

Cox Enterprises, Inc., a privately held global conglomerate based in Atlanta, Georgia, is joining forces with Easterseals to drive forward workforce development programs and STEAM initiatives for individuals with disabilities, including youth, students, and adults. This collaboration empowers Easterseals Affiliates to apply for grants that will enhance their employment services by incorporating cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) job training platforms, as well as enrich their STEAM programs for greater impact and accessibility.

Dow Jones

Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch, and Financial News. Dow Jones is a News Corp company and is committed to the corporate philosophy that philanthropy and service improve the lives of all people as much as it does our own. News Corp’s mission of supporting communities is realized through its four giving pillars: Journalism, Veterans, Education, and Sustainability. Funding from the Dow Jones Foundation supports five Easterseals Affiliates in community and literacy-building activities.

Freddie Mac (Legacy Partner)

Freddie Mac is making home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Together, Easterseals and Freddie Mac offer workshops and opportunities for one-on-one financial and housing counseling with the individuals Easterseals serves. 

JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase, a leading force in investment banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management, is dedicated to fostering a broad and resilient economy through strategic business investments, community outreach, and policy advocacy. In collaboration with Easterseals, Chase is launching a pilot financial literacy initiative in partnership with 10 Easterseals Affiliates across the country.

The two-year initiative will create valuable opportunities for Easterseals Affiliates to engage with local Chase representatives, gaining access to Chase’s comprehensive financial education resources, workshops, and tools. These efforts will enhance Easterseals' programming, empowering participants to strengthen their financial literacy. The goal is to improve participants' ability to manage their finances, ultimately supporting a higher quality of life and greater financial well-being.

Proud Supporters: $25,000-$99,999

Amway (Legacy Partner)

Since 1983, Amway Independent Business Owners and employees have partnered with Easterseals to support services for people and families with disabilities through special events and generous giving campaigns, as well as through the donation of countless volunteer hours and products. 

Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy

Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy provides best-in-class IDD pharmacy supports to individuals and care teams in an ever-growing number of states. Their company's mission and founding principles are centered around caring for our neighbors and surrounding communities.