Easterseals Receives Grant from Bank of America to Promote a More Inclusive Community    

                             Funding will support crucial programs and services to seniors and adults living with physical and intellectual disabilities.  

Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore, a local non-profit organization dedicated to creating an inclusive community through innovative services for 75 years, has received a $25,000 grant from Bank of America. The grant will help Easterseals improve economic mobility and promote independence in the lives of people of all ages with disabilities, seniors, and their families.

“Easterseals programs and services are an essential part of our community and thanks to grants from companies like Bank of America, we can continue to provide exceptional services to the people we serve to enable them to live independently,” Easterseals President/CEO, Kenan Sklenar, said. “We appreciate Bank of America’s generous award and continued support of our community.”

The grant is part of Bank of America's philanthropic giving efforts in local communities. Awardees are selected for their commitment to addressing basic needs for people with disabilities. Easterseals mission is to provide services that promote opportunities for full inclusion in our community. Many of the people who participate in the Easterseals Supported Employment program continued their important work throughout the pandemic. After a brief shutdown, Easterseals reopened their day programs, which offer critical services to adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, as well as to seniors. 

“Easterseals provides exceptional services, programming and education to help people with disabilities address life’s challenges and achieve personal goals,” Chip Rossi, President, Bank of America Delaware., said “We continue to support Easterseals’ important work as they strive to make Delaware a more inclusive place, while advancing independence and economic mobility for those with special needs.”

About Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore

Celebrating 75 years, ’Easterseals Delaware & Marylands Eastern Shore is leading the way to an inclusive community through its innovative services, which include: children’s therapies, day programs for adults with physical or intellectual disabilities, supported employment, personal attendant services, senior services, recreational camping, respite services, and services for caregivers. To learn more about Easterseals, call 1-800-677-3800 or visit www.de.easterseals.com .

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