What Easter Seals Oregon does

Easterseals Oregon is a 501(c)(3) non-profit affiliate of Easter Seals, Inc. (founded nationally in 1907; Oregon affiliate founded 1948), headquartered in Portland, Oregon with 101-250 employees. It delivers community-based disability and aging services through 14 program lines, including Adult Day Services, Autism Services, Early Childhood Care, Employment & Job Training, Mental Health Services, Therapy & Rehabilitative Care, In-Home Care, Transportation & Mobility, Veterans & Military Families Services, Camp & Recreation, Caregiving, Assistive Technology, Education Programs, and Community Services. The organization serves four primary personas: children and adults with disabilities, caregivers and family members, veterans and military families, and older adults/seniors; nationally the Easterseals network reaches approximately 1.5 million people per year across 100+ affiliates.

The business model is a multi-stream non-profit funding structure. Revenue is sourced from donations and charitable contributions (one-time, planned, workplace matching, donor-advised funds, stock, cryptocurrency), government grants and contracts (for example a $1,000,000 U.S. Department of Labor HVRP award), and program/service fees for childcare, adult day services, therapy, and employment programs that may be covered through Medicaid, public assistance, or sliding-scale arrangements. Go-to-market is community-led: services are delivered through physical locations, in-home care, and community programs, promoted via storytelling, podcasts, social media, email, and a website-based affiliate locator; major corporate sponsors include CENTURY 21 (45+ year relationship, $138.5M lifetime), IBM, Coca-Cola, Comcast NBCUniversal, General Motors, Abbott Fund, Albertsons Foundation, JPMorgan Chase, and Freddie Mac. The organization has pursued strategic partnerships with Lyft (voter-access rides), SoFi Stadium (sensory spaces), and Voya Cares (research on veteran caregivers), and offers IBM-delivered AI and digital skills courses to clients.

Technically, Easterseals Oregon does not develop proprietary AI/ML, APIs, SDKs, mobile applications, or platform infrastructure; technology is concentrated in web/mobile service channels, assistive technology devices (third-party products integrated into client use), and research outputs. The organization has invested in accessibility compliance (W3C WCAG 2.0 Level A conformance) and holds a GuideStar Platinum Seal and Charity Navigator Four-Star rating, signals of operational transparency rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Easter Seals Oregon

Legal name

Easter Seals, Inc.

Website

https://easterseals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Easterseals Oregon is a Portland-based 501(c)(3) non-profit affiliate of the national Easterseals network, providing disability, aging, veteran, and caregiver services across 14 program lines for children, adults, seniors, and military families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Community Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adult Day Rehabilitation & Therapy Programs (PT/OT/SLP) (HLADAIAD), Personal Care & ADL Assistance (bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility) (HLADAGAA), Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI), Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF), Community Resources, Social Services & Transportation Coordination (HLADALAK), Transportation-Integrated Adult Day Programs (Day Program + Non-Emergency Transport) (HLADAIAK), Adult Day Respite Programs (Daytime Relief) (HLADAKAC), Caregiver Support & Education Programs (Center-Based) (HSABANAN)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Community-based care
• Caregiver support
• Veteran reintegration programs
• Senior employment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation grants provide significant funding. The organization promotes various giving options including one-time donations, planned giving, stock donations, cryptocurrency, workplace matching, and donor-advised funds.
2. Government Grants and Contracts: Easterseals receives federal funding, including U.S. Department of Labor grants for programs like the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) - $1,000,000 award.
3. Program and Service Fees: Fees for services such as childcare, adult day services, therapy, and employment programs. Many services may be covered through Medicaid, public assistance programs, or sliding scale arrangements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Easterseals Oregon, as a regional affiliate of the national Easterseals nonprofit network, delivers community-based disability, caregiving, and family support services to children and adults with disabilities, caregivers, veterans, and military families. Services span adult day services, autism services, early childhood care, employment and job training, in-home care, mental health services, therapy and rehabilitative care, transportation and mobility, and veteran reintegration programs. The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is specifically highlighted for the Oregon affiliate serving adults 55+.

Product overview

Easter Seals Oregon is part of a national nonprofit network providing essential services to children and adults with disabilities, caregivers, veterans, and their families. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of community-based service programs rather than a traditional software product. Services span 14 major categories including Adult Day Services, Autism Services, Camp & Recreation, Early Childhood Care, Employment & Job Training, Mental Health Services, Therapy & Rehabilitative Care, Transportation & Mobility, and Veterans & Military Family Services. The organization also developed Sensory Spaces (sensory rooms) in partnership with public venues. These services are delivered through a combination of physical locations, digital platforms (websites and mobile applications), and community-based programs. The national Easterseals network serves thousands of communities across the nation, with affiliates customizing programs to meet local community needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Day Services Programs providing community engagement, health care, and personal care services for adults with disabilities outside their homes.
• Assistive Technology Technology solutions and devices that empower independence for individuals with disabilities.
• Autism Services Services focusing on empowerment through therapy, social activities, and career skills programs for individuals with autism.
• Camp & Recreation Accessible camping and recreation programs offering sports, crafts, and activities for children and adults with disabilities.
• Caregiving Services Support services for caregivers including respite care, allowing parents to support their physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Community Services Programs helping communities thrive through healthcare, education, recreation, and support networks.
• Early Childhood Care Early childhood education programs with individualized services helping children with and without disabilities succeed, including childcare and preschool programs.
• Education Programs Educational support services and programs for children and adults with disabilities.
• Employment & Job Training Workforce development services including career counseling, job placement, digital skills training, and support for workplace integration and accommodations.
• In-Home Care Services ensuring older adults and people with disabilities receive quality care at home, including companionship, housekeeping, therapy, and personal care.
• Mental Health Services Mental health support services including counseling, therapy, and psychiatric services for individuals with disabilities.
• Therapy & Rehabilitative Care Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services enhancing mobility and quality of life from early intervention through adulthood.
• Transportation & Mobility Services addressing mobility challenges and fostering community connectivity and coordination, including accessible transportation options.
• Veterans & Military Families Services Services including mental health support, job training, housing assistance, and the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program for veterans, military spouses, and caregivers.
• Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) Federal program helping veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness reintegrate into the labor force through case management, career counseling, job placement, and supportive services.
• Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Oregon-specific program helping individuals 55+ gain skills and confidence to re-enter the workforce through community service employment placements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.5 million people served annually across the national network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• IBMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership with IBM to provide technology courses to Easterseals clients, including AI courses that allow participants to earn certificates of completion to bolster their resumes and stay current with technological knowledge.
• CENTURY 21flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner45+ year partnership raising $138.5 million lifetime support. CENTURY 21 System raised nearly $3.1 million in 2023. Greg Sexton (COO) joined the Easterseals Board, strengthening the relationship through fundraising and awareness campaigns.
• Coca-ColacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting Easterseals' mission to empower people with disabilities.
• Comcast NBCUniversalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting Easterseals' mission to empower people with disabilities.
• General MotorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting Easterseals' mission to empower people with disabilities.
• Abbott FundcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate foundation sponsor supporting Easterseals' mission.
• Albertsons FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate foundation sponsor supporting Easterseals' mission.
• Freddie MaccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting Easterseals' mission to empower people with disabilities.
• Voya CarescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research partnership with Voya Cares to better understand what it means to support Veterans with disabilities and their caregivers in the workplace. Published report 'Disabled Veterans and Employers: Moving From Surviving to Thriving' in 2024.
• LyftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide free and discounted rides to polling places for voters with disabilities, ensuring access to voting locations.
• SoFi StadiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Easterseals Southern California to create sensory spaces for neurodivergent individuals at the stadium, including staff training on accessibility and inclusive communication.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Arc: The Arc is a national nonprofit federation serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy, employment, housing, and family support—closely overlapping Easterseals Oregon's mission and service portfolio.
• Lighthouse Guild: Lighthouse Guild provides disability services including behavioral health, vision, and employment programs via a national nonprofit model—comparable in mission and service breadth to Easterseals Oregon's therapy and rehabilitation offerings.
• AbilityFirst: AbilityFirst is a California-based nonprofit providing adult day, residential, recreation, and employment services for people with disabilities. Directly comparable to Easterseals Oregon in mission, service mix, and target population.
• Goodwill Industries International: Goodwill operates a national network of community-based nonprofits delivering disability employment, training, and support services funded via donations and government contracts—directly parallel to Easterseals' affiliate and revenue model.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): UCP is a national disability services nonprofit offering therapy, assistive technology, employment, and residential programs through affiliate chapters—structurally and programmatically analogous to Easterseals.
• Jewish Family Service (JFS) agencies: JFS agencies (e.g., JFS Seattle serving Oregon-adjacent populations) provide disability, senior, mental-health, and case-management services with similar donation and government funding models—a direct community-services peer.
• Volunteers of America: Volunteers of America runs a national nonprofit network providing disability services, veteran programs, senior housing, and community-based support—comparable in scale, funding mix, and program breadth to Easterseals.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: Catholic Charities operates a larger nationwide network of social-service nonprofits covering disability, senior, family, and veteran services with mixed donations and government funding—an incumbent peer with overlapping mission and federal-grant exposure.
• Salvation Army: A broad-based social-services nonprofit with adult day, veteran, and disability programs funded by donations and government contracts—an incumbent peer competing for similar corporate and institutional donors.
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society: A large national disease-specific nonprofit funding therapy, employment, and independent-living support—comparable in fundraising scale and federal-grant positioning to the Easterseals national network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EasterSealsOr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/easterseals1
• Facebookfacebook.com/EastersealsOregon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/easterseals-oregon
• Instagraminstagram.com/eastersealshq
• Pinterestpinterest.com/easterseals

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Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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