The countdown is on! The Early Bird Special for the Ed Asner Family Center's 14th Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament ends July 1. Register before the deadline and you'll receive 1,000 bonus tournament chips to start the tournament giving you an extra edge before the first hand is dealt. Whether you're playing for the competition, the incredible celebrity guests, or to support the Ed Asner Family Center's mission, now is the perfect time to secure your seat and maximize your starting stack. Register by July 1 to claim your 1,000-chip Early Bird Bonus before it's gone! Thank you for supporting the Ed Asner Family Center. We can't wait to see you at the tables for an unforgettable day of poker, community, and making a difference!

🎲✨ Join us for the 14th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Celebrity Poker Night on August 15th at Radford Studio Center! Enjoy an unforgettable evening of poker, great food, live entertainment, and the chance to rub elbows with celebrities, entertainers, and industry leaders—all while supporting the life-changing programs of The Ed Asner Family Center. We’re proud to honor the incredible Ron Funches and thrilled to welcome back Pink’s Hot Dogs. Every ticket helps support employment training, mental health services, arts programs, and social opportunities for neurodivergent individuals and their families. Seats are limited, so don’t wait! 🎟️ Get your tickets today: pokerfored.com #PokerNight #EdAsnerFamilyCenter #RonFunches #CelebrityPoker #Neurodiversity #PinksHotDogs

Yesterday’s Voice Over class was one of those Academy moments we know we’ll remember for a very long time. Between the laughter, creativity, questions, and conversations, the room felt so full of joy and confidence. Thank you, Ellie Kemper, for spending time with our participants and making everyone feel so welcomed, encouraged, and celebrated. We absolutely loved having you at TEAFC 💙🧡

Throwback! Before she became a global superstar, a young fan snapped this photo with our beloved Ed Asner. Can you guess who it is? Hint: she went on to become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars ⭐️ Photo courtesy of Kazemba Adjuba

A wonderful Q and A session from our 2021 performance of It's A Wonderful Life, performed live on Zoom in December 2021. The cast included Host Tom Bergeron, Jason Sudeikis, Rosario Dawson, Mark Hamill, Martin Sheen, Mandy Patinkin, George Wendt, Lou Diamond Phillips, Phil Lamarr, Ben Mankiewicz, Ron Funches, Ed Harris, Kathy Bates, Naomi Rubin, Spencer Harte, Chelsea Darnell, Ryan Booth, and Domonique Brown. youtu.be/HOOCNzJkpsw?si=OSNk…

✨Looking to boost your social skills and connect with others in a supportive space? Join us for our one of a kind social skills course The Dating Spectrum, a 6-week, in-person course designed and taught by neurodivergent adults for neurodivergent adults to strengthen communication and social connections. Classes begin April 6 2026. For more info, email [email protected]

In Interview Readiness, our Academy students participate in full mock interviews through in-person rotations 🪑💬 Students help create the interview questions themselves and take turns interviewing while their peers watch via live stream and take notes on performance. This realistic yet supportive experience allows students to practice communication, build confidence through repetition, and learn that interviews are manageable—and something they can succeed in 🌱⭐️

Yesterday marked a very exciting milestone for our Academy program, our first visit to the Wildlife Learning Center, one of our new job training sites for the Spring semester. Participants had the chance to meet some of the animals, explore the grounds, and hear about the opportunities they’ll be stepping into next semester. It was an inspiring day full of curiosity, learning, and excitement for what’s to come. We can’t wait to see our students grow in this new environment! 🐾

spectrumdesigns.chipply.com/… We’re thrilled to announce the opening of The Ed Asner Family Center Online Store! 🎉 We’re especially proud to partner with Spectrum Designs, an incredible organization that creates meaningful jobs for autistic adults. Every item in our store is produced and fulfilled in partnership with their team, meaning your purchase directly supports autistic professionals and inclusive employment. When you shop, you’re not just supporting The Ed Asner Family Center, you’re helping create real opportunity. Wear your support. 💙

youtu.be/Xf1r0SKDu90?si=cPDP… Go behind the scenes of It's a Wonderful Life - Live Virtual Table Read with this special Q&A segment featuring members of the cast and creative team. In this conversation, participants reflect on the legacy of It's a Wonderful Life, share personal insights from the performance, and discuss the importance of storytelling, community, and giving back. This event benefited The Ed Asner Family Center, supporting programs for individuals with special needs and their families. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more special events, behind-the-scenes moments, and updates from The Ed Asner Family Center. Learn more about our mission and upcoming events: teafc.org Support The Ed Asner Family Center: pledge.to/the-ed-asner-famil…

Every time a bell rings… an angel gets their wings 🔔✨ Revisit the magic of It’s a Wonderful Life with our live radio play—now on-demand through Jan 1, 2026 on @BwyUnlocked 🎄 teafc.org/events

Martin Short is sharing why he’s part of this year’s It’s a Wonderful Life Virtual Table Read — and we’re so grateful. 💙 Streaming live December 14 at 5PM PST on @BwyUnlocked 🎟️ Tickets: teafc.org/events

Big laughs, big heart 💛 Triumph the Insult Comic Dog + Connor Tomlinson had everyone smiling during It’s a Wonderful Life. Missed it live? Watch the full performance on-demand through Jan 1, 2026 on @BwyUnlocked 🎟️ teafc.org/events

🎙️✨ Favorite scenes, cast edition! We asked the cast of our 5th Annual It’s a Wonderful Life live radio table read to share their favorite moments—and they delivered. 🎥 Available on demand until Jan 1, 2026 👉 teafc.org/events

No fun was had… Okay… maybe A LOT!! 😏✨ Missed the laughs, the magic, and the unforgettable moments? Good news — you can still watch the 5th Annual It’s a Wonderful Life Live Virtual Table Read on demand! 🎭 Catch the fun 🎟️ Purchase tickets now 👉 Visit teafc.org/events or scan the QR code Because some holiday joy is worth replaying. 💛