Ed Asner Family Center

Support for Individuals and their Families

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Many of you remember Ed Asner as Lou Grant or as the voice of Carl in Up. This Veterans Day, we’re sharing a photo from another chapter of his life, when he wore the uniform and served our country.

All of us at The Ed Asner Family Center are proud to honor Ed’s service. To the veterans in our Center family and across the country, thank you for yours.

Happy Veterans Day from The Ed Asner Family Center. 🇺🇸

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🎄 Please welcome Tiffany Haddish to the cast of A Christmas Carol! We’re thrilled she’ll be joining us for The Ed Asner Family Center’s holiday reading on December 17. ❤️

Directed by Victor Nelli, our production features Bryan Cranston, Tal Anderson, Tom Bergeron, Clancy Brown, Chelsea Darnell, Tiffany Haddish, Dorian Harewood, Spencer Harte, Samantha Sloyan, Jean Smart, Connor Tomlinson and Noah Wyle, with members of EPIC Players joining us as the choir.

We’re bringing Dickens’ classic to life as a radio play with live music and sound effects, streaming worldwide from the Garry Marshall Theatre. The theatre is sold out, but you can gather your family and watch from home for $25.

Every streaming pass supports arts, employment and mental health programs for neurodivergent individuals and their families at The Ed Asner Family Center.

🎟️ Get your streaming pass at https://t.co/A5WDlevsPB (https://t.co/FvBPidXLNv)

#TiffanyHaddish #AChristmasCarol #EdAsnerFamilyCenter

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🚨🎄 THE WAIT IS OVER! PRESALE is live now! 🎄🚨

The holidays are coming early, and you’re invited to something truly special!

Bryan Cranston, Jean Smart, Noah Wyle, Tom Bergeron, and Connor Tomlinson (Love on the Spectrum), along with an incredible ensemble, come together for a LIVE, star-studded reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol!

🎭 December 17, 2026
📍 Live from the Garry Marshall Theatre
🌎 Streaming worldwide!

🎟️ PRESALE SPECIAL: JUST $20!

⏰ Presale opens TODAY at NOON PDT and lasts only 24 hours!

After that, streaming tickets are $25.

Every ticket supports the life-changing programs of The Ed Asner Family Center, serving autistic and neurodivergent individuals and their families.

✨ An extraordinary cast. A timeless story. A wonderful cause.

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:

https://t.co/phc0M6eGtj

#AChristmasCarol #BryanCranston #JeanSmart #NoahWyle #TomBergeron #ConnorTomlinson #LoveOnTheSpectrum #EdAsnerFamilyCenter

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🚨 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🚨

The exclusive presale for A Christmas Carol begins TOMORROW at NOON PDT! 🎄

🌟 Bryan Cranston as Ebenezer Scrooge!
🌟 Jean Smart as the Ghost of Christmas Past!
🌟 Noah Wyle as Fred!
🌟 Connor Tomlinson (Love on the Spectrum) as Bob Cratchit!
🌟 Tom Bergeron as our Narrator!

And so many more incredible performers bringing this timeless holiday classic to life!

🎟️ FOR 24 HOURS ONLY, STREAMING TICKETS ARE JUST $20!

After presale, tickets increase to $25.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary holiday event benefiting The Ed Asner Family Center.

❤️ Great entertainment. An even greater cause.

🔗 https://t.co/FvBPidXLNv

#AChristmasCarol #BryanCranston #JeanSmart #NoahWyle #TomBergeron #ConnorTomlinson #LoveOnTheSpectrum #EdAsnerFamilyCenter

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🎄 JUST 2 DAYS UNTIL PRESALE! 🎄 The countdown is ON! ⏰

Join Bryan Cranston, Jean Smart, Noah Wyle, Tom Bergeron, and Connor Tomlinson (Love on the Spectrum), along with an extraordinary cast, for a magical evening of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, LIVE from the Garry Marshall Theatre!

✨ One unforgettable performance.
🎭 An incredible all-star cast.
❤️ One very special cause.

Experience the magic from the comfort of your own home while supporting The Ed Asner Family Center!

🎟️ EXCLUSIVE PRESALE: Streaming tickets just $20!

⏰ Presale begins October 24 at NOON PDT!

🔗 https://t.co/FvBPidXLNv

#AChristmasCarol #BryanCranston #JeanSmart #NoahWyle #TomBergeron #ConnorTomlinson #LoveOnTheSpectrum #EdAsnerFamilyCenter

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🎄 A timeless story. An extraordinary cast. An evening that makes a difference.

The Ed Asner Family Center proudly presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL, performed and streamed LIVE from the Garry Marshall Theatre in Burbank on Thursday, December 17, 2026!

Join Bryan Cranston as Ebenezer Scrooge, alongside Jean Smart, Noah Wyle, Tom Bergeron, Connor Tomlinson, Dorian Harewood, Clancy Brown, Samantha Sloyan, Tal Anderson, Chelsea Darnell, and Spencer Harte for a special holiday reading directed by Victor Nelli, featuring live music and theatrical sound effects.

We’re also celebrating our wonderful honoree, Vicki Dummer, whose generosity and dedication have meant so much to our Center and the families we serve. ❤️

Experience the magic in person at an intimate evening with festive receptions and holiday gift bags, or gather your loved ones and watch the livestream from anywhere in the world!

🎟️ Streaming presale: $20
October 24 at noon–October 25 at noon Pacific.
Regular streaming tickets: $25.

Every ticket supports The Ed Asner Family Center’s arts, mental health, social connection, and employment programs for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

Mark your calendar, spread the word, and celebrate the spirit of giving with us.

Visit https://t.co/ii29Svt60Y for event and ticket information.

#AChristmasCarol #TheEdAsnerFamilyCenter #HolidayGiving #GarryMarshallTheatre #Neurodiversity

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The Dating spectrum returns in person!!!
Sign up today!! Ages 18 and up created and taught by neurodivergent individuals FOR neurodivergent individuals!
[email protected] for information

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We’re proud to help spread the word about this important conversation!

As a grant recipient and collaborator of NEXT for AUTISM, The Ed Asner Family Center is incredibly grateful for their continued investment in programs that create meaningful opportunities for neurodivergent individuals.

On Thursday, October 15 at UCLA, NEXT for AUTISM and the Anita Bhatia Foundation for Tomorrow will present “The Manager Effect: What’s Needed to Build and Sustain Neuroinclusive Workplaces that Benefit All Employees.”

This is such an important conversation. Creating employment opportunities is only part of the equation, building workplaces where neurodivergent employees are understood, supported, valued, and given the opportunity to thrive is just as critical.

We’re also thrilled to see our friend Spencer Harte among the panelists!

The event is FREE to attend, but registration is required. We encourage our TEAFC families, community partners, employers, and anyone interested in neuroinclusive employment to join the conversation.

Thursday, October 15 | 10 AM–1 PM
UCLA – Tamkin Auditorium

Reserve your seat: https://t.co/obLMQ3QbKe⁠

Thank you, NEXT for AUTISM, for supporting The Ed Asner Family Center and so many organizations doing this work — and for continuing to move this conversation forward.

#Neurodiversity #NeuroinclusiveWorkplace #AutismEmployment #AutismAcceptance #EmploymentMatters #TheEdAsnerFamilyCenter #NEXTforAUTISM

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Starting October 20!
Tuesdays
4-530

The Dating Spectrum is back In person !
The Dating Spectrum serves as a cornerstone with our community a vital road to self-confidence and personal wellness. The Dating Spectrum is more than just a dating program. It’s a guide to self discovery, personal growth and fostering strong relationships in all aspects of life
co-created and taught by autistic individuals for autistic and neurodivergent individuals.

For more info

[email protected]

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To all who celebrate
Shana Tova Umetuka!
May it be a year filled with health, happiness & success
Navah and Matt Asner♥️

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Please join us in wishing a very
Happy Birthday to our CEO & Co-Founder, Matt Asner!
Thank you for your dedication and passion in building a community where everyone feels valued, supported, and loved.
Happy Birthday, @masner!

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🎉 That’s a wrap on our first week back at the Academy!
From reconnecting with friends and jumping back into classes to job site walkthroughs and trying something new, we couldn’t have asked for a better start to our Fall Semester! 💙✨
And believe it or not, this is only a little taste of all the fun we packed into Week One! We can’t wait to share even more of the learning, working, creating, and adventures ahead! 🚀
#TEAFC #TEAFCAcademy #TheEdAsnerFamilyCenter #AcademyLife #FallSemester #BackToAcademy #JobSkills #LifeSkills #BuildingIndependence #Neurodiversity #InclusiveCommunity #AdultDayProgram

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What a night.

The 14th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Celebrity Poker Night is officially in the books, and we could not be more grateful.

From the moment the doors opened at Radford Studio Center, the room was filled with friends, laughter, generosity, and an incredible sense of community. Together, we raised critical funds that will directly support the programs of The Ed Asner Family Center, helping us continue to provide mental health services, arts and enrichment programs, social opportunities, and meaningful pathways to employment for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

A huge thank you to our wonderful honoree Ron Funches, our celebrity guests, sponsors, donors, volunteers, staff, poker players, and everyone who rebought, bid, donated, and helped make the evening such a success.

There was also something especially meaningful about being back at Radford, a place that was such an important part of my dad’s life and our family’s history, and filling it once again with friends coming together for a cause he would have been incredibly proud of.

Fourteen poker nights later, the reason we do this has only become more important.

Thank you for betting big on our families, believing in our mission, and helping us continue the work.

See you at the tables next year. ❤️♠️♥️♣️♦️

The Ed Asner Family Center

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🏆 Poker for Ed 2026 — Your Winners Circle! 🃏

What a night! A huge congratulations to this year’s Poker for Ed top three:

🥇 1st Place — Wendy Mark
🥈 2nd Place — Bill Fagerbakke
🥉 3rd Place — David Jolliffe

Thank you to everyone who came out, played, supported, volunteered, and helped make this year’s tournament such a special night for The Ed Asner Family Center. ❤️♠️♦️♣️

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This Saturday, August 15, we’re back at Radford Studio Center for the 14th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Celebrity Poker Night — and we want you there!

Join us for an incredible night of poker, food, friends, celebrities, great auction items, and a whole lot of fun — all benefiting The Ed Asner Family Center and the families we serve every day.

This year we’re proud to honor the hilarious and wonderful Ron Funches, whose advocacy for the autism community means so much to us.

There’s still time to get your tickets — but don’t wait.

Come play some poker. Rebuy. Bid big. Have a great night. And most importantly, help us raise the funds that keep our programs going.

🎟️ BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

https://t.co/KPgqgLNqE5

See you Saturday! ❤️♠️♦️♣️
:::

[Ed Asner Family Center @EdAsnerCenter]

♠️♥️ ONE WEEK TO GO! ♦️♣️

We’re officially ONE WEEK AWAY from the 14th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Celebrity Poker Tournament!

On Saturday, August 15, we’re taking over Radford Studio Center for an unforgettable night of poker, celebrities, food, drinks, laughs, and most importantly, raising critical funds for The Ed Asner Family Center.

This year, we’re thrilled to honor the incredibly funny Ron Funches!

Every hand played helps us continue providing programs, mental health services, vocational training and a community where neurodivergent individuals and their families can thrive.

One week. One great night. One incredible cause.

🎟️ There’s still time to get your tickets and join us!

POKER FOR ED — AUGUST 15
Let’s deal! 🃏

[Ed Asner Family Center @EdAsnerCenter]

We are just 10 days away from the 14th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Celebrity Poker Tournament!

On August 15th, we’ll gather at Radford Studio Center for an unforgettable night of poker, laughter, community, and purpose as we honor the incredible Ron Funches.

Poker for Ed helps support the life-changing programs of The Ed Asner Family Center, serving neurodivergent individuals and their families through arts, mental health, vocational enrichment, and inclusive community.

Seats are filling up, and we would love to have you with us.

Get your tickets today and join us at the tables!

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Week 3: Wilderness
Explorers!
This week our campers traded the classroom for the great outdoors and became true explorers! Armed with binoculars, maps, and curious minds, we slowed down, looked closely, and practiced the art of mindful observation. From spotting birds and blooming flowers to discovering tiny details we might normally walk right past, every adventure reminded us that nature has something to teach us when we take the time to notice.
We also became plant scientists during Propagation 101, learning how one little pothos cutting can grow into an entirely new plant. Watching new roots begin is a pretty amazing reminder that growth starts small.
Between hiking, exploring, singing around camp, teamwork challenges, and making memories together, this week was full of curiosity, laughter, and adventure.
Here's to seeing the world with fresh eyes and remembering that the greatest discoveries often happen when we simply slow down and explore. #CampEd2026 #WildernessExplorers #AdventureAwaits

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Three weeks to go! ♠️♥️

The countdown to Poker for Ed is officially on. Join us for an unforgettable night celebrating Ed Asner’s legacy while supporting The Ed Asner Family Center.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something special.

🎟️ Get your tickets today!

Don’t miss out!

#PokerForEd #EdAsner #TheEdAsnerFamilyCenter

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🌺✨ Week 2 at Camp Ed was giving tropical paradise! 🌴🌊
This week our campers soaked up all the island vibes with some unforgettable adventures:
🌸 Crafted beautiful handmade leis during Lei Making at Lake Balboa
🍙 Became junior chefs while making delicious Spam Musubi from scratch
💛 Explored our feelings in Inside Out Class, learning how to recognize, understand, and express our emotions in healthy ways
🏴‍☠️ Set sail on the high seas in Theater & Filmmaking, where campers transformed into pirates and brought their swashbuckling adventures to life on camera!
And that's just the beginning! Between music, dancing, beach days, games, friendships, and nonstop laughter, Camp Ed continues to be a summer full of creativity, confidence, and unforgettable memories. 💙
📸 Swipe through for some of our favorite moments from Week 2—and stay tuned because Week 3 is already bringing even more adventures! 🌲🏕️🦋
#CampEd2026 #TheEdAsnerFamilyCenter #SummerCamp #InclusionMatters #LifeSkills #CreativeLearning #CampMemories #AdventureAwaits #MakingMemories #CampLife