Ep 033: Easterseals Serving the Community for Over 100 years

The Truman Charities Podcast: A Philanthropists Guide To Charitable Organizations

Jonathan Horowitch– The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 33 Jonathan HorowitchJon Horowitch was appointed President & CEO of Easterseals DC MD VA in 2017 after serving as the organization’s COO for five years. Jon leads a 250-person team that provides critical, direct services to the most vulnerable members of our community‒children and adults with disabilities, low income families, and veterans/military family members. Recognizing that the daily interactions of Easterseals’ direct care staff with program participants drives the organization’s outcomes, Jon emphasizes a values-based approach. He focuses on ensuring that each team member understands the organization’s Mission and Vision, recognizes his or her individual leadership potential, and embraces the Core Values of Respect, Responsibility, Innovation, Integrity, and Care. He also demonstrates these values by working to create a best place to work with competitive pay and benefits where employees can grow while building their career.As an entrepreneurial leader, Jon works with the Easterseals team to create solutions for the community’s most pressing emerging needs. Since Jon joined, Easterseals has more than doubled in size and scope, having added vital Head Start Children’s Services, mental health, and employment services.Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Jonathan Horowitch about what it takes to lead a large team of people and the organization he runs, Easterseals.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Some of the organization’s programs, including the Child Development Center and why they decided on a Creative Curriculum.Examples of how Jonathan’s adult day services have impacted individuals.Programs for veterans and their Homeless Reintegration Program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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