Futures Explored

02/20/2026

Futures Explored is proud to lead an inclusive community volunteer initiative focused onkeeping Sacramento’s storm drains clean, protecting our local waterways, and creatingmeaningful opportunities for adults with disabilities to lead community impact projects.

Here are the upcoming clean-up dates (all days are 10am - 12pm):

1st Friday of Each Month
- March 6, 2026
- April 3, 2026
- May 1, 2026
- June 5 2026
- July 3 2026

2nd Thursday of Each Month
- March 12, 2026
- April 9, 2026
- May 14, 2026
- June 11, 2026
- June 9, 2026

& Quarterly Saturday events:
- April 11, 2026
- June 13, 2026

Meeting Location: 2533 R. Street, Sacramento, CA

We welcome volunteers of all abilities. This event supports leadership opportunities for adultswith disabilities, and collaboration with community partners is actively encouraged.

To join our email or text outreach list for updates, training resources, and future clean-ups, please contact:

Laura McCrary
📧 lauramccrary@futures-explored.org
📞 (916) 792-1793

02/17/2026

This month, Choose Work! will highlight the Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program and resources that can help Ticketholders decide to pursue work, find opportunities, and successfully transition to work. Come join us!

Are you ready to work but not sure how it will affect your Social Security Administration benefits? Learn how Ticket to Work can help you on your path to employment at our FREE webinar on February 25 at 3 p.m. ET.

Discover the free resources available to you that can help you achieve your work goals!
Register now: https://choosework.ssa.gov/wise/

02/13/2026

02/06/2026

If you have any questions about the Ticket To Work Program, please contact Samantha Plaxco at Futures Explored 916-255-7075

01/29/2026

CAM Concord definitely did not copy Taskmaster. But what we did do was create our own LIVE game show! They students were “tasked” to being game contestants, camera operators, and audience members!
It was a unique experience and a ton of experience for those who want to work in them live show industry!!

Image 1: a group photo of the CAM & FMS Stockton students together
Image 2: CAM’s Elena hyping the crowd up moments before air.
Image 3: our contestant, Elli, smiling for the camera on stage
Image 4: CAM’s Alice explaining to the audience what the show’s all about
Image 5: CAM students as camera operators on a scaffold
Image 6: Timothy & Elena operating the crane
Image 7: the contestants playing a game of co****le
Image 8: audience members, Eryn, shaking hands with one of the winners of the game show

01/16/2026

Thank you Giving List for highlighting our ALIVE program and the milestones they've achieved as of late. Come check out The Giving List, and if you would like to donate on their behalf, your support helps adults with disabilities gain independence, connect with their communities, and thrive. Every gift makes a difference.

Link to Donate Here: https://lnkd.in/gTJreTis

01/13/2026

"When it comes to filmmaking it doesn't always have to start in a big Hollywood studio. Sometimes it starts a little closer to home." We like to thank CBS13 CBS Sacramento for highlighting our work here at Futures Explored. We also like to thank Quint Wittman & Hester Wagner for representing us and express what we truly do here – help our folks with intellectual disabilities chase their dreams in being independent.

Full Video Here: https://youtu.be/Yaz9UYVpuW8?si=mX6Yu2WDzWvBLsEd

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12/28/2025

12/28/2025

🎬 Thank you to Futures Film Studio!

We were honored to have the team from as our most recent speaker at the Ripon Lions Club. Their creative work and dedication to empowering people through filmmaking are truly inspiring.

Futures Film Studio is part of Futures Explored, a nonprofit organization that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their Film + Media Studio program offers vocational training in film production, combining classroom learning with real world experience.
They also operate a professional video production service that hires many crew members who are graduates of their programs.

Thank you, Futures Film Studio, for the positive impact you make in our community and for sharing your journey with us.

10/06/2025

We invite you to an interactive night of art, light, and connection—where every spark ignites creativity, community and change. On October 23rd, BE THE SPARK, is our capital campaign to raise $100,000 towards the buildout of the Creative Arts Center in Concord, CA.

We're celebrating the incredible talents of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) as they showcase their art. Be the Spark is not just about raising funds; it's about empowering these artists and giving them a platform to express themselves through art. Your participation and support will not only help raise funds but also foster an inclusive environment where everyone’s abilities are celebrated.

You can buy your tickets here: https://shorturl.at/FpotV

We look forward to seeing you there!

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09/25/2025

Today’s the day!
Please consider giving to our community!
Link: https://www.925gives.org/organizations/futures-explored

On September 25th, Be the reason someone gets the support they deserve. Support Futures Explored on 925 Gives Day!

In honor of our campaign, we’re asking for your support to fund critical services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Your donation helps provide critical IDD services—like job coaching, life skills training, and community access.
For individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), your donation makes a life-changing impact. Join us in supporting inclusion, empowerment, and independence.

Donate now: https://www.925gives.org/organizations/futures-explored