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A group of people raising their hands up in front of a Taco Bell Foundation truck.

Taco Bell Foundation Expands Internship Program

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley is honored to receive a Community Grant from the Taco Bell Foundation as part of the Foundation's record-breaking $32 million investment supporting 700 nonprofit organizations nationwide.

Taco Bell Foundation

Funded through Taco Bell customers who Round Up their purchases at checkout, this generous grant supports the high-quality training, mentorship, and hands-on experiences that define Easterseals' Clinical Therapy Internship Program.

As part of the Foundation's national grant announcement, Easterseals was selected for a special community celebration featuring giveaways, a Taco Bell food truck, and a facility tour. Representatives from the Taco Bell Foundation, Shamrock Foods, and McLane Company joined Easterseals board members, staff, and families at the Villa Park center to learn more about their services and impact.

Speech-Language Pathologist, Samantha Frank, shared her experience as a student intern before joining the Easterseals team, “These funds will help more students receive the same valuable learning experience I had at Easterseals. The mentorship and support here make it an incredible place to start a career."

This investment will help future clinicians gain real-world experience and mentorship while strengthening the workforce that supports children and families across our community.

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