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Eric Michael Pony: A Life of Compassion - From Local Food Pantries to Global Disability Inclusion

03-19-2025 09:30 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance

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Eric Michael Pony: A Life of Compassion - From Local Food Pantries

Encino, Los Angeles, CA - In both his local community and across the globe, Eric Michael Pony is making a powerful difference through philanthropy, volunteer work, and heartfelt generosity. From helping families in Los Angeles put food on the table to championing the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities worldwide, Eric's impact is profound and far-reaching.

Feeding Hope in Los Angeles

For more than a decade, Eric Pony has been a committed advocate for families in need, dedicating time and resources to two essential community organizations: SOVA Valley Food Pantry and Sober West Food Pantry in Los Angeles.

SOVA, a division of Jewish Family Service Los Angeles (JFSLA), ensures that all individuals-regardless of background-have access to fresh groceries, personal care items, and vital community resources. Families can now conveniently schedule visits online, ensuring faster service and greater dignity.

Eric has been a key pillar in supporting these pantries through:

- Annual donations of canned foods, pantry staples, and utensils

- Hands-on volunteer work, assisting families directly and bringing warmth and compassion

- Organizing food and supply drives, engaging the local community to combat food insecurity

- Helping families access housing, job training, and social services

- Arranging transportation for homebound seniors and disabled individuals

- Coordinating holiday support, including festive meals and gift baskets

- Providing emotional encouragement and mentorship

As Eric often says, "Food nourishes the body, but compassion nourishes the soul."

Championing Global Disability Inclusion with Beit Issie Shapiro

Eric's commitment doesn't stop at his local neighborhood. He is also a passionate global advocate through his support of Beit Issie Shapiro, a pioneering Israeli nonprofit organization transforming the lives of individuals with disabilities worldwide.

Founded in 1980, Beit Issie Shapiro serves over 500,000 people annually and is internationally recognized for its innovation in disability services, education, and advocacy.

Their programs include:

- Therapeutic Services for children and adults

- Inclusive Education and Assistive Technology integration

- Global Training for Disability Professionals

- Social Advocacy and Policy Influence

- International Partnerships, including special consultative status with the United Nations

Eric Michael Pony's generous contributions have helped fund:

- State-of-the-art therapeutic facilities, including hydrotherapy pools and sensory rooms

- Educational outreach programs for professionals and families

- Assistive technology innovation, improving the lives of over 200,000 individuals

- Global advocacy efforts, shaping inclusive policy and social change

A Heart for Humanity, at Home and Abroad

Whether it's packing food boxes for families in Los Angeles or helping children with disabilities gain access to life-changing therapies across the world, Eric Michael Pony exemplifies what it means to lead with compassion.

His tireless efforts remind us that true change begins with kindness, and that one person-with enough heart-can impact lives both near and far.

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