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11 people are interested
Toy Drive for Children with Autism
ORGANIZATION: American Autism Association
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11 people are interested
Help the American Autism Association collect toys for us to gift away to the children and families affected by autism. Every holiday season, we host an autism family holiday party where we will be giving away toys to low-income families. Volunteers can drop off your donations at the Miami Beach Community Church or we will pick them up at any school, office, church or community center.
For questions, please email us at programs@myautism.org to get your Toy Drive box set up!
The American Autism Association is a not for profit organization dedicated to helping families and individuals affected by autism, while increasing awareness of the varied difficulties individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder face. Our organization offers educational resources, personal support for families, and free of cost therapeutic athletic programs. Our unique athletic programs deliver community-based sports, recreation, and physical activity programs for children, teens, and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The American Autism Association encourages healthy lifestyles, fosters independence and inclusion, and promotes personal empowerment to better the quality of life for individuals affected by autism.
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About American Autism Association
Location:
3550 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 504, Miami, FL 33137, US
Mission Statement
American Autism Association (AAA) provides community-based sports and recreational programs that improve the functioning, he alth and self-esteem of children and youth with autism to low-income children and their families. The programs designed by AAA vary widely and we focus our efforts on being able to work to meet the specific and often complex needs of a variety of children on the Autism Spectrum. With everything from dance to arts and crafts, AAA continues to expand our program offerings by forming partnerships or funding pilot programs, which can demonstrate both need and effectiveness. AAA also provides non-diagnostic referrals to service providers we have reviewed and researched and assistance to parents in accessing health and educational resources available through government agencies.
Description
The American Autism Association was founded in 2010 as a non-for-profit organization with the goal of helping low-income fam ilies in the New York area. Now more than ever there is an urgent need for increased funding, services and support for people living with autism to lead more self-sufficient lives. For years, the founders of the American Autism Association have watched all too closely at the hardships that these families face in their everyday lives, while trying to conjure up a solution to alleviate some of this burden and let these families know that they’re not alone. Through private and corporate donations, the American Autism Association provides educational services and financial assistance to families that need it the most.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Miami Beach Community Church1620 Drexel AveMiami Beach, FL 33139
DATE POSTED
October 26, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Child Welfare
- Event Planning / Management
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
N/A