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When you give to The Summit Center, your donation will help children and adults with autism develop new skills and reach new levels of growth and independence. Individuals with autism can defy expectations when they have the right support. With the skills they develop at Summit, they achieve milestones that others thought would be impossible. Make a life-changing impact today by donating at https://lnkd.in/ezKMs42C.

What makes AANE unique? And why does that matter? Watch the video to hear the answer from three of our Autistic staff members, in their own words. You can help Autistic individuals build meaningful, connected lives by making a donation. Click here to give now: https://lnkd.in/gvPh2xh6

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🌟 This #GivingTuesday, let's transform lives in Ontario! 🌟 Help Empower an Autistic Child's Potential with Autism In Mind Children's Charity. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ektw3WCU Every child is a universe of potential waiting to be unlocked. In Ontario, many autistic children are on lengthy government waitlists for essential services. But together, we can bridge this gap. Your support on Giving Tuesday lights the path for these kids, bringing vital educational and therapeutic programs within their reach. 📖 Jacob's Journey: At 3, Jacob's world was silent. After 1.5 years on a waitlist, AIM changed his life. Now, his laughter fills the air. Be part of this miracle. Your donation today means a child like Jacob won't wait years for crucial therapy. YOUR IMPACT: $25: Hands-on learning materials. $50: Half a therapy session. $100: A FULL therapy session. $500: A month of transformative education for a child. Every contribution makes a difference. Let's ensure no child waits to start their journey of growth and development. 💖 Donate Now and Be a Hero in a Child's Life #AutismAwareness #EducationForAll #MakeADifference #NonProfit #Charity #DonateToday

I was delighted to be invited by Teresa Jennings to talk at the launch of the Brathay Bursary last night alongside Garryck Spurgeon-Price, my friend and fellow ALP graduate. We shared our own experience of Brathay residential’s and the impact it’s had on our lives but also reflected on the importance of these experiences for young people. I’d like to share some of those reflections here… 🍃Young people today are facing extraordinary pressures. From education and employment challenges, to the impact of the cost of living crisis on their personal and family lives, and constant exposure to an evolving technological world. Outdoor residential’s provide a break away from everyday pressures or distractions, allowing young people dedicated time to focus on freedom, expression, and exploration. 🍃Spending time outdoors is proven to have both mental and physical benefits. We cannot underestimate the impact of building these connections from an early age. Ultimately this understanding comes from experience, and residential’s help children to form the habit of enjoying time outdoors. 🍃Young people are drawn to seeking risk. This is part of the natural stages of development a child moves through as they grow. Unfortunately there is a lack of space and opportunity for young people to fulfil this need which can lead them into unhealthy or unsafe behaviours. Outdoor residential’s provide the perfect alternative by facilitating healthy risk taking in a safe environment. 🍃The challenges and activities that form an outdoor residential allow young people to see their skills outside of external recognition. They are encouraged to reflect on team tasks and how they and others achieved their goal. This is not about ‘who reached the summit first’. It is focused on who spotted an upcoming difficulty, who helped navigate the solution, who communicated this to the group, who helped the team stay motivated, or who supported others? Recognising contributions and skills beyond traditional academic areas is both inspiring and important for building self-esteem and confidence in all young people. The Brathay bursary will ensure more young people benefit from these life changing experiences, regardless of location, background, or financial circumstances. Please consider supporting the Brathay bursary by donating or sharing with others, it really does make a difference - https://lnkd.in/efahgVDU

While funds last, 50% boosted donations when you help my students! Hi Friends, I want to make sure my students have exactly what they need to succeed, so I've created a project through DonorsChoose, the nonprofit classroom funding site for public school teachers. Why I’m emailing you today: Right now, any contribution you make to my project will be boosted 50% by The SONIC Foundation. This is an amazing opportunity for my students! Your donation will brighten my students' school year. Here's my project: Sensory Reset https://lnkd.in/efE3MJTJ To have your donation boosted, just make a contribution on that page. (Donations will be boosted 50% automatically, but only while funds last.)

Childhood emotional struggles are far too common! Most children we work with struggle with significant issues like exposure to violence, feelings of isolation, and most concerning, a loss of hope for their future. These have a detrimental effect on school performance and lasting adverse consequences on physical and mental health, brain development, and decision-making.   Kids and schools desperately need a solution for what has become a youth mental health crisis.   Requests for TKF services DOUBLED last year as we have remained a trusted resource for social-emotional support that makes a real difference in students’ lives and campus safety. TKF’s school-based programs are proven to improve social-emotional well-being and help kids become resilient, engaged, productive, and hopeful again.   Significant change involves ACTION and we simply can’t do it alone. Our End of Year Campaign is our most important fundraiser of the year.   Funds raised now are needed to keep our programs running all year long. We are reaching upwards of 12,000 youth currently, and the need is increasing. Your support allows us to expand our reach to a greater number of students with social-emotional challenges. We need your support to meet the demand for services.     When you donate to TKF’s End of Year Campaign   You are investing in children’s well-being and ability to thrive.     Please consider your 2023 tax-deductible donation now. https://lnkd.in/gd7Qt7n9

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While funds last, 50% boosted donations when you help my students! Hi Friends, I want to make sure my students have exactly what they need to succeed, so I've created a project through DonorsChoose, the nonprofit classroom funding site for public school teachers. Why I’m emailing you today: Right now, any contribution you make to my project will be boosted 50% by The SONIC Foundation. This is an amazing opportunity for my students! Your donation will brighten my students' school year. Here's my project: Sensory Reset https://lnkd.in/efE3MJTJ To have your donation boosted, just make a contribution on that page. (Donations will be boosted 50% automatically, but only while funds last.)