AutismUp

Alex Alletto may teach virtually, but the connection she creates with our AutismUp community is deeply personal. 💙

Through her virtual yoga classes, Alex brings warmth, encouragement, and genuine joy to every participant. She truly loves this community, and that love comes through in everything she does.

Your support helps make meaningful programs and connections like these possible. Donate today or start your own team and help us reach our $31,000 goal in 31 days.

https://pro.gofundme.com/campaign/c818881

Story 8 of 31 💙

For 12 years, Mark Higgins, Chair of AutismUp’s Board of Directors, has watched AutismUp grow from office cubicles into the community it is today, supporting individuals from childhood through adulthood.

He’s seen the programs grow, the people grow, and the impact grow.

AutismUp is more than a place. It’s a lifelong community.

Help us reach $31,000 in 31 days. Donate or join a team and be part of what comes next.

https://pro.gofundme.com/campaign/c818881

31 days. 31 stories. One community.

Story 7 of 31 💙💚

Amy brings a unique perspective to AutismUp.

Diagnosed with autism as an adult, she now works in Human Resources and as our Volunteer Coordinator, bringing incredible organization, dedication and care to everything she does.

At AutismUp, Amy has found an environment where she can thrive while using her strengths to support the people around her. Her story is another reminder of what it means to truly meet people where they are and create opportunities for every person to belong, contribute and succeed.

This is what your support helps make possible.

Help us raise $31,000 in 31 days to create more stories of hope, belonging and opportunity.

Donate or start your own fundraising team. https://pro.gofundme.com/campaign/c818881

Story 6 of 31: The Christie Family 💙💚

For 20 years, the Christie family has been part of the AutismUp community.

Through every stage of their journey, Em, Tony and their mom have found a place that meets them exactly where they are. From photography and cooking classes to the encouragement and support their family has received, AutismUp has been a constant source of connection, growth and belonging.

Their story is a beautiful reminder that AutismUp is more than a place to take classes. It is a community that continues to show up for individuals and families year after year.

Help us raise $31,000 in 31 days to create more stories of hope, belonging and opportunity.

Donate or start your own team today.

https://pro.gofundme.com/campaign/c818881

Behind every story is an opportunity. 💙💚

A huge thank you to Capone’s Pizzeria in Irondequoit for welcoming our Hilton ESY students through AutismUp’s ROC Behind The Scenes program! 🍕

Participants explored how a local business operates, assembled pizza boxes, and made their own pizzas while building workplace skills, confidence, and independence.

This is what your continued support of AutismUp makes possible: meaningful programs, real-world experiences, and more opportunities for the people we serve.