Fundraising

Friends of Autistic People is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of the entire spectrum of autistic adults. We do not solicit membership fees, but we welcome contributions that enable us to continue and expand our work.

If you would like to make a donation, please send a check payable to:

Friends of Autistic People
974 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06831

FAP is the only charitable organization in Connecticut that advocates appropriate services for the entire spectrum of autistic adults. Our goals are to assure that adults with autism will have appropriate residences with trained staff and suitable work programs matching their abilities so that they can become contributing members rather than burdens on society. We are a parents' support group that searches for help within public, private and state organizations and we intend to use funds generated by us to augment services provided by others. Currently there are about 100 parents and professionals in our organization and we keep growing.

We are making progress! As a young organization we have already achieved a lot. We have been awarded non-profit 501(c) (3) status, our recently formed Board of Directors has had two productive meetings, and two nationally well-known authorities on autism have become advisors to our organization. In addition:

  • We now have a web site!
  • The Department of Mental Retardation (DMR) has committed to set up the first group home in Connecticut exclusively for autistic adults.
  • We have gotten media exposure for the purpose of motivating legislative bodies to create legislation and funding of programs for adults with autism.
  • We co-produced a TV Special on the special needs of autistic adults.
  • Political personalities have taken notice of FAP's activities and expressed their support of our cause.
  • Greenwich Hospital assigned a Liaison Officer to FAP

To continue these efforts and to reach our immediate goal to raise funds that will go towards the establishment of a group home exclusively for autistic adults, we now need your support. You can help us in various ways:

  1. Financially through a direct contribution:
    • Send us a check payable to Friends of Autistic People.
    • Send us a form to receive matching funds if your employer has such a program.
    • List our group to receive United Way funds when you sign up for the Year 2000 campaign at your work place.
    • Give us a donation as a tribute to or in memory of someone special.
  2. If you know people who you believe would welcome the opportunity to make a real difference through a donation to FAP, please be sure to tell them about us.

Your 100% tax deductible contribution will be gratefully acknowledged by FAP and will be most appreciated by our constituents, the adult autistic.

We thank you for your support. If you are not already a member, we hope you will consider joining us. For more information, please call 203-661-8510 or send an to bridaranyi@aol.com.