Autism Support & Resource Center

05/25/2021

Yesterday our three Life Skills class groups enjoyed a "Food Service Career Day" at Italia Gardens, Davison location. We had a tour of the facilities and discussed food services jobs, took drink orders and served our friends/ourselves, and created our own pizza's and baked them in their wood burning pizza ovens. We are so fortunate to have this opportunity afforded to us! Don Haley (owner of Italia Gardens) is a wonderful supporter of the Autism Support & Resource Center and our members -- both financially and with opportunities such as this.
At our next Life Skills class, we will be creating something delicious to show Don, Telly (the most amazing pizza cook) and his staff our gratitude for hosting us!
Thank you Italia Gardens - Davison !
- Amy Morris

11/17/2020

ASRC Annual Report & Board Of Director Elections

Our Annual Report needs to be presented in an online format this year due to COVID. Please view our ASRC Annual Report & vote on the Board Of Directors! We are looking forward to a brighter 2021!- https://mailchi.mp/73fba9bbef7c/4jke2ug1ud-1831962

10/13/2020

ASRC re-opening plans

ASRC re-opening plans - https://mailchi.mp/2687ea5ac7c7/4jke2ug1ud-1825798

09/21/2020

Annual Meeting and Board of Director Elections!

Annual Meeting and Board of Director Elections! - https://mailchi.mp/ea3bb6ff04e2/4jke2ug1ud-1817542

07/29/2020

Real Estate For A CAUSE

What an awesome day we are having today at Real Estate For A CAUSE. 🙌 Had the privilege of meeting with a new charity partner, Autism Support & Resource Center.

Jodi Holbrook and James Mirolli were able to meet with the owner Anne and the director Amy. We had a great talk and had a wonderful time learning more about what they do. They do amazing things over there including a yearly summer camp program, tailored dance classes, monthly socials, tailored sports programs, an annual walk/run for Autism, special needs art classes, family events, and an onsite center-based ABA clinic.

Thank you ASRC for taking the time to meet with us and give us so much information. We feel honored to work with such an amazing group. We also love the awesome gifts we received! See them below! ⬇⬇ The cup says it all. See the able, not the label.

Please check out their website for more information: http://www.geneseeautism.org/

Looking to buy or sell your home? 🏡 Let us help you so we can help this amazing group of individuals provide social, recreational, and life skill experiences to those living with autism across the lifespan.

06/15/2020

Hello ASRC Members! We miss you all dearly and hope you are all healthy and safe. As our community begins a slow return to life as we knew it, we want to update you on how our organization needs to maintain fidelity to the Governor’s Executive Orders related to distancing and capacity requirements.

As you may know, last week, Gov. Whitmer announced new guidelines for gatherings as they relate to recreational facilities like ours. That guideline states that organizations like ours must adhere to keeping distances of 6 feet between participants and must also not exceed 50% of normal capacity. Given these guidelines, we will not be hosting classes or socials for the remainder of June at the ASRC. We expect this to last into the month of July, but will keep you posted of any changes.

With regard to Life Skills Classes that were postponed from March…we will be contacting those families who were enrolled about potential reschedule dates for August (dependent on guidelines at that time) in the very near future.

It is our hope to welcome everyone back in a manner that is safe for our participants and staff members. In the meantime, know that we miss you and look forward to time together very soon!

06/11/2020

Strive Center For Autism ABA

Strive Center for Autism is hosting a FREE Live Virtual Training- Advocacy 101! Join us on June 23rd at 9am!! This training is open to all!

Click the link below the day of to access the training!
https://zoom.us/j/99708077423?pwd=NEpZaDZMTDFWMjlHOUw1TDFHUmFlUT09

02/18/2020

Thank you Al Serra Auto Plaza for signing on as our first new sponsor of 2020’s “See the Able, Not the Label”. Al Serra’s bronze sponsorship will help make our event successful and support our programming mission.

Please join us in thanking Al Serra for all they do in our community and support their business when you’re in the market for a vehicle!

01/07/2020

During the holiday season, ASRC was the recipient of a generous donation of supplies and toys from Teresa Lucas of Life Without Limits! We are excited to use the supplies in our upcoming life skill programs and our friends at Strive Center For Autism ABA have already put the toys to good use teaching play skills to the wonderful kiddos receiving therapy.

Please join us in thanking Life Without Limits for these awesome gifts and all they do to make a positive impact on those living with autism!

12/23/2019

Wishing everyone a season and upcoming year filled with joy, peace and lasting memories! With sincerity from Anne, Amy & Toyia

11/11/2019

Click to read our Annual Report, meet our 2020 Board of Directors and find details and RSVP for our Members Only Christmas Party!

09/23/2019

Please help us in thanking the generous group from GM Cares who again offered time and talent to help beautify ASRC! They painted our fencing, sealed the Gaga ball pit, built a new cabinet and did an overall Fall clean up of our yard and interior building. We are incredibly grateful for GM Cares selecting us as a volunteer site for the third year led by Damien Christopher. The support and generosity from our community allow us to continue making a positive impact on the lives of those living with autism!

09/20/2019

2019 Team Garrett “Driving Fore Autism” Golf Outing and Autism Support & Resource Center
is pleased to announce that
Birdies for Charity presented by Ally
is generously matching 10% of all funds raised at this event! This is made possible by Tournaments for Charity, the 501(c)3 charitable host organization for The
Ally Challenge presented by McLaren. We can't wait to see all of our golfers, donors and sponsors tomorrow at the 2019 Team Garrett “Driving Fore Autism” Golf Outing!

Thanks to this fantastic organization, your donation dollars will go further! We are grateful for your support!!

09/06/2019

Annual Meeting and Board of Director Elections!

Annual Meeting and Board of Director Elections! - https://mailchi.mp/bd8e50fc671f/4jke2ug1ud-1364533

08/26/2019

POWER Athletics Registration Now Open!

POWER Athletics Registration Now Open! - https://mailchi.mp/b8cabd572052/4jke2ug1ud-1362681

06/26/2019

We are sincerely thankful to C&L Ward Bros. for selecting Autism Support and Resource Center as the recipient of their 2018 fundraiser! We had an opportunity to host them for a visit last week when they presented us with a check for $1127! Their generous donation will support our mission of providing social, recreational and life skill opportunities for individuals living with autism. Thank you C&L Ward for believing in our work and joining us to help individuals with autism live their best life!

05/22/2019

As we wrap up details from “See the Able Not the Label”, we would once again like to thank every supporter! Whether you attended, volunteered, sponsored, organized a team or sent well wishes, you helped make the day successful!

Please consider supporting our generous sponsor organizations featured on our banner below as well as businesses who donated raffle items. The day would not have been possible without them!

Also a special thank you to Jacob Prim for providing his graphic arts talents to design our race logo, Julia Elise Photography for offering her talents, Jenny from Pat & AJ Cars 108 for emceeing and Bauman’s Running & Walking Store for welcoming us for packet pickup and creating those awesome finisher medals. Finishers can get them personally engraved this week at Bauman’s!

THANK YOU ASRC Friends & Family!! 💙❤️

05/21/2019

Our friends at Strive Center For Autism ABA are hiring at both their Burton location (on site here at ASRC!) and Brighton location! Click on link in post below to apply!

Are you an #abatherapist with HEART? Both our Brighton and Burton/Grand Blanc locations are now hiring! Come help us provide relief and create possibilities for those living with #autism in our community! Tag 🏷 a friend and share!!

Click to apply https://hr-scdconnect.com/Careers/UserPortal/Jobs.aspx

05/21/2019

Thank you again Community Foundation of Greater Flint /Gen Forward Network for joining us to advance the lives of those living with autism! We are sincerely appreciative of your support.

The Gen Forward Network was recognized at the 2019 Autism Walk for its support of the Autism Support & Resource Center, which was chosen as the 2018 grantee. Gen Forward members Adrian Walker & Sue Peters, with her son Andrew who was recently diagnosed with ASD, accepted the award. Lauren Berry, Grand Blanc YAC Chair, also received an Autism Angel Award for her support as a volunteer!

05/19/2019

Autism Support and Resource Center "See the Able Not the Label" 5k Run/Walk

Thank you to everyone who attended “See the Able, Not the Label”! Our first timed 5k had almost 200 participants! Results can be viewed below on our Run Signup page. You can view run, walk, age group results and/or search your bib number. We will be sending awards to recipients who were not in attendance for the presentation. We will also upload pictures as soon as possible.

We are so grateful for every participant, spectator, sponsor, team and volunteer! Today could not have been successful without your support. We hope to see you next year! 😊💙

The Autism Support and Resource Center "See the Able Not the Label" 5k Run/Walk is on Saturday May 18, 2019. It includes the following events: 5k Run, 5k Walk, Ceremonial Walk (untimed), 5k Run - No Shirt, and 5k Walk - No Shirt.

05/18/2019

The time has come! Please join us tomorrow morning for “See the Able, Not the Label” Family Fun Day and 5k at Bicentennial Park! The fun kicks off at 10:00am and our first scheduled event of the day, our award ceremony, begins at 10:30am. We are honored to recognize the following individuals and organizations who have gone above and beyond in supporting our organization and the autism community!

Champion for Autism Award:

Foren Family Foundation

Angel Award Recipients:

Lauren Berry
Charise Key-Gray
Coach Cole Skinner
Community Foundation of Greater Flint’s Gen Forward Network

Premier Fundraising Team:

Rock Bottom Stone Supply Landscape Center Team Garrett

Top Fundraising Team:

UAW Local 598

Please join us in thanking our award recipients for making a positive impact on the lives of those living with autism! We hope you can join us tomorrow for the award presentations and lots more family fun.

05/16/2019

5k & Family Fun Day to celebrate individuals with autism

Wow the time is almost here! ASRC’s “See the Able Not the Label” Family Fun Day and 5k is just two days away! We’re incredibly grateful to Amanda Chodnicki of WSMH Fox66/NBC25 News for spreading the word about this inclusive event for the entire community! Check out the great coverage below.

You can still register for the 5k run or walk through 4:00pm today at www.runsignup.com/ASRC. See you Saturday!

The community is coming together to "see the able, not the label" as it celebrates those with autism. Along with a Family Fun Day full of inflatables and food, there will be a 5k race this Saturday at Bicentennial Park in Grand Blanc. All of the proceeds from the event will go to help fund life skil...

05/14/2019

Woo hoo! We are just 4 short days away from “See the Able Not the Label”! Please join us in thanking Great Lakes Family Dental Group for their Bronze sponsorship! When you visit Great Lakes Family Dental Group, your smile is their top priority. Consider them for personalized, gentle dental care!

You can still register for the 5k through tomorrow as well as view information on our generous sponsors at www.runsignup.com/ASRC. See you on Saturday at Bicentennial Park!

05/10/2019

Happy Friday! Thank you Mark Yost Real Estate for your Classic sponsorship for “See the Able, Not the Label”! Mark is a great supporter of ASRC, having assisted with previous initiatives and connecting us with other organizations in the community. Please consider Mark Yost Remax Platinum for your real estate needs!

You can register for the upcoming 5k and/or ceremonial walk and view information on our generous sponsors at www.runsignup.com/ASRC. The event continues to grow and we couldn’t be more excited!

05/09/2019

“See the Able, Not the Label” is now just 9 days away! We are so excited to celebrate with the community on Saturday May 18th. Please join us in thanking Laugh & Learn ABA Therapy Clinic for their Bronze sponsorship! Laugh & Learn will also be joining us for the festivities as a vendor.

We appreciate Laugh Learn for supporting our programming mission and joining us in improving the lives of those living with autism!

You can register for the event and view all of our generous sponsor’s information at www.runsignup.com/ASRC.

05/08/2019

We’re so excited!! “See the Able, Not the Label” 5k and Family Fun Day is just over a week away. We would like to thank Great Lakes Aero Products, Inc. for their Bronze sponsorship! Great Lakes Aero Products was established in 1973. Their mission is to make the highest quality Aircraft windshields and windows. We are thankful for Great Lakes Aero Products continued support of our programming mission!

You can register for the 5k and/or ceremonial walk and view information on our generous sponsors at www.runsignup.com/ASRC. We look forward to celebrating with you on Saturday May 18th!

05/03/2019

We are just over two weeks away from “See the Able, Not the Label” 5k and Family Fun Day!! We continue to be humbled and grateful for the outpouring of support from ASRC family, friends and our community!

Please join us in thanking Michele Papatheodore Real Estate for their Silver sponsorship! Michele Jones Papatheodore is a long time supporter and Board member for ASRC! Be sure to consider her for your real estate needs.

You can register for the 5k, ceremonial walk and view information on our generous sponsors at www.runsignup.com/ASRC!

05/01/2019

ASRC is pleased to announce that we were selected by Community Foundation of Flint’s Gen Forward Network as their 2018 grantee! We were awarded over $6,000 for life skill programs which enabled us to purchase chrome books, supplies and materials to enhance our offerings as well as offer assistant stipends to ensure participants have the optimum level of support.

Gen Forward is a network of emerging philanthropists working towards the greater good of Genesee County. ASRC is incredibly grateful that our organization has been recognized and supported by this esteemed philanthropic network.

April is National Autism Awareness Month and we'd like to spotlight the 2018 Gen Forward Network grantee, The Autism Support and Resource Center, who received a $6,000 grant. Grant funds supported transitional programs that offer life skills classes that build confidence, well-being and independence.

04/29/2019

Happy Monday! We are sending a sincere thank you to Goyette Mechanical! Goyette is supporting our programming mission with a Silver sponsorship for “See the Able, Not the Label”. Be sure to contact Goyette for your service needs! They are long time supporters and friends of ASRC.

You can view information about our generous sponsors and sign up for the ceremonial walk and/or 5k run or walk at www.runsignup.com/ASRC. Thank you for the continued generosity and support. See you on May 18th!

04/19/2019

Hello ASRC family, friends and supporters! “See the Able, Not the Label” Family Fun Day and 5k is just four weeks away...woo hoo! We are seeking volunteers to make this a successful event. Volunteers can assist with set up, registration, food service, raffles, along the 5k route, etc. Please comment or reach out to me at [email protected] if you are interested in helping on May 18th.

We hope you’ll consider joining us as a participant, volunteer or both 😉❤️. Thank you for your continued support and have a wonderful upcoming weekend and Easter!

04/18/2019

Happy Thursday! We would like to send a sincere thank you to Team One Credit Union for their Bronze sponsorship and participation in our upcoming “See the Able, Not the Label” 5k and Family Fun Day. Thank you for all you do. We’re incredibly grateful for the support from Team One Credit Union and our community at large!

You can register for the 5k run/walk or ceremonial walk at www.runsignup.com/ASRC where you can also find links to our sponsor’s websites. We look forward to celebrating on May 18th!

04/15/2019

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