Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Launches "Flourish Together" Campaign for Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Launches "Flourish Together" Campaign for Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month

NAPERVILLE, Ill., PRNewswire -- Turning Pointe Autism Foundation (TPAF), a Naperville, Illinois–based nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with autism, is recognizing National Autism Awareness Month and National Autism Acceptance Month this April with the launch of its three-month "Flourish Together: Community. Support. Impact." campaign. The initiative features a series of community partnerships and local business activations designed to educate the public and support TPAF's programming.

The City of Naperville recently recognized April as Autism Awareness Month, with TPAF among the local organizations in attendance receiving a copy of the official proclamation.

TPAF supports children, adults, and families across the Chicagoland area through best-practice learning environments that promote independence while enhancing communication and social skills. Its programs include an Illinois State Board of Education–approved therapeutic day school serving students ages 5–22, as well as its Community, Recreation, Engagement, and Well-Being (CREW) Day Program and a range of supportive services.

"Awareness informs, but acceptance transforms," said TPAF Executive Director Carrie Provenzale. "The community partners who stand beside us make both possible. Because of them, our mission reaches further, our impact grows deeper, and every individual in the autism community moves closer to a world that embraces differences."

As part of the campaign, several Naperville-area businesses are supporting TPAF through the following initiatives:

The Edge Music Academy will donate $30 to TPAF for every new student who signs up for monthly music lessons.

Big Blue Swim School will host a month-long raffle in April for free swim lessons, with proceeds benefiting TPAF programming.

KidSnips will donate $1 per haircut during weekdays throughout April at each of its seven Chicagoland locations.

Test Drives for Autism Awareness is an initiative that local participating local car dealerships will donate $20 for every test drive throughout the month. In conjunction, The Flow Express Car Wash will offer 50% off any single wash or 15% off any monthly membership package with a test drive.

The Westin Chicago Lombard will host an Autism Awareness pin sale, with proceeds benefiting TPAF.

At Entourage and VAI's Italian Inspired Kitchen + Bar, patrons can order a specialty drink, with $1 from each purchase donated to TPAF. Guests will also receive a $20 dining coupon for either restaurant with a test drive at a Dan Wolf dealership.

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to raising the standard of educational, therapeutic, and social engagement supports for children, teens, and adults with autism. Its success is driven by strong partnerships with leading autism research experts, Illinois school districts, employment training partners, donors, and volunteers—all working together to build a thriving, inclusive future for individuals learning with autism.

For more information, visit turningpointeautismfoundation.org.

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