WAYS TO GIVE
It’s easy to donate, and all contributions are spent locally!
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Autism-Pittsburgh charges no dues, existing solely on donations and our local fundraising events. Your contribution funds information, referral and advocacy, newsletters, web site, literature, legislative efforts, local program support — all aimed at improving lives of those with autism spectrum disorders.
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It is autism awareness day EVERY SINGLE DAY for our community. To us this means answering all kinds of questions about autism spectrum disorders (ASD’s) from cause to treatments to genetics to aging with autism — and beyond! Send us your email address please so we can send you our daily updates of autism news, legislation, intervention ideas and special events! If you prefer, we’ll also take your regular mail address so you can receive copies of our paper newsletter.
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Just send your information to info@autismpittsburgh.org*protected email* or visit our contact page.
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There are many ways you can contribute to the Autism-Pittsburgh – financial contributions, product/service contributions, volunteering, fundraising assistance, and many other ways.
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If you’d like to make a quick monetary donation, please do so by using our system, Auxilia. Linked in all of our "Donate Today" buttons.
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If you prefer make donations through United Way, please choose #163.
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If you would like to mail a donation, you may use the following address:
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Autism-Pittsburgh
795 Pine Valley Drive Suite 22
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
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Thank you!
A NOTE FROM OUR PRESIDENT EMERITUS
What Your Help Means to Us
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Autism-Pittsburgh, addressing autism in the Greater Pittsburgh area, has developed a comprehensive array of services to help children and adults with autism, their families, and those who work with them. There are more than 4,000 families with autistic children in Southwestern Pennsylvania alone. Autism-Pittsburgh acts as a support system for parents, relatives, professionals, and all others who have a commitment to autistic children, including:
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Information and reference files by mail
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Legal, medical, nutritional, educational and psychological references available for parents and professionals in local office library
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Maintain reference files and literature on autism spectrum disorders
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Referrals to appropriate professionals and programs
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Information on alternative, as well as traditional therapies
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Specific information on medications, as well as “legal drug abuse”
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Quarterly newsletter on local and state autism issues
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Periodic workshops by leading professionals in autism
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“Summer Recreation and Education for Autistic Kids” program (S.P.E.A.K.), which has run every year since 1974
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Support for existing and expanded initiatives of the state’s Bureau of Autism Services
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Encourage the creation and improvement of appropriate local services for those with autism
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Parent-to-parent counseling by phone, mail and in office
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Up-to-date information on parent and student rights to educational and vocational training, care, treatment, transitional and habilitation program
Funds raised by caring individuals and businesses support these programs and services that would otherwise not exist. This neglected segment of our population cannot speak for themselves, and their families are often overwhelmed by the enormous task involved in raising them. They need help and guidance every step of the way – from childhood through adulthood.
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That is why fundraising efforts, large and small, are our lifeblood – vital to our existence and our effectiveness – giving us the wherewithal to strive to be better. This is the only real way we have of thanking those who provide the means for us to help autistic children, their families and the caring professionals who work with them.
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Thank you so much.
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Daniel A. Torisky
President Emeritus
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Major Supporters
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Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association | Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Foundation Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust | Allegheny County Department of Human Services
Western Region ASERT Collaborative | Myron Cope-Foge Fazio Memorial Golf Invitational
Kuhns Quality Foods | Mazda
Emerson Process Management
Keystone Insurance Group | WVU Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity
United Way | Combined Federal CampaignState Employee Combined Appeal | Brownsville Oldies Dance Fundraiser
Haunted Hills Hayride | Other Local Fundraising Efforts
Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena (PISA)
Memorial Donations​