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AUTISM DELAWARE
OUR MISSION
Autism Delaware’s
mission is to help
people and families
affected by autism.
924 OLD HARMONY ROAD, SUITE 201, NEWARK DE 19713 | 302.224.6020 | AUTISMDELAWARE.ORG
Year established: 1998
Number of full-time employees: 77
Number of part-time employees: 31
Annual revenue: $6.5 million
Geographic service area: Statewide
HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
Autism Delaware provides critical support,
services and advocacy for individuals
and families affected by autism throughout
the state.
Our nationally recognized POW&R
adult vocational service works with 150
participants who work at more than 75
partner businesses around Delaware.
When it comes to family support, we offer more than 200 opportunities
for recreation and group support each year, as well as experienced family
navigators who help connect families to the services they need.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
The easiest way for you to support the work of Autism Delaware is through a
direct donation at www.autismdelaware.org. There you can also fi nd the dates
of upcoming major fundraising events, like the Walk for Autism in April,
and special events in your area. If you’d like to run an event to support
Autism Delaware, contact Dan Getman at (302) 224-6020, Ext 206.
Rodger Pearce
Board Chair
Brian Hall
Executive Director
TOP FUNDING SOURCES:
Contributions: 2%
Grants: 2%
Legal: 88%
Events: 8%
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Autism Delaware always seeks volunteers to help with our four major annual
fundraisers: The Walk for Autism in April, the Drive for Autism in May, and
the Snowfl ake Soiree in November. We also love to train individuals to run
information tables at events throughout the state and to advocate for
families at Legislative Hall and beyond. Please contact Kris Grant at
(302) 224-6020, Ext 217.
Autism Delaware has given us
the support our family needs
to grow and live our lives to
the fullest.
—Lucy Graham
LEADERSHIP
BOARD MEMBERS:
Rodger Pearce,
President
Michael Graci,
Vice-President
John Fisher Gray,
Secretary
Kathy Willes
Treasurer
SOCIAL MEDIA:
@AutismDelaware
@AutismDelaware
DIRECTORS:
Rene Badillo
Theresa Hayes
Osama Hussein, MD
Marcy Kempner
Dave Maloney
Tim Mitchell
Todd Munoz
Brendan O’Neill
Susan Patel
Jeff Rogatz
Frances Ratner
Rodney Williams
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