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Community Giving
Kelberman empowers businesses, organization, schools and families to make a lasting impact through our community giving efforts. Join us and show your commitment in a variety of meaningful ways – whether it is selling Autism Acceptance cards at your business, hosting an exclusive fundraising event that brings people together, or forming a team for our Walk for Autism.
We encourage you to get creative, think outside of the box, and find unique ways to support our mission. Be part of Autism Acceptance Month in April, or choose ANY time of year to make a difference. Your partnership fuels our mission, and together we can create a future of opportunity and belonging for everyone!
How YOU Can Get Involved!
With 1 in 36 children diagnosed with autism, help Kelberman to promote understanding and acceptance within our communities!
Community Giving Year Round
Autism Acceptance is important every day of the year! We invite everyone in the community to get involved and show their support for Kelberman throughout the year!
Throughout the year, we invite local businesses and organizations to sell autism acceptance cards. Cards are pictured below and can be sold at $1, $2, or even at $5! Customers can sign their name or the name of a loved one and the cards can be displayed around your business or organization.
Some community partners may even match the amount raised - DOUBLING the impact!
We encourage our community partners to think outside of the box and be creative with different ways of giving back. Organizations, businesses and schools can host unique fundraising events to help support Kelberman.
Whether you choose to host a charity fitness class, observe jeans day at your organization, run a bake sale at your school, or dedicate a day (or even a week!) when a percentage of your business's sales will go towards supporting our organization – YOU are making a difference. The possibilities are endless!
No matter the size of your donation, you are helping to support children and families in our community while promoting autism acceptance! Checks can be mailed to Kelberman at 2513 Sunset Avenue, Utica, NY 13502 ATTN: Development Department or you can make your gift online by visiting: kelberman.org/giving.
Thank you for your support! Please contact Selma Lupardo at (315) 832-2620 or selma.lupardo@kelbermancenter.org or Kelly Carinci at (315) 797-6241 ext. 3924 or kelly.carinci@kelbermancenter.org with questions or for next steps!
Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month in April
April is Autism Acceptance Month and we are calling ALL businesses, organizations and schools to get involved! Support Kelberman in a variety of ways:
We are asking local businesses and organizations to help us celebrate Autism Acceptance Month in April by selling our cards!
Rally your family, friends and colleagues to form a team and WALK with us at SUNY Poly on May 3, 2025! This is a special day to show your support and connect with other who share your commitment to our mission. Click here to sign up!
Help us make the Walk for Autism on May 3, 2025 at SUNY Poly even more memorable by preparing and donating a raffle basket. Each raffle basket will bring extra excitement and raise essential funds to support our mission.
Raffle baskets can you dropped off to our office at 2513 Sunset Avenue, Utica, NY 13502 or you can contact us to coordinate pick-up!
Thank you for your support for Autism Acceptance Month! We would love confirmation of your involvement by March 21, 2025 so we can make sure to get the word out about how you are helping!
Please contact Selma Lupardo at (315) 832-2620 or selma.lupardo@kelbermancenter.org or Kelly Carinci at (315) 797-6241 ext. 3924 or kelly.carinci@kelbermancenter.org with questions or for next steps!
2025 Community Giving Participants
- Autism Awareness Blind Draw Dart Benefit
- Kierpiec Family Bowling Tournament
Please Contact Us to Get Started
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At Kelberman, we work together with our community to provide autism support and services for children, adults and their families. We wouldn’t be able to continue our mission and vision without your generosity.
