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Community Giving
Kelberman empowers businesses, organizations, 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 organization to sell autism acceptance cards, which are pictured below. These cards can be sold for $1 or any amount of your choosing! Customers or employees can purchase cards, and personalize them with their name or the name of a loved one. You can proudly display the cards, highlighting your commitment to celebrating autism acceptance.
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.
From hosting a charity fitness class or organizing a jeans day, to running a bake sale or donating a portion of your business’s sales, there are countless ways you can make a meaningful impact. 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 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:
In April, we invite businesses, organizations and schools to be part of celebrating Autism Acceptance Month! You can take part in the celebration by selling our autism acceptance cards throughout the month, showing your support to Kelberman and helping foster a more inclusive community.
The cards can be sold for $1 or any amount of your choosing, and you can proudly display them to show your commitment to a community of belonging.
This April, join us in celebrating Autism Acceptance Month by hosting an event or fundraiser to support Kelberman. Whether you’re an individual, a business, an organization, or a school, when you host an event you play a crucial role in spreading acceptance.
Be creative! Consider planning a fun run, a bake sale featuring specialty Kelberman cookies, or even hold a bowling event to support the cause! No matter what the event, your efforts will make a meaningful impact in raising awareness and fostering inclusion.
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!
Can’t attend the Walk on May 3rd? No problem! Choose any date and walk any distance before May 3rd. You can host a walk at home, walk with your friends at your favorite park, or walk with your co-workers! Don’t forget to send photos to julie.suprenant@kelbermancenter.org – so we can highlight your incredible group!
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 selma.lupardo@kelbermancenter.org to coordinate pick-up!
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 of Autism Acceptance Month! We kindly request confirmation of your involvement by March 21, 2025, to help us spread the word about your efforts. Don’t worry if you miss this date – we're still excited to have you on board and look forward to highlighting the amazing ways you are making a difference!
Please contact 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
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Carinci
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.
