FOURTH ANNUAL BREWING AWARENESS FOR AUTISM RAISES MORE THAN $21,000

The Autism MVP Foundation’s fourth annual "Brewing Awareness for Autism" event is set for Friday, April 26, 2019! Tickets are only $65 and are sale now via our Eventbrite page.

This year the event will be held in a cool, new location (on the water at the Salt Creek Grille in Rumson, NJ) and due to popular demand, there will be an open bar for a portion of the evening! The event runs from 7:30-10:30 pm. Here are the details:

7:30-9:30 p.m. Buffet dinner and open bar (house beer and wine)
7:30-10:00 p.m. Live music from Kings Highway and silent auction
10:15 p.m. Silent auction item winners announced
9:30-10:30 p.m. Dessert/coffee/tea

Come join us for a fun night of food, drink and dancing as we raise money to help us make advances in the field of autism education! Self-parking and valet parking are free.

 All proceeds support the foundation's initiatives, including the groundbreaking Autism Program Improvement Project led by Monmouth University and our scholarship program. If you can't make the event, but would still like to support our cause, please visit our donation page.

Interested in joining our other great community partners like Circle Hyundai, Circle BMW, Barger and Gaines,  94.3 FM The Point, Wegman's (Ocean) and sponsoring the event or contributing a silent auction item? Contact Keith Green at 732-870-7977 or kgreen at autismmvp dot org.

 Thanks and we hope to see you on April 26!

FUN, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FOOTBALL ALL PART OF OUR FIFTH ANNUAL WALK "THE BOARDWALK" EVENT ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 IN MANASQUAN, NJ 

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FOURTH ANNUAL BREWING AWARENESS FOR AUTISM FUNDRAISER  IS FRIDAY, APRIL 26 

​​Sensory-Friendly "Sunday with Santa" is set Sunday, December 8 at Circle Hyundai

Our second annual "Sunday with Santa" event  is set for Sunday, December 8 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This sensory-friendly event will be hosted by our friends at Circle Hyundai in Shrewsbury, NJ. For only $5 per person, you can have you and your family's photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. There will be light refreshments and a Christmas Craft station for the kids. Tickets for this event are on sale now via Eventbrite: Sunday with Santa

If you or your company is interested in sponsoring the event or donating an item for baskets, please contact Keith Green via kgreen at autismmvp dot org or at 732-870-7977.

If you are unable to make the event, but still wish to contribute to our mission as the holiday season approaches, please keep us in mind for Giving Tuesday, year-end deductions or recurring gifts.  Donations can be made via PayPal or by mail to P.O. Box 365, Little Silver, NJ 07739. Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated.

Our Sixth Annual Walk Event is November 1!
*Join us in-person that day or virtually anytime through December 31!*

Thanks to the generous support of area businesses and members of the local community, the Autism MVP Foundation raised more than $21,000 at its fourth annual "Brewing Awareness for Autism" on Friday, April 26.

Food, drink, dancing and live music from classic rock cover band King’s Highway kept the energy up all night long at the Salt Creek Grille in Rumson. The night’s activities also included great auction items to bid on, including a gallery of photos taken by young students with autism called “Through a Different Lens.”

In addition to all of those who attended or made a donation around the event, the night was made possible by sponsors Circle BMW, Circle Hyundai, Hackensack Meridian Health,  Barger & Gaines, Wegman’s of Ocean and 94.3 FM The Point, as well as a generous donation from Jimmy's Kids. 

All proceeds benefited the Autism MVP Foundation’s initiatives, including the Autism Program Improvement Project and our scholarship program, both with Monmouth University.

Through the foundation’s scholarship program, three graduate students in Monmouth’s School of Education each received $2,500 scholarships in 2018-19.  This year’s recipients were Jennifer Blair, Emily Bloodgood and Joseph Tonetti. Each student is dedicated to pursuing a career to enhance educational, social and daily-life skill outcomes for individuals who have autism.

Our all-volunteer organization is looking to grow both of these programs, so if you could not attend the event but would still like to make a donation, please visit our fundraising page.

Also, be sure to keep an eye out for details on our 5th annual Walk Event, which is set for Sunday, November 3.  

Thank you for your interest and support!

​​Inaugural Sunday with Santa is set Sunday, December 16 at Circle Hyundai

Is there a better way to spend a fall day than going for a beautiful walk along the beach then getting together with family, friends and members of the community for food, fun and football... and all for a great cause? This is what our annual Walk Event is all about, and an official walk t-shirt and free lunch buffet are included in your ticket price of only $35! 

It all takes place on Sunday, November 3, starting with registration at Leggett's, a no-pressure 1-mile walk on the boardwalk, followed by a post-event celebration at Leggett's. Registration starts at 11:00 a.m. and tickets are only $35 ($20 for students, $10 for kids 12 and under) and can be purchased via our Eventbrite page.

**Please note, you must register by Tuesday, October 29 in order to guarantee your t-shirt size).**

Please join us for this fun, family-friendly event as we raise money for the Autism Program Improvement Project and our Scholarship Program for students enrolled in Monmouth University's Department of Education who are pursuing a career to work with those on the autism spectrum.

So come out and join us as we Walk on the Boardwalk and have a post-event celebration of fun, family, friends, food and watching NFL football at Leggett's! This event is generously supported by Circle Hyundai, Circle BMW, Monmouth University, Hackensack Meridian Health and Leggett's. 

Can't make the event? Please consider making a donation in any amount via our donation page. 

If you work for a company that is interested in sponsoring the event, please contact Keith Green via kgreen @ autismmvp.org or at 732-870-7977. Sponsorship levels are available at $5,000, $3,500, $2,500, $1,000 and $500 and go a long way to raising money for our programs.  Please keep in mind that Autism MVP is an all-volunteer organization. We do not have any paid full or part-time employees! Our mission and programs and a labor of love for our board members and volunteers.  Thank you!
 

 
Our 6th annual Walk event will be different, but it will still be fun! We all know that 2020 continues to be challenging in many ways, but please consider joining us in person on Sunday, November 1 at Noon, as we stroll on the boardwalk in Manasquan, NJ OR virtually anytime through December 31. For more info or to register, visit our Eventbrite link

**Please note, you must register by Tuesday, October 27 in order to guarantee your t-shirt size for the in-person part of the Walk. If you choose the virtual option, we will mail your t-shirt.

Many thanks to our sponsors Circle Hyundai, Central Reach, Jimmy's Kids, Monmouth University, and Wawa.

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On behalf of our all-volunteer organization,sponsors and scholarship program recipients, thank you!

Sip to Summer Event on Tuesday, June 29 to Feature "Through A Different Lens" Exhibit 

Autism MVP and Temple University Announce Endowed Scholarship Fund to Benefit MSEd Studying Applied Behavior Analysis  

As summer kicks off, join us in person at the Colts Neck Stillhouse for our first fundraiser of 2021, a casual, early evening event to benefit our scholarship programs! Tickets are $85 and be purchased viaEventbrite. 

Your "Sip to Summer" ticket and the evening includes:

• Handmade craft cocktails from the Colts Neck Stillhouse summer menu 
• Pizza from Delterra Food Truck, which will be on-site for our event! Pizzas available that evening will be Margarita, Bee Sting (topped with salami, ricotta and house made honey) and a Vodka Sauce pizza made with vodka sauce from the distillery
  
• An Autism MVP cocktail glass to take home
  
• The return of our "Through a Different Lens" series of photos by area students. These amazing photos will be printed onto canvases and available for purchase at the event and online. To purchase one of the images, visit our donation linkand send an email to us via kgreen at autismmvp.org which image you'd like printed onto canvas. Each canvas is $100 and includes shipping. 

If you can't attend that evening, but still would like to make a donation, please visit our donation page. A donation in any amount is appreciated. Thank you!

Join us for this fun fundraiser! Food, drink, live music and much more!

This is one of our key fundraisers held in conjunction with Autism Awareness Month, and this year we are holding it at Bar-A in Lake Como, NJ! Please join us for a "Sunday-Funday" afternoon of food, drink, live music and prizes. All proceeds from this and our other events go to our scholarship programs that benefit graduate students in autism studies/Applied Behavior Analysis at Monmouth University, Rutgers University and Temple University.

Tickets include a BBQ lunch featuring grilled chicken sandwiches, hamburgers ,cheeseburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, Jersey corn and much more! Each admission also includes three tickets redeemable for house beer, wine or well drinks and you must be 21 to redeem tickets for or purchase alcohol.

The event is sponsored by Circle Hyundai which is donating a portion of the proceeds for every new car sold in April and CentralReach, the #1 provider of ABA behavioral health software and services. Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting the Autism MVP Foundation at 732-870-7977 or via email at kgreen @ autismmvp.org.

Tickets can be purchased through our Eventbrite page.  On behalf of our all-volunteer nonprofit, thank you!Type your paragraph here.

Starting in the 2021-22 academic year, the Autism MVP Foundation will awardan annual scholarship to students enrolled in Temple University'sMaster of Science in Education (MSEd) in Applied Behavior Analysis program. The initiative includes a $50,000 pledge from the foundation that the College of Education and Human Development is matching through its Centennial Scholarship Challenge. As a result of the match component, an additional five students will receive scholarships in the 2021-22 academic year. 

"We are excited to support Temple's graduate students who are future leaders in special education and applied behavior analysis," said Keith Green, Founder and Executive Director of Autism MVP. "Many thanks to members of our Board of Trustees and Advisory board, as well as our sponsors, donors and event volunteers who help make programs like this possible. We are an all-volunteer organization and greatly appreciate everyone's time and dedication to make initiatives like this a reality." 

"Working with the Autism MVP Foundation on this gift has been so gratifying and motivating. The organization's passion for supporting educators and professionals who support those with Autism and their families is inspiring," said Derek Coffman, major gift officer in the College of Education and Human Development. "By making this gift and taking advantage of the Centennial Scholarship Challenge, the foundation will be able to sextuple the number of students supported over the next two years," added Coffman.

To read more about this scholarship program, visit the Temple University's College of Education and Human Health website.  

Tickets on Sale Now for Fifth Annual Brewing Awareness for Autism on Sunday, May 1 at Bar-A

​Join us for this fun fundraiser! Food, drink, live music and much more!

Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, April 23 to Benefit Autism MVP Foundation
Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh of the Jersey Shore to Host this Inaugural Event

Whether you dip your toe or flop into the cold waves, join us on Sat., April 23 for a Polar Bear Plunge and after party at D’Jais in Belmar, NJ!

This is not your traditional Polar Bear Plunge in many ways! First, it's not in January, so you can't complain too much about the cold. And to keep you warm and energized, the Pipe and Drums of the Jersey Shore will kick things off before the Plunge and the after party will feature live music from The Holme Band. So please join us as this great event will also raise money for the Belmar Junior Lifeguard program.

If you are interested in sponsoring the event, contact the Friendly Sons of Shillelagh via email at FSOSbelmarplunge @ gmail.com. For event sponsors, please note that in order to be listed on the official event sweatshirt, we must have your commitment by April 11.

To buy tickets or sponsor a plungers, visit our Eventbrite page. 

​Thank you!

Our inaugural "Sunday with Santa" event  is set for Sunday, December 16 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This sensory-friendly event will be hosted by our friends at Circle Hyundai in Shrewsbury, NJ. For only $5 per person, you can have you and your family's photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. There will be light refreshments and a Christmas Craft station for the kids. Tickets for this event are on sale now via Eventbrite: Sunday with Santa

If you or your company is interested in sponsoring the event or donating an item for baskets, please contact Keith Green via kgreen at autismmvp dot org or at 732-870-7977.

If you are unable to make the event, but still wish to contribute to our mission as the holiday season approaches, please keep us in mind for Giving Tuesday, year-end deductions or recurring gifts.  Donations can be made via PayPalor by mail to P.O. Box 365, Little Silver, NJ 07739. Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated. 

Fourth Annual Walk Event Set for Sunday, November 4 2018 at Manasquan Boardwalk​

*Post-event celebration at Leggett's Sandbar with free buffet included in price of Walk ticket*

​The fourth annual Autism MVP Foundation Walk Event is set for Sunday, November 4 at the Manasquan Boardwalk in Manasquan, New Jersey! Thanks to our venue partner, Leggett's Sand Bar, there will be a free food buffet (drinks not included) immediately following the Walk as part of your registration. (Be sure to stay and join us for Sunday football!). Registration will begin at 11:00 a.m. and the no-pressure, 1-mile walk will start at Noon. Registration is $35 for adults, $20 for students and $10 for children 12 and under. Walk-up registrations are welcome.  

To register for the event, please visit our Eventbrite page: Autism MVP Foundation Fourth Annual Walk Event

All proceeds will benefit our programs, including the ground breaking Autism Program Improvement Project, which is led by Monmouth University's Department of Education.  That program, which is now in its third year, provides enhanced training to area public school teachers and paraprofessionals who have students with autism. This is the only known program of its kind in the country where in-school, autism-focused training is provided at no cost to a district or teachers. Proceeds will also benefit our newly-formed scholarship program with Monmouth University's Department of Education. Scholarships will be awarded to exemplary graduate students who are pursuing a career to work with individuals on the autism spectrum.  

A special thanks to Platinum Sponsor Circle BMW, as well as Circle Hyundai, Hackensack Meridian Health K. Hovanian Children's Hospital, The Allied Group and WRAT 95.9 FM which have already committed to sponsoring the event. We are still seeking other companies to support the event to make it even bigger and better than our first three years! Anyone interested in sponsoring the event should call Keith Green at 732-870-7977 or contact him via email at kgreen AT autismmvp dot org.  We are also always seeking volunteers to assist our organization. All of us are volunteers and any help in event planning, digital marketing, sponsorship outreach, finance and business planning is greatly appreciated!