#CARDisValuBULL: AUTISM SUPPORT & EMPOWERMENT

$4,431 raised

45% of $10,000 Goal.

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37 Donors

Project ended on May 01, 2021
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Include everyone

The Center for Autism & Related Disabilities at the University of South Florida (CARD-USF) was established by state statute in 1993 to serve individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities at no charge.  For 28 years, CARD has delivered on the promise to provide resources and direct support to individuals and their families, offered in person, virtually, and within the community.  CARD delivers trainings and outreach for teachers, professionals, and businesses across 14 counties in southwest Florida.  Now, we need YOUR help to continue the mission. To continue to deliver programs that educate and empower. To innovate and reflect community needs. To ensure that ALL voices are included and valued.

Why does CARD need your help NOW? As a state funded program, CARD was directed to significantly cut our operating budget. After reducing our expenses, we will still have to rely heavily on our USF Foundation Funds and donors like YOU.

Your impact

During this unprecedented time, many individuals with autism, their families, and community resources and supports are facing new challenges to accessing education, safety, and feeling included in their communities. Your gift of any size helps foster CARD’s mission of providing essential resources to these individuals, families and organizations. You have the opportunity to join CARD and ensure everyone is VALU-BULL!

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We are counting on your help to keep CARD Sustain-A-BULL!  Make an even bigger impact by sharing that you are a CARD Champion by clicking on the social media tools at the top of the page.

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CARD is Valu-BULL to me because they provide customized training to help teachers, organizations, and venues be more inclusive and welcoming to students, employees, and guests with autism.  Please join me by making a gift of any size at usf.to/CARDisValuBULL  #CARDisValuBULL

Thank you and Go Bulls! 

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$25
Autism Friendly

When you are AUTISM FRIENDLY, guests feel welcomed. By making a gift of $25, YOU provide a Distract Pak® filled with sensory items.

$50
Safety Superstar

When you are a SAFETY SUPERSTAR, you save lives. By making a gift of $50, YOU provide a CARD Safety Kit for a family.

$100
CARD Champion

When you are a CHAMPION for CARD, others listen. By making a gift of $100, YOU provide training for mental health professionals, first responders, teachers, and local businesses.

$250
All In 4 Inclusion

When you go ALL IN 4 CARD, adults with autism are invited to the table. By making a gift of $250, YOU create opportunities for adults to gain independence and learn about options to follow their passions into careers.

$500
Bravo Champion

When you applaud CARD, others are empowered. By making a gift of $500, YOU create opportunities for CARD to build innovative programs and coach community organizations to include individuals on the autism spectrum.

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11,800

Total First Time Donors in FY23

37,500

Total Donors in FY23

637,872,759

Endowment Assets Through FY23