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Orange Effect Foundation Making sure children with speech disorders receive the speech therapy and technology they need.

As we celebrate our 20th and final Golf for Autism event, we’re reflecting on the stories this community has helped make...
09/17/2026

As we celebrate our 20th and final Golf for Autism event, we’re reflecting on the stories this community has helped make possible. 🧡

A 17-year-old boy in Iowa with Down syndrome and autism had relied on a communication device for most of his life. When it broke, his family urgently needed a replacement so he could continue communicating at school, during additional services, and at home.

With grant support, he received a new device—and is now back to using it regularly. 🙌

To everyone who has donated, volunteered, attended, or supported us over the past 20 years: thank you. You helped create opportunities for connection and independence for children and families across the country.

As we look forward to celebrating our 20th Golf for Autism event 🧡, we reflect on all that has changed in relation to au...
07/07/2026

As we look forward to celebrating our 20th Golf for Autism event 🧡, we reflect on all that has changed in relation to autism in the last two decades. Here are the big things that have happened in the world of autism research, identification, and prevalence: https://theorangeeffect.org/60-days-until-our-20th-year/

With heavy hearts, we’ve made the difficult decision to close The Orange Effect Foundation at the end of 2026.We are dee...
06/29/2026

With heavy hearts, we’ve made the difficult decision to close The Orange Effect Foundation at the end of 2026.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported our mission over the years. Because of you, we’ve had the incredible privilege of playing a small part in helping children find their voices and walking alongside their families.

We invite you to read a message from our co-founder, Pam, as she shares the heart behind this decision.

Please note: The August 1 application deadline will be our final opportunity for families to apply for funding.

🧡


https://theorangeeffect.org/all-good-things-must-come-to-an-end/

16,800 golf balls. More than $200,000 raised.The numbers are impressive, but the impact they’ve had on helping kids acro...
06/04/2026

16,800 golf balls. More than $200,000 raised.

The numbers are impressive, but the impact they’ve had on helping kids across the nation finding their voice is even greater.

Read the story behind the mission: https://theorangeeffect.org/16800-golf-balls/

They did it! Despite the swampy conditions and the cartpath only regulation, all 18 golfers were able to complete the ma...
05/12/2026

They did it!

Despite the swampy conditions and the cartpath only regulation, all 18 golfers were able to complete the marathon of 100 holes of golf in one day.

They teed off at 7 AM and the last group came in at 9 PM! For several of the golfers that was their seventh year in a row. What an amazing accomplishment.

Thanks to everyone, who supported them, including their families for letting them spend the day golfing for kids speech therapy. And also things to everyone who supported them financially.


It’s almost 9:30 AM and the golfers are through the first 18 holes. Pretty amazing considering how soggy some of their s...
05/11/2026

It’s almost 9:30 AM and the golfers are through the first 18 holes. Pretty amazing considering how soggy some of their shoes already look.

But the sun is popping out and everything is just “ducky”!!!

 A special things to our friends at Cookies by design in North Olmsted for the sugar!!!

And they’re off! 7th annual out where each of these amazing folks attempt to golf 100 holes in one day. This year is goi...
05/11/2026

And they’re off! 7th annual out where each of these amazing folks attempt to golf 100 holes in one day.

This year is going to prove to be the most challenging. For those of you who understand golf, the course is cartpath only so you’re not able to zip your card around to find your ball. You’ll be using your legs a lot more! (Walking running to find your ball).

So grateful to each of these people who are raising money for kids who needs speech therapy.


Happy Birthday, Kristin! 🎉We are so grateful to have you as part of OEF. Your decades of experience, leadership, and com...
04/17/2026

Happy Birthday, Kristin! 🎉

We are so grateful to have you as part of OEF. Your decades of experience, leadership, and commitment to serving others make such a meaningful impact on our work and the families we support.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday and a year ahead filled with happiness, health, and continued inspiration. We’re lucky to have you! 💙

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41625 Oberlin Elyria Rd
Elyria, OH
44035

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