Have Dreams

10/12/2026

Please join us this WEDNESDAY at noon for our monthly free support group. First-timers are encouraged to attend! RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdV1xzSgaSqQu5ETM0N1l30d6a7aWuKCPO0BoFCiA3YSO0a2A/viewform

RSVP to our FREE Parent-Caregiver support group on October 14th! More information can be found at https://havedreams.org/free-support-parents

10/10/2026

Today, October 10, is World Mental Health Day.

Have Dreams' mental health therapists help autistic individuals identify their personal goals, develop a plan, and take meaningful steps toward achieving them.

Learn more about how Have Dreams' therapists can help by clicking here. https://havedreams.org/about-counseling-services

10/08/2026

Applications for the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon are open now through Thursday, October 29, 2026. If you would like a GUARANTEED spot, join Team Have Dreams! Since 2009, we have raised over $750,000 towards much-needed programs and services for children, teens, and adults with autism.

Join our 2027 Team Have Dreams roster by visiting https://havedreams.org/team-have-dreams

10/07/2026

Where would you go if you had the Golden Ticket?

One lucky winner will choose an unforgettable getaway for two:

• All-Inclusive World of Hyatt Resort — choose from incredible destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean, or Costa Rica
• Vancouver — luxury accommodations plus a Granite Falls Zodiac Tour
• Santa Barbara — beachfront stay plus food and w**e experiences
• Chicago Luxury Staycation — luxury hotel plus your choice of an architecture cruise or Go Chicago Pass

Tickets are $100 each
Only 300 tickets will be sold!

The lucky ticket will be drawn at our Decades of Dreams benefit on October 17th, but winner need not be present to win!
Airfare not included.
To purchase, please click here: https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-0018000000etshIAAQ/events/vevt:4fa23ad6-04ac-4f58-af57-7cb3ece28c51/shop/raffle

10/07/2026

NEXT WEEK! Please join us for our free, virtual Parent-Caregiver support group on Wednesday, October 14th at 12pm. New participants are welcome! RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdV1xzSgaSqQu5ETM0N1l30d6a7aWuKCPO0BoFCiA3YSO0a2A/viewform

RSVP to our FREE Parent-Caregiver support group on October 14th! More information can be found at https://havedreams.org/free-support-parents

10/06/2026

Do you experience autistic burnout? Do the sensory and social demands in your daily routines feel overwhelming? Have Dreams therapists get it. Contact us about our affirming, autism-specific mental health services. Visit https://havedreams.org/about-counseling-services

10/06/2026

Decades of Dreams, our 30th anniversary benefit celebration, is coming up on October 17th. We would like to gratefully acknowledge our generous Presenting Sponsor, JRM.

10/05/2026

We hope to see you on Wednesday!

Parents and Caregivers, please join us for our next FREE educational series on October 7. This second session of our three-part series will focus on structuring free time with expert-led education, practical strategies, Q&A, and helpful resources. All sessions facilitated by an educator and therapist with autism expertise. RSVP by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdodCVlr0jGesN9sndU9oC3ftyIUR7s0HBQt4s8agNSB2Iu_g/viewform

10/02/2026

School Administrators: for $250, the price of one webinar, you get access to BOTH of these trainings! Learn more at https://havedreams.org/trainings

10/02/2026

Reminder about the 2nd session of our FREE Educational Support series on October 7! Please join us to learn more about structuring free time. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdodCVlr0jGesN9sndU9oC3ftyIUR7s0HBQt4s8agNSB2Iu_g/viewform

Parents and Caregivers, please join us for our next FREE educational series on October 7. This second session of our three-part series will focus on structuring free time with expert-led education, practical strategies, Q&A, and helpful resources. All sessions facilitated by an educator and therapist with autism expertise. RSVP by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdodCVlr0jGesN9sndU9oC3ftyIUR7s0HBQt4s8agNSB2Iu_g/viewform