AutismUp

09/02/2026

A latte love for our friends at Colliers Cafe! ☕️💙💚

Owners Brianna and Chris recently selected AutismUp for their RoundUp campaign. Their customers generously rounded up their purchases, and Brianna and Chris matched the donations to support the individuals and families we serve.

Thank you, Brianna and Chris, for your generosity and for helping strengthen our autism community!

Visit Collier's Cafe on South Main Street in Pittsford, enjoy something delicious, and support a wonderful local business that supports AutismUp!

09/01/2026

We exceeded our goal, thanks to this amazing community! 💚💙

We set out to share 31 stories. What unfolded was something even greater: one community coming together with extraordinary heart.

To every person and family who stood in front of our camera and trusted us with your story, thank you. Your honesty, courage, and love allowed others to see the true impact of AutismUp.

To everyone who donated, shared a post, offered encouragement, or helped these stories reach someone new, you were part of this campaign too.

Together, we raised more than $31,000! But this campaign was never only about a number. It was about creating connection, building understanding, and making sure individuals and families know they have a community beside them.

Thirty-one days. Thirty-one stories. One incredible community.

From all of us at AutismUp, thank you. 💚💙

08/31/2026

🚀 Today’s the final day! Double your donation and help us exceed our $31K goal!
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Email from AutismUp Another chance to double your impact   Hi, friends! WOW! We are so grateful for the support of the community we serve! On the final day of our 31 day campaign, we are ever closer t

08/31/2026

Story 31 of 31: Ann Cole

There could not be a more meaningful voice to close this campaign.

Ann has been part of the AutismUp community for 23 years. In our final story, she reflects on that journey, what this community has meant to her family and why the work of AutismUp continues to matter.

Ann’s story reminds us that AutismUp is not here for just one class, one program or one moment. It is a community that grows alongside individuals and families, supporting them through changing needs, new challenges and important milestones.

We are deeply grateful to Ann for trusting us with her story and helping us bring 31 Days. 31 Stories. One Community. to such a meaningful close.

Tonight is the final opportunity to support this campaign before it ends at 11:59 PM. If you have been waiting for the right moment to join us, tonight is it.

Donate $31 or help Ann’s story reach others by sharing it.

https://pro.gofundme.com/campaign/c818881

The campaign ends tonight. The impact continues.

08/30/2026

Join us in the final push for our $31,000 goal in the 31 Stories. One Community. campaign. Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar, effectively doubling your impact. Every gift - from $31, to $3,100 will be doubled - helps foster connections and support for individuals with autism. Together, we can create a more inclusive community.
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Donate at: https://conta.cc/4gquEA9

Email from AutismUp Now through August 31st   31 Stories. One Community. Double Your Impact - $1 for $1 Matching Gift Challenge!     Meet Ben! When Ben moved here five years ago, he was looking for c

08/30/2026

Deb shares what AutismUp’s Grandparents Group has meant to her and why this community is so important.

When a grandchild is autistic, grandparents may have questions and emotions that are uniquely their own. This group gives them a place to connect, listen, learn, and speak openly with people who truly understand.

Deb’s story is a beautiful reminder that autism touches the entire family, and support should, too. At AutismUp, there is a place for every member of that family to feel welcomed, understood, and less alone.

31 Days. 31 Stories. One Community.

If Deb’s story speaks to you, please consider sharing it or donating $31. The campaign ends August 31 at 11:59 PM.

https://pro.gofundme.com/campaign/c818881

08/29/2026

Behind every class is thoughtful, hands-on instruction tailored to each participant.

In this behind-the-scenes look, Chef Stephen works closely with a Deaf student and two other participants, providing the individualized guidance, patience, and encouragement that help every student learn with confidence.

Your support of our 31 Days. 31 Stories. One Community. campaign helps make experiences like these possible. 💙💚

Learn more or donate: https://pro.gofundme.com/campaign/c818881

08/29/2026

31 DAYS. 31 STORIES. ONE COMMUNITY. 💙💚

Meet Ben.

When Ben moved here five years ago, he was looking for connection. He found it at AutismUp through classes, events, volunteer opportunities, and a community where he feels truly welcome.

One of his favorite memories is seeing everyone come together on stage to dance. In Ben’s words, it felt “like a community.”

That sense of belonging is what AutismUp makes possible every day.

A $31 gift helps create more opportunities for connection, friendship, and moments where everyone knows they belong.

Our campaign ends August 31 at 11:59 PM.

https://pro.gofundme.com/campaign/c818881

08/28/2026

Seeing the world through their lens. 📸

Our photography participants wrapped up the term by creating a gallery and sharing the moments that caught their attention. Every photograph tells a story while encouraging creativity, confidence and connection.

Programs like this are part of what our 31 in 31 campaign helps support. If you would like to help us continue creating opportunities like these, you can learn more through the link below.

https://pro.gofundme.com/campaign/c818881

The campaign ends August 31 at 11:59 PM. 💙💚

08/28/2026

When Chrissy’s son Jack began facing challenges at just three years old, she quickly learned that an autism journey requires more than responding to what is happening today. It means stepping fully into your child’s world, understanding their needs and planning for a future that can feel overwhelming and uncertain.

Through every stage, AutismUp has helped Chrissy navigate challenges, find guidance and prepare for what comes next for Jack.

Her story is a powerful reminder that autism does not end with childhood. Families need trusted support, resources and a community beside them for every age and every stage.

This is why our 31 Days. 31 Stories. One Community. campaign matters.

Please share Chrissy and Jack’s story, and consider donating $31 to help AutismUp continue walking beside families like theirs.

Campaign ends August 31. 💙💚

https://pro.gofundme.com/campaign/c818881