The Hope Center for Autism

10/13/2026

🌟 Congratulations to our October Staff Member of the Month, Nick! 🌟

When his coworkers describe Nick, one thing comes up again and again: he’s always willing to step in and help.

Whether it’s supporting our students, helping a teammate, or simply doing whatever needs to be done, Nick brings a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and genuine care to Hope every day.

We’re so grateful to have you on Team Hope, Nick. This recognition is well deserved!

Help us congratulate Nick in the comments!

10/13/2026

10/11/2026

What happens when a community comes together? We leave it a little better than we found it.

We had such a great morning at the ‘26 Treasure Coast Crew Beach Clean Up, bringing families, friends, and community partners together to give back to the place we call home.

A huge thank you to, CM Junk and Demo Services, Philly Down South, and the Treasure Coast ’26 Clean Up Crew for partnering with The Hope Center for Autism to make this day possible. And an extra special thank you to Philly Down South for donating a percentage of every dollar spent on food and drinks during the event back to Hope! 🙌

To everyone who showed up, grabbed a bag, cleaned the beach, shared a meal, and supported our students and families, THANK YOU.

Together we clean. Together we give back. Together we make a difference.

10/09/2026

It’s time to VOTE! ⭐️🍎

We are so proud to have Avalon Cummings representing The Hope Center for Autism in the Education Foundation of Martin County’s Teacher of the Year celebration! 💙

Avalon brings so much heart, patience, and dedication to her Pre-K students, and now it’s our turn to show up for her!

Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote to cast your vote for Avalon!

Let’s show our Hope Center pride and give Ms. Cummings all the support she deserves. 🎉

10/08/2026

💦 RESCHEDULED… because third time’s the charm!

We’re giving Sailfish Splash another go, and we can’t wait to finally have some fun together at the park!

Join us Saturday, October 17th from 10 AM–12 PM for a morning of splashing, connecting, and spending time with our Hope family.

This event is for our Hope Center parents and families, alumni families, and Adults Club.

Already registered for one of the previous dates? You do NOT need to register again! We’ve got you covered.

📅 Saturday, October 17th
⏰ 10 AM–12 PM
📍 Sailfish Splash, Stuart

A huge thank you to Airboaters for Autism for sponsoring this event and sticking with us through all the rescheduling!

Third time’s the charm… see you at Sailfish Splash!

10/07/2026

This is one of those Hope milestones that deserves a little extra celebrating.

Our kindergarteners took their very first field trip, spending the day exploring, learning, and having fun at the The Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast!

But this field trip represents something even bigger. Thanks to the generosity of Impact100 Martin and the support of The Community Foundation Martin - St. Lucie our students now have access to experiences that extend beyond the walls of our school.

And thanks to our new bus, getting out into our community and creating more opportunities like this is now possible.

For our kindergarteners, it was a day of discovery and firsts. For Hope, it was a glimpse of so many new adventures still to come.

The first field trip is officially in the books. Here’s to many, many more! 🚌

And a special THANK YOU to the Children's Museum for hosting our students - they had the best day!

10/06/2026

Have fun AND make a difference!

PalmCon: Treasure Coast is supporting The Hope Center for Autism this November! For every ticket purchased using the special QR code on this flyer, PalmCon will donate $2 to Hope.

So whether you’re into comics, cosplay, collectibles, gaming, or just looking for something fun to do, your ticket can help support the students and families we serve.

📅 November 14 & 15, 2026
📍 MIDFLORIDA Event Center | Port St. Lucie

Every ticket makes a difference! Scan the QR code on the flyer when purchasing yours so your ticket counts toward the donation.

10/05/2026

🎃 Indoor Trick-or-Treat is coming to Hope! 👻

We’re getting ready for a morning of Halloween fun at The Hope Center for Autism, and we need our Hope families to help make it happen!

🧡 Parents, sign up to host and decorate a table! Choose any student-appropriate theme you’d like, and we’ll provide the non-food goodies to hand out.

🍬 Please note: This is a CANDY-FREE event. To make the celebration inclusive and accommodating for all of our students, especially those with allergies, all treats will be non-food items like small toys, stickers, pencils and fidgets.

Can’t host a table? You can still help by purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List! We’ll divide donated goodies among the tables.

📅 Table Setup: Friday, October 30 | 5–7 PM
🎃 Indoor Trick-or-Treat: Saturday, October 31 | 9 AM–12 PM
👻 All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Scan the QR codes on the flyer to sign up for a table or shop our Amazon Wish List.

We can’t wait to see what creative themes our Hope families come up with!

10/02/2026

This Saturday, join The Hope Center for Autism and the Paul Freidin at Stuart Beach as we spend the morning caring for our community together.

🗓 October 3rd
⏰ 8:30–10:30 AM
📍 Stuart Beach

Then keep the giving going! After the cleanup, stop by Jim Leary for breakfast, coffee, or lunch where a percentage of food and drink purchases will be donated back to The Hope Center for Autism.

Come for the cleanup, join us for some food, and help us make an impact both on the beach and at the Hope Center for Autism. This event is for everyone and anyone who supports Hope.

We’ll see you Saturday!