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Social Night Out “Fiesta” Party
A couple of weeks ago the Grant a Gift programs team held a “Fiesta” party for our WORKS clients. These events are a great opportunity for our teens and young adults to socialize with each other in a fun and safe environment.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for Newly Transitioned Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Ackerman Center
The Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Ackerman Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to officially recognize Grant a Gift’s transformational takeover of the Ackerman Autism Center. The now combined organization will provide unprecedented access and resources to local families affected by autism and other neurodevelopmental challenges.
$275,000 Raised for Grant a Gift and the Raiders Foundation at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction
Barrett-Jackson, The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions, teamed up with the Las Vegas Raiders and Gaudin Motor Company Father's Day weekend to auction the first production 2021 4-Door Bronco Badlands Raiders Edition.
GGAF Client Featured in the National Atomic Testing Museum June Newsletter
Jorge Valadez, Grant a Gift Autism Foundation WORKS client, was featured in the National Atomic Testing Museum (NATM) June “The Blast” Newsletter!
WORKS Social Night Out - Friday, June 18th
Join us this Friday, June 18th from 5:30 - 8:30pm for a social night out. Open to all teens participating in our WORKS program, we will be enjoying tacos, music, and more!
Las Vegas Raiders and Gaudin Ford to Sell First-Production 4-Door Bronco Badlands Raiders Edition for Charity at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, has teamed up with the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders and Gaudin Ford to sell the first production 2021 4-Door Bronco Badlands Raiders Edition during the 2021 Las Vegas Auction, June 17-19 at the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC).
Grant a Gift Autism Foundation and the UNLV Medicine Ackerman Autism Center Announce Transformational Takeover
Grant a Gift Autism Foundation, Nevada’s leading not-for-profit provider of clinical, support, and vocational programs and services to families affected by autism, announces the takeover of the Ackerman Autism Center.
Findlay Toyota Donates Over $30,000 to Grant a Gift Autism Foundation in Support of Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month and Findlay Toyota supported in a big way this year with multiple fundraisers and employee awareness participation culminating in a total end of month donation of $30,583.18.
2021 Race for Hope Sets Donation Record
Even with the hurdles a virtual race can bring in terms of registration and participation, this year’s event, the Race for Hope 2021 presented by iSocial, raised the most donations in race history. In total, $130,000 was raised to help improve the odds for children living with autism in Southern Nevada.
Welcome Sign Goes Blue for Autism Awareness
Clark County commissioners joined the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation today to turn the Welcome to Las Vegas sign blue in support of World Autism Day and Autism Awareness Month.