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2021: A Year of Transformation for Grant a Gift
2021 was a year of transformation for the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation – Ackerman Center. We had a change in leadership in early spring, and we assumed full operational and financial responsibility and control of the Ackerman Center in July.
Las Vegas Review-Journal: NFR competitors, youngsters work together at Grant a Gift event
For the past five years, two of the elite competitors at the NFR take a little time away from the schedules of autographs, appearances, and the rodeo to visit the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation here in Las Vegas. Three-time world champion bareback rider Tim O’Connell has made it a priority for four of those five years.
Dr. Gaspar de Alba Selected as a “Top Doctor 2021"
Congratulations to our very own Dr. Gaspar de Alba on being nominated and selected for Desert Companion Magazine's Top Doctors List 2021.
Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Ackerman Center’s Annual Gala Raises $1.5 Million for Families Living with Autism
Because of the generosity of our sponsors, auction winners, donors, table buyers, attendees, and volunteers, we raised $1.5 Million and will advance our important work providing family-centered care to children and young adults with autism, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
Grant A Gift Autism Foundation Seeks to Expand Operations of Diagnostic Center
A Las Vegas autism services nonprofit is fundraising for more staff following its takeover of a medical therapy and diagnostic center.
Back to School Anxiety: 4 Tips to Help Kids on the Autism Spectrum
For children on the autism spectrum, resuming their pre-pandemic routine could certainly present more difficulties than it would to neurotypical kids. It is particularly common for them to experience separation anxiety, sensory-related stress, and social anxiety.
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.