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Families with ASD
Helping Families with Autism
Right Here, Right Now
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May, 2013
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Team Luke walks the 2013 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon!
Team Luke walked the Cincinnati Flying Pig on Saturday, May 4th, to help spread Autism Awareness and raise much needed funds for the Autism Family Resource Center. Way to go Team Luke!!
Thank you for Spreading Awareness & Raising Funds for the Autism Family Resource Center!
Families with ASD Volunteers had a great time at the Autism Speaks' Walk Now for Autism on Sat. May 18th. It was great getting to see all of our old friends, and very exciting that we were able to hand out so much free information to so many families touched by Autism!
Get Social!
Please join Families with ASD and our FREE Saturday Autism Family Socials & Support!
Saturday, June 22nd, 2013
Grab your family and join us at the Families with ASD's Autism Center for our FREE Saturday Socials. Last month we had a wonderful time with our Taco & Bingo Night!
Join us on June 22nd for our Pizza and Game night! We will be ordering Marco's Pizza. Bring your favorite game to play, and let's have some good old fashioned family fun!
We also will have the Wii games ready and the Ping Pong Table set up!
Drinks and pizza will be provided.
All Ages welcome. Bring a snack to share & Drop in any time between 6p.m. and 9p.m.
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The Families with ASD's Autism Family Resource Center will be closed on Friday, May 24th -Monday, May 27th, so our volunteers will be able to spend time with their families.
Free Friday Night Flick
Friday, June 7th at the Autism Center in Milford
Doors open at 6p.m.
Movie starts at 7p.m.
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The School of Little Fish Tae Kwon Do in Milford is going to offer Tae Kwon Do classes for young men & women with disabilities and a parent. This class is designed for the parent & the student, working together as a team.
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May Donations:
Thank you For Helping Families with ASD!
$2,000 donation on behalf of Sean, Alex, Charlie, and Jackie Benton Wood via Alan Wood for our Autism Family Resource Center!
Families with ASD is a grassroots 501c3 public charity founded March 4, 2005 by a Cincinnati couple who have a son with autism.
Families with ASD has NO paid staff, no federal, or state funding, and relies solely on donations from families and our many fundraisers. The Autism Family Resource Center cost over $22,000 a year to run, not to mention all the FREE Holiday parties, socials, and "Out and About with Autism" Events they offer FREE to families.
Families with ASD uses every penny donated to help families living with autism in Our Community. We are helping families with autism, right here, right now.
Please consider making a donation to Families with ASD to help us continue to serve the 500 plus families touched by Autism in the Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Ky area.
You can make donation checks payable to Families with ASD and mail to Families with ASD 5989 Meijer Drive, Suite 9, Milford, OH 45150 or click the ASD Logo link below to make a donation via credit card.
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Families with ASD's Autism Family Resource Center ASD Board President: Alberta J. Mellon
5989 Meijer Drive, Suite 9, Milford, OH 45150 Founders: Greg and Julia Ann Smith
513-444-4979
EIN# 20-4758474
Facebook: "Families With-ASD"
www.familieswithasd.org
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Easter Egg Hunt Invite, 2013 by Julia Ann Smith, Founder
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Families with ASD's Free Autism Friendly
Easter Egg Hunt!
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Who? Your Family and Anyone touched by Autism
What? FREE Autism Friendly Easter Egg Hunt
When? Saturday, March 30th , 2013
9 a.m. to 1p.m.
Where? Autism Family Resource Center
5989 Meijer Drive, Suite 9,
Milford, OH 45150.
Why? Families with ASD knows how stressful taking your child to the mall to see the Easter Bunny can be, so we are bringing the Easter Bunny to you!! Join us on Saturday, March 30th for the FREE Autism Friendly Easter Egg Hunt/Party!!
How? Join us on Saturday, March 30th for the Autism Friendly Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your cameras , and get your picture taken with the Autism Friendly Easter Bunny. The Autism Friendly Easter Egg Party will begin at 9 a.m. and last until 1p.m. Please do not RSVP via Facebook or email. We want to have an accurate count so please Call now 513-444-4979 and RSVP your Egg Hunt time (We have limited spots to keep it calm and not so overwhelming)
RSVP Your Egg Hunts Time Slots by calling and leaving a voice message at 513-444-4979. Please leave a message of how many children and how many adults will be attending and your preferred time slot. We will have an ASD Autism Volunteer call you back to confirm your time. Families with ASD has No paid staff,only volunteers, so it may take a couple days before your confirmation call is placed.
Easter Egg Hunt Time Slots:
Time Slot 1: 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 with Easter Egg Hunt at 9:30
Time Slot 2: 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 with Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30
Time Slot 3: 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 with Easter Egg Hunt at 11: 30
Time Slot 4: 12 noon - 12:45 with Easter Egg Hunt at 12:30 (This time slot is reserved for children with severe sensory issues and the number will be limited.)
(Please have your child bring a basket to gather eggs.)
****Don't forget to bring your cameras!
Again, to RSVP to our FREE Autism Friendly Event, you must call the Autism Family Resource Center at
513-444-4979.
 Meet the Easter Bunny!
Your child will have a chance to get their picture taken with our Easter Bunny!
Your child will also be able to decorate Easter Eggs !
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February, 2013 Families with ASD's Newsletter by Julia Ann Smith, Founder
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February, 2013
Families with ASD
Autism News
for Your Family!
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Families with ASD
Helping Families with Autism
Right Here, Right Now
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Walk the
Cincinnati Flying Pig
with team
Families with ASD!
 It is time to get healthy and help spread Autism Awareness! Join TEAM ASD and help raise funds for the Autism Family Resource Center!
Click Here for More Info!
Help raise funds for the Autism Center just by shopping at your local Kroger Stores!
Kroger Plus Card - Community Rewards Program for Autism Center
Important! April 2013 all families will need to reregister as a Families with ASD supporter in order for us to have funds donated. Please follow the easy steps below. Kroger is planning on giving $4 million dollars to charities. Please help the Autism Family Resource Center! If you haven't signed up for our Kroger Community Rewards Program, enrollment is quick and easy! Just follow the steps below and each time you shop at Kroger and use your Kroger plus card or alternate ID # they donated funds to the Families with ASD's Autism Center.
1. Go to http://www.kroger.com/
2. Click "Sign In"
3. Click "My Account"
4. Select "Community Rewards"
5. Enter Organization Number: 82514
Be sure to have your Kroger Plus Card handy!
For more info click here.
Please Re-Register in April, 2013 and help us raise much needed funds for the Autism Center!
Thanks to the following Autism Center's Donors and Sponsors!
- Marion Corbin Mayer through Network of Good.
- The Cox Family in Loving Memory of Harry L. Hepler "Pop Pop"
- Andrea Johnson through Network of Good.
- Steven Weide through the Network of Good.
- Capital One Program.
- Andy Magenheim and the Blue Ash Business Association.
- Tammy Anderson & Got- Autism
- Mr. Paul Maurath & the Procter & Gamble Grant
- Knights of Columbus
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Your Invited to our FREE Friday Night Flick :
Friday, February 1st: Marvel's Avengers- PG-13!
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Grab your family and get ready for a wonderful free family night at the Families with ASD's Autism Center!
Who? Anyone touched by Autism
When? Friday, February 1st: Doors open at 6p.m.
Movie starts at 7p.m.
Where? Families with ASD's Autism Family Resource Center
5989 Meijer Drive, Suite 9, Milford, OH 45150
What? Marvel's The Avengers Rated PG-13 Run Time: 143 mins.
Popcorn and Drinks will be served. You are welcome to bring a snack to share.
Kids can bring a pillow and blanket if they want to stretch out on the floor. We have a kids play room, teen room with a Wii, a ping pong room, and the computer lab for them to keep entertained.
We hope to see your family on Friday!
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FREE February Autism Support Group Social is
Saturday. February 23rd, 2013 6p.m. -9 p.m.
 Do you want to have some fun? Join us and Get Social!
Grab your family, bring a snack to share and join Families with ASD for our monthly autism support group socials. Please join us for a night of good food, friends and fellowship. All ages are welcome to our FREE monthly meetings. Our Autism Socials are a very casual get together for the Whole Family, in a very autism friendly environment!
Our Social is at the Autism Family Resource Center, 5989 Meijer Drive, Suite 9, Milford, OH 45150. Doors open at 6p.m. and your family can drop in any time between 6p.m. and 9 p.m.
Everyone is invited. Please bring your kids! We have a ping pong table, a Wii, and game room for the kids, a computer lab, and library for the adults, and a movie projection for all. We can play games, cards, etc, or just sit and talk with others who have been touched by autism.
We hope to see your family on Saturday, February 23rd !
Save the Dates!
- Monday, March 4th: Happy 8th Anniversary Families with ASD!!
- Saturday, March 30th: Autism Friendly Easter Egg Hunt. Must RSVP (Starting March 1st) at 513-444-4979.
- April 2nd: National Autism Awareness Day!
- Friday, April 5th: FREE Friday Night Flick: "HOP" Rated PG. Doors open at 6p.m. and movie starts at 7p.m. FREE popcorn & drinks!
- Saturday, April 27th: Family Autism Social & Support : All Ages welcome. Bring a snack to share & Drop in any time between 6p.m. and 9p.m.
- Saturday, May 4th: Families with ASD walks the Flying Pig Marathon!
- Saturday, May 25th: Family Autism Social & Support : All Ages welcome. Bring a snack to share & Drop in any time between 6p.m. and 9p.m.
Families with ASD's Autism Family Resource Center currently serves 500 plus families touched by Autism in your community. We have NO paid staff, only volunteers, most of which have a loved one with autism. When you donate to Families with ASD your donation goes toward helping Families with ASD continue to offer FREE Autism Friendly Events in Your Community! Please consider donating today. Click the secure Network for Good button above to make your donation!
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Tel: (513) 444-4979
Email: familyautismcenter@gmail.com
Web: www.helpingfamilieswithautism.com
President: Alberta J. Mellon
Founders: Greg & Julia Ann Smith
501c3 Non-Profit Chairty EIN # 20-475-8474
5989 Meijer Drive, Suite 9, Milford, OH 45150
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January, 2013 Families with ASD's Newsletter by Julia Ann Smith, Founder
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Families with ASD
Helping Families with Autism, Right Here, Right Now
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January 24, 2013
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ASD's Autism Socials! Join us Saturday, Jan. 26th
6p.m. - 9 p.m. No RSVP's necessary, just drop in anytime.
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Do you want to have some fun? Join us and Get Social!
Grab your family, bring a snack to share and join Families with ASD for our monthly autism support group socials. Please join us for a night of good food, friends and fellowship. All ages are welcome to our FREE monthly meetings. Our Autism Socials are a very casual get togethers for the Whole Family! January's Social is at the Autism Family Resource Center, 5989 Meijer Drive, Suite 9, Milford, OH 45150. Doors open at 6p.m. and your family can drop in any time between 6p.m. and 9 p.m.
Everyone is invited. Please bring your kids! We have a ping pong table, a Wii, and game room for the kids, a computer lab, and library for the adults, and a movie projection for all. We can play games, cards, etc, or just sit and talk with others who have been touched by autism.
We hope to see your family on Saturday!
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 Kroger Plus Card - Community Rewards Program for Autism Center
Once again, thanks to all of our families who have signed up for the Kroger Community Rewards Program. During second quarter, you helped us earn a little over $400 for the Autism Family Resource Center! If you haven't signed up for our Kroger Community Rewards Program, enrollment is quick and easy! Just follow the steps below and each time you shop at Kroger and use your Kroger plus card or alternate ID # they donated funds to the Families with ASD's Autism Center.
1. Go to http://www.kroger.com/
2. Click "Sign In"
3. Click "My Account"
4. Select "Community Rewards"
5. Enter Organization Number: 82514
Be sure to have your Kroger Plus Card handy!
For more info click here.
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In Loving Memory of Harry L. Hepler
 Families with ASD would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Cox family for the loss of "Pop Pop".
We always enjoyed having him at our events. He will be greatly missed.
Families with ASD would like to thank the Cox familiy for their very kind Memorial donation in memory of Harry. Thank you for thinking of the Autism Center in your time of need.
It is time to get healthy and help spread Autism Awareness! Join TEAM ASD and help raise funds for the Autism Family Resource Center! Click Here for more information.
Thanks to the following generous donors/ sponsors that help support the Families with ASD's Autism Center!
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Andrea Johnson through Network of Good.
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Steven Weide through the Network of Good.
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Capital One Program.
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Andy Magenheim and the Blue Ash Business Association.
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Tammy Anderson & Got- Autism
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Mr. Paul Maurath & the Procter & Gamble Grant
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Knights of Columbus
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Vintage Market and Thrift Store in Loveland, OH
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Wendy's
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Tel: (513) 444-4979
Email: familyautismcenter@gmail.com
Web: www.helpingfamilieswithautism.com
President: Alberta J. Mellon
Founders: Greg & Julia Ann Smith
501c3 Non-Profit Chairty EIN # 20-475-8474
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