News & Events
NEW Online Respite Provider Registry
The Respite Provider Registry is an online registry of Respite Providers who have completed an application & screening process and are available to work as Respite Providers in the Windsor - Essex Region. Families searching for Respite Providers will be able to review Respite Providers on the registry and contact those they find appropriate for their family's needs.
Interested respite providers that have completed the screening process can also use the portal to register. For more information visit www.respiteservices.com
CHILIFEST 2011
Thank you to everyone who came downtown to the Windsor Armouries to enjoy some great chili at the Chilifest 2011. Over 40 local restaurants participated. Thank you once again to all the volunteers and especially to the Windsor Firefighters Benefit Fund for supporting Autism Services Inc. If your organization is interested in hosting a charity event on our behalf please contact the ASI office at 519-966-7283.
The 2011 Charity Challenge Fun Run
Thank you to everyone who came out to support ASI at the Charity Fun Run. A big thank you to the National Bank of Canada and the Running Factory for selecting ASI as one of the official charities that benefited from the 2011 Charity Challenge Fun Run. The 8K Run, 3K Run/Walk or 1K Kid's Run took place on Sunday, September 18th. ASI raised $2,724.34 in pledges which was good enough for 3rd place giving us a $1,000 bonus. At the end of the day we raised a total $3,844.34.
A Father's Day Journey for Autism Services Inc. Raises $12,600
On Father's Day June 19th, ASI parent and supporter, Sam Helou completed two marathons (84km) along the Chrysler Canada Greenway Trail as part of an all day effort to raise funds for ASI. His journey began at 6am and ended at 7:30pm. At the end of the day over $12,000 in pledges had been raised by Sam and his family and pledges are still coming in. All the money raised will help fund the Bruce Awad Summer Program.
Pledges for Sam's Journey can still be made through CanadaHelps.org. Be sure to click on the Dawn to Dusk Fund Designation when making your pledge.
All of us at ASI are extremely grateful to Sam and his family for their tremendous efforts.
ASI Receives $5,000 from Green Shield Canada's Community Giving Program
ASI received a $5,000 grant from Green Shield Canada's Community Giving Program. This funding was used to purchase craft carts and art supplies for the 2011 Bruce Awad Summer Program. Painting, drawing and other creative art projects provide many benefits to children with autism spectrum disorders. This funding enabled us to provide the much need art supplies at both Windsor and Essex locations. Thank you to Green Shield Canada for supporting our organization and for making this possible.
Essex OPP Cop Camp Annual Car Wash for ASI
A car wash to benefit ASI was held on Saturday, June 11th at the Tecumseh Fire Hall. 80 students from the Values, Influences and Peers (VIP) Program who attended this year's Cop Camp in August were "Paying it Forward" by participating in an event to raise money for a local charity. This year these wonderful students raised $1,000 for ASI's wonderful kids. Thank you to the VIP students, Essex OPP Cop Camp, Tecumseh Fire Service and all the volunteers and supporters who come out. A special cheque presentation was made to ASI during the Cop Camp on August 9. Kids helping kids...what a great thing!
