November 9, 2016 | Blog, Press Release
Els for Autism Awarded $6,500 Grant From Autism License Plate Proceeds
The grant will support the Special Adult Life Skills Academy, including culinary training and Ernie Els #GameON AutismTM Fitness
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Pamela Minelli
Development Director
Els for Autism Foundation
561-320-9528
elsforautism.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Els for autism Awarded $6,500 Grant from Autism License Plate Proceeds
Jupiter, FL (November 9, 2016) – Els for Autism Foundation received a $6,500 grant from the Autism Services Grants Council. The funds for this grant are generated through the sale of the Florida “Support Autism Programs” specialty license plates. The Autism Services Grants Council awarded a total of $64,300 in grants to 13 Florida-based nonprofit organizations that provide services and programs for adults with autism and related disabilities. The grant will support the Special Adult Life Skills Academy, including culinary training and Ernie Els #GameON Autism™ Fitness.
“We are grateful to the Autism Services Grants Council for their support of our Special Adult Life Skills Academy,” said Dr. Marlene Sotelo, Director of Programs and Operations at Els for Autism. “Our hands-on program provides individuals who have significant support needs with a healthy eating and cooking program, along with a fitness component. The ability to prepare, serve, or purchase healthy meals, as well as the integration of a regular fitness routine, can be crucial to a healthy and more independent lifestyle for these adults.”
Earlier this year, Florida nonprofits were invited to submit grant proposals and nearly 40 nonprofits applied for funding. Due to the success of last year’s grants and increased revenue provided by the sale of the “Support Autism Programs” specialty license plate, the Autism Services Grants Council was able to provide more funding to awardees this year.
In 2009, the Florida Legislature authorized the “Support Autism Services” specialty license plate and provided for the creation of the Autism Services Grants Council. The Council oversees a grants process to fund service programs for individuals with autism and related disabilities and their families throughout the state.
For more information on the Florida “Support Autism Programs” specialty license plate, please visit www.autismlicenseplate.com. For more information about Els for Autism programs, please visit www.elsforautism.org.
About the Autism Services Grants Council (“ASGC”)
In 2009, the Florida Legislature authorized the “Support Autism Services” specialty autism license plate and provided for the creation of the Autism Services Grants Council (“ASGC”) to oversee a grants process to fund service programs for individuals with autism and related disabilities and their families throughout the state. All funds raised by the ASGC are generated by the sale of the Florida “Support Autism Programs” specialty license plates. For more information visit www.autismlicenseplate.com and “Like” us at facebook.com/AutismLicensePlate. ARC Broward is responsible for marketing the Florida “Support Autism Programs” specialty license plate and administration of the Autism Services Grants Council.
About the Els for Autism Foundation
The Els for Autism Foundation was established in 2009 by PGA TOUR golfer Ernie Els and his wife Liezl (residents of Jupiter, FL) shortly after their son Ben was diagnosed with autism. The Foundation’s overarching mission is to help people on the autism spectrum fulfill their potential to lead positive, productive and rewarding lives. Els for Autism has offices in the U.S., Canada, South Africa, and the UK. To help fulfill its mission, Els for Autism is building a state-of-the-art Center of Excellence in Jupiter, FL, with a local, national and global reach.
Donations can be made online at www.e4aannualgiving.org and by check (made payable to ‘Els for Autism’) and addressed to Els for Autism, The Els Center of Excellence, 18370 Limestone Creek Rd, Jupiter, FL 33458.
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