Two of Alabama's service providers are competing for $250,000 in grant funding.  You help decide where the money goes!

Help them by voting today! (You can vote for multiple groups per day.)

The Little Tree Preschool 

Autism is REAL and now affects an estimated 1 in 110 births.  The goal of The Little Tree Preschool Program in Alabama is to provide comprehensive and effective therapy interventions to children and families affected by Autism.

Founder, Jerre Brimer, designed the inclusive preschool program to offer all children including those with developmental disabilities a high quality educational experience in a rich and nurturing environment where learning opportunities for these children are maximized.  

Being awarded this grants would allow The Little Tree Preschools to provide tuition and scholarship assistance for one full year to 18 additional children across Alabama.  These children and their families will then have the opportunity that would not be possible otherwise.  However, to provide the educational opportunities to these students, the Auburn campus must be completed and teaching materials would need to be purchased for all classrooms. 

Go to http://www.refresheverything.com/littletreepreschool to vote every day this month!

The A.skate Foundation

Autism, like skateboarding, can be unpredictable and often times unruly. We embrace the parts of autism that are hard to understand and give these kids an outlet that is free of rules or judgment, and allows them to be social without being “social”. Skateboarding has always been counterculture. Even as it edges closer to the mainstream, skateboarding remains on the fringe. It’s still an emblem of rebellion, still a little outlaw. Skaters don’t follow the herd. They’re often thought of as different. Those of us who skate view skateboarding as an outlet to express our individuality and creativity. What better sport to represent kids who are too often thought of as outsiders? Children with autism can flourish given the right circumstances--they are bright, creative and sensitive individuals who need venues where their uniqueness can be celebrated. Let’s help them find a place to express themselves through skateboarding.

Go to http://www.refresheverything.com/askatefoundation to vote every day this month!