Families & Impact
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Know a family with autistic members who could use extra love and support? Nominate them today as your nomination can change everything. From heartfelt testimonials and impact stories to public recognition and media features, this is where love, support, and community come to life through AJ and the Cool Kids.
Nominate a Family
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At AJ and the Cool Kids Autism Foundation, our commitment to serving families in the autistic community drives everything we do. Through our annual fundraising gala, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and love within this community while making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.
Each year, we proudly select a deserving family to receive a one-time grant designed to help alleviate expenses related to an autism diagnosis. This initiative allows us to directly support families and bring hope where it’s needed most.
We are now accepting nominations for this year’s honoree! If you know a family who deserves this recognition, please submit their name for consideration using the link below. Submissions close soon, and the selected family will be announced in April 2025.
Together, we can uplift and empower the autism community, one family at a time.
Explore Our Families Stories
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I reached out to AJ and the Cool Kids for help with my speech services and they did not hesitate to pay my bills right away. I will always recommend them as a resource.
Ashley Heaton
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“AJ and the Cool Kids has done wonders for the autism community. I finally felt seen as a parent and caregiver of a child with autism. I was honored to be her first family to be honored at their annual gala.”
- Kai McCoy, Honoree Family, Charlotte
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As the second honorees, we were chosen at a time when we first received our son's diagnosis. It was a very vulnerable time for us. We really were excited about being recognized. This organization has helped not only families with new diagnoses but existing ones with other needs in the autism community.
The Dunlap Family, Honorees
Stories That Shine a Light on Our Mission
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