Autism Solution Center Foundation, Inc.
Autism's
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Autism’s Casual For A Cause
Thank you for participating in Autism’s Casual For A Cause! This program is designed to provide educational awareness about autism spectrum disorders and access to NO COST autism-related services for families in need.
What does it mean to go “Casual For A Cause”?
Casual days provide an opportunity for employees to dress down and be comfortable while they work in a corporate environment. Casual days are also a fantastic way to boost morale within an organization and allow employees to get away from the everyday corporate attire. Many organizations have already adopted casual days, and ASCF offers a great opportunity for employees to use their casual days to raise money to fight for NO COST autism spectrum disorder treatment and assistance for families in need. For most families struggling with autism spectrum disorders, help is not readily available because of financial restraints and the limited number of specialists in the field.
When do we participate in “Autism’s Casual For A Cause”?
April is Autism Awareness Month, so we encourage organizations to take part to heighten education and awareness in this important month. However, Autism’s Casual For A Causecan be done any time of year, or throughout the year for that matter.
Why should we participate in “Autism’s Casual For A Cause”?
With all of the publicity surrounding the current autism epidemic, most of us know someone or have heard of someone affected by an autism spectrum disorder. With the current rates of 1 in every 150 individuals being affected, this has an impact on all of our lives. This is an incredible way to do something fun, that also allows employees to feel like they are making a difference in the life of a child, who might not otherwise have access the assistance needed.
What does “Autism’s Casual For A Cause” provide?
Casual days provide educational awareness about the benefits of early diagnosis and treatability of autism spectrum disorders, as well as access to NO COST autism treatment and assistance for families in need.
Company/Employee Benefits:
• Increase conpany’s cause marketing efforts
• Increase company’s brand awareness
Tax deductible fundraising program:
• Employer is responsible for ensuring their employees receive a receipt for their
tax deductible contribution for the fundraiser
• ASCF strongly encourages a matching program by the employer. If the employer
chooses to match the employees contribution, the portion that the employer
contributes is a tax deductible donation.
• If the employer chooses to make a direct contribution, rather than matching, that
contribution will be tax deductible for the employer as a donation.
Casual Director’s Documents:
The casual director for the employer will be provided with all the related and necessary materials including:
• Donation Forms – to be completed and returned with your donation check to
Autism Solution Center Foundation, Inc.
• Contribution Receipts – To be given to employees who make contributions.
• Goal Cards – A fantastic tool for keeping participants motivated during the
campaign. Aim high, set a goal, and work together to benefit the families of
autism spectrum disorders.
• Certificates of Appreciation – That can be used to thank those who participate in
the event.
• Autism Awareness Fact Posters – Printable posters stating many unknown facts
about autism spectrum disorders.
• Benefits Document – Allowing employers to see the many benefits of
participating in Autism’s Casual For A Cause fundraiser.
• Autism’s Casual Up For A Cause Tracker – Excel workbook to help you track
contributions.
• Website Logos and Banners – For company websites, newsletters, or other
employer media.
• Idea Sheet – Some additional ideas to help you make this the most successful
event possible!
AUTISM SOLUTION CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.
9282 Cordova Park Road
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 758-8288 * (901) 758-1806 Fax
http://www.autismsolutioncenter.org/
laura@autismsolutioncenter.com
