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“We are incredibly grateful for the encouragement and support my family received from All Hands in Autism Foundation. As a single mom, dealing with my son’s sleep and emotional regulation needs was severely taxing. After speaking with the founder, Sabrina, she generously provided both my son and daughter with essential sensory items, including weighted blankets, special bedding and a starry night astronaut. This support was life-changing: my son went from sleeping only a few hours to resting for several hours a night, which has relieved my stress and reduced the moments when he was showing us that he felt overwhelmed. Thank you, All Hands!”

— Lyz G.

“All Hands in Autism Foundation has been a lifesaver for my family. I had struggled for so long watching my daughter experience sensory overwhelm and self-harm. Knowing she needed specific tools but not having the money to buy them was a difficult pill to swallow. After talking with Sabrina, we received a generous donation of a spin chair, weighted vest and chewies. This has brought peace back into our home. The difference is truly night and day. Thank you, Sabrina, and the whole team for turning my hope into relief.”

— Sandy J.

“My journey changed a couple of years ago after a chance meeting with Sabrina at Walmart. At the time, I was in the middle of getting divorced and felt so lost. My son was being treated as though he were the problem and was failing every class, with every diagnostic waitlist months long. Sabrina followed up within days and connected us with a clinic that got my son in for a diagnosis within a month. He was finally diagnosed with autism, ADHD and auditory processing disorder. Since then, the support he has received has been transformative. With the right accommodations in place, my son is now thriving both in and out of school. Just last quarter, he was named Star Student of the Month! My family is eternally grateful for that initial connection that changed everything.”

— Patricia K.

“Ever since we were blessed to meet Sabrina, she has continued to reinvigorate our children’s interest in reading, writing and math throughout the summer. We greatly appreciate her, her family and the organization. Even our children recognize the impact of her kind acts. We were not expecting, nor were we aware of how much of a blessing a complete stranger could be until we met Sabrina at Barnes & Noble. She was kind enough to purchase more than 47 books, six LEGO sets, children’s STEM learning kits, grade-level workbooks and individual Bibles for each of our children. We hope she and the organization continue to thrive, as they have made a noticeable impact in our lives as an entire family.”

— Tonia F.

“I am a single mom of two children with autism. Last year was the hardest of my life; I was out of work, expecting my third and facing a Christmas I couldn’t afford to celebrate. I was awkward and difficult when I met the founder, Sabrina, but she looked past my struggles and saw my heart. She connected me with life-changing resources, securing diagnoses, establishing IEPs and providing essential sensory products—not to mention the beautiful gifts for my children at Christmas. I’ve never received such hands-on support from a stranger. A year later, our lives have been fundamentally changed thanks to the All Hands in Autism Foundation. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart!”

— Janaye E.

“Last Christmas was the best our family has had in years. As our three daughters with autism grew, my husband and I had to scale back work, often leaving us barely making ends meet. After a friend told me about All Hands in Autism Foundation, I reached out and immediately received a personal call from the founder. She ensured we were added to the Christmas recipient list at the last minute. The girls had an amazing holiday! My husband and I were even touched by encouraging notes just for us, reminding us we are doing a great job. We are profoundly grateful for their support and look forward to volunteering this year to help other families experience the same joy.”

— John & Rayna H.

“Being sponsored by the All Hands in Autism Foundation was truly a blessing for me and my family. At the time, I was a newly single mother of four children, one of whom has autism, trying to rebuild our lives after fleeing from a domestic violence situation. We were displaced, and I was not working, which left me deeply concerned about how I would provide my children with even the simplest gifts for Christmas. When Sabrina called to say she wanted to sponsor my family, I was overwhelmed with gratitude. It felt like a weight had been lifted from my shoulders. In one of the most difficult seasons of my life, this generosity brought joy, relief and hope to my children and me. Their kindness made our holiday brighter and reminded us that we were not alone.”

— Chanel B.

“I’m Sabrina’s sister, and helping families secure much-needed resources has been an incredibly rewarding experience. During last year’s Christmas drive, I had the joyful task of fulfilling the children’s wish lists, ensuring each child received between three and five gifts. This project was deeply meaningful because it brought our family’s journey full circle: as children of a single mom, we were once the recipients of such holiday kindness. Now, having the honor of paying it forward alongside Sabrina is a feeling that cannot be matched.”

— Sarah J.

“Last year’s Christmas drive was my first time volunteering with the foundation, and it was an absolute pleasure to be part of the deliveries. Seeing the faces of families receiving the gifts made all the long nights wrapping presents worth it. Parents wept with joy as pressure was lifted from their shoulders and they knew they would have something for their children. So many families were blessed and got to see what community is really all about. I look forward to participating again this year.”

— Sissy B.

“I was truly honored to be the very first donor to the All Hands in Autism Foundation. It’s been a great pleasure and a source of deep pride to watch the organization grow and see how many families they are able to help. I am a committed monthly donor because I believe wholeheartedly in the mission and everything All Hands does for our community.”

— Quincy C.

“The All Hands in Autism Foundation immediately captured our hearts. As an aunt and uncle to nieces and nephews with autism, we are personally driven to help build a better world for them and others like them. The foundation’s dedication is clear, and we’ve seen its incredible vision realized through the support provided this past year. We are proud to be monthly donors, knowing our consistent contribution directly impacts families and supports the foundation’s mission to change the world.”

— Mike and Shana P.

“I’ve had the privilege of watching All Hands in Autism grow from the ground up. Knowing the heart behind the mission makes it easy to donate. It’s a genuine organization built on love and relentless hope. To see the real, positive change they bring to families is profound. I’m truly proud to be a donor and a friend on this incredible journey.”

— Algelia B.