The Autism Friendly Directory (AFD) is growing! There are currently 24 members on the directory and several who are steps away from being added and certified as “Autism Friendly.” The 411 about the AFD… What: The AFD is a community resource for families living with autism. The AFD provides a list of businesses and organizations […]
Month: July 2019
Grant Awarded to Christine’s Dream
We are so excited to share that Christine’s Dream Equestrian Center, our therapeutic riding program based at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, IL, was awarded a grant of $9,000 from the Adtalem Global Education Foundation last month. The Adtalem Global Education Foundation was established in 2010 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. The private foundation […]
I was a Firefighter for a Day!
Building relationships. Building relationships is crucial in most jobs, but especially in mine, Development. It is important to put myself out there in the community and learn about businesses and organizations, so that I can find and determine ways that Giant Steps is able to work together with and partner with others in the community. […]