Melina Morel, BA, ASAT Extern
Ruth Donlin, MS, ASAT Board Member
The support ASAT has received has been far reaching throughout our various fundraising efforts. One of our successful initiatives is the donation jar, currently on display by businesses in New Jersey and Maine. The simple act of showcasing a donation jar in a place of business allows even the smallest of donations to make a significant difference. These donations are utilized to continue to expand upon our website offerings and to allow us to publish free, monthly newsletters that highlight science based treatments; treatments proven to make a difference in the lives of those with autism. Every penny donated to ASAT is a contribution for communities to be educated about autism research both locally and internationally through ASAT’s newsletter, booklets and information fliers. The donation jars not only benefit ASAT, they are also beneficial for the business as they showcase their benevolence, community engagement, and support for the autism community.
In Maine, Dairy Queen owners Larry and Kathy Hannon have been the greatest supporters of ASAT over the last several years. Thanks to their long-lasting and extensive support, they have raised over $10,000 for ASAT with donation jars in their three Dairy Queen locations in Old Town, Bangor, and Freeport. Their passion and commitment to ASAT are also personal. As parents of a daughter with autism, they have found the resources ASAT offers to be important information for the community and often display ASAT’s posters and fliers in their Dairy Queen locations. Larry and Kathy want other parents to learn about science-based treatments and make the best-informed decisions for their children.
In New Jersey, the support for ASAT is also growing. Donation jars have been placed in a few business locations to assist with the dissemination efforts of best practices in autism treatment. Two establishments in Hoboken are taking part: Impasto’s, a pizzeria located in downtown Hoboken with a vast menu and catering services, and Giovanni’s Liquor where you can be sure to find something different and new. With the support of these businesses, ASAT continues to grow and remain a leading organization for disseminating quality information about science-based autism treatment.
Donation jars can be displayed at a wide array of business establishments to help educate consumers and to raise money to support ASAT’s mission. ASAT will provide the materials needed for any participating business (e.g., donation jars, an ASAT information insert card for the donation jar, ASAT business cards, fliers, and signage). ASAT appreciates our participating fundraising businesses, and in order to reciprocate our gratitude for helping promote science-based treatments in autism, ASAT will provide publicity and social media support to build awareness about the business. If you are interested in supporting ASAT through donation jars, please write us at donate@asatonline.org. We would love to hear from you!
