“The bumper cars were a wonderful opportunity for us to venture into the community, socialize with other families, and try something in a new environment.”
Save the Date…
Autism Family Day at the Ecotarium!
The EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum. Set in an urban oasis, the EcoTarium offers a chance to walk through the treetops, take a thrilling multimedia journey through the galaxy at a digital planetarium, meet wildlife, stroll nature trails, ride a narrow-gauge railroad, and get hands-on with family-friendly exhibits.
The EcoTarium also gives visitors a chance to see live animals indoors and out and to explore the landscape on nature trails. More details to come!
"I can't begin to tell you how helpful this teacher institute has been for my practice. It has opened my eyes and mind to the world of autism."
- Attendee at a Teacher Institute hosted by Community Resources
The causes are hotly debated. Some scientists are focusing on genetics, while others suggest vaccines or environmental toxins may be involved. Regardless of what causes autism, a growing number of children are being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder nationally and throughout western Massachusetts.
Community Resources for People with Autism is a non-profit human service agency that provides services to individuals on the autism spectrum. Our services are provided thanks, in part, to private donations and fundraising events. While the number of children with autism we serve has increased 900% since 1991, funding has increased less than 90%.
While we applaud the efforts of researchers to determine what causes autism, our mission is to provide much needed assistance to families NOW. To do that we need your help! Our events are crucial to raising money, and they are a great way of getting involved! Please help us help the families we serve by supporting our fundraising efforts...
Annual Conference
Berkshire Dinner Dance
The Hunt for Lost Vegas...Trips to Win -- Paintball Challenge
Fall Family Fun Day
Rock for Autism
Live from the Hard Rock Cafe!
Join us, on August 9, for another outstanding charity concert live from The Cavern Club. The ladies of the all woman rock band, HRT, and Sarah Blacker will be rocking out to help raise money for a great Massachusetts charity - and are being joined by The Luxury, one of Boston's top bands.
For more information, click here.
Come join the Paintball Madness!!!
The Hunt for Lost Vegas...Trips to Win
Sunday, August 24
All Day Event--Gates Open at 9:00 a.m.
Hosted by: AirSports Paintball and G-Vegas and The Lost Boys Paintball Teams.
For more information, click here.
Join Us at Community Resources'
Family Fun Day!!
September 7, 2008
Community Resources will be combining it's annual fundraiser and picnic into one. Bring the family and have fun playing putt-putt, riding go-carts and much more!
For more details and pledge forms, click here.
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This web site is funded in part by the Westfield Bank Future Fund and
the Frank Stanley Beveridge Foundation, Inc.
Community Resources for People with Autism 
116 Pleasant Street, Suite 366 Easthampton, MA 01027
Phone: (413) 529-2428 FAX: (413) 529-2567 info@commmunityresourcesforautism.org