05/01/2026
All day, I kept thinking about what made this event so meaningful—and what it really comes down to is connection and community.
When Empowered Kids was just a few clients and a small team of us figuring things out as we went, we used to dream about the lives we could touch one day and the ways we could show up for families.
Last night, we got to see that come to life.
So many incredible people showed up. The night was filled with kindness, love, and genuine connection. There was a community of people—all connected by their experiences with autism in one way or another—coming together to support something bigger than themselves.
From the decorated golf carts to the bracelets and pins that people proudly wore, it was truly special to witness something that, at one point, we had only hoped might one day exist.
And now, not only has that vision come to life—but because of the funds raised, we’re able to take the next step forward.
The Empowered Kids Community Fund was created because of everyone who showed up, donated, golfed, and helped bring this event together. This fund will allow us to support even more families—especially those who may face financial barriers to accessing services and opportunities.
It’s built on love.
On kindness.
On connection.
On community.
And that feels really, really special 💛
Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing some well-deserved shoutouts to our incredible sponsors who helped make this all possible
