When

October 10

Where

Charlotte, NC

Cause

Young Adults with Autism

Status

501(c)(3) · EIN 81-2749968

Donate a prize.


Gift cards. Weekend stays. Restaurant certificates. Sports tickets. Golf rounds. Spa packages. Products from your store. Anything that lights up a silent-auction table. Every prize donor is recognized in the silent auction listing and on signage at the event.

Make a call

If you know a business owner — a friend, a neighbor, your hairdresser, your mechanic — make a warm introduction. The warmest call always wins.

Volunteer at the event

We need help the night of — at registration, at the gaming tables, with the silent auction. Show up. Have fun. Be part of it.

Buy a ticket

Attend the event. Bring friends. Eat, play, bid on the silent auction. Every ticket fills a seat that funds our programming.

Share this page

Forward this page to one person. Post it once. Mention it in your group chat. The Autism After 18 family grows one introduction at a time.


"This is the only place I feel normal."

— A participant, at our last event

Take action.

Tell us how you want to help. We'll be in touch within 48 hours with everything you need.

Contact Us

Questions, answered.


Is my contribution tax-deductible?

Yes. Autism After 18 is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 81-2749968. We'll send you a receipt for your records.


When is the deadline to sponsor?

To be included on printed materials and event signage, we need your commitment by mid-September. Prize donations are accepted up to the week before the event. Title and Casino tiers go first — please reach out early.


What kinds of prize donations are most useful?

Anything that excites a silent-auction bidder — gift cards, weekend stays, dining experiences, sports or concert tickets, golf rounds, spa packages, or premium products. Cash equivalents and experiences tend to draw the highest bids.


Can I sponsor and donate a prize?

Absolutely — and our sponsorship team can package both together for the best recognition.


What if my business is too small to sponsor at $500?

An in-kind prize donation of any value counts. So does making one warm introduction. So does sharing this page. We need everything.


Where does the money actually go?

Directly into our year-round programming — dances, vocational coaching, life-skills sessions, social events, and the Five Keys to Independence. View our Accountability page for full financial transparency.



Can I attend the event without sponsoring?

Yes — buying a ticket fills a seat that funds our programming. Tickets will be available through our event registration page.