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Laura Slesar, Kidpower Vermont, Center Director, (802) 425-5437, laura@kidpower.org

KIDPOWER VERMONT RECEIVES SIGNATURE GRANT FROM DOUG FLUTIE, JR. FOUNDATION FOR AUTISM FOR $7000

North Ferrisburgh, Vermont (February 22, 2022) - Kidpower Vermont is pleased to announce it has received a $7000 grant from the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism. These funds will provide critical training and support to families with autism throughout the state.

This grant will provide live, online workshops for Vermonters affected by autism and their families to learn skills for taking charge of their physical and emotional safety, in person and online, in these challenging times.

“The pandemic has been particularly challenging for people affected by autism and their families, and these workshops will give them new tools for building friendships, strengthening relationships, and staying safe from bullying, abuse, harassment, and other harm,” says Kidpower International Executive Director Irene van der Zande.

"The Flutie Foundation Signature Grants help our partner agencies address a variety of significant needs in the autism community," says Nick Savarese, Executive Director of The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. "Programs like these are helping people on the autism spectrum live life to the fullest and we are proud to support their efforts. The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, based in Framingham, MA, awards grants annually through a competitive application and review process. The signature grants that the Flute Foundation distributed this year support traditionally under-served, under-funded, culturally diverse communities reflected in the Foundation's areas of interest; providing a path for educational and vocational skills, supporting recreational and active lifestyles, and ensuring people with autism are safe,

supported and informed.”

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