MESSAGE FROM
PATHFINDERS FOR AUTISM
PFA
BY THE
NUMBERS
20,770
INDIVIDUALS SERVED
HELP LINE
SUPPORTED
1,182
INDIVIDUALS
with
RESOURCES & REFERRALS
RECREATIONAL
EVENTS
FREE OF CHARGE
IN A
JUDGEMENT
FREE ZONE
4,374
LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRST RESPONDERS, & HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TRAINED
SAFETY
PROGRAM
REACHED
1,643
INDIVIDUALS
RESOURCE CENTER
SERVED
9,101
MARYLAND
FAMILIES
YOUR
SUPPORT
MAKES ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS POSSIBLE
SAFETY IN THE COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
EVENTS
4,470 individuals enjoyed community outings with the entire family, free of charge and in a judgement free zone. These recreational events include visits to the National Aquarium, the MD Science Center, a ballgame at Ripken Stadium, and sailing downtown with the Downtown Sailing Center.
FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING
Safety events and training give individuals with developmental disabilities a chance to interact with first responders outside of real emergencies to build trust and understanding. Last year our training team trained over 4,200 parents, law enforcement, officers, teachers, healthcare providers and more.
SWIM SAFETY
We want swimming to be a fun experience. Our swim safety program offered family swim events and scholarships for lessons to promote awareness of the increased risks of drowning among individuals with autism.
TRAFFIC STOP SAFETY
PFA trained individuals in the community on “what to do during a traffic stop.” Our traffic stop program is beneficial for both individuals with developmental disabilities and officers. We are grateful for the officers and attendees that joined us for this program.
FAMILY SUPPORT
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FUNDRAISING
ACROSS MARYLAND
Pathfinders for Autism hosted fundraising events throughout the state to bring awareness to families, raise funds for our mission, and cultivate new donors to support our work. Our supporters were able to enjoy events that included wine tasting, whiskey tasting, golfing, pickleball, crossfit, paintball, farm to table dinners, 5K events and much more. Every dollar raised helped us continue our programs FREE of charge to the autism community throughout Maryland.
FINANCIALS
Audited financials for the year ending September 30, 2022
A copy of our most recent financial statements is available upon request.
MESSAGE
FROM OUR PRESIDENT
2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE
BOARD
B.J. Surhoff
President, Pathfinders for Autism
Carin Lazarus
Vice President, Pathfinders for Autism
President and CEO, Media Star Promotions
Bruce L. Schindler
Treasurer, Pathfinders for Autism
President, Bob Davidson Ford Lincoln
Rebecca Faye Smith Galli
Secretary, Pathfinders for Autism
Author, Columnist
Carol Dalton
Senior Vice President, M&T Bank
H. Bradley Donovan
Crestline Summit
Andrew T. Giddens
Senior Vice President, Wealth Director, PNC Private Bank
Kevin P. LaTulip, Jr.
Chair, Financial Services Transactions Practice Group,
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Robert L. Long, Jr.
Radio/TV Personality, Audacy (107.5 The Fan) and MASN
Rick Opfer
Founder and Owner, Opfer Auctioneers
Helen Shafer
Founder & President, The Shafer Center
Mike Shelah
Business Performance Advisor, Insperity
Benito Vettelana
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Polly Winde Surhoff
Alicia Wopat
Alisa Rock
Emeritus Board
Linda Carter-Ferrier, 2009-2019
In Memoriam
2023 STAFF
REBECCA RIENZI
Executive Director
TRISH KANE
Deputy Director
KATIE RAMIREZ
Development Director
NEAL LICHTER
Program Director
SHELLY McLAUGHLIN
Program Director
NIKKI STOKES
Resource Center Coordinator
VIOLA LIS
Development Associate
QUINN LULIE
Data Management Specialist
TRAINING TEAM
ERIC KANE
GLENN MYERS
CPL JANELLE MYERS
JOSH SMITH
TOM WHALEN
HUNTER McLAUGHLIN
SPECIAL PROJECTS
MASON SURHOFF
Program Intern
CONOR WADE
Donor Appreciation Artisan
JEANETTE RICHARDSON
Donor Appreciation