PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
First Responder Training
Our training teams kept busy training 2,360 First Responders, Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, and Healthcare workers. Not only did we train MD law enforcement, but several departments outside our state to include the NYPD, Hickory Creek, TX, and the US Secret Service.
Resource Center
Our Resource Center continued to provide vital support for families in the community. 1,306 individuals were provided support and nearly 15,000 participated in Resource Fairs and events, virtually and in person.
Self-Advocate Advisory Committee
"I really enjoy watching Chris enthusiastically participate in your wonderful programs! Big Thank You to all who make this committee opportunity possible!!!!"
Recreational Events
Families enjoyed our legacy in-person events as well as virtual, fun-seeking alternatives to in-person recreation. From Ladew Gardens to virtual scavenger hunts to the Ironbirds game, there was truly something for everyone.
Adapting to and Growing Through the Pandemic
After a year of virtual programming, PFA was finally able to return to the communities we serve with in-person resource fairs, training and recreational opportunities. Virtual programming, which has proven to be an essential part of our community outreach, will continue to be a format that we offer to families who may have challenges with childcare, transportation, or other barriers.
This year we served a record-setting 21,908 individuals across the state through our programming.
RESOURCE CENTER
15,966
Contacts
TRAINING
3,809 Individuals Trained
RECREATION
2,133 Participants
I'd like to personally thank each and every one of you for giving my family these Ironbirds tickets. We had the opportunity to get together with other family members that we hadn't seen in such a LONG time! We were able to have fun, enjoy each other's company, and most of all, enjoy a great game.
Pathfinders for Autism ROCKS!!! Thank you again for providing families like mine opportunities to have fun and live our best lives!!
Pam and Taylor
EXPANDING OUR COMMUNITY
Dip Challenge
The 2021 Dip Challenge Tour took PFA staff all over the state in our very own tour bus bringing resources, fun, awareness, and fundraising to each region. It was great spending the summer seeing so many old friends and making many new ones.
Run Wild Maryland Zoo
We were back in person at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore and over 1,000 runners and walkers helped us raise $130,000, our highest revenue in 11 years of Run Wild.
Run Wild Assateague
Run Wild for Autism got even wilder with an expansion to the Eastern Shore engaging over 250 participants and raising over $20,000 in year one.
Golf Tournament
The 20th Annual PFA Golf Tournament was a sell out and was our highest grossing tournament ever. Thank you to our many sponsors and golfers for their incredible support.
A Message From Our President
Generational Giving
The Knott family carries on their grandfather’s legacy of giving back and encourages others to support the breadth of services PFA offers.
Matching Gift
From now until December 31st, your end of year gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to $20,000. Thank you to one of our donors for their generous gift to make this match possible!
PFA’s New Driver Safety Program
What To Do During a Traffic Stop
To see the initial nervousness of drivers when they enter the program turn to confidence as they leave the program is precisely the outcome we all wanted. It is rare to have an opportunity to effect such positive change and to have such an overwhelmingly positive response and a remarkable partnership with Pathfinders for Autism is something I consider a highlight of my professional career.
Detective Sergeant Moe Greenberg
Baltimore County Police Department
FINANCIALS
I just wanted to thank your team for your presentation. My biggest fear as a mother and a detective is that my son with ASD will one day get in trouble because of how he reacts to things and he won’t know how to explain himself. What’s even more terrifying is that if the responding officer doesn’t recognize it, I don’t need to tell you how quickly it can escalate. So once again, thank you for what you do.
Det Luciana Wachholtz
NYPD
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE
BOARD
B.J. Surhoff
President, Pathfinders for Autism
Alisa Rock
Vice 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
Freelance Writer
Carol Dalton
Senior Vice President, M&T Bank
H. Bradley Donovan
G. Weiss Associates, NY
Gus Kalaris
Founder & Owner, Constantine Wines,
Axios Wine, Kalaris Family Vineyards
Robert L. Long Jr.
Radio/TV Personality
Audacy (105.7 The Fan) and MASN
Michael Mohney
Digital Branch Manager
First Financial Federal Credit Union
Rick Opfer
Founder & Owner, Opfer Auctioneers
Dr. Laura Herrera Scott
VP Medicaid Clinical Operations, Anthem
Helen Shafer
Founder & President, The Shafer Center
Michael Shelah
Account Executive, Advantage Industries, Inc.
Founder, Mike Shelah Consulting
Polly Winde Surhoff
Autism Parent
Alicia Wopat
Autism Parent
Linda Carter-Ferrier, 2009-2019
In Memoriam
STAFF
Executive Director
Deputy Director
Development Director
Program Director
Program Director
Development Associate
Quinn Lulie
Data Management Specialist
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