EmPath For Autism

💜 Save the Date! 💜

Calling all moms raising children with autism, you are invited to join us for an evening of connection, encouragement, and community.

🌟 EmPath for Autism & Be U Bear Mom Chat: Empowered Motherhood
📅 Saturday, August 29th, 2026
📝 Registration opens Monday, August 10th

Whether you're looking to build friendships, share experiences, or simply spend time with moms who understand your journey, this is for you. 💕

Mark your calendars now!

🚨 Not Your Grandma's Bingo. 🚨

Forget everything you think you know about bingo.

B!Z!NGO is a night of live music, dancing, huge prizes, nonstop energy, and organized chaos, all supporting EmPath for Autism and the community it serves.

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕟 Doors Open: 4:30 PM | B!Z!NGO Begins: 7:00 PM
📍 Lori's Roadhouse | West Chester, OH

Grab your crew and experience the most unforgettable bingo night you'll ever attend.

🎟️ Tickets available here: https://loom.ly/rdcn6d4

⏳ This is your sign.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!

Join us September 12th at Lori's Roadhouse.

Seats won't stay available forever, and once they're gone... they're gone.

B!Z!NGO: Desert Dreams is shaping up to be an unforgettable evening filled with exciting games, incredible prizes, themed fun, live entertainment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact for individuals with autism.

Every ticket purchased helps support EmPath for Autism's year-round programs, including Mom Chat, adaptive swim, community events, family grants, and the continued development of Jag Tag V2, designed to help protect children with autism who are at risk of wandering.

Gather your friends, throw on your best desert-inspired outfit, and join us for an incredible night, all for an incredible cause.

🌵 Don't miss the fun.
💙 Support a mission that changes lives.
🎟️ Get your tickets today: https://loom.ly/rdcn6d4

🚔🚒 Join us tomorrow for National Night Out! 🚑🇺🇸

We can’t wait to spend the evening with our community at Franklin Community Park for this year’s National Night Out!

📅 Tuesday, August 4th
🕠 5:30–8:30 PM
📍 Franklin Community Park
301 E. 6th St., Franklin, OH 45005

Bring the whole family for an evening filled with:
⭐ Live music
⭐ Dunk tank
⭐ Raffle giveaways
⭐ Fire department demonstrations
⭐ Patrol cars
⭐ Character appearances
⭐ Handprint patrol car
⭐ Petting zoo
⭐ And so much more!

National Night Out is all about bringing neighbors and first responders together, strengthening relationships, and celebrating the amazing community we share.

We hope to see you there for an evening of fun, connection, and community spirit! 💙❤️

We are incredibly grateful to Neighborly and its family of locally owned home service brands for their generous $500 donation to EmPath for Autism!

Their commitment to giving back to the communities they serve is truly inspiring, and we are honored to be one of the organizations they chose to support. Every dollar helps us continue creating meaningful opportunities, resources, and inclusive experiences for autistic individuals and their families.

To everyone at Neighborly, thank you for believing in our mission and investing in the families we serve. Your generosity is making a real difference, and we couldn’t do this work without community partners like you.

Thank you for helping us build a more inclusive future, together! 💙♾️

Imagine scrolling through photos the morning after and seeing...

✨ Everyone dressed in their Desert Dreams attire
😂 Friends laughing over Bingo
🎁 Winners celebrating amazing prizes
💙 A community coming together for an incredible cause

Now imagine realizing you missed it.

Don't let FOMO win this year! Join us for Bingo Bizingo: Desert Dreams and experience one of the most fun nights of the year while supporting EmPath for Autism.

September 12th at Lori's Roadhouse!!!

🎟️ Secure your spot today! https://loom.ly/rdcn6d4

🌵✨ The desert is calling... and everyone wants a seat at Bingo Bizingo: Desert Dreams taking place on September 12th 2026 at Lori's Roadhouse.

If you've been thinking about grabbing your tickets, don't wait too long. This is one of EmPath for Autism's most anticipated events of the year!

🎉 Bingo
🐂 Bull Riding
🎁 Incredible prizes
🌵 Desert-themed fun
💙 A night that makes a difference for individuals with autism

Don't be the one saying, "I wish I would've gone."

🎟️ Get your tickets before they're gone! 👉🏻 https://loom.ly/rdcn6d4

⛈️ Thunderstorms can be especially overwhelming for children with autism. The loud thunder, bright flashes of lightning, changes in air pressure, and disruption to routines can all lead to increased anxiety or sensory overload.

If storms are in the forecast, here are a few ways to help your child feel safe and supported:

💙 Let them know a storm is coming before it arrives so they have time to prepare.
🎧 Offer noise-canceling headphones or let them wear their favorite comfort items.
🏠 Create a cozy, calming space with blankets, pillows, dim lighting, or sensory tools.
📱 Use visual schedules or social stories to explain what thunderstorms are and reassure them that they will pass.
🌈 Practice calming strategies together, such as deep breathing, fidget toys, or listening to calming music.
❤️ Most importantly, stay calm yourself. Your reassurance and steady presence can help your child feel more secure.

Every child experiences storms differently, and that’s okay. What helps one child may not help another. The key is finding what makes your child feel safe, understood, and supported.

💬 What strategies have worked for your family during thunderstorms? Share your tips in the comments, you never know who you might help today.

Huge congratulations from us at EmPath For Autism to the team at Lakota Family YMCA!

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💙💙💙👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Not only has our partnership providing adaptive swim sessions been a success with one session a week, but the demand was so overwhelming that you added another session and it filled up, too!

That is not only a win for the families and for the Y, it’s a powerful testament to the deep need for inclusive, accessible programs in our community.

Because of your dedication, vision, and heart, so many children are receiving free, one-on-one instruction, and families now have a safe, supportive, and joyful environment to build confidence, learn vital water safety skills, and simply have fun!

Thank you, Lakota Family YMCA, for listening to the needs of our community, dreaming big, and diving in headfirst to make a splash! The impact of this partnership is going to create a ripple effect for a long time to come.

Here’s to making waves, breaking barriers, and creating a more inclusive community for everyone!

Love everybody 💙

🚗 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🚗

Take just a few minutes to make a meaningful difference for local children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder.

When you take a FREE test drive in a new Ford today, Ford Motor Company and Beechmont Ford will make a donation to EmPath for Autism. There is no purchase necessary—just a quick drive to help support our mission!

📅 TODAY – Tuesday, July 21
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 EmPath For Autism Corporate Office
4270 Ivy Pointe Blvd.
Cincinnati, OH 45245

✅ Register here:
https://driveforyourcommunity.com/pre/KQBW7

Whether you're shopping for a new vehicle or simply want to give back, we'd love to see you today. Every test drive helps EmPath continue providing resources, programs, and hope to families navigating autism.

💙 Take the wheel. Help your community. Every drive makes a difference!