Why we began
Sammy changed our world.
Before Sammy turned three, he was diagnosed with autism. Our family left with a diagnosis, but few answers. It was emotional and overwhelming. I began researching, praying, asking questions, and learning one day at a time.
Our family explored changes in food, supplements, therapies, and medical care with Sammy’s providers. Today, Sammy is eight. He is speaking, attending school, growing, and bringing joy to everyone around him. We share our family’s personal journey through Sammy’s World, God’s Mission on Instagram.
“I kept meeting parents who loved their children fiercely—but could not afford every therapy, meal, tool, or hour of help their child needed.”
That is why Give Autism Hope exists: no parent should feel abandoned after a diagnosis, and no child’s opportunities should depend only on what their family can afford.
Our long-term vision
A safe home can change everything.
Our boldest goal is to build a network of small multifamily Hope Homes throughout Connecticut. At each property, rental income from some apartments could help cover costs, while another apartment could provide temporary, rent-free housing for a family raising an autistic child.
Stable housing would give a parent time to focus on their child, rebuild financially, and plan the family’s next chapter without the immediate pressure of rent.
Our statewide vision: Begin with one carefully planned property, learn from it, and repeat the model in Connecticut communities so more families can receive safe housing and time to rebuild. Before launching, Give Autism Hope will develop funding, professional property guidance, fair written eligibility rules, and family safeguards.
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One Hope Home at a time—growing across Connecticut.
Now forming across Connecticut
Connecticut High-Value Metal Recycling Pilot
A simple partnership for machine shops and manufacturers: keep valuable metals in responsible recycling streams, help protect the environment, and build practical support for children and families across Connecticut.
What we are looking for
High-value metals and specialty alloys
Tungsten carbide toolingTungstenCobalt alloysNickel superalloysInconelHastelloyTitaniumMolybdenumTantalumCopperBrass & bronzeStainless alloysHigh-speed steel
Materials must be identified, kept separated, and approved before pickup. Acceptance depends on grade, cleanliness, quantity, safe handling, and a confirmed recycling outlet. We do not accept unknown, hazardous, radioactive, oil-soaked, or mixed waste.
1Choose your partnership
Donate approved metal to support the mission, or ask us to discuss a purchase at an agreed rate after identification. A qualifying charitable donation may offer a federal tax deduction; companies should confirm eligibility and value with their tax adviser.
Agree on safe collection
We discuss the material, approximate quantity, container, access instructions, and a pickup schedule that works for your shop.
Pickup and document
For an approved pilot pickup, material is kept separated and weighed. We provide a simple record of what was collected and whether it was donated or purchased.
Help the planet and children
Recycling keeps recoverable metals in use and out of disposal streams. After recycling costs and any purchase payment, net proceeds support developing family-assistance and statewide Hope Home programs.
What partners receive
A local relationship with a clear purpose
- A direct contact—Lola
- Donation-or-purchase flexibility
- Scheduled Connecticut pickup for approved material
- Basic weight and transaction documentation
- A written acknowledgment describing donated property
- A potential charitable deduction for qualifying donations
- Recognition as a founding partner, with permission
- A way to support both environmental responsibility and children
Pilot participation, materials, pricing, containers, and pickup timing must be confirmed in advance. For qualifying donations, Give Autism Hope can provide an acknowledgment stating the date and describing the property received. The foundation does not state the property’s tax value because IRS rules place valuation responsibility on the donor, and some gifts may require additional records or an independent qualified appraisal. Donors should confirm eligibility, value, documentation, and filing requirements with their tax professional.
Ways to give
Give what you can. Help a family breathe again.
Every gift—large or small—can help Give Autism Hope build practical support for families raising autistic children.
MoneyCars & trucksBoatsStocksBuildings & landValuable metalsEquipmentProfessional services
Planning a non-cash gift?
Please contact Give Autism Hope before transferring a vehicle, boat, stock, real estate, equipment, metal, or other property. Every proposed gift must be reviewed and formally accepted. Some gifts may involve title searches, appraisals, environmental reviews, transfer expenses, or professional guidance.
Give Autism Hope does not determine the tax value of donated property. Donors should consult their own qualified tax, legal, or financial professionals.