Helpers Community Fall News |
Sponsorships:A new season brings new impact. Helpers turned the corner to September with a sponsorship for the annual Pettinelli Financial Partners Golf Tournament giving support to the community we serve. The tournament benefited The Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area. (SFASA) with 100% of the proceeds from this event going directly to them. This 10th annual event provides the autism community with educational opportunities, events and support. Scott Reis, Helpers Boars of Directors, Harry Harrison ED Helpers Community. Stephen True, Roy Schiffner.
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| In July Helpers provided sponsorship for Sirica Therapeutics “Advancing Autism Innovation: Challenges, Opportunities & Investments” roundtable. Led by Dr. Uli Chettipally, founder of Sirica Therapeutics, an amazing community of clinicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and advocates, came together in person and online, to collaborate and dialogue on the future of autism care, the latest breakthroughs in autism therapy and technology which lead to “real-world impact”.
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Grant ProgramThank you to all grant applicants. As you may already suspect, this year we received a record number of requests. We will provide approvals on grants moving forward by end of September. |
Creative Spotlight An Art Collective for Change
A new collaboration, Creative Spotlight, An Art Collective for Change, launched this weekend with an inspiring event composed of a collaboration between AbilityPath, Helpers Community, Futures Explored, and a coalition of dedicated volunteers. Thank you to our sponsors and to all who made this a success! The event’s theme “Let Us Tell You a Story” focused on 17 featured artists who shared their authentic, insightful voices.
Over the past year, the Creative Spotlight(TM) has worked together to focus on collaborating to place a spot light on the creative talents of neurodiverse artists, advancing what The Progressive Art Movement, 50 + years ago, started. The initiative is rooted in 3 pillars; – Accessible Art – increasing visibility of neurodiverse artists – Transformative Experiences – Shifting perspectives through creativity – Community Engagement – Building a vibrant, inclusive arts movement Art can inspire, challenge perceptions, and transform lives. Some of the most moving work created by neuro diverse artists often goes unseen. Art should be celebrated and accessible to all, to the broader community inclusively from galleries to museums to public institutions. The launch event aimed to raise awareness and reimagine neurodiverse artists’ art in mainstream art spaces. Watch for More to come…. October 10th, you can see more of this art at a collaborative inclusive event with the P.A.I.N.T. Art Collective, 4:00- 7:00, 8 Princess St, Sausalito. |
Group LivingResidents at the Helpers’ Group Living Homes enjoy their day programs at The Pomeroy Center, relaxation, and visits to SF museums.
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Helpers Artisan Boutique (HAB)The store located at 1947 Union St, SF is getting new art and product for Holiday gift giving in weekly. Come and Shop. All proceeds go towards impacting artists’ self-sufficiency and creativity, store operating costs, salaries, and cost of goods. Open 11:00-5:00 Wednesday – Sunday. Store hours will be modified in November and December. HAB Upcoming Events:September9/20/25 NEON – Meet the Artist Matthaus + HAB Pop Up block party at Rossi Street, SF, 11:00-4:00. October10/3/25 Sip & Stroll Union St – Union St launches the Entertainment Zone, 4:00-7:00, Helpers’ art activity in store, “Find Your Voice”, 1947 Union St.
10/10/25 HAB at The P.A.I.N.T. Art Collective & Gallery, 4:00-7:00, An inclusive event, with showing of curated art from HAB and featuring artist, Guillermo Kelly, a neuro typical artist, whose art will be featured at the Gallery during that time. Creative Spotlight(TM) continues! 8 Princess St, Sausalito, CA.
10/25/25 Annual HAB Meet the Artists Event at NEON, 2:00-5:00, 1974 Union St, SF, CA
November11/8/25 Textile Arts Council, SF Fine Arts Museum, Annual Bazaar, 10:00-4:00 PM, St Mary’s Cathedral Event Center. 1111 Gough Street, SF, CA
11/15/25 Holiday Makers Market, Lumber Yard, HAB Pop Up, 11:00-5:00, Mill Valley, CA,
November / December Ferry Building Pop UpEvery Friday + Saturday, Helpers Artisan Boutique Pops Up at the Ferry Building (next to the Wine Merchants) 10:00-4:00pm
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