Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is North America's largest autism science and advocacy organization. Since its inception only five short years ago, Autism Speaks has made enormous strides, committing over $142.5 million to research and developing innovative new resources for families through 2014.

Our Mission

At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.

We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals.

Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle.

Autism Speaks. It's time to listen

About Autism

Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by behavioral challenges. Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in one in 110 children in the United States, affecting four times as many boys as girls. The prevalence of autism increased 57 percent from 2002 to 2006. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have called autism a national public health crisis whose cause and cure remain unknown.

For more information on Autism Speaks, visit www.autismspeaks.org

The 49ers Foundation

"Every Sunday in the Fall we do everything we can to win. All year long, we do everything we can to support our community."

The San Francisco 49ers Foundation is the non-profit community funding extension of the San Francisco 49ers. Now in its 19th year, the 49ers Foundation supports development programs for underserved youth that keep them “Safe, on Track and In School.” A significant portion of the foundation’s funding goes toward family violence prevention programs and activities that teach youth leadership and respect.

Through the leadership of 49ers team owners Denise and John York, the 49ers Foundation has donated more than $10 million over the last eight years to non-profits throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Organizations Supported by The 49ers Foundation Include:

Bayview Hunters Point YMCA
KIPP Bayview Academy
Eastside College Preparatory School
Fresh Lifelines for Youth, Inc.
City Year
After School All Stars
Santa Clara Police Athletic League
Family Violence Prevention Fund
49ers Academy
Hedge Funds Care
Silicon Valley FACES
Mission City Community Fund
Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center
Silicon Valley Education Foundation
Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative
San Francisco Police Activities League
Santa Clara Schools Foundation
Shelter Network

For more information about the 49ers Foundation visit  http://www.49ers.com/community/foundation.html

The Hillsborough Schools Foundation

HSF is a nonprofit foundation that raises funds to support quality education at the four public schools in the Hillsborough City School District: North, South and West Elementary Schools and Crocker Middle School. HSF also plays a vital role in fostering volunteerism and community support.

For more information about HSF, visit www.hsf.org