Ways To Give

Each year, GHA Autism Supports continues to advance its vision of creating environments where people of all ages with ASD are understood, valued, and given opportunities to grow individually, as well as contribute to the community.  With the challenging economic environment and the reductions in Medicaid funding, our private fundraising efforts have become all the more important.  There are numerous ways in which you can invest in the support that we provide to individuals with autism throughout the year:

GHA Autism Supports is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with Federal Tax ID number 56-1218105.  All donations are 100% tax-deductible to the extent of federal tax laws.

1)  Give simply by making an online donation through PayPal.  GHA Autism Supports utilizes PayPal for secure donations, accepting all major credit cards.

Click here to donate online via PayPal now or Click the Donate Now Button at the bottom of the page.

2)  Mail your contribution check to GHA Autism Supports, P.O. Box 2487, Albemarle, NC 28002.

3)  We will also accept credit card information over the phone.  Please contact Chief Development Officer Beth Olivieri at (704) 982-9600, ext. 125.

Memorials and Honorariums
Memorials and honorariums are a wonderful way to remember and honor friends and loved ones.  Contributions of any amount can be made “In Honor of” or “In Memory of” special individuals to you. Just note that on your contribution and GHA Autism Supports will notify the appropriate recipients of your donation per your instructions.

Matching Gifts
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees and retirees.  The impact of your gift may be doubled or possibly tripled if your employer has such a program.

Consider a Pledge
Pledges can be made in any amount and GHA Autism Supports is happy to honor your billing preference on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis.  Please contact Chief Development Officer Beth Olivieri at (704) 982-9600, ext. 125 or by email at betholivieri@ghainc.org to make those arrangements.

GHA Autism Supports Foundation

 In 2023, the GHA Autism Supports Board of Directors appointed a task force to investigate the creation of a separate foundation to support the long-term initiatives and financial stability of GHA Autism Supports.  Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the task force with support from the GHA Autism Supports Board of Directors, the GHA Autism Supports Foundation was granted private charity status through the Internal Revenue Service in June of 2024.  A separate GHA Autism Supports Foundation Board of Directors was established including the following members:

Gina Martin, Chair

Beverly Moore

Nadine Bowers

Maureen Morrell

Russ Sharples

Shortly thereafter and after careful investigation, the Foundation Board of Directors selected Foundation For The Carolinas to oversee the investment portfolio of the organization.

Helpful tips on Making a Contribution to the GHA Autism Supports Foundation:

When making a gift to the GHA Autism Supports Foundations, please make all contributions directly to Foundation For The Carolinas, always refencing the specific GHA Autism Supports Foundation fund number which is Fund #4356. For additional information, please reference the Asset Delivery Instructions below: