Mom's Night Out - April at El Jalapeno II
2025-04-02 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | El Jalapeno II, 4626 Mahoning Ave, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
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Special Bunny 2025
2025-04-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown Warren Rd, Niles, OH, 44446, United States
Registration is FULL. If you have a question or concern please reach out to info@autismmv.org

Coffee, Tea, and Autism Morning Support Group - April 2025
2025-04-17 09:30 - 11:00 | Perkin’s Restaurant, 5550 Interstate Blvd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States

April 2025 Family Outing UAW Family Dance
2025-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | UAW Local 1112, 11471 Reuther Drive, Warren, OH, 44481, United States
🎬✨ April Family Outing – Red Carpet Night! ✨🎬
Get ready for a star-studded evening of fun, laughter, and celebration at our April Family Outing! 🌟
📅 Date: Friday, April 25, 2025⏰ Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM📍 Location: UAW Local 1112 – 11471 Reuther Dr, Warren, OH 44481🎟 Sponsored by: UAW Local 1112
This Hollywood-style event is all about making our families feel like VIPs! Walk the red carpet, strike a pose, and enjoy an evening of fun, games, and dancing!
🌟 Event Highlights:📸 Red Carpet Photo Experience – Dress up (if you want!) and get your celebrity moment!🎲 Games & Dancing – Fun for all ages!🍔 Food & Drinks – Provided FREE by UAW Local 1112!🎉 A Night to Shine – Feel like a celebrity in a welcoming, sensory-friendly environment!
💃🕺 Dress up if you’d like, bring your best moves, and get ready for an unforgettable night of fun! Tag a friend and let’s roll out the red carpet together! 💙♾️
This is a FREE event, but space is limited! Register now to reserve your spot!
Registration Closes on April 11th

April Family Outing - Autism Awareness Night at OhWOW!
2025-04-30 17:00 - 18:30 | OH WOW! the Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology Children’s Museum, 15 Central Square, Youngstown, OH, 44503, United States
Celebrate Autism Awareness Month!OhWOW! Children’s Museum + Autism Society of Mahoning Valley
Family Fun Night Finale- Wrap up Autism Awareness Month in a playful, interactive, and inclusive environment created especially for families!
Registrations have closed

Mom's Night Out- Coaches Burger Bar Austintown
2025-05-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Coaches Burger Bar, 5529 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown, 44515, United States

Dad's Night Out - Past Times Arcade
2025-05-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Past Times Arcade, 419 North State Street, Girard, OH, 44420, United States
🎮 Dad’s Night Out at Past Times Arcade! 🎮Calling all dads! Take a well-deserved break and join us for a night of games, laughs, and great company at Past Times Arcade.
🎟 Admission: $20 per person (paid at the door)🍕 Appetizers provided by ASMV for the group to share!
Whether you’re a pinball wizard or just in it for the snacks and socializing, this is your night to unwind and connect with other awesome dads. Don’t miss it!

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Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group - May 2025
2025-05-15 09:30 - 11:00 | Perkin’s Restaurant, 5550 Interstate Blvd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States

2025 Mahoning Valley Warrior Sponsorship
2025-05-31 | Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH, 44406, United States
Thank you for supporting the needs of the Mahoning Valley autism community through the support and programming of the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley!
Please go to our Mahoning Valley Warrior 2024 Sponsorship Packet (we are currently revising 0ur 2025 packet) to review Sponsorship Benefits.
Contact Stacie Bacorn, Director for any questions regarding sponsorship or other needs. She can be reached at stacie@autismmv.org or 330-428 0579.

Please mail checks (preferred) to: Autism Society of Mahoning Valley, PO Box 151, Canfield, OH 44406
or Pay Online Here.

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2025 Mahoning Valley Warrior Resource Fair
2025-05-31 | Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH, 44406, United States
Thank you for supporting the needs of the Mahoning Valley autism community through the support and programming of the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley!
Fill out our Online Form Below and select Pay by Check or Pay Online option. If paying online see link below.

Review our Resource Fair Packet for Details.
Also please review our Mahoning Valley Warrior Sponsorship Packet to review Sponsorship Benefits.
Contact Stacie Bacorn, Director for any questions regarding resource fair, sponsorship or other needs. She can be reached at stacie@autismmv.org or 330-428 0579.
Please mail checks (preferred) to: Autism Society of Mahoning Valley, PO Box 151, Canfield, OH 44406
or Pay Online Here.

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2025 Mahoning Valley Warrior Prizes & Donations
2025-05-31 | Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH, 44406, United States
Thank you for supporting the needs of the Mahoning Valley autism community through the support and programming of the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley!
Fill out our Online Form Below and Mail your prize donation or call or text us at 330-333-9609 or email us at stacie@autismmv.org to pick it up.

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Mom's Night Out - June @ O'Charley's
2025-06-04 18:30 - 20:00 | O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar, 5789 Mines Road, Niles, OH, 44446, United States

Camp FRIEND Teacher Staff Confirmation
2025-06-16 | Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, OH, 44504, United States
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2025 Camp FRIEND Interest Form
2025-06-16 08:00 - 2025-08-01 15:00 | Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, OH, 44504, United States
June 16, 2025 – July 28, 2025

Please fill out our 2025 Camp FRIEND interest form. Our Camp Director will then review the applications and then we will send acceptance letters through email to those who are accepted. Our Camp Director may contact you with questions regarding your child’s needs. Please return the phone call or text promptly. If accepted the parent will need to fill out a full camper registration form with additional information needed. Please give us up to two months to confirm your child’s acceptance as we are just starting to hire staff so we need to make sure we have proper number of staff.
Camp FRIEND is for individuals with an autism spectrum diagnosis living in Mahoning, Trumbull, or Columbiana counties only. It is a social and recreational camp, not academic or therapeutic. Camp FRIEND serves individuals ages 5 through 19 years old. The dates for 2025 are the weeks of June 16-21 and the week of July 28-August 1. Drop off times are 8:30-9am and pick up times are 2:30-3pm.
Families can apply for one week or both weeks (we will do our best to accommodate needs based on applications received first, ages and support needs). Cost per week is $99 (FSS funds and other county DD funds can be used).
Camp FRIEND will be held at the Jewish Community Center, Youngstown. Individuals can attend with their RBT if they need 1:1 support.
We also will be accepting a few neurotypical peers per week. Neurotypical peers are often kind and caring siblings of those attending camp but can be other children as well. If interested, please fill out this form as well, and under Diagnosis indicate neurotypical peer and just type NA for questions not applicable. Cost for neurotypical peers is $50 per week for an activities fee. If you have any questions please email our Director, Stacie Bacorn at stacie@autismmv.org. Thank you.

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Teacher Mini Grants Program 2025
2025-06-24 - 2025-08-01 | OH
Registrations are now closed.
Teacher Mini Grants 2025 are Proudly Sponsored by: Goulish-Kosco Insurance Agency, located in Boardman and Struthers.
Talk to them about your Auto, Home, Business, Life, Health, Renters, Boat and RV insurance needs. Visit their website at – goulish-kosco.com
We will be selecting a first-place winner who will receive $500 towards their classroom project, a second-place winner will receive $250, and a third-place winner will receive $100. Please be specific about your project needs.

Virtual Coffee, Tea & Autism - Parent & Caregiver Morning Support Group
2025-06-26 11:00 - 12:30 | OH

Mom's Night Out July - at Barry Dyngles in Austintown
2025-07-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Barry Dyngles, 1601 S. Raccoon Rd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
We have closed registrations for Moms Night Out due to needing to place our reservation.

Virtual Coffee, Tea, & Autism Parent & Caregiver Morning Support Group July
2025-07-17 11:00 - 12:30 | OH

Social Connections July 2025
2025-07-19 11:00 - 14:30 | Sports World, 8249 South Ave, Boardman, OH, 44512, United States
If you are interested in joining please reach out to Social Connections facilitator prior to the date to socialconnections@autismmv.org and ask for the Social Connections Interest Form. Our facilitator, Jen Groce will then contact you to make sure the program is a good fit for you and give you a form to fill out for this month’s event. Each month an event form goes out so we know who is joining us. Thank you!

Transition-Age Robotics & STEM Week - 2025 Camp FRIEND Interest Form
2025-08-04 - 2025-08-08 | Vista AST’s Discovery Space, 265 W. Federal Street, Youngstown, OH, 44503, United States
Robotics & STEM Week at Camp FRIEND
August 4–8, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Vista AST Discovery Space, 265 W. Federal St., Downtown Youngstown
For Autistic Individuals ages 14–22 | Cost: $50 (includes lunch and snacks daily, campers may bring a lunch)
Build, Code, Compete!
Are you ready to explore robotics, coding, and career skills in a supportive, sensory-aware environment?
The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley is now accepting interest forms for our Robotics & STEM Week, the third week of Camp F.R.I.E.N.D., designed for autistic teens and young adults preparing for life after school.
This high-tech, hands-on week is hosted in partnership with Vista AST.
Who Should Apply:
Autistic Individuals ages 14–22, living in Mahoning, Trumbull, or Columbiana Counties
Individuals should be at or near a high school academic level
Must be able to communicate basic needs verbally or with an AAC device.
Should require minimal behavioral support
Campers will:
Build and program robotics
Explore STEM careers
Strengthen social and workplace skills
Learn in a sensory-considerate setting with trained autism educators
Space is limited to 16 campers. Three expert autism educators will be on-site to assist with regulation, breaks, and support throughout the week.
Submit your interest form below. Not all who apply will be accepted due to spacing and/or support needs that campers may have. We will notify you if you have been accepted or not.
Questions? Email Jen Groce’ at: socialconnections@autismmv.org
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for skill-building and self-discovery!

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Mom's Night Out - August at El Jalapeno II
2025-08-13 18:30 - 20:00 | El Jalapeno II, 4626 Mahoning Ave, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States

Social Connections August 2025
2025-08-16 11:00 - 14:30 | On Target Canfield, 7209 W Calla Road, Canfield, OH, 44406, United States
If you are interested in joining please reach out to Social Connections facilitator prior to the date to socialconnections@autismmv.org and ask for the Social Connections Interest Form. Our facilitator, Jen Groce will then contact you to make sure the program is a good fit for you and give you a form to fill out for this month’s event. Each month an event form goes out so we know who is joining us. If you are already registered for the Social Connections program contact Jen for this month’s event form to fill out to register. Thank you!

Virtual Coffee, Tea, & Autism Parent & Caregiver Morning Support Group August
2025-08-21 11:00 - 12:30 | OH

Mom's Night Out - September O'Charley's Niles
2025-09-03 18:30 - 20:00 | O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar, 5789 Mines Road, Niles, OH, 44446, United States

2025 Autism Society Family Portraits
2025-09-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH, 44509, United States
Reservations are closed as of midnight September 4th for our planning needs. Thank you. Families that are registered will receive an email with their confirmed photo session time. Please check your email before calling us.
This event is proudly sponsored by: Shannan Jursa, CLU, RICP – State Farm Agent. At the Shannan Jursa State Farm office, we believe in building lasting relationships with our neighbors in Portage County. With over 20 years of experience in the financial and insurance industry, my priority has always been to assist the community—not just with insurance, but by being a trusted resource and advocate. Visit agentsj.com to learn more about our sponsor.
The event is open to autism families living in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties only. Child or Adult with Autism must attend. Open to families with individuals of any age with autism, from toddlers to adulthood. This year, we will have 3 photographers taking pictures on Sunday, September 7, from 12pm-3pm at Fellows Riverside Gardens (123 McKinley Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44509)
Participating families will receive a sitting, the best choice 5×7 mailed to them, and an edited professional-level image emailed to them taken during their session for unrestricted personal use and reproduction compliments of three local photographers. The cost is $20 (to offset event costs, non-refundable). Space is limited. Please be patient in receiving your photo emailed and mailed.
This event is made possible by funds raised through our Mahoning Valley Warrior 2025 event!
Thank you to our lead photographer – Youngstown Click

Social Connections September 2025
2025-09-20 11:00 - 14:30 | Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, 7300 N Palmyra Rd, Canfield, OH, 44406, United States

Coffee, Tea and Autism Parent & Caregiver Morning Support Group September
2025-09-25 09:30 - 11:00 | Perkin’s Restaurant, 5550 Interstate Blvd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States

Mom's Night Out - October 2025 at Coaches Burger Bar Austintown
2025-10-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Coaches Burger Bar, 5529 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown, 44515, United States

New Exclusive Webinar – Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs
2025-10-07 12:00 - 13:00 | OH
Make sure to plan now for every step of your child’s life, from educational needs to therapy, to adult needs and financial planning.
Two Dates:
• Tuesday, October 7th at 12pm – https://my.demio.com/ref/f8t2SGjJCbYfrYfG
Next webinar option:
• Wednesday, October 15th at 7pm – https://my.demio.com/ref/t4aqE1dS2ppbXh5m

Holiday Mini Grants 2025
2025-10-08 10:00 - 2025-11-05 00:00 | OH
Our 2025 Holiday Mini Grant Program is no longer taking applications. If you need financial assistance for any needs please contact our I&R Director for possible suggestion.

Our 12th annual Holiday Mini-Grant Program is once again funded by the generous Mike Hull Memorial Fund. Grant winners will be decided by the Mike Hull Memorial Fund and families will be granted at a private Holiday Party (usually a Sunday evening in early to mid-December). Grant recipients and their families are required to attend, no exceptions. Grant applications will be taken October 8-November 5, 2025
Families must be located in Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana counties since these are the counties the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley serves. A child, teen or adult must have an autism spectrum diagnosis. Please do not apply if you have been given a holiday mini-grant in the past 11 years from our organization to allow other families an opportunity. Please only apply if you are not able to afford items or if it will be a financial hardship to do so.
Items can include — Devices for communication needs (tablet requests will be considered, but they usually will not be iPads due to cost), recreational or fitness items, items to help students with educational needs, items to help with social or emotional needs of individuals, and more. Although we do not ask for the family’s income, please only apply if buying these items would cause a strain on the family to purchase.
No cash, gift card or payment donations will be given. Please only request an item(s) that can be purchased at a local store or an online store.
If you have any questions or need some help on identifying possible grant requests contact our I&R Director, Robin for assistance by email at robin@autismmv.org. She has been coordinating this program for many years and understands the requests and specific needs that the funders have so they can shop for grant needs.
Please Note: If your child is under 18 years of age and not receiving FSS funds from your county or if your child is over 18 and not receiving waiver services, please contact Robin at robin@autismmv.org to start discussions and she will connect you to your Board of DD for assistance. These FSS funds when available can be used for sensory equipment, swim lessons, gym memberships, Camp FRIEND, respite, therapy not covered by insurance and more. Case management services are also available for families to explore needs and resources.
Please make sure to type in all information correctly. If we have incorrect information we will not be able to contact you if your family is selected.
