Autism Society Mahoning Valley

Teacher Mini Grants Program 2025
2025-06-24 - 2025-08-01
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.

Camp FRIEND Teacher Staff Confirmation
2025-06-16 | Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, OH, 44504, United States
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Mom's Night Out - June @ O'Charley's
2025-06-04 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar, 5789 Mines Road, Niles, OH, 44446, United States
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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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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 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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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

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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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

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

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

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

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

Mom's Night Out - April at El Jalapeno II
2025-04-02 18:30 - 20:00 | El Jalapeno II, 4626 Mahoning Ave, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States

Family Outing Bounce! Night
2025-03-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Bounce!, 6000 Mahoning Ave, Ste 520, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
March 20, 2025 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

*Registration ended Today, March 20th at Noon. You are more than welcome to attend as Bounce is open to the public, but we will not be adding any additional families to our registration list. Thank you.

Join us for our March 2024 Family Outing on Thursday, March 20th from 5:30-7pm at Bounce! in Austintown.
We will cover the cost of children with autism ages 12 and under – must be pre-registered by March 21st at Noon. $8/person is our discounted group cost for siblings to attend – please pay Bounce! for any siblings attending.
Open to children with autism who are under 12 and their siblings 12 and under. The snack bar will be open. Children must wear socks.
Registrations are closed. Any questions please email info@autismmv.org

Family Outing - Austintown Bounce!
2025-03-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Bounce!, 6000 Mahoning Ave, Ste 520, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
Join us for our March 2025 Family Outing on Thursday, March 20th from 5:30-7pm at Bounce! in Austintown.
We will cover the cost of children with autism ages 12 and under – must be pre-registered by March 19th at Noon.
$8/person is our discounted group cost for siblings to attend –
please pay Bounce! for any siblings attending.
Open to children with autism who are under 12 and their siblings 12 and under.
The snack bar will be open. Children must wear socks.

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Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group
2025-03-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Perkin’s Restaurant, 5550 Interstate Blvd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States

Social Connections March 2025
2025-03-15 11:00 - 14:30 | Past Times Arcade, 419 North State Street, Girard, OH, 44420, United States
If you are interested in joining please reach out to Social Connections facilitator prior to the date to socialconnections@autismmv.org to register

Mom's Night Out - March 2025
2025-03-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Barry Dyngles, 1601 S. Raccoon Rd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
Registrations have closed!

Join us at Barry Dyngles in Austintown on Wednesday, March 5th at 6:30pm.

RSVP Required. Register below. We plan to text the day before or day of to confirm that you are still attending. Please reply promptly so that we can make our needed table reservations.

Mahoning Valley Warrior Kickoff Celebration
2025-02-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County – Downtown Youngstown, 305 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH, 44503, United States
Get ready to rally for autism awareness and support in the Mahoning Valley! Join us on Wednesday, February 26th, from 5:30-7:00 PM at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (305 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH 44503) for an exciting evening of community, learning, and fun!
🌟 What to Expect:
✅ Launch of the Mahoning Valley Warrior website & event registration 🌐
✅ Tips & tricks to grow your Warrior team 📈
✅ Delicious food & fun activities (thanks to the library!) 🎨📚
✅ Meet past teams, welcome new ones, and learn how YOU can support the autism community!
Whether you’re a returning Warrior, a new supporter, or just want to learn how to make a difference, we can’t wait to see you there! Let’s come together to create an inclusive and empowered Mahoning Valley! 💙♾️
📅 Save the date & spread the word!
📢 Tag your team, invite friends, and let’s make this the best year yet!

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Family Outing - Bowling February 2025
2025-02-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Boardman Lanes, 7524 Market Street, Boardman, OH, 44512, United States
Join us for our February 2025 Family Bowling Outing on Friday, February 21st at 5:30pm at Boardman Lanes in Boardman.
Please arrive by 5:30pm if possible so we can start grouping families per lane. Do not register unless you are planning on attending so that we don’t reserve more lanes than we need.
We will cover the cost of children, teens and adults with autism. $9/person is our discounted group cost for the rest of the family for two games and shoe rental.
Open to all ages including Autistic adults and siblings too!
Registrations are CLOSED!
Thank you all who are registered!

Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group February 2025
2025-02-20 09:30 - 10:30 | Perkin’s Restaurant, 5550 Interstate Blvd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
Thursday, February 20th at 9:30AM at Perkins

Perkins, Austintown — Note – New Location we are trying for February.
(Patriot Blvd. near the I-80 intersection, across from Starbucks and next to Wendy’s)

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Social Connections February 2025
2025-02-15 11:00 - 14:30 | Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, 7300 N Palmyra Rd, Canfield, OH, 44406, United States
February 15 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Social Connections – our monthly Social Connections group is going strong and our tweens, teens and adults love it! We welcome new participants at this time!
Contact our Social Connections Facilitator, Jennifer Groce at socialconnections@autismmv.org with any questions or for program details
or for required program registration signup go to:
AutismMV.org/social
This group meets monthly and attendance is required monthly.

Saturday, February 15, 2025- Social Connections – Pizza Bake and OOD (Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities) Information Session
Event Address: The Bistro at MCCTC
7300 N. Palmyra Rd.
Canfield, OH 44406

Tween/Teen Group 1: 11:00AM-12:30PM
Adult Group 2: 1:00PM-2:30PM
Food: We will be baking our own pizza! Chips and drinks will also be provided. Please email me with any dietary restrictions or needs.
Cost: $15 to help cover the cost of the instructor and usage fees for the Bistro.
Parents/guardians, we will have OOD (Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities) attending to provide information to you and our members. Please make room in your schedule to attend. This will be valuable information for our teens and young adults. This presentation will take place for the last 20 minutes of our session.
Social Connections will typically be held the 3rd Saturday of every month. Email us at socialconnections@autismmv.org with any questions.

*If you are already enrolled in Social Connections check your email for current registration form or email Jennifer at: socialconnections@autismmv.org
This monthly social connections group will be facilitated by professionals to empower our Autistic community to develop confidence and ease in social situations. Our mission is to create lasting friendships within and beyond our group. To achieve this important goal, we are searching for individuals who can participate regularly. Please only register if you plan on attending consistently in order to promote meaningful relationships.
Social Connections is currently a no-cost program, other than event day expenses (example: $15 for bowling, shoe rental, and lunch costs). **We are actively searching for annual and monthly business sponsors to help with future costs – please contact us!
Social Connections is appropriate for tweens/teens (12-17 yo) and young adults (18-35 yo) with autism with low to moderate support needs. Individuals need to be able to communicate verbally, or communicate well with an AAC device. Individuals should be able to participate on their own with minimal support. Parents or caregivers are to attend but should sit off from the group. Activity costs vary based on each month’s event, but will be kept minimal. Each group is only open to 20 individuals at this time. If there is a need we will happily expand the group and hire additional professional staff. We will be sending out a full online survey to gather more information soon to those who register.
The Social Connections Group is being facilitated by Jennifer Groce. Jennifer is an intervention specialist at Potential Development. We plan to have an additional 1-2 professional support staff to assist. Our support staff includes: Jessica (teacher at Youngstown City Schools) and Joe or Julia, BCBAs from the Rich Center for Autism.
Almost 8 years ago Social Connections was a program of the then Autism Society of Ohio, Mahoning Valley. We were then ready to launch for April 2020 and then the pandemic hit. So we are excited to bring back this program to help teens and young adults meet and work on their social skills in a relaxed and fun way.

Mom's Night Out February 2025
2025-02-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Coaches Burger Bar, 5529 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown, 44515, United States
Moms’ Night Out!

Join us at Coaches in Austintown on Wednesday, February 5th at 6:30pm.
RSVP Required. Register below. We plan to text the day before or day of to confirm that you are still attending. Please reply promptly so that we can make our needed table reservations.

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Dads' Night Out - January 2025
2025-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown, OH, 44509, United States
Dad’s Night Out!

Join us at Westside Bowl on Thursday, January 30 at 6pm. Please bring $10 cash for bowling and we’ll take care of pizza for all of our amazing dads (stepdads, granddads also welcome).

Your co-hosts are Board Member and Autism Dad, Michael Mock and our I&R Director’s Husband and Autism Dad, Ted Suzelis

This is a casual event to chat and meet other dads, stepdads and grandfathers for support.
RSVP Required. Register below.

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Social Connections - January 2025
2025-01-18 11:00 - 14:30 | Boardman Lanes, 7524 Market Street, Boardman, OH, 44512, United States
Social Connections – our monthly Social Connections group is going strong and our tweens, teens and adults love it! We welcome new participants at this time!
Contact our Social Connections Facilitator, Jennifer Groce at socialconnections@autismmv.org with any questions or for program details
or for required program registration signup go to:
AutismMV.org/social
This group meets monthly and attendance is required monthly.

Our January 2025 Event will be on Saturday, January 18. RSVP by January 13.
Details will be provided to registered program participants.

This event is part of our Social Connections Monthly Program. Come together with others to share interests, overcome challenges and form friendships in a supportive environment.
Most event times are but are subject to change as needed.
— Tween/Teen Group (ages 12-17 yo) – 11am-12:30pm
— Young Adult Group (ages 18-35 yo) – 1-2:30pm

*If you are already enrolled in Social Connections check your email for current registration form or email Jennifer at: socialconnections@autismmv.org
This monthly social connections group will be facilitated by professionals to empower our Autistic community to develop confidence and ease in social situations. Our mission is to create lasting friendships within and beyond our group. To achieve this important goal, we are searching for individuals who can participate regularly. Please only register if you plan on attending consistently in order to promote meaningful relationships.
Social Connections is currently a no-cost program, other than event day expenses (example: $15 for bowling, shoe rental, and lunch costs). **We are actively searching for annual and monthly business sponsors to help with future costs – please contact us!
Social Connections is appropriate for tweens/teens (12-17 yo) and young adults (18-35 yo) with autism with low to moderate support needs. Individuals need to be able to communicate verbally, or communicate well with an AAC device. Individuals should be able to participate on their own with minimal support. Parents or caregivers are to attend but should sit off from the group. Activity costs vary based on each month’s event, but will be kept minimal. Each group is only open to 20 individuals at this time. If there is a need we will happily expand the group and hire additional professional staff. We will be sending out a full online survey to gather more information soon to those who register.
The Social Connections Group is being facilitated by Jennifer Groce. Jennifer is an intervention specialist at Potential Development. We plan to have an additional 1-2 professional support staff to assist. Our support staff includes: Jessica (teacher at Youngstown City Schools) and Joe or Julia, BCBAs from the Rich Center for Autism.
Almost 8 years ago Social Connections was a program of the then Autism Society of Ohio, Mahoning Valley. We were then ready to launch for April 2020 and then the pandemic hit. So we are excited to bring back this program to help teens and young adults meet and work on their social skills in a relaxed and fun way.

Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - January 2025
2025-01-16 09:30 - 11:00 | Perkin’s Restaurant, 5550 Interstate Blvd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley
Thursday, January 16 at 9:30AM at Perkins
Perkins, Austintown — Note – New Location we are trying for January.
(Patriot Blvd. near the I-80 intersection, across from Starbucks and next to Wendy’s)

Thank you to our facilitator, Kesha Lampley, LSW and Robin Suzelis, ASMV Director for hosting.

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Moms' Night Out - January 2025
2025-01-08 18:30 - 20:30 | O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar, 5789 Mines Road, Niles, OH, 44446, United States
Moms’ Night Out!

Join us at O’Charley’s in Niles on Wednesday, January 8 at 6:30pm.
RSVP Required. Register below. We plan to text the day before or day of to confirm that you are still attending. Please reply promptly so that we can make our needed table reservations.

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Social Connections December 2024
2024-12-14 11:00 - 14:30 | Coaches Burger Bar, 5529 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown, 44515, United States
Social Connections – our monthly Social Connections group is going strong and our tweens, teens and adults love it! We welcome new participants at this time!
Contact our Social Connections Facilitator, Jennifer Groce at socialconnections@autismmv.org with any questions or for program details
or for required program registration signup go to:
AutismMV.org/social
This group meets monthly and attendance is required monthly.
Our November Event will be on Saturday, December 14th (moved to 2nd Saturday of the month due to holidays). RSVP by December 10th.
Details will be provided to registered participants.

This event is part of our Social Connections Monthly Program. Come together with others to share interests, overcome challenges and form friendships in a supportive environment.
Most event times are but are subject to change as needed.
— Tween/Teen Group (ages 12-17 yo) – 11am-12:30pm
— Young Adult Group (ages 18-35 yo) – 1-2:30pm

*If you are already enrolled in Social Connections check your email for current registration form or email Jennifer at: socialconnections@autismmv.org
This monthly social connections group will be facilitated by professionals to empower our Autistic community to develop confidence and ease in social situations. Our mission is to create lasting friendships within and beyond our group. To achieve this important goal, we are searching for individuals who can participate regularly. Please only register if you plan on attending consistently in order to promote meaningful relationships.
Social Connections is currently a no-cost program, other than event day expenses (example: $15 for bowling, shoe rental, and lunch costs). **We are actively searching for annual and monthly business sponsors to help with future costs – please contact us!
Social Connections is appropriate for tweens/teens (12-17 yo) and young adults (18-35 yo) with autism with low to moderate support needs. Individuals need to be able to communicate verbally, or communicate well with an AAC device. Individuals should be able to participate on their own with minimal support. Parents or caregivers are to attend but should sit off from the group. Activity costs vary based on each month’s event, but will be kept minimal. Each group is only open to 20 individuals at this time. If there is a need we will happily expand the group and hire additional professional staff. We will be sending out a full online survey to gather more information soon to those who register.
The Social Connections Group is being facilitated by Jennifer Groce. Jennifer is an intervention specialist at Potential Development. We plan to have an additional 1-2 professional support staff to assist. Our support staff includes: Jessica (teacher at Youngstown City Schools) and Joe or Julia, BCBAs from the Rich Center for Autism.
Almost 8 years ago Social Connections was a program of the then Autism Society of Ohio, Mahoning Valley. We were then ready to launch for April 2020 and then the pandemic hit. So we are excited to bring back this program to help teens and young adults meet and work on their social skills in a relaxed and fun way.

Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - December 2024
2024-12-12 09:30 - 11:00 | Cracker Barrel, 5600 Patriot Blvd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley
Thursday, December 12 at 9:30AM (please note date change, 2nd Thursday instead of 3rd due to the holidays)
Cracker Barrell, Austintown

Thank you to our facilitator, Kesha Lampley, LSW and Robin Suzelis, ASMV Director for hosting.

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