Our mission	The mission of AACORN is to provide life enrichment opportunities and residential options for adults with developmental disabilities in a supportive inclusive community.

Impact story	At AACORN Farm: For some with autism a connection with animals can help with social connections At AACORN Farm: For some with autism a connection with animals can help with social connections

AACORN

Name: AACORN
Address: 6409 South 34th Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States

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Ways to help	Mentor Mentor an individual with autism to expand his or her social skills and network of friends. Occasional, Monthly 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor On-site Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Skill Building Share expertise in gardening, animal care, arts and crafts, and recreational activities by working with individuals in our skill-building program. Occasional, Weekly 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals Virtual, Indoor, Outdoor On-site, Skilled Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Events Help with a designated event, like our annual Gala fundraiser. Occasional 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor None, On-site Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Farming Work in various areas on the farm such as gardening, building improvements, fence mending, animal care (not specifically with the participants). Occasional, Weekly, Monthly 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals Outdoor On-site Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Items we need now	Wishlist Here is a list of items we are in need of: Four Wheeler Fencing and Fencing Posts Residential Seed Money Corn Crib with Garage Building New Greenhouse New Pick-up Truck Riding Lawn Mower File Sharing Platform Web Hosting Platform Emergency Generator Air Compressor Microscope In-Kind Donations

How you help	Volunteers are integral to our organization. You can contribute in many ways.

About us	In 2011, parents of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) formed AACORN Farm, Inc, now known as AACORN. The group dreamed of appropriate housing, meaningful work and therapeutic activities for adults with ASD in Southwest Michigan. AACORN stands for Adult Agricultural Community Options for Residential Needs, and a residential option is planned. Driven by the need to serve adults no longer in the school system, a program was the first focus.

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