Support members of the Autism community most in need with your donation to the Madhu Thibaudeau Family Fund!
The Autism Society has experienced a sharp increase in the number of requests received for emergency assistance through its Madhu Thibaudeau Family Fund, exhausting its allotment for 2024. Please consider a donation to help us replenish these funds. Your donation in any amount can be made online at https://app.donorview.com/XVL0 or via check to our office at AUSOM, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD 21046.
The Madhu Thibaudeau Family Fund at the Autism Society of Maryland (AUSOM) was created in memory of Madhu Thibaudeau, a long-time AUSOM member, board member, volunteer and staff member, who passed away suddenly in March 2019. Her legacy of kindness, support and giving is remembered with the creation of this fund and the many donations made in her name to the Autism Society of Maryland.
The Fund is designed to provide one-time, emergency assistance to individuals with Autism and/or their families who are experiencing an immediate need for financial assistance, “bridge” funding in an emergency, or for something that will significantly impact the quality of life for an individual with Autism and/or their family. Since its inception, we the fund has provided $30,000 in funding to members of the Autism community to assist with things such as:
-Rent payment when eviction is imminent
-Car repair expenses
-Utility bill
-Weekly food expenses
-Personal care items (e.g., clothing, hygiene products)
-Household supplies (e.g., paper products, cleaning supplies)
-Baby supplies (e.g., diapers, formula)
-Medical supplies
-School supplies
-Emergency respite care
-Autism-related technology
-Moving expenses
-Emergency housing
These emergency grants are awarded with a cap of $250 per application to meet the unique needs of our local Autism community. Thank you for your generous support!
Donate at: https://app.donorview.com/XVL0
