An AUSOM Patuxent Winter Wonderland 

Saturday, December 5, 2026 – 6:00-10:00 PM 

Patuxent Commons 

6441 Freetown Road, Columbia, MD  

HOST SPONSOR: Mission First Housing Group 

Join us for a magical winter wonderland of an event at Patuxent Commons, a new affordable, inclusive housing community brought to life by the Autism Society of Maryland and Mission First Housing Group. Guests will enjoy beverages and delicious bites within a glittering setting that features great music, dancing, entertainment, and themed raffle. With an estimated 300 attendees, this celebration of community, connection and inclusion offers meaningful impact – a portion of every sponsorship provides event tickets for Patuxent Commons residents. 

We extend our deepest gratitude to our  sponsors, for their continued partnership and incredible generosity. Your commitment helps us drive our mission forward and expand vital programs and resources for individuals and families throughout our community. Thank you for partnering with us!

LUMINOUS SPONSORS

SNOWBALL SPONSORS

FESTIVE SPONSORS

SPARKLE SPONSOR

FRIEND SPONSOR

CATERING

By sponsoring the AUSOM Patuxent Affair, you are investing in meaningful programs and resources that support autistic individuals and their families across Maryland. 

Sponsors receive prominent recognition across event promotion and digital platforms, reaching more than 60,000 people, plus the added benefits outlined below: 

$25,000 PRESENTING SPONSOR (One Available)

  • 12 Complimentary Tickets with reserved seating  
  • Profile in AUSOM eNewsletter distributed to 8,000+  
  • Greet guests during arrival and share promotional items  
  • Added $2,500 Sponsorship for the Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run in October 2027  
  • Promotion on our website, social media, eNews 

$15,000 WINTER WONDERLAND SPONSOR

  • 10 Complimentary Tickets with reserved seating  
  • Profile in AUSOM eNewsletter distributed to 8,000+  
  • Added $1,500 Sponsorship for the Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run in October 2027 

$10,000 GLITTER SPONSOR 

  • 8 Complimentary Tickets with reserved seating  
  • Profile in AUSOM eNewsletter distributed to 8,000+  
  • Added $750 Sponsorship for the Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run in October 2027  

$5,000 LUMINOUS SPONSOR

  • 6 Complimentary Tickets 6 
  • Complimentary Registrations for the Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run in October 2027  

$2,500 SNOWBALL SPONSOR

  • 5 Complimentary Tickets
  • 5 Complimentary Registrations for the Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run in October 2027

$1,500 FESTIVE SPONSOR

  • 4 Complimentary Tickets
  • 4 Complimentary Registrations for the Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run in October 2027

$750 SPARKLE SPONSOR

  • 3 Complimentary Tickets

$500 FRIEND SPONSOR

  • 2 Complimentary Tickets

$125 Individual Tickets (on sale September 2026)

For details on sponsorships, contact melissa.rosenberg@autismsocietymd.org  

Download the Sponsor Packet & Celebrate with us!

For details or to customize your sponsorship, contact Melissa Rosenberg.
Email: melissa.rosenberg@autismsocietymd.org
Call: 410-290-3466, x7677

For information on year long sponsorships for AUSOM please CLICK HERE.

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