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A Year of AUSOM Connections!

Click below for our 2025 AUSOM Sponsorships: A Year Filled With AUSOM Connections!

As a sponsor, you will enjoy benefits such as social media exposure, presence on our website, signage at events, complimentary registrations, sponsorship tables, your logo on AUSOM shirts, and other opportunities that connect you directly to our community.

All of our mission critical activities are available at no cost to individuals with Autism, their Families, and the Community – from Support Groups in English and Spanish and welcoming Social Events, to Information & Referrals and Educational Webinars. But, we need your help to continue that work.

KEY EVENTS

Starlight Elegance Gala Celebration

Monday, June 9, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cured/18th & 21st
10580 Grantchester Way
Columbia, MD

An evening of Inspired Food, Cocktails & Mocktails, Music & Entertainment, Silent Auction and Community Champion Awards! Hosted by Cured /18th & 21st and Patti & Steve Wecker to benefit AUSOM. Sponsorships include recognition on event materials, website and social media, complimentary tickets based on level of support. For details or to customize your sponsorship, contact melissa.rosenberg@autismsocietymd.org.

Autism Acceptance Golf Invitational

Monday, April 21, 2025
Montgomery Country Club -
Laytonsville, MD
Hosted by HBS (Hermes Building Services, LLC)

Join HBS for an amazing day on the course to benefit the Autism Society of Maryland! Sponsorships include branding, speaking opportunities, promo items, team entry fees, etc. based on level of support. For details, contact savannah@hbsmaintains.com or melissa.rosenberg@autismsocietymd.org.

Every Step County Walk & 5K

Saturday, October 4, 2025
9am-Noon
Centennial Park
10000 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042

Each year, the Autism Society of Maryland’s (AUSOM’s) Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run brings together those touched by Autism and members of the wider community in a supportive, energizing, fun environment. This year’s event on October 4, 2025 continues that tradition, featuring a 5K Run, 4K Walk and a mellow 1K Stroll. Guests can take in the family-friendly fare that will include inflatables, entertainment by roving circus performers, bubble and balloon artists, and costumed characters! And we will welcome wonderful sponsors, elected officials, and community partners. For details, contact  melissa.rosenberg@autismsocietymd.org.

SOCIAL EVENTS & SUPPORT

Pool Parties, Fitness & Adaptive Rec.

Winter, Spring and Summer, these popular events like pool parties, fitness nights, adaptive recreation, and nature events create a space that is welcoming to everyone! Estimated 100-200 attendees per event. For details or to customize your sponsorship, contact melissa.rosenberg@autismsocietymd.org.

Water Safety & Wandering Prevention

NEW IN 2025! Join us to help prevent wandering and increase safety in or near the water. Opportunities to support this program include individual and group swimming sponsorships and safety bag sponsors. For details or to customize your sponsorship, contact melissa.rosenberg@autismsocietymd.org.

Madhu Family Fund

The fund was created in memory of Madhu Thibaudeau, a long-time AUSOM 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. Small grants of $250 support individuals and family members most in need. . For details or to customize your sponsorship, contact melissa.rosenberg@autismsocietymd.org.

INCLUSION & ACCEPTANCE

Autism in the Park - Howard & Anne Arundel County

These annual celebrations of the Autism community include sensory-friendly activities, entertainment, fitness, food trucks, and resources for families. Estimated Attendance: 500-1,500+ per event. There are several ways to provide support for these events. All sponsorships include signage and table at event, visibility on event promotions. For details or to customize your sponsorship, contact melissa.rosenberg@autismsocietymd.org.

HOWARD COUNTY 

April 12, 2025 

Blandair Park, Columbia, MD

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY 

May 3, 2025 

Lake Waterford Park, Pasadena, MD

Social Group for Autistic Adults

Independent adults ages 24+ participate in gatherings and activities virtually, out in the community or at AUSOM. The groups, based in Howard and Montgomery Counties, are open to residents of any county.