About Woodystock Blues: A Hand Up Foundation
Supporting Adults. Supporting Families. Building Community.
Woodystock Blues: A Hand Up Foundation was created around a simple belief: adults living on the autism spectrum deserve continued opportunities for education, connection, creativity, and community.
OUR STORY
Why We Exist
We are a foundation dedicated to providing support and assistance to families of adult children living on the spectrum — through education, the arts and entertainment — and to providing compassionate education to the general public about the unique struggles these adults face. We promote autism awareness, community support and neighborhood values.
For families of adults on the autism spectrum, the transition beyond childhood can bring new challenges and fewer opportunities for support.
Our foundation works to help bridge that gap by supporting education, the arts, entertainment, family connections, and greater autism awareness within the community.
A Hand Up, Not a Handout
Our mission is to support families of adult children living on the autism spectrum through education, the arts and entertainment while promoting autism awareness, community support, and neighborhood values.
WHAT GUIDES US
Community
We believe meaningful support begins with people coming together.
Opportunity
We work to create opportunities for adults on the spectrum to learn, participate, and pursue their interests.
Inclusion
We believe communities are stronger when everyone has the opportunity to take part.
Connection
We support relationships between individuals, families, caregivers, organizations, and the wider community.
OUR TEAM
The People Behind the Mission
Our foundation is built by people who care deeply about creating opportunities and stronger connections for adults on the autism spectrum and their families.
Katy Woodard
Founder & Director
There Is More Work to Do.
Adults on the spectrum and their families need support that continues beyond childhood. You can help provide that support.
Supporting adults living on the autism spectrum and the families who care for them. Through creativity, connection, and a community that cares.
501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation
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