We are excited to share that the Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) will be hosting our Gala, A Toast to the Autism Community, on Saturday, October 14th at the Science Museum of Virginia.  This special evening will include a seated dinner for 425 attendees, live & silent auctions, entertainment, the presentation of the annual ASCV Mission Awards.  I am reaching out in hopes that you will consider providing an in-kind donation to feature in our auction. 

The ASCV is a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting, empowering, and building connections for the autism community right here in Central Virginia.  Proceeds from our Gala will help fund a wide variety of programs, including social and recreational activities, support groups, educational workshops, advocacy initiatives, and scholarships for our local autism community.    

The ASCV provides direct services and supports in the following counties and cities in Central Virginia: counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico; and the City of Richmond. The ASCV also serves the following counties and cities through member activities: Amelia, Dinwiddie, Goochland, King William, Louisa, New Kent, Powhatan, Prince George; and the cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell, and Petersburg.

We appreciate your donation committee’s consideration of making an in-kind donation to our auction. If you would like to contribute, please complete the attached auction donation form and submit it to development@ascv.org or 8730 Stony Point Parkway, Ste 150, Richmond, VA 23235.  You can find more information about the event on our Gala website, www.ascvgala.org.

Sincerely,

Shannon Grymes

Board Member, Autism Society Central Virginia

2023 Auction and Gala Co-Chair