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The Drive for Autism Golf event is back for a live event in 2021.

Last year's Drive for Autism golf fundraiser was a success but we missed the comradery of seeing our friends/participants. We are excited for 2021 which will be a live event with a virtual component for those who can't make the actual event on September 20th.

The Drive for Autism XX will be held on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 at Royce Brook Golf Club in Hillsborough, NJ. We are excited to get back to the golf course and enjoy a great day of golf while raising money for our school- based programs. Here is how it works. We will have our regular shot gun golf event on September 20, 2021 but if you can't make the event vouchers will be available so you can put together a group and play on a weekday of your choice with your individual group. The voucher is good for Monday thru Friday green fee, cart fee, practice range, breakfast sandwich from Tavern on the Tee with choice of Coffee, Tea, Juice, Bottled Water or Gatorade. Also enjoy lunch at the restaurant after golf, any entree selection from menu with soft beverage and it includes one beer or glass of wine. The vouchers can be purchased individually or as a foursome.



Drive for Autism Foundation Distributes Grants Totaling $54,000 to School Based Programs Providing Education to Children with Autism

The Drive for Autism Foundation is pleased to announce that the 16th annual Drive for Autism golf outing is scheduled for Monday September 18, 2017. Once again, we will take over Royce Brook Golf Course in Hillsborough, NJ. It will be a great day of laughs, friendship and golf for a worthy charity making a difference in the lives of individuals with Autism. Come join us and help us raise funds for various programs that support and educate individuals on the Autism Spectrum. See the attached flyer for details. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions at driveforautism@comcast.net or Thomas Trezza 908-665-8068 or 908-451-8033.



Drive for Autism Foundation Distributes Grants Totaling $54,000 to School Based Programs Providing Education to Children with Autism

The Drive for Autism Foundation is pleased to announce the distribution of seven grants to school based programs providing education and training to children with autism spectrum disorders.

The foundation holds an annual golf outing each September, as well as several other smaller fund raising events throughout the year. The Drive for Autism Golf Outing which has been held since 2002 has raised and distributed over $524,000 to local school programs. Applications for grants are taken throughout the fourth quarter, and the funds are distributed in by the end of the calendar year. This year’s grants, were awarded to: Morris Union Jointure Commission (New Providence, NJ), Salt Brook School (New Providence, NJ), Union County Educational Services Foundation/Crossroads School (Westfield, NJ), Educational Partnership for Instructing Children, Paramus, NJ, Eden II/Genesis Programs (Staten Island, NY), The Children’s Institute (Verona, NJ) and Seton Foundation for Learning (Staten Island, N.Y)

Grant recipients have used money in the past to fund Health and Fitness Programs, Social Skills Programs, assessment tools, educational curriculum and teacher training, a van for community trips and transportation to job training centers, laptop computers, computer touch screens, SMART Boards, iPads, video projectors and educational toys and games.

Drive for Autism Foundation Raises $48500 at its Thirteenth annual Drive for Autism Golf Event

The Drive for Autism Foundation is pleased to announce that its annual golf event, Drive for Autism XIII was successful in raising $48,500. We had a spectacular late summer day with bright sunshine and one hundred and eight four golfers’ enjoyed a great day of golf at Royce Brook Golf Club in Hillsborough, NJ on September 15, 2014.

The Drive for Autism Golf Outing which has been held since 2002 has raised and distributed over $500,000 to local school programs. Previous beneficiaries of grants have been Morris Union Jointure Commission (New Providence, NJ), Union County Educational Services Foundation/Crossroads School (Westfield, NJ), Educational Partnership for Instructing Children, Paramus, NJ, Eden II/Genesis Programs (Staten Island, NY), The Children’s Institute (Verona, NJ),and Seton Foundation for Learning, Mother Francheska Elementary School (Staten Island, N.Y) and the New Providence School District.

Grant recipients use money to fund Health and Fitness Programs, Social Skills Programs, educational curriculum and teacher training, a van for community trips and transportation to job training centers, laptop computers, computer touch screens, iPads, video projectors and educational toys and games

DFA Receives Eden II's "Above and Beyond Award" - September 2014

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DFA XII - A Huge Success

The Drive for Autism Foundation is pleased to announce that its annual golf event, Drive for Autism XII was successful in raising $41,000. Early morning showers did not diminish the enthusiasm of one hundred and ninety seven golfers’ who enjoyed a great day of golf at Royce Brook Golf Club in Hillsborough, NJ on September 16, 2013.

The Drive for Autism Golf Outing which has been held since 2002 has raised and distributed $500,000 to local school programs. Previous beneficiaries of grants have been Morris Union Jointure Commission (New Providence, NJ), Union County Educational Services Foundation/Crossroads School (Westfield, NJ), Educational Partnership for Instructing Children, Paramus, NJ, Eden II/Genesis Programs (Staten Island, NY), The Children’s Institute (Verona, NJ),and Seton Foundation/Mother Francheska Elementary School (Staten Island, N.Y) and the New Providence School District.

Grant recipients use money to fund Health and Fitness Programs, Social Skills Programs, educational curriculum and teacher training, a van for community trips and transportation to job training centers, laptop computers, computer touch screens, iPads, video projectors and educational toys and games

The Drive for Autism Foundation would like to thank all participants, donors, sponsors and volunteers for making our twelfth event a successful one.

Living with Autism:

"Friends Like You, Friends Like Me" is a program at Children's Specialized Hospital in New Jersey that encourages children to discover similarities and appreciate individuality in every child, including those with autism.

In this segment of the FiOS1 News Special, Living with Autism, we take a closer look at the program that helps to build awareness and encourage inclusion, respect, and friendship between children and teens of all abilities.

Click here to see the full report from FIOS1 NewsSI Live: Read the full story here

See more about the "Friends Like You, Friends Like Me" program here.

Drive for Autism Foundation

The Drive for Autism Foundation is a public charitable foundation that was established to raise funds and distribute them to schools and non-profit organizations committed to the education and treatment of persons with diagnosis’ under the Autism spectrum. We have concentrated our fundraising events and our grant recipients to two locals: Staten Island and Union/Morris Counties in NJ. These locations hold special places in our hearts because we have grown up and lived in these areas most of our lives. We are a local charity that believes we can make a major impact locally and affect the lives of these children in a positive way by supporting programs that will provide special education as well as social and recreational programs.

The initial funds to establish the foundation were donated by Thomas & Tara Trezza of 11 Alison Ct., New Providence, NJ 07974, and are deposited in a bank account at Wachovia Bank in New Providence, NJ under the name Drive for Autism Foundation. The foundation is recognized as a 501(3) (C) non-profit tax exempt organization.


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