March Momentum: Moving Forward into Spring🌼
- Rhonda Helgesen
- Mar 27
- 3 min read
✨ Pathway to Inclusion Update
In February, ACES proudly partnered with Spectrum Autism Support Group as a Project Partner in their Pathway of Inclusion campaign.
This month, we’re excited to share that our Legacy Brick design has been finalized — a meaningful step in bringing this vision to life.
Our brick reflects the heart of ACES and the mission we work toward every day: building skills, fulfilling purpose, and uniting community — all while creating meaningful opportunities for autistic adults.
This project is more than a single contribution. It’s part of something lasting.
The Pathway of Inclusion is being built, one brick at a time, as a permanent space that honors individuals, families, and organizations committed to inclusion. Each brick tells a story — and together, they create a visible reminder that everyone belongs.
For more than two decades, Spectrum Autism Support Group has strengthened families through support groups, respite programs, camps, and social development opportunities. Their impact continues to shape lives across our community, and we are proud to stand alongside them in this effort.
💙 Be Part of the Pathway
If this mission resonates with you, we invite you to consider purchasing a personalized brick and becoming part of this permanent pathway.
By amplifying the message that inclusion belongs in our community, we pave the way for a brighter, more equitable future for all.
👉 Learn more about Spectrum Autism Support Group’s Pathway of Inclusion HERE
🥫 From Poker Tables to Dinner Tables
Every pound collected each season comes from the same place — our ACES Charity Poker community. Players show up, bring items, and choose to give week after week. Because of you, what starts at our tables finds its way to dinner tables across our community.
In March, that support carried us through the close of one season and straight into the next. On March 11, ACES delivered 1,575 pounds of food and essentials, bringing our Season 18 total to 10,901 pounds.
Just two weeks later, on March 25, we returned with 1,127 pounds, marking the first delivery of Season 19. We are incredibly grateful! None of this happens without the consistency and generosity of our players.
This support is a direct extension of our mission — improving quality of life for autistic adults starts with making sure basic needs are met. Individuals with developmental disabilities are more likely to experience food insecurity due to barriers in employment, transportation, and access to reliable resources. Access to reliable food supports stability, dignity, and long-term independence.
Because of this community, shelves stay stocked and support remains steady.
Every pound collected and every delivery made continues to make a difference.
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👕 Look Good. Do Good.
In March, we also launched something new — and purposeful!
Our ACES Gear store is now live, creating another way to support the work happening beyond our events. Every item purchased directly supports ACESGA.ORG programs and community outreach — helping fund the opportunities, partnerships, and services that make a difference for autistic adults.
This isn’t just merchandise. It’s a way to participate in the mission.
Whether it’s supporting employment pathways, strengthening community connections, or expanding access to meaningful opportunities, proceeds from the store help move that work forward.
Everything is made on demand and shipped directly to you, with new designs and colors already available and more on the way. And for those joining us at events —wear your ACES gear and earn +5,000 bonus chips.
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