How Donations Help Spectrumgenius

Your generous support fuels Spectrumgenius Inc.’s mission to empower individuals with autism and uplift our community. Every donation:

• Creates Opportunities — Funds job training at the Autism Empowerment Car Wash and with local business partners, helping autistic youth and adults build real-world skills and gain meaningful employment.
• Builds Independence — Supports financial literacy workshops that teach budgeting, saving, and credit building, giving families and individuals the tools to thrive.
• Strengthens Community — Helps us run inclusive programs where individuals with autism work alongside peers, changing perceptions and fostering acceptance.
• Supports Families — Provides resources, guidance, and a network of support for caregivers navigating the transition into adulthood.

In short, your donation turns into confidence, skills, and hope for the individuals we serve, while making our communities more inclusive and compassionate.

Autism Empowerment Car Wash (Vocational Training) – 40%

Covers training materials, uniforms, equipment, and stipends for participants. Provides one of the nation’s few inclusive job training programs where autistic individuals work directly with the community.

Financial Literacy & Life Skills Program – 25%

Inspired by Londyn Richie’s legacy, these workshops teach budgeting, credit building, and money management. Donations support printed guides, online modules, guest speakers, and small-group sessions for individuals and their families.

Family & Caregiver Support – 15%

Resources, coaching, and workshops to guide parents through post-school transitions. Provides access to online support groups, mentorship, and practical tools for navigating adulthood with autism.

Community Integration & Awareness Events – 10%

Car wash fundraisers, outreach days, and public events where individuals with autism are front and center. Builds inclusion by showing the community what autistic individuals can achieve.

Future Expansion & Facilities – 10%

Supports the vision of creating a Recreation & Training Center as Spectrumgenius grows. Helps lay the foundation for multi-state expansion into Michigan, Virginia, New York, and beyond.

Measuring Our Success

We measure success not just in numbers — but in skills gained, jobs secured, confidence built, families supported, and communities transformed. Here’s how we track our impact:

  1. Employment & Vocational Outcomes: Tracking job readiness, employment placement, and skill growth.
  2. Financial Literacy Progress: Measuring knowledge gains, practical application, and family feedback.
  3. Confidence & Social Inclusion: Assessing self-reported growth, peer interaction, and community engagement.
  4. Family & Caregiver Impact: Gathering satisfaction surveys, stress reduction reports, and resource access metrics.
  5. Long-Term Community Impact: Tracking retention & growth, awareness & inclusion, and replication potential.