Communities for Autism Announces Partnership with bergen PAC and 101.1 WCBS-FM
The WCBS -FM Fall Concert Series at bergen PAC.
- New York, NY (1888PressRelease) September 21, 2011 - COMMUNITIES FOR AUTISM, BERGEN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER and 101.1 WCBS FM in New York have teamed up to present The WCBS-FM Fall Concert Series which includes superstar performances by Rick Springfield, Cyndi Lauper with special guest Dr. John and The Doobie Brothers. This is the first campaign for New Jersey based Communities for Autism, a charity focused on helping to develop integrated residential services for adults with autism. The organization has special fund raising packages for each of these shows that includes an after concert event hosted by WCBS-FM at the theater.
After ten years of playing an important role in supporting the need for early intervention services for children with autism, Matt Ross, Founder of the highly successful "The Kids Foundation", has shifted his organization's efforts to focus on the growing needs for adults with autism. Ross has started a new organization called "Communities for Autism". "The cost to society is going to be extremely high if we don't provide quality, thoughtful, compassionate care for this growing population", said Ross who is also Chairman of the new organization. "Communities for Autism" believes the best housing solutions should be paired with community, recreation and vocational programs to provide the end-to-end quality of life that autistic adults deserve.
Nationwide, there are over 500,000 children identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder who will enter adulthood over the next ten years. While every child diagnosed on the autism spectrum in America is guaranteed educational services until the age of 21, services diminish significantly for those over the age of 21. There is a drastic shortage in housing and services as demonstrated by the fact that most states have extremely long waiting lists for housing. In New Jersey alone the waiting list exceeds 8,000.
The mission of "Communities for Autism" is to identify the best programs and provide development grants to help increase the supply of housing and integrated resources for adults with autism. "I have watched the storm clouds brewing and there is a crisis on America's doorstep", said Ross. "I believe that this will be among the most compelling needs over the next 20 years for our country."
• Participating Concerts: , Rick Springfield - October 14th , Cyndi Lauper & Dr. John - October 15th, and The Doobie Brothers - November 2nd Show time for all shows: 8pm
• Packages are $375 and include:
o 2 Orchestra seats
o Admission to the VIP post-event hosted by a WCBS FM DJ; performing artists are invited
o Wine & beer / cheese & dessert to be served
• Tickets can be purchased CFA Event Tickets or http://communitiesforautism.org/news-and-events/events/
For more information call (201) 849-4404
About Communities for Autism: Communities for Autism helps to create thriving long term residential programs and services for adults with autism by raising funds to support the best and most innovative programs and providers. Our goal is to help increase the supply of housing and integrated resources for the growing adult population with autism. Communities for Autism also partners with public and private organizations, generates awareness and acts as an advocate for adults with autism. Communities for Autism, One Bridge Plaza North, Suite 275, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 www.CommunitiesforAutism.org
bergenPAC
30 North Van Brunt Street
Englewood, NJ 07631
201 227 1030
www.pranamarketing.com
About Bergen Performing Arts Center: Known as The John Harms Center for 27 years, this cultural hub in Englewood, has been reborn as Bergen Performing Arts Center or bergenPAC. This 1367- seat theater is a landmark, and in its eighth season as bergenPAC it remains one of the finest acoustic halls in the United States. The legendary Tony Bennett and Canadian crooner k.d. lang recorded their 2003 Grammy award-winning CD live on bergenPAC'sown stage through a broadband fiber-optic connection with Bennett Studios. bergenPAC is the home of a media production system that is unparalleled, upholding its reputation as a venue for outstanding music, dance and theater. As a non-profit corporation, bergenPAC has thrived thanks to the aid and generosity of sponsors, donors and patrons.
For ticket information Box Office: Phone: (201) 227-1030
For Press information contact: Angela Thomas: (201) 503-1333
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