Create direct, meaningful impact and inspire action: launch a fundraiser, host a drive or join one of our many annual efforts to support underserved children with special medical needs

Fundraisers & Drives

Events

NAC Annual Gala

On October 22, 2024, NAC will hold our Annual Gala, a night dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements of our children and families. This year, we are honored to recognize Arlene Goldsmith, NAC's founder, for her visionary leadership and decades of service. It promises to be an unforgettable evening of inspiration and support for our mission.

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NAC's Holiday Gift Drive

THANK YOU to all of our incredible corporate partners and supporters for their steadfast support for our families. We received over 3,000 gifts during our Annual Holiday Gift Drive, allowing us to deliver countless smiles to NAC children and families. In addition, over 500 coats were donated, helping keep children safe and warm this winter. We couldn’t do that without all of you.

Learn how you or your company can get involved

Launch a Fundraiser

There are so many ways you can inspire giving and help NAC children.  Want to help deliver educational opportunities to NAC kids or support our vital work in the Peter Haje Center for Autism? You can choose the NAC program that means the most to you to support.  Talk to us about creating a personal fundraising page or using a platform like Facebook to set up your own fundraiser.

Choose any occasion to host a fundraiser to support children with complex medical needs:

  • Ring in a big birthday
  • Run a race
  • Rally colleagues for a team building event
  • Celebrate a Bar or Bat Mitzvah
Contact us to set up a personal fundraising page Create a Facebook fundraiser

Start a Drive

Gather your colleagues or mobilize your alumni network to make a huge difference in the lives of NAC kids. Talk to us about launching a drive or join one of our many ongoing efforts throughout the year, like our winter coat or book drive.  Your support helps to give essential items directly to NAC kids and families.  We make the process easy by setting up an Amazon Wishlist for your drive!

Help collect essentials for children throughout the year:

  • Books and school supplies
  • Essential food items
  • Warm winter coats
  • Holiday gifts
  • Diapers & baby items
Contact Us to Start a Drive

NAC Fundraisers & Drives

Literacy for all Book Fair

Every year we designate one special day to celebrate reading and literacy with our NAC kids. Can you believe some NAC kids have never owned their own book? 

Our goal is to give every child new books to call their own. We need 3,000 books in English and Spanish for over 800 children, from infants to teenagers.

Contact Us to Start a Book Drive See how our community stepped up for NAC kids

Holiday Gift Drive

The holiday season is truly the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be a difficult time for NAC parents who can only afford the necessities for their children.  You can help to make the holidays brighter for NAC children and families by participating in our holiday drive. Every year, some 3,000 gifts are donated from individuals, community and corporate partners for NAC kids.  Join in to help make the holidays extra special for children in need. 

Contact Us to Start a Holiday Gift Drive See NAC children's current needs on our Amazon Wishlist

#5DaysOfNAC

Every November the NAC Junior Board hosts the Peer-to-Peer #5DaysofNAC fundraiser to support vital services for NAC kids and families.  Join in the efforts by donating to a Junior Board Member’s fundraising page, join a fundraising team  or better yet, start your own team by setting up a fundraising page.  When we all help together, we can help a lot!

Contact Us to learn more about #5DaysofNAC Learn more about the NAC Junior Board

Joan A. Mark Literacy Fund

The Joan A. Mark Literacy Fund was established in May 2020 in Joan’s memory and in recognition of Joan’s lifetime experience and dedication to educational services for children, particularly, those underserved. Joan was a devoted member of the NAC family, and we are honored that Susan & John Gevertz and family initiated this fund in her memory. This fund continues to ensure that all children who come through our doors will have the educational services and opportunities needed to reach their inherent potential.

Help a NAC child by donating to the Joan A. Mark Literacy Fund