AutismUp’s Christina Hilton Receives 2026 Remarkable Woman Award
Christina Hilton, co-founder and CFO of AutismUp, was named Rochester’s 2026 Remarkable Woman by News 8 (WROC) during Women’s History Month. Hilton helped start AutismUp more than 20 years ago alongside other parents who were searching for support after their children were diagnosed with autism. What began as a small grassroots effort has grown into […]
AutismUp celebrates 20th Anniversary
Journey with us on a story of love, inspiration, and unwavering determination. Go back with us to our humble beginnings, when a group of strangers, bound by a common thread, created our thriving AutismUp community. Watch the video.
Tom Golisano Makes Remarkable Philanthropic Gifts of $360 Million to 82 Non-Profits Across Upstate New York
Tom Golisano, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader, today announced an unprecedented and historic series of major awards totaling $360 million to 82 non-profit organizations in Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse, New York. This commitment nearly doubles Golisano’s lifetime giving, bringing the total to $775 million, with more to be expected. Read the article.
AutismUp launches new café at Golisano Autism Center
AutismUp’s newest initiative is putting practice to work. The organization cut the ribbon Wednesday on its new state-of-the-art PercUp Provisions café and store at the Golisano Autism Center. The microbusiness allows participants in AutismUp’s Full Life Academy to practice real-world employment skills in the comfort of a familiar place. It includes a hands-on learning lab to […]
AutismUp empowers individuals with autism through bike camp at Nazareth University
Rochester, N.Y. — This week, AutismUp is hosting its inspiring “iCan Bike” camp at Nazareth University, where 40 individuals are learning to ride a bike. The five-day event is supported by dozens of dedicated volunteers who help participants experience the independence and accomplishment that comes with this life milestone. “When you present the right opportunity and the […]