Autism Breakthrough of Knoxville

When we came up with the idea to donate See Beautiful Milestone grants we had no idea the magnitude of beautiful encompassed in the applications we received. What felt like a wish & a prayer that we could create more beautiful in the world revealed a very real, tangible need that could impact thousands upon thousands as we selected each of the organizations to support.

Autism Breakthrough of Knoxville was one of the See Beautiful Milestone Grant awardees and their work is beautiful. They provide "residential services, in-home supports, personal assistance, day services, a Saturday therapeutic recreation program; community based activities focusing on lifelong education, job skill development and community integration; and also host a social group for adults with Asperger’s Syndrome." Breakthrough also serves as a community for adults with autism and their families. One of the cornerstones of Breakthrough is a residential neighborhood where adults can live together in community, with social activities and staff nearby as well. 
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Through our grant, they will be able to enhance training of paid staff to increase knowledge of autism/sensory/language issues and behavior. This training will allow the staff to better empower the adults they serve. We have a feeling this is going to leave so many seeing, feeling and creating more beautiful and we are honored to support your work.