BACKGROUND:
Autism Society Inland Empire’s Autism Walk & Festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, and the organization is requesting use of the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater. This event will include fun for the entire family, featuring inflatable attractions, crafts, food trucks, vendor booths for Autism Awareness, and resources for families.
The Autism Society serves families across both Riverside and San Bernardino Counties in the Inland Empire. Currently, there are more than 17,500 children and adults combined in both regions who need support and education on the many issues our families face. The Autism Society Inland Empire’s mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.
DISCUSSION:
The Autism Walk & Festival is a day of community and celebration that raises much needed funds to support local families living with autism. The organization’s goal is to empower families with knowledge as well as highlight some of the abilities of kids and adults with autism.
The event will feature an Awareness Walk, Autism Marketplace – an opportunity for young people with autism to practice running their own business, and a Fun Zone filled with exciting attractions for the whole family. This will include inflatables, games, crafts, characters, food, Autism Awareness merchandise, a Resource Fair and more. 100% of funds raised through this event goes directly back into the organization to help provide critical resources and programs to support the local autism community.
FISCAL IMPACT:
As a third-party event, the applicant must submit all necessary payments and documentation to the City prior to the event. Autism Society Inland Empire has already paid the $510 application fee, provided 501c3 documentation and a Certificate of Insurance.