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About Us

The open gym at the Superhero Center for Autism
A portion of the open gym at our community center.
Run 100% by volunteers

How we help children and families

The Superhero Center for Autism is a non-profit organization offering support, education, and resources for individuals with autism and other special needs and their families.

Our community center, located at 4205 Galleria in Loves Park, Illinois, is a judgment-free place, open to all children with special needs and their families, where they can be safe, be empowered, be supported, and be themselves.

To support our superheroes and their families, we offer support groups for superheroes, parents, and superhero siblings to build relationships, share ideas, and discuss how special needs play such a big role in their lives. We also offer parents resources to help navigate through the special needs world including IEPs, therapy options, and daily life challenges.

Superhero siblings are welcome and have a room just for them to take a break and be themselves, and we hope to add a special siblings only night of fun filled activities geared towards celebrating who they are as superhero siblings and how much we appreciate them.

Want to help?

Donations can be made through PayPal by clicking the “Donate” button at the top of the page or by mailing a check to:

The Superhero Center for Autism
P.O. Box 513
Poplar Grove, IL 61065

We’re always looking for volunteers

Our volunteers are our among the most important resources at the Superhero Center. Absent volunteers, we would not be able to conduct programs, raise funds, or serve our superheroes or their families.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, volunteerism peaked between 2003 and 2005, when 28.8 percent of Americans reported having volunteered the previous year. Today, the numbers are far less.

If you are searching for a volunteer opportunity, we would greatly appreciate just a few hours of your time. More volunteer hours mean more open gym hours at the center, which means more opportunities for our superheroes to have positive and reaffirming experiences.

Become a Volunteer
The play room at the Superhero Center for Autism

Meet our Board of Directors

Individuals on our Board of Directors volunteer their time and expertise to manage our day-to-day operations and shape the future of our organization. Board members provide the critical intellectual capital and strategic resources to power our success and strengthen our community.

Our board includes individuals from a variety of backgrounds and professions who share at least one thing in common: a dedication to improving the lives of children with autism and other special needs.

Meet Our Board
Billy Kulpa
Kelly Friesema
Angie Flannery
Brian Wallheimer
Jamie Lynn Dornink
Paul Marriett
Kira Carte
Jake Maliszewski
Matti Rivotto
Kelsey Fagan

Want to join our board?

Are you committed to sharing your time and talents to help make the autism community a better place? Do you have specialized skills and expertise that could benefit our mission’s work? Are you willing to be an enthusiastic advocate for an organization and encourage others to get involved? Come join us!

We’re sorry, but there are no openings on our Board of Directors at this time.

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Our Supporters

Our most heartful appreciation to the following companies and individuals for their support.