Celebrating our scholarship recipients.
Every name on this page represents a story of perseverance, hope, and community support. Each recipient reminds us how your generosity opens doors and changes lives. Explore our scholarship recipients by year, and join us in celebrating the difference we’re making together.
Ryan – Renewal in Honor of the Turner Family
Since entering High School, Ryan has been focusing on his Bowling skills while also attending Bittersweet’s summer program. The Turner’s continue to help out in various ways with the charity from Accounting services to volunteer hours. We are so grateful to them for their constant support!
Henry – Renewal in Honor of Ken Kasey
Henry is going to be attending various summer programs at the Toledo Zoo and UT. Ken continues to provide his services for sound and staging at Acoustics for Autism. These volunteers are so important to our continued success and ability to raise funds for children like Henry!
Henry – Renewal in Honor of John McAfee
“We are grateful for your kindness and commitment to helping others. Thank you for making a difference in our community and in Henry’s life.”
Elsie – In Honor of The Garage Men’s Grooming Salon
Elsie is a new Project iAm kid and using services toward Spelling 2 Communicate. It takes a village to pull off an event like Acoustics for Autism, and the wonderful businesses around us in Uptown Maumee sacrifice a lot to make it happen. We hope you will check out this great Men’s Grooming Salon on W. Wayne St. that allows us to take over their street for a weekend in March!
Dancin’ Dan – Renewal in Honor of Stevie Knurek
Dan has been thriving since being with Project iAm over the last 10+ years with his horse therapy and dog training! While Stevie has moved to Arizona, he always loves hearing about Dan’s progress!
Jay – In Honor of Nellie Mata
Jay is new to the Project iAm family and will be using funding toward Spelling 2 Communicate. Tony and Nellie have been avid volunteers for Project iAm for over ten years and are always willing to chip in and volunteer their time and effort to make our events better!
Jaxson – Renewal in Honor of The Andersons
Team Jaxson is doing great with ABA therapy and chiropractic care. The Andersons has continued to be a constant in Acoustics for Autism and was one of our very first sponors ever! We are so grateful for their continued support!
Tyler – Renewal in Honor of Kyle White
Tyler is thriving in his personal and musical life because of his funding with Project iAm for Forte Music School. He is playing with the Ottawa Hills High School band and found a place that makes him feel happy and accepted! Kyle, being one of our areas most beloved musicians, always is so proud to have this scholarship named after her and to watch Tyler progress with confidence through high school!
Blake – Renewal in Honor of Carrie Reardon
Blake is continuing to make great strides working with the Joss Project on a holistic approach to wellness. Carrie is one of our iAm moms who has continuously given back to other families in her similar position allowing for children like Blake to receive funding!
Braeden – Renewal in Honor of Tori Thorne
Dear Tori,
I am now 16! Due to all the blood, sweat and joy you have put into Acoustics for Autism and Project iAm, you have made it possible for this to be the 4th year for me to attend Bittersweet Farms Summer Enrichment. Amazing!
I really cannot say enough how much Bittersweet means to me. Being able to spend the summer going on adventures with my friends at Bittersweet has become something I look forward to all year. Ever since mom told me it was almost time for Bittersweet Summers I keep trying to sneak my Bittersweet gear into my regular school backpack. Summer is so close, I can’t wait.
All our love and gratitude,
Braeden Owen and Family
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