SALT
LAKE CITY, Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global
Autism Coalition is excited to announce a groundbreaking
partnership with Böhme and Destination West Builders, two industry
leaders supporting its mission to create safe, inclusive spaces for
the autistic community. Together, they are launching a free Pop-Up
Shop event aimed at families seeking sensory-friendly shopping
environments.
Details:
- Date: October 19, 2024
- Location: The Leonardo Museum, Salt Lake City
- Time: 12 PM - 4 PM
The event offers a sensory-friendly experience with a spa zone
for relaxation, a Maker's Space, and local resource tables for
special needs families.
Founder and CEO of the Global Autism Coalition, Heidi Kershaw, praised the diverse support for
this initiative: "It's inspiring to see backing from across
industries. This mission to advance inclusion for the
uniquely-abled eclipses any single sector."
Böhme, a women's clothing and accessory retailer, was an early
supporter of the Pop-Up Shop, seeing it as an opportunity to build
community while also getting quality fashionable wardrobe pieces.
Fernanda Böhme's husband explained their personal connection: "To
us, this event is personal and so its success became personal. We
are a part of the special needs universe and we understand the
pains of shopping when there is no understanding. This is a chance
to change that."
Commercial builder, Destination West, is known to transform the
ordinary work environment to bring form and function together.
Founder Jon Archer saw this as an
"easy decision." "I like to see what others see and bring it to
life. Reimagining spaces is what we do - so the opportunity to
support the creation of a safe shopping place for a deserving
community was naturally in our wheelhouse."
This collaboration highlights the diverse range of industries
uniting to make an impact, with partners from fashion to
construction, all working toward a shared goal of inclusivity.
In addition to Böhme and Destination West, other partners
include The Salt Lake Running Company, Snowbird, Ski n' See,
Intermountain Health, Utah Parent Center, Columbus Community
Center, the IJ & Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center, the
Utah Islamic Center, Zao Asian Cafe, Stance at City Creek,
&COLLAR, the Leonardo, the Office of the First Lady of
Utah, and more.
How to Support:
- Donate: Contributions are welcomed via GoFundMe or the
Coalition's website.
- Sponsorship: Businesses and individuals are encouraged to
sponsor the event.
- In-Kind Donations: Goods for the event help fund the
Coalition's work.
For more information, visit globalautismcoalition.org.
About Böhme:
Böhme is a women's fashion retailer known for affordable,
stylish clothing. Their donation for the Pop-Up Shop supports their
ongoing commitment to community engagement.
About Destination West Builders:
Destination West Builders is a leading commercial builder in the
Western U.S., dedicated to creating sustainable, inclusive
spaces.
About the Global Autism Coalition:
The Global Autism Coalition is committed to improving the lives
of individuals with autism through advocacy, education, and
technology.
Contact
Jason Steinberg,
The Profound Agency
(908) 448-4001
384337@email4pr.com
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SOURCE Global Autism Coalition