Mimi’s Mission

Mimi's Mission is a local non-profit organization that helps Downriver families who have autistic children or adults. The goal of the organization is to provide unique programs and resources to autistic individuals and their families.

Mimi's Mission provides assistance to families with autistic children and adults who live in the following Downriver communities: Allen Park, Brownstown Charter Township, Ecorse, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile Township, Huron Charter Township, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, River Rouge, Riverview, Rockwood, Romulus, Southgate, Taylor, Trenton, Woodhaven, and Wyandotte.
Programs include: Autism Optimism (for parents of newly diagnosed children with autism); Autism Acceptance Group (a parent-driven support group that offers socialization, meetings, dinner, demonstrations and/or activities); Downriver Young adults (a program similar to the Autism Acceptance Group, for autistic individuals between 17-30 yrs old); Downriver Do-Gooders (a FB group to connect Downriver residents to free household, clothing, and other needs); and a 911Ready Program to help Parents and First Responders.
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NOTEable Youth

NOTEable Youth is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides inclusive music classes adapted for youth of all abilities. Classes include Instrumental Ensemble, Beginners Instrumental Clinic, Fun with Music, and Choir. Appropriate for youth with IEP or 504 plants, early intervention, developmental or exceptional programs, speech and language support, or anyone else who can use an accommodating environment. All classes are held in Troy, MI.
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Benjamin’s Hope

Benjamin's Hope is a faith based non-profit leader in creating innovative options for adults affected by autism and developmental disability. A thriving example of public/private partnership, they offer essential services such as housing, social clubs, and meaningful day programming partially funded through public healthcare dollars and supported by faithful giving from community members.
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Fellinlove Farm

Fellinlove Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides outdoor activities, socialization and educational opportunities through a unique interactive experience with diverse animals for people of all ages and abilities. Their mission statement is to improve their guests' quality of life through:
~Hands on interactions with our diverse animals
~Socialization and educational opportunities
~Outdoor discoveries of nature in a serene setting
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Gracious Grounds

Gracious Grounds is a 501 c3 non profit that emphasize life-enriching activities and togetherness by promoting: community involvement, inclusion, employability skills and opportunities, daily living skills, and spirituality. They provide a range of services, including supportive residential living to meaningful employment and educational and social opportunities within the community.
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Children’s Healing Center

The Children's Healing Center is a year-round recreation facility providing social and emotional healing for kids with weakened immune systems and their families in a safe, clean environment. The Center is an oasis for members to step away from the stress of a complex medical diagnosis to experience the healing power of Good. Clean. Fun.® With a focus on socialization, play-therapy, recreation and education, kids, young adults and families have a safe space to express themselves, interact with others and feel a sense of belonging. Families who use the Center have at least one qualifying child who is immune compromised, which often limits them from visiting public places for fear of getting sick. There are two locations- one in Grand Rapids and one in Ypsilanti.
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A Kid Again- Michigan

A Kid Again Michigan serves families who are raising children living with life-threatening conditions across the entire state of Michigan. They do so by providing cost-free, fun-filled destination events throughout the year that they call Adventures. Through these Adventures, families can take a break from doctor visits and hospital stays and enjoy quality time together. Adventures are all 100% free. Their goal is to take care of everything so you can focus on enjoying time with your family. Enrollment is open to families with children under 20 years of age whose diagnosis is deemed life-threatening by a medical professional.
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Midland County 4-H Tall in the Saddle Program

The Midland County 4-H Exceptional Riders Program, Tall in the Saddle (TIS), is a 4-H Proud Equestrian Program. Horseback riding is a therapeutic form of recreation for people with mental, emotional, learning, hearing, visual and physical impairments. They offer weekly classes during Spring and Fall Sessions at local privately owned farms. Privately owned horses, tested by instructors prior to use in the program, provide the mounts for our riders. Open to Midland County residents age 8-25.
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