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.
Henry – In Honor of Ken Casey
Henry is a new member of the iAm family and is using funds for various sensory products for at home use. Ken came to us last year with a willingness to help at Acoustics for Autism. His generosity allowed us to provide the Micki Smith stage and all of its sound needs for the countrys biggest free music event. The time and effort that Ken donates to Project iAm allows us to continue to support children like Henry!
Teddy – In Honor of Chad Sin
Teddy is a new iAm family member and will be using funding at Safe Splash School for Kids! Chad is a regular volunteer at Acoustics for Autism donating his musical talents and his equipment to us on the big stage. We know that most of you could not possibly understand what kind of help this is to us and how much time and money that consideration allows us to put money where it needs to goto children like Teddy!
Caue – In Honor of Corey “Big C” Coley
Caue will be using his funding for various activities and sensory supplies this summer! Big C, as we all know him, is the most kind and gentle giant! He has given so much time and musical ability to Project iAm over the last ten years that hes always a vivacious yes when you ask him to help. We are so excited for Caue to grow because of contributions of talent from people like Big C.
Amira – In Honor of Megan Lesle
Amira is also using her funding for the G.O.A.L. Summer Program. Megan continues to influence our youth and help the attain the musician ambitions as a teacher at TSA. But we are more grateful to her for all of her constant hard work and dedication to Acoustics for Autism and Project iAm.
Zion – In Honor of Jeff Stewart
Zion is using his funding for the G.O.A.L. Summer Program this year. Jeff has been a familiar name in our area for nearly 4 decades. Aside from his brilliant musical ability, he has consistently been a supporter of our mission and goals for children in our area.
Mason – In Honor of Cari Langenderfer
Mason is a new iAm family member and using his funding for the GOAL summer program! Cari has been a musician in the community for nearly 20 years and her dedication to Project iAm and Acoustics for Autism is second to none. Always giving her time and energy to performances and other volunteer capabilities, we are so glad that Cari is ours!
Dennis – In Honor of Jake Pilewski
Dennis is a new iAm family member and will be using his funding for the G.O.A.L. Summer Program! Who doesnt know and love Jake Pilewski? Between bringing his musical talents to Acoustics for Autism, hes also lent his voice and video skills to our promotional materials. Jake is such an asset to the community and to us at Project iAm!
Austin – Renewal In Honor of Our Chicago Volunteers
Austin was one of our FIRST scholarship recipients ever in 2008! Heres an update from mom:Im writing this letter in appreciation for the generous scholarship money my son was awarded. He has aged out of the Ohio Autism Scholarship as of today. The process is very long to beginning receiving help from LCBDD for his adult day programming in which they will teach him living skills and take him into the community to learn hands on work skills as well. This money will help bridge that gap as school is his favorite place to be and not being able to attend for several months would have made Austin very unhappy. His school (GOAL) loves him and would really miss him as well. Hes doing great these days with GOALs help and is also working weekends as a greeter at Olive Garden. We are incredibly thankful for all the work your program and volunteers do. Weve attended events so that we can contribute in our own way as well. Thanks!
Mara – Renewal In Honor of Rachel Southworth
Mara is an adult now and thriving in the world! Project iAm financed a chicken coop for her sensory needs! Rachel is still supporting Project iAm in various ways, even while on tour and across the country. We are so grateful for the support of Rachel and all of Skid Row over all these years!
Samuel – In Honor of Kyle Smithers
Samuel is using his funding for the G.O.A.L. Summer Program this year! Who doesnt know and love Kyle Smithers? Kyle not only donates his talents to Acoustics for Autism, but he has helped behind the scene for years. It is our musical community that helps us provide funding for children like Samuel!