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Looking for help organizing an event for special needs population

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Sam Hoffman Roslyn Heights, NY

I am a special education teacher in New York City. I would like advice from some corporate world contacts regarding organizing a dating event in New York for people with;

-- intellectual disabilities
-- autism spectrum
-- cognitive disorders
conditions that make it nearly impossible to find love.

The event would have to be very structured and requires a lot of skill on the part of the organizers. Whomever would help us must understand it will be a labor of love. The amount of personal attention this population requires, it will likely not be particularly profitable.

My colleagues and I have access to organizations that serve this population as well as certified teachers to chaperone such an event.

What I really need help with is a corporate sponsor who could help get the word out and help us arrange a venue.

I'm not looking to start a business, I just need some contacts around NYC who may be able to help out.
Thanx!
Sam

18 June 2021 1 reply Networking

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Ken Farer New York, NY

You may find volunteers and resources through Taproot https://taprootfoundation.org/

Taproot Foundation, a national nonprofit, connects nonprofits and social change organizations with passionate business professionals who share their expertise pro bono. Taproot is creating a world where organizations dedicated to social change have full access—through pro bono service—to the marketing, strategy, HR, and IT resources they need to be most effective.

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