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Joe Winters Classic Golf Outing a Smashing Success!
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​​A Toast to Embracing Autism

Winters Center For Autism hosts its 2nd Annual A Toast to Embracing Autism fundraiser.
Exclusive Cocktail Event at Harbor Club at Prime
95 New York Avenue, Huntington, NY on Thursday May 1st at 6:30pm
(West Babylon – May 2, 2025) – Winters Center for Autism hosted its 2nd annual, A Toast to Embracing Autism fundraiser at The Harbor Club at Prime on Thursday May 1st at 6:30pm. This event honors the vision and mission of the late Joe Winters, providing job training and employment opportunities to young men and women on the autism spectrum. Joe recognized that although there are many programs that provide excellent services for children, there is a huge gap in services for adults with autism. 
 
More than 150 guests were in attendance, including the Title Sponsor, Maggio Environmental Services. Together we celebrated the accomplishments of young men and women with autism with an incredible community of supporters and businesses that have worked together to transform Long Island’s commitment to Hire for a Higher Purpose.
 
We are grateful for the generous support of our sponsors, including EJ Autism Foundation, Will & Kim Flower, Bulovas Restorations, Sanitary Equipment Co., Inc., Life’s Worc, Industrial Coverage, Daniel Gale Foundation, The Schiatta Team at CrossCountry Mortgage, Ridgewood Savings Bank, Local 138 Operating Engineers, Elija, HOPEFitness, Dynamic Air Conditioning Company, Inc., G-Rock Handcovers Inc., Eagle Sanitation, Landscaping by Gasper LaRosa, Bay Village Consultants, Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Brady Agency, Cerini & Associates, and FT. & MT. Holding Corp.
 
Winters Center for Autism is built upon establishing meaningful relationships with business professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the community and want to reduce the unemployment rate for individuals with autism which exceeds 85%. These relationships are the key to making a difference in changing the landscape of unemployment for adults with autism. “In just 2 years, Winters Center for Autism has engaged more than 57 employer partners who have hired young adults with autism in their businesses and this initiative continues Long Island’s commitment to Hire for a Higher Purpose.” Christine Ponzio, Executive Director, Winters Center for Autism
 
Winters Center for Autism has assisted more than 100 young adults since opening its doors in July 2022 with job training and meaningful employment. Through the Work Experience Transition Program, the Center identifies the skills and talents of our participants and matches them with businesses and organizations committed to a neurodiverse workforce, creating a kinder and more inclusive Long Island community.
 
Read more about this program at www.winterscenterforautism.com. Press inquiries, please email or call Christine Geraghty at [email protected] or 631-810-3920.

​Light It Up Blue gala highlights Flagstar Bank’s impact on autism community

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​Paws of War helps adults with autism

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Thank you to the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office & Chris Cortale for empowering minds & embracing autism! This new tool is helping people with autism in stressful encounters with law enforcement in Suffolk County. 


Empanadas with a Purpose!

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​Nelly’s Empanadas in West Babylon is serving up hope and opportunities for young adults with autism by giving them job training at the restaurant.

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Suffolk Sheriff’s Office Hockey Team To Play Suffolk County Firefighters In Charity Hockey Game Nov. 18

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​Suffolk County awards grants to nonprofits, helps build new wind training center

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​Hockey Game to Benefit Autism Center

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Suffolk to host 'All Ability' job fair Friday in West Babylon​

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3rd Annual Joe Winters Memorial Golf Outing Raises Money for Autism Center

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​Adults with autism learning valuable skills for local jobs through unique partnership on Long Island - CBS New York 

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​Winters Bros., Cameron Engineering Pay Tribute to Joe Winters, Honor John Cameron

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​Jake's 58, Winters Center partner to train workers with autism for hospitality jobs


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Congratulations to our Founder, Michele Winters and our Executive Director, Christine Ponzio for being recognized by Schneps Media as one of this year's "Power Women of Long Island."


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​Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone announces a new partnership between Suffolk County Department of Labor and Winters Center for Autism to secure employment opportunities for people with autism.

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Jennifer McLogan of CBS News, highlights the impact of employment on lives of individuals with autism and invites Chris Cortale to share his journey of working at Winters Bros. Waste Systems of Long Island. 

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ABC News emphasizes the importance and benefits of employment for adults with autism and highlights a new partnership between Winters Center for Autism and Long Island Select Healthcare providing diverse job training opportunities to three individuals with autism in a healthcare setting. ​

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The Winters Center for Autism is committed to enhancing the quality of life for adults with autism through job creation, training and placement while helping businesses to develop and implement programs to employ people with autism. ​


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  • About Us
    • Our Mission and Vision
    • Board of Directors
    • Meet Our Team
    • 2023 Annual Report
    • Our Partners
    • Our Supporters
    • Resources >
      • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Programs & Services
    • Application of Interest
    • The Campus
    • Transition Program
    • Job Training Options
    • S.E.E.D
    • Summer Career Experience 2025
    • Summer Career Experience Photo Album
  • Donate Today
    • Autism Acceptance Month 2025
    • A Vision Realized – A Legacy of Joe Winters
    • Online Store
    • Naming Opportunities
    • Tribute Gifts
  • Get Involved
    • Become an Employer Partner
    • Apply Now
    • Become a Volunteer
  • Events
    • 2025 Casino Night
    • The Joe Winters Classic 2025 Photo Album
    • A Toast To Embracing Autism Event Photos
  • News
  • Blog