Events

This fall, VIA celebrated its 25th Anniversary! We were able to reflect on all VIA has accomplished in the last 25 years and work together to ensure VIA's success over the next 25 years and beyond. Celebrations included the grand opening of the Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services (CAAAS) and a fundraising dinner series. 

To make a gift in support of the 25th Anniversary, visit via25.givesmart.com.

The VIA community celebrated the grand opening of the Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services (CAAAS) on Tuesday, September 28. The First Lady of Virginia, Pamela Northam, spoke during the event. "In Virginia, we celebrate minds of all kinds. Our diversity is part of what makes our Commonwealth great," said First Lady Pamela Northam. "As a former occupational therapist, I appreciate the critical need for quality special education and warm supportive environments."

Check out photos from the event.

If you would like to support this project or purchase VIA swag from the event, please reach out to Nicole Thomas, VIA's Chief Advancement Officer.

The 6th Annual VIA Charity Golf Event was held at Spring Creek Golf Club on June 29th, 2021. Over 30 teams braved the heat to hit the links to raise funds to support life-changing services for people with autism in our region. VIA President & CEO Ethan Long was there for the shotgun start to kick off the fun. We also had several adult clients on-site to help get everything organized.

A huge thanks to our organizers: Skanska, and Perkins + Will and BR+A!

We had twice the fun in 2021 -- with a safely-distanced, in-person event at beautiful Panorama Farms on April 17th, and a virtual option with participants from as far away as British Columbia over the weekend of the 17th and 18th. Check the social posts: #runforvia2021.

HUGE THANKS to the Murray family for making Panorama Farms host to our in-person event. What a rare opportunity to enjoy this beautiful cross-country course. Check out the photos. 

Winners of the prize drawing, fundraising prize, social spirit, and coloring page contests are posted along with race results on the race site: runforautism5k.org.

Watch the inspiring 2021 Run for Autism video on VIA's YouTube channel.