Susan Sachs

Project Hope Foundation, Inc.

Project Hope Foundation was founded in 1997 by moms looking for services for their young sons with autism. As the rate of autism has expanded from 1 in 2500 to 1 in 44, our programs have also expanded into an innovative lifespan of autism services. We are broad in our scope, serving across ages (from two to young adults), across the spectrum of autism, and across programs (therapy, education, adult services, community engagement). All of our programs are based in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). We are individualized in our approach, seeking to meet the unique needs of each specific person. Our therapy and adult services have been honored to be designated as United Way of Piedmont's programs of excellence. Our educational program, accredited through SCISA, received the Education Spirit Award through the Community Foundation of Greenville, Greenville Journal, and Town Magazine. Based on our use of funding, we received the Angel Award from the SC Secretary of State.