Our Efforts
Who We Support
Make Waves proudly supports organizations that that empower underserved populations to live healthy, safe and supported lives.
Autism Partners
Make Waves supports Autism Society of America in its mission to empower the Autism community to live fully. Make Waves funding supported the following efforts:
Shipped 50k masks to Autism Society affiliates nationwide, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supported federal advocacy and education campaigns.
For 3 years, funded the employment program to advocate, educate and build inclusive employer opportunities.
Make Waves supports Els for Autism, as it helps Autistic individuals and their families have a better life.
Funded U Can Employ to partner with employers to design , implement, and sustain Autism inclusive workplace practices.
The Work Experience Program provides On the Job Training (OJT) in the local municipality, healthcare, or hospitality industries.
The Adult Day Training Program is designed for those who primary needs are for socialization, recreation, pre-vocational skills, and community involvement.
Make Waves is a longterm donor to First Place, a residential community that serves as a replicable model, offering supportive housing and skill-building for adults with Autism and/or IDD. Make Waves has supported:
Annual scholarships to First Place Phoenix’s Transition Academy - a two-year program to build crucial independent living and career skills.
Funded its 360 Health & Wellness cohort to move forward two complementary initiatives: activation of the on-site Virginia G. Piper Health Spot clinic and a Creighton Medical School elective.
A $1mm gift supported the Make Waves Center for Community Development focuses on advancing supportive housing models for Autistic adults, with multiple community openings in the last four years.
Autism Society of America
Advocacy & Employment
Els for Autism
u Can Employ
First Place Arizona
Housing & Independent Living
Autism Society Inland Empire
Safety Programming
The Autism Society Inland Empire is dedicated to transforming local and state services to ensure every community member feels safe, respected, valued, and connected to essential resources when needed.
Make Waves supported the formation of a Tiger Team to explore innovative strategies and resources for individuals with complex behaviors and their families, comprehensive first responder training and resources, educational programs, and robust advocacy.
The Arc of the United States
Advocacy
For 75 years, The Arc has been at the forefront of the fight for the civil rights and inclusion of people with disabilities and their families.
Make Waves supports the Arc’s federal advocacy during a turbulent time for disability rights.
Autism Speaks
Advocacy & Employment
Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with Autism throughout their lifespan. They achieve this through advocacy, services, supports, research and innovation, and advances in care for the Autism community.
Make Waves has supported its general mission and past employment programs.
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Research
The Lurie Center for Autism at Mass General is a multidisciplinary clinical, research, training and advocacy program dedicated to treating individuals with Autism and other developmental disorders across the lifespan.
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Independent Living & Employment
Friendship Home’s mission is to enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by providing quality respite care and support services. They help raise awareness in the community to maximize the resources available to support their work and their innovative programs.
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Healthcare & Education
Healthcare Nepal is an all volunteer organization of Nepalis and Americans working to improve healthcare and education in Nepal. They also grant to AutismCare Nepal Society for education for children with Autism as well as support and training for families.
Health Equity
The Iris Fund
Pre-Term Birth Prevention
The Iris Fund brings together leaders in research, clinical care and patient advocacy to change the trajectory of preterm birth for the next generation.
Make Waves helps fund basic science research, ensure better patient care, and push for legislation in support of families who have suffered a stillbirth loss. Together we are devoted to the future every preterm baby deserves.
Postpartum Support International
Maternal Mental Health
The mission of Postpartum Support International is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.
Make Waves supports the incredible volunteer network for maternal mental health support.
Planned Parenthood
Advocacy & Reproductive Health
Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education.
Make Waves supports the advocacy work to protect access to sexual and reproductive health care and education.
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Cardiovascular & Bone Health
New England Baptist Hospital is committed to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
It is a premier regional provider for orthopedic surgery and the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and disorders.
Make Waves provided general support and the endowed chair of the nation’s leading cardiologist. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the US.
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Research
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society exists because there are people living with MS. It is leading a worldwide effort to cure MS.
MS affects people of all ages, genders and ethnic backgrounds, but is three times more common in women than men.
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Research
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research exists to find treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease.
Humanitarian Aid
American National Red Cross
Emergency Response
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Make Waves has supported ongoing emergency response support during natural disasters like the pandemic, Palisades Fire, Texas Floods, eastern Europe and middle eastern war zones.
Feeding America
Emergency Response
Feeding America’s mission is to advance change in America by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for all in partnership with food banks, policymakers, supporters, and the communities they serve. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Feeding America network of over 200 food banks served 42 million people and 6 billion meals were distributed across America.
Baby 2 Baby
Emergency Response
Baby2Baby is a nonprofit that provides children in need across the country with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves.
Make Waves has supported families in need during the pandemic and Palisades fires.
Community Support
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
Research & Environmental Support
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is the world's leading, independent non-profit organization dedicated to ocean research, exploration, and education. Its scientists and engineers push the boundaries of knowledge about the ocean to reveal its impacts on our planet and our lives.
Guanacaste Dry Forest Conservation Fund
Education & Environmental Support
GDFCF's mission is to promote the long-term survival of the ecosystems and biodiversity of the Área Silvestre Protegida (wild protected area) of Área de Conservación Guanacaste in Costa Rica through conservation, education, science-based management and biodiversity development.
Amigos of Costa Rica
Education & Environmental Support
Amigos of Costa Rica’s mission is build a bright future for all and to ensure that clean water flows to all people living in Costa Rica’s Central Valley. They have developed programs providing educational scholarships as well as supporting animal rehabilitation around the country.