At our nonprofit, we talk a lot about taking good care of one another and taking good care of one's self. When you purchase this item, you spread the word of "rooting" for one another. We believe such encouragement helps wellness, love, and self-worth grow. And it seems it is needed more than ever, especially with the autistic youth we are serving.

As reported by parents, roughly 25% of our campers have experienced depression, while 15% to 25% have experienced suicidal thoughts. This is similar to the statistics across the nation -- individuals on the autism spectrum often face higher rates of suicide, anxiety, and depression.

Your purchase will support activities focused on mental health, self-esteem, self-advocacy, and emotional wellness at Camp Encourage. Our programming focuses on creating a space where all feel accepted, loved, and "at home" -- a place to be reminded how essential it is that we love ourselves, celebrate exactly who we are, and gather in a space where others do the same.

For more information about our mission, our overnight camps and social opportunities, and the autistic youth we love and support, visit https://campencourage.org/. ??

The mission of Camp Encourage is to provide youth on the autism spectrum meaningful experiences in which they build the knowledge, courage, and skills to be empowered participants in the community. Our camps take place at Heartland Center in Parkville, MO. Each camp session includes both traditional camp activities and activities tailored around the individual campers? interests.

Outside of camp, we provide free Camp Family Events that provide a welcoming space for our campers and their families and our volunteers and supporters.