One of my volunteer commitments is to the Wolf Performing Arts Center.  Wolf PAC has been a wonderful community for Madelyn.  She has performed in numerous shows with them, and has participated in the multi-year and international Butterfly Project.  Maddie’s participation with Wolf PAC has given her way more than she has given.  The staff has been warm and welcoming at a time when there were not many places where she felt welcome.  The other kids have given her a community that is nonjudgemental and accepting when the school social scene was not ideal.

Not only do I support them financially, but more importantly, I try to support them with my expertise and time.  I am on the Board of QUILT (Quirky Individuals who Love Theater), and I’ve tried to help by using my organizational skills.  This week, I have been working on researching and clarifying  a list of organizations who are involved in the autistic community, as well as a similar list of potential donors.  The hours that I have put in to these documents are many, but the rewards I have gotten from Wolf PAC are many, so we’re even!