District 11 Projects
Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan. Through the years, Autism Speaks has worked tirelessly to provide crucial autism research, advocacy, services and support to help people with autism and those who support them thrive.
National Projects
Penelope House, the first shelter for battered women and children in Alabama, was founded under the direction of the Daughters of Penelope Chapter in 1978. Penelope House was one of the first such shelters in the nation and has served as a model for many shelters in the U.S. Penelope House helps victims of domestic violence to gain social and economic independence through shelter, counseling, advocacy and referral to community resources and agencies.