Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Raises More Than $500,000 Through Community Fundraisers

Stefan Krueger • August 21, 2026

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Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Raises More Than $500,000 Through Community Fundraisers

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NAPERVILLE, Ill. — A strong showing of community support recently helped Turning Pointe Autism Foundation raise more than $500,000 through its annual Golf Outing and Ladies’ Brunch & Browse fundraiser.


More than 325 golfers, guests, and volunteers came together for the events, which support Turning Pointe’s educational, therapeutic, and social engagement programs for children, teens, and adults with autism and their families throughout the Chicagoland area.


The fundraisers offered more than an opportunity to give back. They brought community members together around a shared goal of creating greater opportunities, independence, and inclusion for individuals with autism.


A Day of Giving Back in Naperville and Oak Brook


Golfers spent the day on the greens at Butterfield Country Club, while guests attending the Ladies’ Brunch & Browse had the opportunity to shop for unique products created by Turning Pointe students and adult participants.


The event highlighted one of the foundation’s core goals: providing individuals with autism opportunities to build skills, discover their strengths, develop relationships, and become more engaged members of their communities.


For a local nonprofit, fundraising events like these play an important role in making those opportunities possible.


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