awareness | acceptance | inclusion

Welcome to the Autism Faith Network

“If there’s any space that should be equipped to welcome autistic people, it should be places of worship.”

—Tonya Nash, Founder of the Autism Faith Network

REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!

Cheerful Giving

Registration for Cheerful Giving opens on Friday, November 20, 2026 at 8:00am EST. This initiative provides sensory toys, tools, and supplies for autistic persons in need. Learn more about how you can apply!

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Support a great cause!

Donate to our Nonprofit!

We accept donations all throughout the year! Your tax-deductible donation will support our three main initiatives: Manna from Heaven, Cheerful Giving, and Space to Belong. Thank you for supporting our cause!

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UPDATED RESOURCE

2026 Activity Toolkit

We are excited to share our updated Accessible Faith Initiative Toolkit! Get activity ideas for Autism Acceptance Month and beyond, guidance for starting a disability ministry, and more! Best of all, it’s FREE!

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Our History

The Autism Faith Network began in 2016 with the goal of equipping faith-based communities to become more autism friendly. Here’s how it got started.

Our Beginning

Our Mission

We seek to spread autism awareness, acceptance and inclusion in local and faith-based communities all over the world! Learn more about our mission and goals.

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Our Participants

Over 102 churches have participated in the Autism Faith Network since 2016! We hope to partner with more in the coming year! See if one of our churches is near you!

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Our Latest Blog Articles

Support Our Annual Fundraiser

Hi friends! We’re excited to announce that our annual fundraiser is officially underway—and this year is extra special as we celebrate our 5th anniversary as a nonprofit organization! For five years, the Autism Faith Network has been dedicated to helping places of...

Celebrating Five Years of Service

Autism Faith Network, Inc. is celebrating a remarkable milestone! On today, August 21, 2025, we're celebrating five years as a nonprofit organization! This anniversary is not just about looking back — it’s about looking ahead to what we can achieve with your support...

Preparing for Our 5-Year Anniversary with Exciting New Updates

On August 21, 2025, the Autism Faith Network will celebrate a special milestone — five years as a nonprofit organization! What started as a vision to help places of worship become more autism-friendly has grown into a nationwide effort touching countless lives. Over...