As an autistic person myself I often feel alienated from my peers as they don't understand the struggles, what it's like being autistic, or what autism is. I would recommend this program to anyone that wants to make a difference by improving the lives of autistic people. This program I see will definitely help people be more informed of autism. Which in turn will help build understanding and empathy of autistic people

Luv Michael is an exceptional organization to volunteer gfor. The cause is more that worth your time!

I would recommend luv Micheal because it's a good way to step into the world of volunteering. As someone who hasn't done any service hours that wasn't affiliated with my high school it helped me use my creativity to promote a non-profit. In saying this it also creates a challenge because you have to reach out into your community to achieve their goal.

Working on this project has been a powerful and eye-opening experience. Before starting, I had a basic understanding of autism, but through research, advocacy, and real-life stories, I’ve gained a much deeper appreciation for what it truly means to accept and support individuals with autism. This project helped me realize that autism acceptance goes far beyond awareness. It’s not just about recognizing that autism exists it’s about valuing neurodiversity, listening to autistic voices, and actively working to make our communities more inclusive. I’ve learned how important it is to focus on ability rather than limitations and to respect each person’s unique way of thinking, communicating, and experiencing the world. What impacted me the most was learning about the challenges autistic adults face after they age out of support systems. It made me more compassionate and motivated to use my voice to advocate for long term change. Overall, this project didn’t just educate me it changed the way I see and support others. I’m more committed than ever to promoting acceptance, inclusion, and kindness for all.

Luv Michael has opened doors for me to promote acceptance and empathy for adults on the autism spectrum. It has opened my eyes to notice that small gestures really make a difference in society.

They are truly welcoming and very very nice. They aren’t all talk they actually put work in.

I would recommend Luv Michael not just because of it's amazing cause but how engaging it is! Not only is the team very engaged and connected, but it also gives volunteers lots of creative freedom as well as opportunities to engage and better our community!

I would recommend volunteering with Luv Michael because it gives you a deeper understanding of what adults with autism face, especially when it comes to finding jobs and living independently. It opens your eyes to challenges that most people do not think about, and it feels fulfilling to know you are doing something that truly helps. Volunteering is a chance to learn, grow, and make a real difference in someone else’s life. For me, it was my first time taking direct action by emailing my local representative. When I opened the contact page, I felt like my actions mattered and realized that I could actually make a difference. This experience changed how I saw myself and the world around me. Looking ahead, I now see myself pursuing humanitarian work, philanthropy, and social work because, thanks to Luv Michael, I discovered what gives my life purpose. Before volunteering, I thought I was too insignificant to create real change, but this opportunity showed me that anyone can make a difference if they want to.

I would recommend Luv Michael because it provides an amazing opportunity for community building, as kids are encouraged to advocate on behalf of those with autism throughout the nation. As a person with family members and friends with disabilities, it was fantastic to be apart of such a wonderful cause. I truly felt so proud that I was able to contribute to an organization that is bringing real change to the lives of adults on the autism spectrum, and would recommend anyone to partake in such a mission! Thank you Luv Michael!!

I would recommend Luv Michael because it is an organization that is doing amazing things for people with autism. Autism is a widely misunderstood disorder, and I feel like it's important that people take the time to understand and help people with it.

I would recommend Luv Michael because it offers a meaningful and flexible way to support adults on the autism spectrum while gaining valuable experience. Their virtual volunteer program allows students to earn 40 community service hours entirely online, making it accessible from anywhere . Volunteers engage in advocacy, education, and fundraising efforts that directly contribute to creating employment opportunities for autistic adults .

I would recommend Luv Micheal because of the kindness and warmth behind the organization. it is important to integrate love and determination into your work, especially when involving disorders, like Autism. I love Luv Micheal because of this. Because of their drive and determination to spread Autism awareness and because of their motivation to change the lives of many.

Luv Michael is an organization that gives us the opportunity to make a difference. I am not just saying that to say it either. Many of us want to make a difference, but don't really know how. This is a way we can do that. Adults on the autism spectrum deserve our advocacy. Even though there are millions of campaigns and causes to support all throughout the world, this one is still just as important. Luv Michael provides a simple yet impactful method to raise awareness, and we even have the opportunity to earn volunteer hours for it. Working with Luv Michael was worth it and I hope to continue to do so in the future.

I would 100% recommend Luv Michael for many reasons. It is an amazing way to gain service hours if needed, and even better, to make a positive, tangible impact in you community for the betterment of support for autistic adults. It's very convenient that this program is online, allowing volunteers to be able to work on it from anywhere. Also, it is very uplifting to email officials in the state, especially when you get a response, so you know that you can get outside people and organizations to help the cause, and it's great to see when people donate to the cause too. It's nice to think that your work is getting other people to care about the cause too. Between how easy and accessible and project is and how much good it does for others, Luv Michael is an awesome opportunity that I completely recommend to others to join.

I would recommend volunteering with Luv Michael to absolutely anyone! It’s an amazing opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives while supporting the mission of creating meaningful work opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum.

I'd definitely recommend getting involved with Luv Michael. It's a great way to connect with your community and learn about the challenges and strengths of individuals on the autism spectrum. You also get the opportunity to raise awareness and educate others, creating a more understanding world. It's really a great experience, and their granola bars are an added bonus!

Luv Michael is not an organization; it's an act for the future for many to recognized issues that were far too kept quiet for years. They bring the awareness that has been needed for years, with them even creating an area for employment for many in such harsh times. As a volunteer, a dollar for fundraising felt like millions as it was so energizing to see people caring for this cause, and seeing my work being seen by others to recognize issues. I loved the experience that Luv Michael had to offer, and I will do this again! Below is an example of what the flyer looked like, after two weeks with rain, heat, and wind so it may look a bit crumpled!

It was a fun, rewarding, and easy way to earn volunteer hours and better your local community at the same time, all from home.

I chose to volunteer with Luv Michael because it gives me the opportunity to resist the current narrative around autism—one that often centers on deficits, limitations, or only childhood experiences. Too often, autistic adults are excluded from conversations about inclusion, employment, and dignity. Luv Michael challenges that by advocating for real change: job opportunities, public education, and a shift from awareness to full acceptance. Volunteering with Luv Michael allows me to be part of a movement that sees autism not as something to "fix," but as a form of human diversity to support and uplift. It’s a way to push back against ableism and create a world where neurodiverse individuals are valued, empowered, and heard—especially in adulthood, where services are often the most limited. This work isn’t just advocacy—it’s resistance, action, and hope.

Luv Michael is an amazing nonprofit with a very clear goal and transparent instructions. Aside from the ease of dealing with such an organization, the actual experience of volunteering for them will open your perspectives in multiple new ways about the autism community, especially adults within the community. During the time that you volunteer for them, you will also find yourself learning facts you didn't know through the research you do and the in-person advocation that you may need to do while raising funds for your campaign.

Being a volunteer for LuvMichael helped me realize that opportunities don't come to you; you make them. LuvMichael gives work opportunities to adults on the autism spectrum. As a volunteer, I earned 40 verified service hours and all my volunteer work was completely online. I was able to advocate, collect resources and raise funds for LuvMichael. Thank you so much to LuvMichael for the opportunity to be a volunteer and I highly recommend everyone to become a LuvMichael volunteer.

Luv Michael is definitely one of the best ways for students, families, and adults to come together and raise awareness for the assistance and support of the autism community. Outside of being a phenomenal institution that provides autistic adults with opportunities of employment and community, it also serves as a powerful tool to help break existing norms and beliefs about the autism community. They provide students with good access to volunteering hours, as well as being engaging and extremely informative - individuals with limited knowledge about autism can truly benefit from the experiences and anecdotes of the many volunteers and staff working hard to provide many with opportunities they would have otherwise never been able to have. This is why I recommend Luv Michael, but I encourage everyone to find their own reasons to!

Luv Michael deepened my awareness of the autism community. Autism is not something that can be simply erased and forgotten. Through their support of adults under the autism spectrum, Luv Michael provides economic stability to a community of those who share similar experiences, with the same goal of growing their personal contributions. Just by volunteering with Luv Michael, you effectively help a group of people achieve a goal most of us seek after.

I loved the sense of community this program had. I felt a warming feeling from the zoom call and immediately knew I had to take part in this amazing movement. It touches my heart as my younger sister has Autism, and knowing there are programs out there, specifically this one, to help them out means the world to me. I’m hoping to bring her along during the different events you guys host! Thank you so much again for this experience. I learned so much.

I strongly recommend Luv Michael because it is a great opportunity to provide support for a lot of people.

I highly recommend this program because it helped me to understand the importance of autistic people and all the things that we could do to support them. We can change the world with only a few steps.

I would recommend Luv Michael as an opportunity because it gave me both research skills and in-depth knowledge on the struggles autistic adults face in our world.

Our son Jack has been a resident at Luv Michael Homes since September 2023. Jack has an active, healthy, and happy life that has exceeded every expectation we had as parents. Most importantly, Jack enjoys genuine community engagement and a circle of friends. The Powers Family

We are very grateful to the Luv Michael program for making our son’s dream to learn to live a more independent life come true. They provided an environment where he could thrive, grow, and feel a true sense of belonging. From the moment we discovered the Luv Michael program, we knew we had found something truly special. As our son told us during the first visit “It’s the right fit!” Luv Michael Homes has been life changing, offering a warm, supportive, and engaging community where our son has found friendships, independence, and a true home. The level of care, thoughtfulness, and commitment to fostering a fulfilling life for individuals with autism is something we only dreamed of before becoming part of this incredible organization. As parents, we are filled with gratitude and hope. The experience with Luv Michael and US Autism Homes has given our family peace of mind, knowing that our son is in an environment where he is safe, loved, respected, and thriving. We cannot thank them enough for the joy and opportunities they have provided—not just for our son, but for our entire family.

As Parents of an autistic adult, we have had many programs that fell short of it's goal. Luv Michael exceeds our expectation by miles. Jenna has grown on ways we never dreamed. Luv Michael and it's officers and staff have helped our daughter grow in leaps and bounds. The experiences that she has had, have never been available to her, from training, to playing, the focus is on growth and well being. Thank you so much for all the opportunities that your organization has given our child. We will forever be in your debt!! God bless all of you

We are incredibly grateful for the exceptional care and support my son receives at Luv Michael/US Autism Homes. We have seen him grow and thrive in ways we hadn’t imagined possible. Our family finally has peace of mind and for that, we are truly thankful.

The Luv Michael Volunteer Program is an incredible way of raising awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder, all while earning service hours. It is completely virtual and highly flexible and I learned a lot about autism advocacy. I am glad I got a chance to support this noble cause. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to make a real impact from anywhere in the world!

Luv Michael is dedicated and gets that conversation of autism awareness started amongst all communities!

I would recommend Luv Micheal because it is an amazing foundation that gives students/volunteers the opportunity to advocate for something important.

Volunteering for Luv Michael was a very fun experience and has taught me crucial life skills like advocacy, research and fundraising. Luv Michael opened up my point of view to things that I never knew was a problem in our society like adults with autism. To know that what you are doing is actually giving back to the community just makes you feel like true hero and should be recognized for the president’s service reward.

I love love Luv Michael. You can make a difference and earn volunteer hours, a graduation cord, and even a letter of recommendation. I felt like I was making a difference, and it really warmed my heart that I was advocating for an issue not talked about enough. It's super easy to volunteer, and you can make difference in someone else's life.

I recommend Luv Michael because they help adults with autism become more independent. They provide training and support to build work and daily living skills. This allows individuals to gain confidence and find jobs. Luv Michael focuses on each person’s strengths and offers a supportive community. This not only benefits the adults with autism but also promotes understanding and inclusion in society. Supporting Luv Michael helps create a fairer world for individuals with autism.

As autism is becoming mentioned in everyday life but still holds so many unknowns, the more, modern research one can learn will lead them to be able to make educated decisions when it comes to politics surrounding autism or be able to just understand why someone with autism might have different behaviour but they still are equally capable as anyone. Luv Michael's volunteer program allowed me to research with given guided questions and develop more perspective on how people with autism can experience inequalities, especially after they become adults.

Working with Luv Micheal is a great opportunity to work toward what's right while learning along the way. Fighting for change is so important, and being a part of that change feels amazing. Here's to inspiring all to be kind and be themselves!! :) Thank you for changing lives, Luv Micheal.

It is truly an amazing program that helps families care for those with autism. Before I did this, I barely knew what people with autism even struggled with. Now I am more aware and feel more empathetic towards them and want to help in any way possible. Just like Jesus heals, we should also try to help:)

It was a great experience and a good way to get hours

It was great working with them. They were very kind and informative; it's very easy to work with them.

Amazing company to work with. They have welcoming members and provide help with all of your questions you may have. Their system is also very easy to use, as well as keeps track of what you have done. Would definitely work with them again.

It was an amazing experience! Being able to do something for my community and helping others felt so good. It was very simple and allowed me to learn more about this important cause. I definitely recommend!

I recommend Luv Michael because it helps you expand your knowledge on the Autism community and it helps you make an impact within Luv Michael

It's a great way to get rewarded and make an impact on autistic people's lives because they are overlooked in the workplace. It feels great that more autistic people can find jobs in workplaces that see them for the talented people they really are.

It's very educational and eye-opening. Doing research on my own really allowed me to dig a rabbit hole, to have flexibility and take it at my own pace! If you dedicate the time, it's pretty easy to do from your phone.

Luv Michael was truly an amazing experience! I had so much fun emailing local representatives and even got a few responses back! It's an amazing opportunity to network and gain some confidence while making a positive impact on the world around you!!

We loved having the fundraiser for Luv Michael. It was so nice to be able to give back to our community and help raise funds for such a great organization. Everything was online, we sent the website to friends and family, the rest was done for us! We can’t wait to do it again’

Luv Michael is an amazing organization that supports work for adults with autism and they have awesome granola.

I would recommend Luv Michael because it was a great community service opportunity as it allowed me to learn more about autism and also allowed me to teach others about autism well fundraising! Clare Davis is very responsive! I also enjoyed how flexible this community service opportunity was!

I love how much I interacted with people I’ve barely talked to about the cause, and the commitment in getting people to donate.

The best thing about volunteering for Luv Michael is getting to help others!!

The best thing about volunteering with Luv Michael is not only being educated but educating others about autism acceptance and helping alleviate a problem by actively giving to those who need it.

The best part about volunteering with Luv Michael was messaging the donors. Their positive responses and generosity brought me such immense happiness. It opened my eyes to how many supportive people were around me. I can’t wait to participate next year.

I've loved working with Luv Michael so far! The people are very helpful and the community is super welcoming. I've loved working on my fundraiser to support the cause.

Luv Michael gives me an extraordinary opportunity to be a part of creating little changes to autistic adults’ lives. I’m able to convey meaningful messages to people who are living in different sides of the world and my love ones which make me so happy. I would like to thank Luv Michael for providing this special opportunity again since it makes an ordinary girl like me feel extraordinary for being able to return and create a meaningful impact to the society.

The best thing about volunteering with Luv Michael is educating others about the cause and also spreading the organization to others. I feel like it’s such a great organization and I’m so glad that I got to work with them!

The best thing about volunteering with Luv Michael was expanding my closest friends’ and family’s knowledge on what autistic people go through when trying to find a job!

Hi, my name is Shely and I am a volunteer and team leader for Luv Michael. Working with Luv Michael has been an amazing experience from the beginning. My favorite part of the experience was the ability to educate the people around me through a simple text message. Helping shine light on the struggles of employment for autistic adults is so important, and I was so happy to be doing that with my team. Personally knowing children with autism, I am glad that there are organizations who will do their best to support them in adulthood. It is so special to see your work truly affect people. Receiving handwritten notes from Luv Michael employees was so heartwarming for me and my family. Working with Luv Michael not only taught me important leadership skills, but also showed me that anyone can make a difference in the world as long as you are passionate about your project and truly want to help people.

Luv Michael has been an amazing partnership for The Calhoun School and our students! They are not only learning about the invaluable service that the organization provides and raising much needed funds for the program, but they are also experiencing what it means to be an advocate for autism acceptance and spreading the love for Luv Michael. We truly value the relationship that has developed and I know it will have a lasting impact on my students and myself as a teacher. Debbie Aronson, Director, Community Service Learning, The Calhoun School, NYC

Volunteering with Luv Michael has enriched my life! The friends I have made through their virtual hangouts make my Wednesday afternoons something to look forward to after a day at work. The Luv Michael crew always make participants feel appreciated. They are truly building leadership skills while spreading joy around the world!

Being a volunteer opened a whole new world for me. I was able to understand what those with autism go through daily, which i had not known before joining here, and was able to educate myself and others more about it. Spreading awareness about this had to be my favorite part because many people reached me and asked more about the organization and it was fun to talk to them about it as well. I hope that even in the future, I myself and others get to educate others on this very important topic. Overall being a volunteer in Luv Michael was truly amazing.

Luv Michael was one of the best volunteering experiences I've done. Not only do they foster a great community, but you are able to connect with everyday people and be a part of a larger movement to expand accessibility for adults with autism. Understanding and becoming education about autism acceptance is life changing and essential for all, which Luv Michael does with ease. This opportunity is one I cannot stop talking about and could not recommend more!

Hello, my name is Alana Chan. I love volunteering with Luv Micheal because I enjoy giving back the the community. I appreciate what they do with autistic adults and our community. I love that they are spreading awareness to young people because it is much needed. The world is full of hate these days so we just need to spread kindness like confetti. I also love the amount of community service hours I have gotten. I have gotten about 100 hours, I am so thankful to be apart of this amazing organization!!

Helping people, and making a difference is a great feeling, and a worthwhile experience.

As an autistic person myself I often feel alienated from my peers as they don't understand the struggles, what it's like being autistic, or what autism is. I would recommend this program to anyone that wants to make a difference by improving the lives of autistic people. This program I see will definitely help people be more informed of autism. Which in turn will help build understanding and empathy of autistic people

Luv Michael is an exceptional organization to volunteer gfor. The cause is more that worth your time!

I would recommend luv Micheal because it's a good way to step into the world of volunteering. As someone who hasn't done any service hours that wasn't affiliated with my high school it helped me use my creativity to promote a non-profit. In saying this it also creates a challenge because you have to reach out into your community to achieve their goal.

Working on this project has been a powerful and eye-opening experience. Before starting, I had a basic understanding of autism, but through research, advocacy, and real-life stories, I’ve gained a much deeper appreciation for what it truly means to accept and support individuals with autism. This project helped me realize that autism acceptance goes far beyond awareness. It’s not just about recognizing that autism exists it’s about valuing neurodiversity, listening to autistic voices, and actively working to make our communities more inclusive. I’ve learned how important it is to focus on ability rather than limitations and to respect each person’s unique way of thinking, communicating, and experiencing the world. What impacted me the most was learning about the challenges autistic adults face after they age out of support systems. It made me more compassionate and motivated to use my voice to advocate for long term change. Overall, this project didn’t just educate me it changed the way I see and support others. I’m more committed than ever to promoting acceptance, inclusion, and kindness for all.