About Us
Objectives
Raise Awareness: Our foremost aim is to increase awareness about autism, with a specific focus on reaching out to Chinese families in the Capital Region of New York.
Learning Best Practices: We are committed to learning and implementing best practices in various domains, including supporting children with autism, effective organizational management and development, and executing successful fundraising initiatives through hands-on involvement in local volunteering and research.
Host Diverse Fundraisers: From vibrant concerts to spirited 5K dashes for autism,
cultural Chinese dinners, and engaging art sales, we organize a spectrum of fundraising events designed to appeal to diverse audiences.
Organize China-US Conference: As part of our global outreach, we are dedicated to organizing enlightening online conferences bridging the autism community between China and the United States.
Uniqueness of the Organization
What sets us apart is our dynamic leadership structure. Our Board of Directors comprises seasoned working professionals, while our executive board is led by motivated high school students. Embracing a mentorship model, we empower young leaders by providing them with invaluable guidance and mentorship in organizational and leadership skills, ensuring a sustainable and impactful future.
Organization Background
"My friend's son received an autism diagnosis at just two years old. Struggling to cope, her husband swiftly divorced her following the news, leaving her to raise their son alone. Fortunately, her parents
stepped in to offer support in raising the child. Through this experience, my friend accumulated invaluable insights into caring for an autistic child. Motivated by a desire to extend this support to others, she established a non-profit organization dedicated to aiding autistic children in China. Aware of the resource deficiencies plaguing non-profits in China, I've been actively involved in fundraising efforts for this organization for several years. Recently, my daughter has also become engaged in these effort.”
—-- Founder, Guiqing Zhai
“During school breaks, I've dedicated time to assist my mom in fundraising for this cause. Additionally, while volunteering at a local nonprofit in New York's capital region, I encountered numerous
Chinese families with autistic children who lacked access to support networks and resources. Witnessing this need firsthand inspired me to create a community where these families could share resources and find emotional support. Encouraged by my mother and counselor, I resolved to turn this vision into reality.”
---- Co-Founder, Ziqing Chen
“Upon hearing Guiqing's friend's story, I felt deeply compelled to take action. As a mother myself, I empathize with the plight of less fortunate children. Proposing the establishment of a non-profit organization to support the cause in China, I also aimed to leverage
my expertise and connections in both China and the U.S. to create a platform for sharing best practices in autism support. Thus, Emma StarPoint Autism Support Network Inc. was born."
---- Co-Founder, Dr. Li Barrett