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Erin’s Hope for Friends is on a mission to create lasting relationships

through joyful interactions for autistic teens and young adults.

We help develop these relationships through the e’s Club program,

a social program designed to build and foster friendships.

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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

for e's Club Members & Volunteers!

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Weekly e's Club Member Events: We are now accepting applications for teens and young adults to participate in members-only e's Club events! These staff and volunteer supported, 3-hour events are drop-off, or parents can choose to remain in the building in designated parent areas. A scheduled interview is required prior to joining. Please email your completed application to info.lex@erinshopeforfriends.orgfillable forms below for Acrobat & Preview

 

Want to volunteer? Submit completed volunteer forms to info.lex@erinshopeforfriends.org.

Volunteer application (Part 1)          Volunteer application (Part 2)

                                                                                    

 

Other programs at Lexington e's Club

 

Community Outreach Events: These are casual gatherings at Lexington e's Club to connect with friends, play games & create cool art. These events provide the community with a feel for the e's Club experience, promote connection, and build awareness of our mission. Reservations required, $10 each; Youth under age 18 & young adults within legal guardian care must have a caregiver present for the duration of the event, siblings are welcome to attend. Click here for tickets! 

Upcoming outreach events:

Saturday 12/2, 3-5pm

Friday 12/15, 6:30-8:30pm

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​Virtual e’s Club: Held multiple nights weekly, this online option provides youth a fun and safe way

to interact with peers from the comfort of home. Virtual e’s Club offers a range of activities for large and small groups. Our members chat, play games, participate in structured activities, view movies, and more. Virtual e’s Club is a bully-free zone. Through this social experience, we encourage and support our members in developing lasting friendships using technology.​ For teens (ages 12 through 18) and young adults (ages 18 through 24). Email info@erinshopeforfriends.org to get connected with Virtual e's Club!

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Click here for the latest

Lexington e's Club News!

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In the News

Learn more about the impact Erin's Hope for Friends has made on our community and see who's talking about us.

ABC36 Good Day Kentucky Interview

October 25, 2023

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Just released October 2023!

Listen to this engaging and inspiring interview with EHFF founder Stacy Horst on the podcast 

"An Army of Normal Folks." Hosted by Bill Courtney, an Oscar Winning Coach for the Academy Award Winning Documentary "Undefeated."  

One in every 10 autistic youth thinks about or attempts suicide, and Erin's Hope is changing that! There are 2 parts to the podcast ~

be sure to listen to both! 

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Part 1         Part 2

Lee & Hayley Charity Spotlight

June 30, 2022

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April, 01, 2021

The Story of Erin's Hope for Friends

Our Team

Renae Blunt

Director, EHFF KY

Delainia Wilkinson

Program Manager

Board of Directors

Tammy Hammond-Natof

Board Chair

Cindi Blyberg

Secretary

Trevor Cox

Treasurer & e’s Club Site Chair

Krista McManis

Outreach Committee Chair

Maria Robinson

Development Committee Chair

Georgeann Brown

Development & Outreach Committees

Matt Roberts

Development & Outreach Committees

Karina Pezzi

Development & Outreach Committees

Erin’s Hope for Friends Kentucky

www.esCLUBky.org

PO Box 910044

Lexington, KY 40591

859.538.6047

Email: info.lex@erinshopeforfriends.org

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