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Erin's Hope for Friends
Erin's Hope for Friends ~ Kentucky
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.org. fillable 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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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
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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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
PO Box 910044
Lexington, KY 40591
859.538.6047