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About e’s Club
e’s Club is a welcoming place for individuals with high-functioning Autism (ASD Level 1) to relax, be themselves, have fun, and make friends. There are no monthly membership fees, and each event is just $25, with nearly 90% of our costs made possible through generous donor support.
Our open, inviting space is designed for hanging out and connecting naturally. Members can challenge a friend to foosball or ping-pong, play video or board games, or simply relax and enjoy time together. Employees and volunteers are there to help members feel comfortable, navigate social connections, and make the most of their time at the Club.
Need a little quiet time from the stimulation? Our Zen Room offers a peaceful space to step away, recharge, and reset for a few minutes.
More than a place to hangout, e’s Club is a place to belong—where friendships can begin and grow.
Every age group at e’s Club has its own personality and favorite ways to socialize. Our Teens love LEGOs, games, and silly jokes. Our Young Adults bring plenty of energy and, yes, a little shenanigans! Our Adults enjoy karaoke, live music, and hanging out with friends.
Most weekends feature a fun theme—from furry friend visits and mocktails to game competitions, improv, and movie nights. Quarterly, our Young Adults and Adults enjoy special outings, and we bring all ages together for celebrations like our Halloween Party and Friendsgiving.
We also help promote informal meet-ups where members can continue friendships and enjoy adventures together outside of e’s Club. Every weekend is another opportunity to have fun, connect, and make a friend.
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Activities and Outings
Living with high-functioning Autism
For many autistic individuals, particularly those with Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), social situations can sometimes feel difficult or overwhelming. Reading social cues, knowing how to enter a conversation, or understanding the unspoken rhythms of friendship may not always come naturally. And when connecting with peers feels difficult, it can be frustrating, discouraging, and lonely.
The desire for friendship, however, is universal. Autistic individuals want to be welcomed, included, known, and valued just like everyone else. Yet too often, they experience misunderstanding, social isolation, or bullying simply because they may interact with the world a little differently.
Over time, loneliness can have a profound impact on confidence and self-worth. For some, finding a place where they feel comfortable being themselves—and where others genuinely want to get to know them—can make all the difference.
That’s where Erin’s Hope for Friends comes in.
We believe everyone deserves to have a friend—to feel welcomed, included, known, and to have someone who is happy to see them.
Through e’s Club, we create a safe, welcoming social environment where autistic teens, young adults, and adults can come together, have fun, and build genuine friendships. Our focus isn't on changing who our members are. It’s on creating opportunities for connection, belonging, laughter, and lasting relationships.
Because sometimes, finding your people is the first step toward feeling like you belong.
