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is the driving force behind the numerous charitable efforts of the HDS Companies. The Foundation encapsulates HDS Companies’ commitment to pursuing Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives in the communities in which we live, work and learn by providing viable resources and opportunities that serve Teens and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through community based partnerships, as well as through the volunteer efforts of its workforce community service group, the HDS Contenders.
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A Night to Remember at the Friendship Journey Gala!
A Night to Remember at the Friendship Journey Gala! The HDS Foundation had an incredible evening celebrating friendship and community at the Friendship Journey Gala. We are beyond honored to have received the Community Champion Award, recognizing our dedication to...
POV: Ringing in the Holiday Season
What an incredible time we had at the Miami Lakes Festival of the Lights! From the dazzling lights to the festive music and holiday cheer, it was truly a magical night. A huge thank you to the Graham Company for organizing such an amazing event and bringing the...
Florida Coalition Homelessness Conference Highlights! Day 3
Florida Coalition Homelessness Conference Highlights! Today, I had the privilege of attending two incredible sessions at the Florida Conference on Ending Homelessness, each filled with powerful insights and calls to action. The Criminalization of Homelessness This...
Day 2 Highlights from the Florida Coalition Homelessness Conference
Day 2 Highlights from the Florida Coalition Homelessness Conference We started the day with a powerful plenary session, I’m Not Broken: Offering Hope to Solve Homelessness. Jesse Leon shared his inspirational journey of overcoming human trafficking and homelessness....
Day 1 Reflections from the Florida Coalition to End Homelessness Conference
Reflections from the Florida Coalition to End Homelessness Conference Day 1 was an inspiring journey of learning and advocacy! Plenary with Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown: Amidst the challenges of poverty, homelessness, and rising injustices, we were reminded that healing...
39th Annual Main Street Festival of Lights
Join us for a night of lights and community at the 39th Annual Main Street Festival of Lights on November 23rd! Stop by our tent to learn more about the HDS Foundation and our work supporting teens and young adults with Autism. We can't wait to share our mission with...
Join us as we celebrate our 16th anniversary!
Join us as we celebrate our 16th anniversary! HDS Foundation has been a source of empowerment, creating opportunities and fostering growth within the Autism Community. It’s been an incredible journey filled with memories, growth, and all of YOU who make this community...
Community Champion Award recipient
Thank you, @thefriendshipjourneyfl for this incredible honor! We are deeply grateful to be recognized as your Community Champion Award recipient. This recognition strengthens our commitment to empowering teens and young adults on the Autism Spectrum and fostering a...
Unity Day
“Unity to be real must stand the severest strain without breaking.” Mahatma Gandhi
Proud to come together for Unity Day
We’re proud to come together to build a stronger community, promoting kindness, acceptance, and inclusion all year long. Check out our video to see our team showing up in unity for this important cause.
Growth, Empowerment and Community Service
On Friday, October 4th, the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. team had a fun outing to Publix to gather supplies for the Harvest Drive! The students teamed up in groups of 3 to 4, each armed with a $25 gift card to shop for specific items from the Harvest Drive list. This annual...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
️ October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month ️ Join HDS Foundation to raise awareness, support survivors, and encourage early detection. Every step we take helps in the fight against breast cancer. Whether it's sharing information, getting screened, or supporting loved...