Organic Gardening Classes Offered at the Garden at Eden
The Garden at Eden, Naples’ only community-based organic training farm, will open its grounds to the public for the 2010 growing season and offer a variety of organic gardening classes and seminars. Located at 2101 County Barn Road in Naples, the garden is operated by Eden Autism Services... - September 26, 2010
Eden Unveils Autism Advocate Award, Names Hagen First Recipient
Eden Autism Services Florida launched an Advocate of the Month award to recognize people who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. Fort Myers resident Elly Hagen was selected as the first recipient earlier this month. Hagen... - September 25, 2010
Eden Autism Services Florida to Benefit from Annual Gala Hispanos Unidos
The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Council of Hispanic Business Professionals has selected Eden Autism Services Florida to benefit from its second annual Gala Hispanos Unidos, to be held September 25 at the Naples Beach Club. The annual event was conceived as a way for the council to generate... - August 28, 2010
Eden Opens New School for Children with Autism in Fort Myers; McKay Scholarship Applications Due September 1
Eden Autism Services Florida, a division of New Jersey non-profit Eden Autism Services, is opening a school for children with autism in Fort Myers this 2010-11 school year. Eden accepts the McKay scholarship offered through the state of Florida and the deadline to apply is September 1, for... - August 25, 2010
Eden Honors Student Accomplishments
Students, parents and special guests gathered at Eden Autism Services’ Eimerman Education Center on June 8 to celebrate student achievement. One student, 18-year-old Hannah Kandel of Naples, received her certificate of completion for her general studies, and 14 other students received awards... - August 07, 2010
Eden Announces Plans for New School in Fort Myers
Eden Autism Services Florida, the Naples-based division of New Jersey non-profit Eden Autism Services, is planning a school for children with autism in Fort Myers. It currently operates a school in Naples, and adult programs with facilities and group homes in Naples, Fort Myers and Cape... - July 10, 2010
Grillroom Benefit Raises $5,000 for Autism
Eden Autism Services Florida, Autism Speaks benefited from proceeds of wine dinner at Estero restaurant. - July 01, 2010
Eden Students Play in the Shade Thanks to Trinity Donation
Eden Autism Services Florida school improvement project selected as one of 39 to receive grant from Trinity by the Cove Episcopal Church’s Grant Commission. - July 01, 2010
Students with Autism Enjoyed Day at Walt Disney World After Raising Own Fun
Seven students enrolled in Eden Autism Services Florida’s school for children with autism enjoyed a day at Walt Disney World and night at a resort hotel this month, thanks to money they raised themselves. Eden teacher Staci Thompson found instructions to make “cookie jars”... - June 27, 2010
Raquel Torres Joins Eden Autism Services Florida as Development Specialist
Raquel Torres joined Eden Autism Services Florida as a development specialist this month. In this role, she will assist with managing and coordinating the organization’s special events and fundraising efforts, contact database and records control, helping the organization continue its... - June 25, 2010
2nd Nature Rocks Blue Monkey to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
Naples-based rock band 2nd Nature will play a benefit concert for Eden Autism Services Florida at the Blue Monkey Bar & Grille at 7 p.m. on June 17. Fans can enjoy a fun, casual evening with music by the three-piece party band, live art, an auction, and buy tickets for a 50/50 raffle. All... - June 11, 2010
Wine Dinner at Estero’s Grillroom to Benefit Autism
The Grill Room Chophouse and Wine Bar at Coconut Point in Estero will host a wine dinner, complete with hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and raffles to benefit Eden Autism Services Florida and the Southwest Florida chapter of Autism Speaks on June 24. - June 03, 2010
Eden Ceremony Celebrates Student Achievement
Student with autism overcomes disability to earn certificate of completion, begin GED studies. - June 03, 2010
Verona Walk Community Fundraiser Earns Nearly $8,000 for Eden Autism Services Florida
The Verona Walk community in Naples raised $7,900 for Eden Autism Services Florida through its “Calendar Girl” event, held on March 27. For the event, 12 of the community’s boldest and bravest men dressed up in costumes by Cathy Freed and makeup by Tammy Miloro, representing each... - May 09, 2010
Suarez Named Executive Director of Eden Autism Services Florida
Susan Luenberger Suarez was promoted to Executive Director of Eden Autism Services Florida. Suarez joined Eden as Director of Development in January and has more than 20 years of non-profit experience. “We at Eden were very pleased to find such an experienced and qualified candidate already... - April 08, 2010
Girlyman Glides Into Naples for Eden Benefit Concert
Folk-pop group Girlyman is coming to Naples for a one-night only show to benefit Eden Autism Services Florida as part of the organization’s annual “Gig for Good” series, presented by the Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists, or TARA. This year’s concert will be... - March 18, 2010
Lovell Named Interim Executive Director of Eden Autism Services Florida
Lauren Lovell, BCBA, has been named Interim Executive Director of Eden Autism Services Florida. Lovell has more than 30 years of experience working with children and adults with behavioral and emotional disorders including autism in public school systems including Lee County. A board certified... - February 04, 2010
Suarez Named Director of Development for Eden Autism Services Florida
Susan Luenberger Suarez has joined Eden Autism Services Florida as Director of Development. Suarez, a non-profit consultant and frequent speaker on philanthropy and fundraising, brings 20 years of experience to the role. Eden President and CEO, Dr. Tom McCool said, “All of us at Eden are... - January 22, 2010
Naples Invitational Art Fest Brings Area Residents, Artists Together to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
Some of the nation’s finest artists will descend on Naples’ Fleishmann Park for the 13th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest to be held on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 30 and 31 at Fleischmann Park, 1200 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. - January 10, 2010
Home-Tech Donates Air Conditioning, Appliance Service to Eden Autism Services Florida
Home-Tech, Southwest Florida’s leader in air conditioning service and installation, major appliance sales and service, and home-service agreements, is now supporting local charity Eden Autism Services Florida in a new way – by providing air conditioning and appliance maintenance and... - December 11, 2009
Local Musician, Comedian Team Up in Concert to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
Two local acts will be acting up to raise money for programs and services benefiting the children and adults of Eden Autism Services Florida on Mon., Dec. 14. For one night only, the Catman & Jimmy Keys Show takes the stage at Sugden Theatre. Mario “The Catman” Infanti has been a... - December 10, 2009
Garden at Eden Family Day This Saturday
Eden Autism Services Florida’s urban-farming project, the “Garden at Eden,” will host an open house and hayride, free and open to the public, on Saturday, Dec. 5. - December 03, 2009
Scholarships Available to Area High School Seniors
Graduating high school seniors in Collier, Hendry, and Lee Counties planning college majors in special education or related disciplines are eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship offered by Eden Autism Services, a New Jersey-based nonprofit organization with Florida locations in Naples and Fort... - November 21, 2009
Perymon Named Assistant Director of Adult Services at Eden Autism Services Florida
Amber D. Perymon, Psy.D., joined Eden Autism Services Florida as Assistant Director of Adult Services. In this role, she will provide clinical oversight for all of Eden’s adult programs, including residential services, adult day services and training, and employment and vocational... - November 20, 2009