Long Island teen launches organization giving kids with autism a platform to volunteer
While quarantining during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, 17-year-old Emma Klein wanted to find a way to give back.However, not only did she want to give back to the community, she wanted to create a space for children with autism to have a chance to give back as well.Klein wanted to connect two communities, one with special needs and one faced with life’s hardships to come together for a positive result.Collaborating with Bake Back America, an organization created during the pandemic, Klein launched “Joggers for Juniors”. An initiative that includes and empowers children with special needs to be able to give back and volunteer.Through tie-dying joggers, the volunteers will connect with children i...
11.13.20 | 02:01 | CC