<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[J Steppin' 4 Autism]]></title><description><![CDATA[J Steppin' 4 Autism]]></description><link>https://www.jsteppin4autism.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:09:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.jsteppin4autism.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Honoring Autism Awareness &#38; Acceptance Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi there, April marks the beginning of Autism Awareness &#38; Acceptance Month , a time to celebrate our children, families, and communities, while also reflecting on the journey of raising awareness and promoting understanding of autism. For me, this month is deeply personal, it’s about my child, our family, and the mission behind J  Steppin' 4 Autism . Raising a child with autism has been one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life. From the first moments I noticed my...]]></description><link>https://www.jsteppin4autism.org/post/honoring-autism-awareness-acceptance-month</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc355ac69c7f7284376d67</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2db81_05ac2f3f9029409a8166745a23d93f51~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[500 toys and Counting - Celebrating the Growth of Jaxson's Give the Gift of Play]]></title><description><![CDATA[From 75 toys in 2021 to 500 toys in 2025,  the growth of Jaxson's Give the Gift of Play Annual Toy Drive has been nothing short of incredible. But it wasn't just about the numbers, it was about the hearts and hands that came together to make it happen. Each year, family, friends, local businesses, and neighbors have stepped up in amazing ways. Some donated toys, others shared our mission online, and every act of support reminded me that community is at the heart of every smile we create. One...]]></description><link>https://www.jsteppin4autism.org/post/500-toys-and-counting-celebrating-the-growth-of-jaxson-s-give-the-gift-of-play</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c6b1e0a937958fa7dd023c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:05:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2db81_0bac22cc7bcc448990ee316b9702cfd0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_874,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From One Mom's Idea to 1,000 Smiles: The Birth of J Steppin' 4 Autism]]></title><description><![CDATA[It all started with a simple thought: “We can’t have a Christmas party with no toys.” Back in 2021, my child attended an ABA clinic for children with autism. As the holidays approached, I learned that the clinic didn’t have any toys for their Christmas party. Seeing that gap, I knew I had to do something. I didn’t want the kids to miss out on the joy of the season, so I decided to collect toys. I set a goal, quietly, to gather enough toys so every child could take one home. I didn’t tell the...]]></description><link>https://www.jsteppin4autism.org/post/from-one-mom-s-idea-to-500-smiles-the-birth-of-j-steppin-4-autism</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b8336eea38c468abdc3682</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:48:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e2db81_cae58bd9c2c948dca030f512d71c65b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>