Special Needs Network’s Free Autism Conference Offers Hope And Help
April 5, 2018
12th Annual Legislative Breakfast And Tools For Transformation Conference
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Special Needs Network
The Stars Align For A Perfect Evening Under The Stars For Special Needs Network’s Autism Gala
November 2, 2017
The gala event raised more than three hundred thousand dollars for the Special Needs Autism Clinic
Drs. Ruth And Ludlow Creary to Receive Special Needs Network’s Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award
October 19, 2017
Doctor Ludlow and Doctor Ruth Creary will be honored with the inaugural Special Needs Network’s Lifetime Achievement award
9th ANNUAL PINK PUMP AFFAIR “POWER OF WOMEN” GALA RAISES MONEY FOR AUTISM CAMP
June 8, 2017
Community leaders, celebrities, corporate and political supporters and fashionistas gathered Sunday, May 21 at The Four Seasons Los Angeles Hotel in Beverly Hills for the 9th Annual Pink Pump High Tea and Fashion Show to raise money for the only free autism summer camp in Southern California.
Areva Martin Receives Prestigious James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award
February 15, 2017
Areva Martin, Esq. was presented with the 2017 James Irvine Foundation Award on Thursday, February 9 for her work with Special Needs Network, Inc., Los Angeles’ premier autism advocacy and health organization.
Special Needs Network Receives $25,000 from Anthem Blue Cross for Free Health Program
January 25, 2017
Enrollees will receive free training and exercise tips from certified and celebrity fitness instructors and cooking and nutrition experts
Celebrities Join In 4-Week Gift-Giving Campaign for Children With Autism
November 30, 2016
Non-Profits Re-Set Post-Election Tone & Reach Out in Holiday Spirit
11th Annual Evening Under The Stars Gala Provided A Perfect Evening For Celebrating Children
October 13, 2016
Another successful Gala for Special Needs Network
Primary Roundtable added to Autism Conference
April 14, 2016
A special session was added to the groundbreaking Tools for Transformation conference hosted by the Special Needs Network, Inc. (SNN). The Presidential Primary Roundtable took place on Friday, April 8 at the California African American Museum. Areva Martin, SNN president, spoke about this year’s conference.
Historic Los Angeles Moments of Athleticism
February 10, 2016
1984 Summer Olympics Los Angeles became the hub for global athleticism for the second time in history during the 1984 Summer Olympics. 140 nations competed in 221 events that year. American Track and Field runner Carl Lewis earned four gold medals in the 200m, 100m, 4x100m relay race and the long jump. Lewis was the first athlete to win four gold medals in the Olympics since Jesse Owens triumphant wins in 1936. The Los Angeles Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers built a victorious reputation with consecutive championship runs. Veteran frontcourt players teamed up with young, talented point guards in two
Areva Martin at the 2016 NAACP Image Awards
February 9, 2016
Special Needs Network president named Grand Marshal for City of Lynwood Christmas parade
December 10, 2015
Areva Martin Esq., the president and co-founder of Special Needs Network (SNN), was named as this year’s Grand Marshal for the 94th annual Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade, one of only a few nighttime holiday parades in the Los Angeles area. The parade attracts 13,000 attendees was held on Friday, Dec. 4. The parade route goes along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard for approximately one mile to Bullis Road in Lynwood.
People’s Independent Church Gives Back to Community
October 14, 2015
People’s Independent Church of Christ’s (PICC) history of community service will highlight their 100th anniversary service set for Sunday, October 18, at 4 p.m. The celebration, which takes place in their edifice located at 5856 West Boulevard in Los Angeles, will feature financial donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and the Special Needs Network, a nonprofit headed by Areva Martin that focuses on raising awareness about autism as well as people with disabilities. Joining the celebration will Pastor Michael J. Fisher and members of Greater Zion Church Family. Also, the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) – L.A.
Google, Sony, CBS and Toyota help California Autism Nonprofit Celebrate 10 Years of Service
October 1, 2015
Special Needs Network (SNN), a Californis autism advocacy organization, will host its 10th annual Night Under the Stars: The Future is Bright awards show and gala on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Sony Studios Lot in Culver City, CA. The night will kick off a month-long celebration of 10 years of the nonprofit’s service to LA’s special needs citizens and their families. The awards show and gala is sponsored by Sony, CBS and Toyota and will honor LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and Google for their contributions to health, wellness and the advancement of the special needs community. Google has