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November 2022

Meet the Honorees


This week at our Annual Hall of Fame Dinner, we will be honoring three wonderful people who have made an impact on Spectrum360. Please meet Jerry Partlow, Ellen and Jonah Zimiles. [Read their stories]

Spectrum360 Earns 4-Star Charity Navigator Rating


Spectrum360 is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator.

“We are delighted to provide Spectrum360 with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence,” said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator. “The Four-Star Rating is the highest possible rating an organization can achieve. We are eager to see the good work that Spectrum360 is able to accomplish in the years ahead.” Learn more about our rating


Join us on Giving Tuesday, November 29th, at 7 p.m. for a fun and informative webinar to learn more about tax savings, monthly giving and creating bequests. 


Discussions will be led by our presenters:

  • Andee Shenocca, Managing Director & Financial Advisor, Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.
  • Ben Weisman, Director of Development, Playwrights Horizons
  • Cochleen Sands, Marketing Director, PGIM Real Estate & Spectrum360 Board Member
  • Kerry Guzman, Director of Development, Spectrum360


Register to RSVP and make an impact with your charitable giving.

GIVING THANKS 2022

Thanksgiving is drawing near and we would like to know: What are you thankful for this year?


Is there a special moment, a challenge overcome or good news that made your year better? Share your story with us by November 21 and we will post your submissions in a special collection on Thanksgiving day. [Share]


Spectrum360 is thankful year-round for the support of our families, community partners and donors which enable us to offer the programs and services our students and adults need.


Wishing you all a happy and healthy holiday!

HALLOWEEN TIME AT S360

Halloween was a hit at Spectrum360 this year, with students, adults and staff on all campuses wearing costumes and big smiles. Check out our photo gallery of Halloween festivities at Academy360, Independence360 and beyond

Below are a few resources and events that may be of interest. Please note Spectrum360 is not directly affiliated with the organizations below. Please reach out to the organization directly if you have any questions.


  • On Wednesday, November 30 at 6:00 p.m., Sensory Friendly Theatre presents the beloved classic ballet, The Nutcracker, performed by the New Jersey Ballet. See details here.
  • George Balanchine's The Nutcracker Presented by the New York City Ballet. Nov. 25 to Dec. 31 (Autism-friendly performance November 27). David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center, New York.
  • We’ve Got Friends, a local nonprofit organization providing free social enrichment opportunities for teenagers with special needs to form meaningful friendships through common interests. See details here.
  • 2023 NJ CAMP FAIRS - Weekends from January - March from 12 to 3pm. Click to NJ Kids camp pages to see the list of camp fairs that we have planned so far for 2023.
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Spectrum360 serves children, adolescents, young adults and adults on the autism spectrum and with behavioral and related disabilities. Spectrum360 and its programs are recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.


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