<div>Our daughter<strong> Logan </strong>was diagnosed with <strong>severe Autism at just 3 years old.</strong> From that moment, our lives changed forever… While filled with love, learning, and growth, a mountain of challenges arose, coupled with an endless search for understanding and the difficulties of finding a place where she<em> truly</em> belongs.
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<div>For years since, we looked everywhere for a place where Logan could just be authentically herself. Where she could play freely, learn joyfully, explore independently, empower autonomy, and be accepted for the amazing neurodivergent child she is without fear of judgment or rejection. But every program, school, and center we tried fell short. We felt lost, heartbroken, and tired of feeling like Logan simply didn’t fit in anywhere when we knew she did, those places just didn’t get us and repeatedly tried to force a square peg through a round hole.
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<div>And then… we found<strong> The Third Place </strong>
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<div>From the moment we walked in, we knew it was different. The owners, parents of neurodivergent children themselves, created this blessing of a facility with <strong>their own life savings</strong> so kids like Logan could have a safe, joyful, truly inclusive space.
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<div>Here, Logan isn’t just “accommodated”, she’s celebrated. She’s understood. She’s thriving. For the first time, we finally found our people, our “village”, a community that sees our children not as challenges to be fixed, but as beautiful souls to be embraced and welcomed with open arms.
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<div>But now, this incredible new facility is facing a heartbreaking challenge… They don’t have a proper sign on their building, and the city is about to start charging up to <strong>$499</strong> a day until their banner is taken down for a permanent sign. Without the banner, they will have no visibility, and it will have a direct impact on their ability to bring new people in. The cost of the sign is <strong>$10,000</strong>, and as a small new organization still finding its financial footing, they simply can’t afford it yet.
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<div>Without this sign, they risk being fined out of existence before they ever get the chance to truly grow and fewer families will discover this phenomenal, welcoming place.
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<div><strong>The Third Place</strong> has been life-changing for our Logan and so many other families who’ve finally found hope after years of searching. It’s more than another indoor playground, it’s a lifeline. A place where our kids can feel safe and understood, and where parents can <strong>exhale </strong>knowing they’re surrounded by people who truly get it, get us.
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<div>It must survive. It <strong>deserves</strong> to be seen.
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<div>We’re asking for help to raise <strong>$10,000</strong> to get <strong>The Third Place</strong> the sign it deserves — a sign that says to every neurodivergent child and parent who drives by:<strong> “You belong here”</strong>.
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<div>Every dollar helps keep this beacon of acceptance shining bright for kids like our amazing little girl. Please consider donating and sharing our story so more families can find a place that truly gets them, too. Every share helps spread the word about <strong>The Third Place</strong> and we couldn’t be more grateful for your love and support. Thank you for helping us keep <strong>The Third Place</strong> visible, alive, and full of love for neurodivergent children everywhere!
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<div><strong>The Third Place</strong> is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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<div><strong>EIN:</strong> 99-3830151
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A Safe Haven for Logan-and So Many Like Her-Needs Our Help

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