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MORIAH Cooperative is a 10-year-old nonprofit dedicated to empowering children with special needs through free, inclusive social opportunities. MORIAH, which stands for “Motivate and Orchestrate Respectful Interpersonal Achievement and Harmony,” welcomes children of all abilities, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), to foster empathy and friendship. Recognizing the challenges faced by children with special needs, such as social exclusion due to communication deficits, MORIAH employs a unique peer mentorship model. This model pairs children with special needs (ages 5-18) with neurotypical peer mentors (ages 9-18) to promote acceptance and social skills development. Through engaging events like rock climbing, bowling and gardening, participants develop communication skills, while peer mentors learn about inclusion and effective engagement with neurodiverse youth. These invaluable resources and services are made possible by the dedication of volunteers, staff, and benefactors, all focused on empowering children to reach their full potential.

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