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We are so thankful that our community continues to talk about the ongoing needs persons living with autism have.

29 ACRES IS HONORED TO RECEIVE A GIFT OF $100,000 FROM LOTUS LEGAL SEARCH

A special thank you to the Cassidy family for their support. “I have a 10 year old son with autism, so this cause is close to my heart. We toured the 29 Acres facility and were moved by the great work they’re doing there for an underserved segment of society – adults with autism.” ~Kate Cassidy, Founding Attorney at Lotus Legal Search

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AT 29 ACRES IN DENTON COUNTY, AUTISTIC ADULTS ARE FINDING A HOME WHERE THEY CAN LIVE ON THEIR OWN

The unique project offers a summer camp-like experience and a two-year transition academy that teaches skills necessary to live independently.

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NOW OPEN: A CAMPUS THAT BUILDS INDEPENDENCE FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM

29 Acres addresses the growing need for North Texas autism support services.

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29 ACRES RECEIVES COMCAST NBCU FOUNDATION PROJECT INNOVATION GRANT

29 Acres is thrilled to announce that we are one of the winners of The @NBCUFoundation’s #ProjectInnovation grant program. We are one of over nearly 70 different organizations leveraging innovation for social good in 11 different markets around the country.

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NORTH TEXAS NONPROFIT ENCOURAGES TEENS TO MAKE FRIENDS THROUGH ACTIVITIES

Non-profit 29 Acres hosts free or low cost meetups to help teens with autism meet their peers.

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#SOMETHINGGOOD: SUMMER CAMP OFFERS WAKEBOARDING

A day on the lake is part of a Texas summer and some teenagers will get to experience it with “something good” happening in Denton County.Teenagers and young adults with autism will now get to take part in water sports adapted to their needs. For the first time, wake boarding will be part of the summer camp offered by “29 Acres” in Denton. (Published Thursday, Jun 6, 2019)

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NORTH TEXAS AUTISM COMMUNITY BREAKS GROUND TO MEET ‘GIGANTIC’ NEED

A groundbreaking ceremony Saturday marked the biggest milestone to date for 29 Acres, a planned supportive living community for adults 18 and older who have autism…

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FORMER POLO RANCH TURNED INTO COMMUNITY FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM

Karen Robinson-Jacobs, with The Dallas Morning News, talks about a 29-acre housing community catering to young adults with autism…

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AS NORTH TEXAS AUTISM COMMUNITY BECOMES A REALITY, THE PROGRAM SEEKS ITS FIRST TRAINEES – DALLAS NEWS

The first part of a $12 million project in Denton County that’s aimed at creating job and housing opportunities for adults with autism officially launches this year…

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HOPEFUL IMAGES FROM 2017 – THE ATLANTIC

After another year of news stories that produced photos which can often be difficult or disturbing to view, I’ve made it a tradition to compose an essay of …

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29 ACRES AND SMU VETERANS IN BUSINESS … – CULTUREMAP DALLAS

29 Acres, a non-profit organization building a supportive housing community for adults with autism, will present Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist and author, Ron …

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COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM MOVES FORWARD

A Denton County project to build a community tailored for adults with autism moves forward.

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DALLAS MORNING NEWS | JUN. 20, 2017

Dozens of parents commit $1 million to help build autism community in Denton

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DALLAS MORNING NEWS | JAN. 4, 2017

To build a future for their son, Dallas couple plan $12 million community for young adults with autism

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