21 & Change Partners with ABASI Dance Lab to Host Fundraiser for Inclusion in Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 21, 2025) — 21 & Change, Inc. is teaming up with ABASI Dance Lab to host its first-ever fundraiser to support inclusive programming for children with Autism and Down Syndrome in the Tampa Bay area. The event will take place on April 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at ABASI Dance Lab, located at 11959 Sheldon Rd., Tampa, FL.

This fundraiser will help raise funds for 21 & Change’s expanded scholarship programs, which now include dance lessons for children with Autism and Down Syndrome. The organization provides scholarships for IEP (Individualized Education Plan) advocacy, water safety training, and dance classes, aiming to serve low-income families in the Tampa Bay area.

“We are so excited to be expanding our mission of inclusion to the dance community,” said Michelle Richards, President of 21 & Change. “I firmly believe that physical activities like dance are the best way to promote socialization and health for low-income children with Autism and Down Syndrome.”

The event will bring together local families, community partners, and businesses to celebrate inclusion and support 21 & Change’s mission. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the organization’s programs and contribute to its efforts to create a more inclusive community for children of all abilities.

For more information about 21 & Change and the upcoming fundraiser, visit www.21andchange.org.