Blue Badge Initiative
Each year we sponsor a police department and supply Blue Badges for every member to wear for the entire month of April.
New Jersey non-profit · Autism awareness
Spreading Autism Awareness & Supporting Special Needs Programs in NJ
Inspired by Arianna, we raise funds for programs that help children and adults with autism and special needs grow, learn and thrive.
Every gift supports local schools, police departments and families.
- Cigar Night for AutismOur annual fundraiser at The Venetian in Garfield, NJ.
- Blue Badge InitiativeBlue Badges for local police every April, Autism Awareness Month.
- ScholarshipsHelping graduating students take the next step in life.
- Programs we supportSchools, foundations and families across North Jersey.
Our mission
Autism doesn't come with a manual. It comes with a family to guide the way.
Arianna's Angels is a non-profit organization established to help spread autism awareness. Our goal is to raise funds to support programs that further aid the development of children and adults with autism and special needs.
Every dollar raised at Cigar Night and every gift you send helps local schools, police departments and families. Donate today or see the programs we support.
Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain.
Vivian Greene
What we support
Where your support goes
From Blue Badges for police officers to scholarships for graduating students, here is where your support goes.
Scholarship Program
Scholarships that help students take the next step, whether that is college, a life skills or prevocational program, or an adult day program.
Programs We Support
Thanks to your donations we support schools, police departments, foundations and community programs across North Jersey.
Annual fundraiser
Thank you for a sold-out 2026 Cigar Night for Autism!
Cigar Night for Autism is our biggest night of the year. Profits from the evening go towards benefiting children with autism. Cigar Night has been held at The Venetian every October since 2022.
Moments
A night to remember
A few favorite moments from Cigar Night for Autism. Tap any photo to see it larger.
Look Beyond Autism & See Someone Special
Help spread awareness. Every gift supports programs for children and adults with autism and special needs.
What does Arianna's Angels do?
Arianna's Angels is a non-profit that spreads autism awareness and raises funds for programs that support children and adults with autism and special needs, including our Blue Badge Initiative, scholarships and the programs we support.
How can I donate?
Donate online, or mail a check payable to Arianna's Angels LLC to PO Box 94, East Hanover, NJ 07936.
How do I sponsor Cigar Night?
Choose a Silver Sponsorship ($250) or Blue Ribbon ($500) on our sponsor page.
How can we help?
Questions about donating, sponsoring Cigar Night, scholarships or the causes we support? We would love to hear from you.
Arianna's Angels