Raising funds for autism programs

WARREN

Covelli Enterprises, the Rich Center for Autism at Youngstown State University and Potential Development are partnering during Autism Awareness month to raise money for programs that help families in the Mahoning Valley.

Through Sunday, 100 percent of the proceeds from Pieces of Hope for Autism cookie sales will be donated to the Rich Center and Potential Development. The cookies will be sold in all cafes in the Mahoning Valley and Hermitage, Pa.

Since March, Panera Bread also has been collecting Community Breadbox donations at its registers to raise additional funds for both schools. Panera will continue its collection through May.