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BluePath Celebrates October Graduates BluePath Service Dogs is marking its 10th anniversary with the opening of its new headquarters and training center, accreditation by Assistance Dogs International (ADI), and the placement of seven new working dogs. Founded in 2016, BluePath provides expertly trained service dogs to children with autism, free of charge. This month, four

We’re proud to announce that we’ve earned the 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency! This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to accountability, impact, and openness with our supporters, partners, and community. We believe transparency builds trust – and trust helps us create lasting change together. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our mission

Stewart’s Holiday Match Program Supports BluePath BluePath Service Dogs is the proud recipient of a $2,000 grant from Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program. Stewart’s 2025 Holiday Match Program raised over $1.8 million for local children’s organizations. From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, customers donate to the program and each individual donation is matched penny for

BluePath is honored to receive a generous sponsorship from Boehringer Ingelheim, makers of Heartgard Plus® and NexGard®. Their contribution is vital in helping us safeguard the health of our service dogs in training by protecting them from heartworm disease, fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites. With this support, our dogs can stay healthy and focused as

BluePath Celebrates Autism Month April is Autism Month and BluePath Service Dogs is proud to celebrate a series of milestones that reflect both its impact to date and its vision for the future: the graduation of four new autism service dog teams, the organization’s 10th anniversary, and continued momentum behind its Anchoring Our Future capital

The Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust generously supports programs in memory of its founder, Alfred Z. Solomon. BluePath is the proud recipient of a $10,000 grant that will directly improve the lives of children with autism and their families. Mr. Solomon was passionate about the human-animal bond and loved dogs and horses. BluePath Solomon was

We started BluePath ten years ago, guided by a deep conviction: children with autism deserve greater safety, confidence, and independence, and service dogs could help make that possible. Jody and Caroline Sandler and I shared a commitment to building something families could truly depend on. Progress was not immediate, but it was steady, and our

BluePath dogs empower families to experience more of life together, building confidence, connection, and joy in moments that once felt out of reach. Since our inception, we’ve matched 61 service dogs with children on the autism spectrum and their families, with each placement provided entirely free of charge. Additionally, we’ve placed nine facility dogs in

As part of its grantmaking cycle, Anderson Foundation for Autism awarded BluePath Service Dogs with a $5,000 grant with a goal of optimizing the quality of life for individuals with autism. “Being selected for this grant is a tremendous honor. It reinforces the importance of our work in transforming the lives of children with autism

BluePath Service Dogs is a nonprofit organization that provides autism service dogs that offer safety, companionship, and independence. Some dogs may choose an alternative career path and work as facility therapy dogs in educational, residential, or day-habilitation settings. Their trained skills can greatly improve clients’ quality of life by enhancing therapies and reducing anxiety. “Graduation