Today was something really special.
Our Luv Michael residents and caregivers had the absolute honor of participating in the Unique Abilities 5K, and the feeling out there was pure connection. You could feel the support, the encouragement, and the genuine sense of community in every step.
Events like this remind us what it’s all about. Being seen, being included, and being surrounded by people who show up with heart. Our team felt so much luv today, and we are incredibly grateful to be part of a community that embraces and uplifts adults on the autism spectrum in such a meaningful way.
A huge thank you to Ty for bringing this all together and making the day so seamless and joyful.
And thank you to Preston’s Path Foundation for creating such a powerful and welcoming event. We’re already looking forward to next year
What an unforgettable night at the @southamptonplayhouse for the screening of Westhampton, the new film by Christian Nillson starring RJ Mitte!
We had the absolute joy of connecting with RJ about the incredible advocacy work he’s doing for the special needs community, and the conversation reminded us exactly why we do what we do at Luv Michael every single day.
Then came the moment that made our night. We invited RJ to pick out a Luv Michael friendship bracelet, handcrafted by the adults on the autism spectrum in our workforce program, and he chose Jenna’s bracelet. Here’s the magic: Jenna works right there at the Southampton Playhouse! We pulled her over for a photo with RJ, and watching her light up when she realized he picked HER bracelet was everything. Pure joy.
RJ, thank you for being so kind, so genuine, and so generous with your time. The world needs more humans like you.
And a massive shoutout to the entire team at the Southampton Playhouse for creating a space that truly welcomes everyone in our community. You make Southampton better.
Share the Luv 🤍
#LuvMichael #ShareTheLuv #SouthamptonPlayhouse #Westhampton #RJMitte
Thank you for your amazing guidance for our wonderful artists @kimcause ❤️❤️ Luv Michaels 4th year at the
@parrishartmuseum
This year we celebrated @danspapers and their cover artists.
đź’™ these amazing artists
Dr. Lisa Liberatore @liberatoremd and Mark Biondi @markbiondi1 sat down with Joan Trojak at the Golden Pear in Southampton, and left with full hearts and a whole new level of respect.
Joan came ready to share. She walked us through the quiet, determined, creative ways she has shown up for her son Jamie, an adult on the autism spectrum, every single day of his life. One story that stopped us in our tracks: teaching Jamie to make his bed. She didn’t start at the beginning. She started at the end. Put the pillow on the bed, then come get a hug from Mom. That was it, for a few days. Then she added the step before that. And the step before that. Backwards, piece by piece, until Jamie owned the whole thing himself. That is not just a parenting strategy. That is love with a plan.
Jamie is a competitive swimmer. A weightlifter. A math wiz. And the product of a mother who never stopped believing in what was possible.
Joan also spoke honestly about the hard parts. The challenges. The weight of being the one person who has to figure it all out, every day, for someone you love more than anything. She didn’t sugarcoat it. And that honesty made everything she’s built even more extraordinary.
Then, as she was leaving, Joan said something none of us will forget.
“I know I gave birth to Jamie. But I really think Jamie gave birth to me.”
We couldn’t say it better. We wouldn’t even try.
Thank you to @goldenpearcafe for the perfect setting for a conversation like this one. 🤍
Luv Michael celebrates Joan and the entire Trojak family. We are so grateful you are part of our community.
Share the Luv. 🧡
#LuvMichael #ShareTheLuv #AutismCommunity #AutismAwareness #AdultsOnTheSpectrum InclusionMatters AutismMoms GoldenPear Southampton NeverStopBelieving CommunityLove​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Photo from @surfershealing Southampton 2025.
Tonight @vibezstudio ZUMBATHON FOR AUTISM
This isn’t just a class... it’s a night that actually means something.
We’re bringing the energy, the music, the community - and doing it all for a cause that matters.
Tonight! Friday, April 17
7:00-8:30PM In Studio or Livestream
$20 Donation
With your favorite instructors:
Trish • Marcos • Nando • Leann
All levels welcome. No pressure. Just come move, sweat, and be part of something bigger.
Let’s pack the room. Let’s make noise. Let’s make a difference.
Book your spot now before it sells out vibezstudio.com
#VibezStudio #Zumbathon #AutismAwareness #QueensNYC #NYCFitness ZumbaLove DanceForACause
FitnessCommunity WorkoutForGood
FeelGoodMoveGood GroupFitness NYCEvents CharityEvent SupportAutism FitnessWithPurpose vibezstudio Bring a friend
Let’s pack this class for a cause
Today, @liberatoremd Dr Lisa , @wtpowers3 Will, @jpowers66 Jeanette, and @markbiondi1 walked the halls of Capitol Hill for the nine adults on the autism spectrum who call Luv Michael Homes home.
We met with the offices of Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, Congressman Nick LaLota, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, and Congressman Andrew Garbarino.
We came with three asks.
Protect. Don’t let our residents’ Medicaid benefits become casualties of the big bill moving through Congress right now. These are people who have earned these supports. They are not line items.
Preserve. Open federal housing dollars to small, dignified homes – not just big institutions.
Pilot. Support innovative residential models like ours so every family in America has somewhere to turn.
And we asked each office to join the Congressional Autism Caucus – a free, bipartisan commitment that puts them on record as champions for the five million adults on the autism spectrum in this country.
If you believe these families deserve better – reach out to your representative today and ask them the same thing.
đź”— luvmichael.org
#LuvMichael #AutismAdvocacy #AutismCaucus #protectmedicaid
So cool having our friends from @sofomuseum visit us today. We appreciate your kindness and all of the wonderful curiosity your visit inspired for our participants. Thanks for sharing the luv! ❤️
