Toledo, OH – The University of Toledo's men's basketball game against Eastern Michigan on Feb. 7 will feature a special in-game ceremony showcasing the work that Great Lakes Collaborative for Autism (GLCA) is doing in Northwest Ohio. The event is sponsored by Spartan Chemical.
 
            "We at Great Lakes Collaborative for Autism are honored and grateful that Spartan Chemical has provided us with this opportunity to be acknowledged during the University of Toledo basketball game," said GLCA executive director Catina Harding, "We are grateful for community partners who believe in our mission and support our efforts to create a future without limits for those affected by autism."
 
            "The work Great Lakes Collaborative for Autism does for families in our community is so important, and Spartan is especially proud to sponsor their efforts for early intervention through employment transition," said Cali Sartor, director of marketing for Spartan Chemical. "We hope that more companies and individuals will support GLCA as a result of this spotlight."
 
Facts about Great Lakes Collaborative for Autism:

- Since 2006, GLCA has supported 20 different organizations in Northwest Ohio with over $1.2 million in direct funding based solely on GLCA fundraising.
- GLCA has provided over $150,000 in scholarship money to families to help offset out of pocket cost for treatment and programs.
-  GLCA has assisted in the creation and development of 8 new programs in Northwest Ohio including early intervention programs, peer mentoring program, and transition to employment program.
- GLCA facilitated the initiation and supports ongoing operation of the Toledo Regional Autism Network (TRAN), a network which promotes the collaboration and communication of service providers and educators across Northwest Ohio serving those with autism.

 ABOUT THE SPONSOR:
            Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. has been a recognized leader in the formulation and manufacture of sustainable cleaning and sanitation solutions for the industrial and institutional market since 1956. A proud US employer, Spartan manufactures high quality products from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Maumee, OH and sells both domestically and internationally through a selective network of distribution.  Spartan's chemical products and services are used in building service contractor, education, healthcare, food service and processing, lodging/hospitality, and industrial markets.