Brunellers "Bzzz" at Annual Bingo Bash Supporting Local School for Autism

Last Thursday 10 Houston based Brunellers came together to support the Autistic community. Brunel was happy to sponsor a table at the 2^nd annual Bingo Bash supporting local school and organization serving those with moderate to severe autism, The Avondale House.  Our colleagues participated in seven games of bingo and a silent auction while representing in true Brunel spirit with a ‘Bee Aware’ costume and table theme. Even though there was not a prize for the best team costumes, local Brunel Foundation committee lead and USA Finance Controller, Misty Geer stated  "Our busy bees definitely kept the room buzzing!”

Brunellers pictured from left to right: Lisa Matthews, Misty Geer, Monica Ramos, Eduardo Villa, Janet Martinez, Tyler Wyneken, Sheryl Swannie, Angela Tran, Jeremy Malone, Rick Bruins

Started as a place of respite for parents of children with autism on Avondale Street in Houston in 1976, the Avondale House has grown immensely over the years. They are now housed in a 33,000 square-foot facility, opened in 2008, thas been specifically designed by an architect that knew the necessary attributes for a school to serve those with special needs. Features such as elevated windows minimize distractions and bathrooms in most classrooms makes the building well laid out to meet the needs of Avondale’s amazing clients from over 20+ local school districts. Avondale House provide a variety of services, including:

• year-round school for 75 students
• adult day program
• supported employment program
• family-oriented group homes