UP Mall stores fundraise for Lighthouse Autism Center

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Wednesday afternoon, companies in the University Park Mall gathered to host a fundraising event for the Lighthouse Autism Center.

The initiative aims to provide inclusivity by offering custom-made products like shirts and blankets.

The event planners' goal was to make sure those in attendance have ever lasting memories they can cherish forever and to make sure underserved individuals feel more included in everyday activities.

Event planner, Peter Farkas, told ABC57, "With the help of the University Park Mall as well as Steve and Gail, we were able to make this happen."