TURNING CHALLENGES INTO OPPORTUNITIES
About Us

The Arya Foundation provides need-based adaptive equipment to children with special needs in the Greater St. Louis Region. Learn more about why the organization was formed and our volunteer-run team.
Apply

Know a child that could use our services? Read about our process, whether they are eligible for aid, and apply. We provide up to $1000 in financial aid per child per year on adaptive equipment.
Connect

Would you like to volunteer or provide a great idea? Maybe you have a question or feedback. Even if you simply want to say hi, connect with us and let’s positively work together to uplift our community.
Donate

As we are 100% volunteer-run, over 90% of individual donations go straight to families with special needs in the Greater St. Louis Region. This means that we are using your donations efficiently and ethically.
Fundraisers

Our fundraisers are truly extraordinary, playing a vital role in advancing our mission at The Arya Foundation. These events embody community spirit and compassion, bringing together volunteers, donors, and advocates who share a common goal.

Programs

Our programs are free to attend and are extremely fun and informative. From the Disability Awareness Convention to our Holiday Toy Program, we are consistently focused on bringing a smile to everyone’s face.

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Applications for The Arya Foundation's holiday adaptive toy program are now open! We are accepting applications until November 1st. We are dedicated to providing meaningful gifts to children with special needs in the Greater St. Louis Region so they
People ask why we do the Holiday Toy Drive at The Arya Foundation. I believe this face right here is one of a few hundred good reasons. #TheAryaFoundation #HolidayToyDrive
Come and support The Arya Foundation! Chicken N Pickle is donating 10% of food and beverage sales to our cause on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Grab your friends and family and join us for some delicious food and pickleball, all while making a differenc
You're officially invited to the most glamorous event of the year: the Disco Ball Party! Get ready to trade your usual routine for an evening of dazzling lights, groovy music, and non-stop dancing under the spectacular mirror ball. We'll be spinning
"Thank you guys so much for all you do for families like mine! You’ve changed our Christmas the last few years and we are so grateful!" ❤️ Hearing these words from a grateful parent is the best reminder of why we continue our mission
Get ready! The Arya Foundation has a full calendar of events for our community this season. 🗓️ Mark your calendars: 🎁 Oct 1: Our Adaptive Holiday Toy Program returns! ✨ Nov 15: Get your glam on at our Disco Ball Fundraiser! 💎 Holiday Craft Fair:
We are thrilled to share how adaptive equipment is turning challenges into opportunities! 🗣️ Thanks to our generous supporters, one of our Arya Kids just received the AbleNet iTalk2—a portable AAC Speech-Generating Device for nonverbal commun
For a child with sensory challenges, a simple hug can be overwhelming. That's why The Arya Foundation provides adaptive equipment like indoor climbing spaces to help children find comfort and independence. We're a volunteer-run nonprofit, so over 90
“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”
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