Founder- Autumn M Jones
At just 25 years old, Autmn M. Jones brings a rare blend of financial expertise, executive vision, and heartfelt purpose to the helm of Knami’s Helping Hands with a career that began at the age of 18 in the financial sector, Autmn quickly climbed the ranks—working with institutions like First National Bank and later making her mark at leading brokerage firms such as TD Ameritrade.
Despite her professional success in the corporate world, Autmn felt a deeper calling rooted in her personal life. As a devoted parent navigating the unique challenges and beauty of raising a child with sensory needs, she transformed her lived experience into a global mission: to ensure that no family ever feels unseen or unsupported.
Her commitment to advocacy, education, and inclusion is more than professional, it’s personal. With tireless dedication and visionary leadership, Autmn is laying the groundwork for a future where support is local, impact is national, and compassion is global.
Co-Founder & Director of Community Development
-Kalieffe Thompson
At 30 years old, Kalieffe Thompson brings a powerful combination of experience, empathy, and action to his role as Co-Founder of Knami’s Helping Hands. As the devoted parent of a child on the autism spectrum, Kalieffe’s mission is deeply personal: to help create safe, sensory-friendly environments in every community—spaces where all children can feel seen, supported, and free to thrive.
With a solid professional background in construction and years of involvement with nonprofit organizations, Kalieffe understands what it takes to turn vision into reality. Whether it’s building a sensory gym from the ground up or referring families to trusted resources through Knami’s Helping Hands, he is committed to ensuring that no child goes without access to the spaces they need.
Kalieffe’s leadership is driven by compassion, community, and lived experience. His passion is building more than just physical spaces—he’s helping construct an inclusive future where sensory needs are acknowledged, understood, and embraced.
Through every initiative, he continues to “pay it forward,” using his hands-on knowledge to make sure that no family feels left out and no child is overlooked
B.O.D. Member & Head of Community Engagement & Family Advocacy
Yolanda Hoskin
Ms. Hoskins brings decades of compassion, resilience, and leadership to her role on the Board of Directors at Knami’s Helping Hands. As a proud grandmother to a child on the autism spectrum and a lifelong caregiver to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Yolanda’s journey has always been centered around serving others.
A natural-born Advocate and Entrepreneur, Yolanda successfully ran her own businesses and helped found 2 others during a span of time over 15 years before turning her focus toward broader impact. Her hands-on experience and deep empathy make her an invaluable voice in advocating for families, caregivers, and those navigating the sensory and autism support space.
Her desire to do more than one person could alone led her to join Knami’s mission—amplifying her reach and impact through collective action. Yolanda believes in the power of community and the importance of building inclusive spaces that uplift, empower, and nurture those who need it most.
Today, she stands as a pillar of strength and warmth within the organization, guiding family-focused initiatives and helping Knami’s Workshop extend its reach to underserved communities near and far.
With Your Help We Will Provide
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Specially Designed Therapy Centers
We aim to have on site play rooms and sensory safe zones where licensed ABA Therapists, professionally trained staff and volunteers can assist and cater to children who help with reducing problematic behaviors, improving social communication, and many other common daily living skills.
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Our on site centers will also include soft lighting, calming sounds, textured surfaces, and interactive equipment aimed at engaging a wide spectrum of different senses because each child is unique.
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Classes and Courses
We will provide specialized training for parents, where parents will learn to provide essential skills that are needed to help their child reach their full potential, focus on communication, engagement, and daily living skills.
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Parents will also learn the habits and traits of individuals with autism, early signs of autism, and how to find evaluation centers and additional resources besides what we offer when in need.
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Grants and Scholorships
F.A.Q.We aim to have specialized programs that help with medical bills, therapy costs, birthday parties, therapy pets / animals, and other special events on a case by case basis for families affected by autism.
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To sponsor a grant / scholarship please contact us directly however if you have questions regarding the application process then please refer to our F.A.Q section for all questions.
Its never to late to give back
Being autistic is not a choice, however accepting them is so remember, helping one person might not change the whole world, but it could help us change one community at a time and at the very least it will always change the world for the individuals we directly assist.
No one is asking for a hand out, but we are asking that you give Knami's Helping Hand's a helping hand so we can help those who help those who can't help their self ❤️