Stand Up For Downs - The Improvaneers Employee Directory

Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesOhio, United States2-10 Employees

Stand Up For Downs – The Improvaneers is a philanthropic fundraising organization based in Medina, Ohio, founded by Rob and Ellen Snow after their son Henry was born with Down syndrome in 2009. The group emerged from combining a background in stand-up comedy with a dedication to supporting the Down syndrome and broader disability communities, initially raising funds through humor-themed events and directing grants to mission-driven organizations. In 2018, the organization expanded its focus to education in improvisation for people with developmental disabilities, creating The Improvaneer Method and establishing the world’s first all-Down syndrome improvisation troupe, The Improvaneers. Their ongoing work supports subsidized improvisation programs and partnerships with other DS organizations, aiming to enhance social, workplace, and lifetime opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome. The organization positions itself within the philanthropic fundraising and disability services sector, operating as a foundation that funds and facilitates programs aligned with its mission.

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