Rockville, MD, August 19, 2010/PRNewswire/ --  Aronson & Company (A&C), a nationally ranked top 50 accounting and consulting firm recently issued a $10,000 grant to Community Support Services, Inc., (CSS) which provides community-based services to individuals with autism or other severe developmental disabilities.  The grant was issued in support of the organization’s efforts to purchase minivans to help transport disabled individuals to service sites.

"Community Support Services provides our community with a vital service, addressing the needs of developmentally disabled people and their families through a wide variety of programs and services," said Jeffery Capron, President of the Aronson Foundation. "The Aronson Foundation is proud to support this important organization and help further their mission."

CSS was established in June 1994 as a non-profit corporation. The founders and staff have long-term experience developing and operating innovative programs and support services for individuals on the autism spectrum. Services delivered to each individual are tailored and are intended both to build networks within the service delivery system and to strengthen relationships among the individual, the family, and members of the community.

Aronson & Company formed the Aronson Foundation to address the needs of the community they have served for over 40 years. The Foundation grants charitable contributions to organizations who have dedicated themselves to providing services that enhance our world and help the people in it thrive and succeed. All of this is made possible through the generosity and enthusiasm of the officers and employees of Aronson & Company.

“This grant from Aronson Foundation enables CSS to provide safe and reliable transportation for children and adults to access locations throughout our community where they work, attend classes and recreate.” Susan Ingram, Executive Director of Community Support Services, Inc., commented.

About Aronson & Company

As the Mid-Atlantic region’s premier accounting and consulting firm, Aronson & Company has built a tradition of excellence spanning nearly 50 years. Hundreds of dedicated business experts provide innovative solutions designed specifically for each client. A&C specializes in comprehensive audit, tax and consulting services for clients ranging from individual taxpayers up through publicly traded companies poised for continued success.

A&C’s professionals stay ahead of trends to meet and exceed expectations through their unique combination of personal service and innovative expertise. Dedicated to providing a complete financial solution, A&C is more than just a typical accounting firm – we are a trusted advisor to our clients.  In 2008 and 2007, A&C was named one of the Metro area's Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal.

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