We champion education and opportunity by supporting specialized schools and programs that provide foundational learning, vocational training, and essential life skills. Through scholarships, advocacy, and hands-on involvement, we help create pathways to independence. Our members organize vibrant activities like summer camps, field days, and social outings, fostering joy, personal growth, and meaningful connections for people with intellectual disabilities.
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The Order of Alhambra is committed to preserving the rich tapestry of Catholic history. We actively identify, mark, and commemorate significant Catholic sites, events, and individuals. With over 160 memorials established across the United States and Canada, we honor the enduring legacy of the faith—ensuring it is remembered and celebrated by future generations.
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Fellowship is at the heart of the Order of Alhambra. We cultivate a supportive, vibrant, and welcoming community where lasting friendships can flourish. Through our local “Caravans,” members enjoy social, fraternal, and intellectual connections while uniting for a greater purpose. The Order is a place to make genuine connections, share enriching experiences, and work together in pursuit of meaningful charitable service.
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The Order of Alhambra is an international charitable organization of men and women (age 18 years and older) dedicated to assisting persons with intellectual disabilities.
The Alhambra scholarship program supports individuals enrolled in special education courses who are learning to teach intellectually and developmentally disabled people, so that those they teach may lead more meaningful and productive lives.
Created from the perspective of a sibling of a person with Down syndrome, this short animated film is the work of three talented young filmmakers aged 12–15. The film is a direct response to their real-world experiences supporting special needs individuals.
The Order of Alhambra applauds Emily Hogan, Jessica Hogan, and Adam Dawdy for their efforts in producing this piece, which powerfully helps promote our work of assisting people with intellectual challenges.A sizeable number of the children the Order of Alhambra assists have autism spectrum disorders. According to statistics collected by Autism Speaks, autism affects approximately 1 in 36 children in the U.S. and 31% of children with ASD have an intellectual disability.