GrahamBerries are Part of Abilis Competitive Employment Program Continue Reading →
“GrahamBerries,” Delicious Organic Blueberries are Back by Popular Demand at Abilis
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Abilis Partners with Darien YMCA, Depot Youth Center, Darien Library, Baywater Properties, Darien Foundation
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Coming this fall are four new Abilis programs and supports that will provide job training, life skills, employment and housing to those in the Darien community. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Abilis, Darien Library, Darien YMCA
Busy Hands in the Abilis Greenhouse: An Interview with Floral Designer René DeLaurentis at Abilis
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Abilis Gardens & Gifts, is not only a popular destination for unique gifts, but it provides job training for adults with special needs. Better yet, it is the only florist and working greenhouse in Glenville. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Business, Abilis, Abilis Gardens & Gifts, floral arranging, greenhouse, René DeLaurentis
Ferries Are Running and Abilis Will Run the Island Beach Concession Stand
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Abilis is currently awaiting the arrival of equipment, refrigeration and permits to open the Island Beach concession stand. As soon as the equipment arrives and they get the all-clear, Abilis staff and program participants will be on the ferry out to the island to start preparing food for beach-goers. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Food Drink Restaurants, Abilis, Arcuri's, Happiness Is, Heather brown, Island Beach, Island Beach concession stand
Greenwich United Way Announces More Than $645,000 in Initial 2021 Community Grants
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Beginning April 20 the Greenwich United Way will be accepting applications for a second round of grants to be issued later this year. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Abilis, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Building One Community, Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, Children’s Day School, Family Centers, Filling in the Blanks
Greenwich Land Trust and Abilis Partner to Help Greenwich Land Trust Grow, Produce and Learn
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Greenwich Land Trust and Abilis have been working together to grow and harvest a record amount of fresh produce for the Neighbor to Neighbor food pantry. Last year, more than 1,300 pounds of fresh produce was donated thanks to the help of volunteers from the Abilis LEAP program, who spent many hours harvesting
washing, and packaging the produce from Greenwich Land Trust’s gardens each week. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Abilis, Abilis LEAP program, Greenwich Land Trust
Coffee for Good is a Featured Non-Profit during 8th Annual Fairfield County Giving Day, Feb 25
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Consider a donation to Coffee for Good during Fairfield County Giving Day, Thursday, February 25th.
The non profit is half way toward their fundraising goal and they plan to open in late April or early May at 48 Maple Ave. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Food Drink Restaurants, Giving, Abilis, Coffee for Good, Fairfield County Giving Day
Greenwich International Film Festival Announces 6 Community Impact Awards
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The Community Impact Award Ceremony will take place virtually on February 6, 2021. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Abilis, Building One Community, Family Centers Inc, Filling in the Blanks, Food Rescue US, GIFF Community Impact Award
The Café at Greenwich Library to Open Monday with No Contact Pick Up
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The Café at Greenwich Library is starting service with no-contact Pick Up and will move to a full service café with indoor dining in the future. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Food Drink Restaurants, Abilis, Arcuri’s Pizza & Salad, Barbara Ormerod-Glynn, COBS Bread, Garden Catering, Happiness Is Back Country Market Cafe & Catering, Upper Crust Bagel Company
Abilis “Sibshops” Workshop open to Teen Siblings of People with Special Needs
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Abilis is holding a “Sibshops” workshop on Wednesday, December 16 for children and teens ages 10-to-14 who are brothers and sisters of someone who has a disability. Continue Reading →