Cameras were flashing. The red carpet was unfurled. Guests arrived in style and were greeted by the paparazzi on Saturday night at the “Together We Shine” dinner and dance at Greenwich YWCA. Greenwich based teen volunteers led by the Greenwich Jr United Way organized the event. Greenwich High School clubs including Hand in Hand, Unified Sports, Come Together, Picking Up the Pieces, Roots and Shoots, Outreach Club, Former Attire and the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Keystone Club also participated in the elegant evening. Continue Reading →
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Dennis Perry To Retire from Abilis
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A search has begun to replace Dennis Perry as CEO of Abilis, a non-profit that provides services to individuals with special needs. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Volunteering, Abilis, Dennis Perry
PHOTOS: Abilis Walk/Run Draws Biggest Crowd Ever
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The annual Abilis Walk/Run raised over $125,000 for the organization, which supports individuals with special needs and their families of all ages and abilities. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Sports, Volunteering, Abilis, Abilis Gifts, BubbleBus.com, Dennis Perry, Garden Catering
Hundreds Gather in Greenwich to Rally against State Budget Cuts Impacting Abilis
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A large crowd of friends, staff, and local officials turned out to protest state cuts to Abilis on the first day of a state mandated furlough. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Abilis, Adriana Ospina, Dennis Perry, Drew Marzullo, Greenwich Town Hall, Kathleen Bonney
Abilis Gala to Celebrate 65th Anniversary of Supporting Individuals with Special Needs
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The Spring for Gala is part of the Abilis 65th anniversary year celebration. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Abilis, Adriana Ospina, Dennis Perry, Margot Michalski, Martha Perry, Ross Perry, Spring for Abilis
Abilis to Host Valentine’s Day Dance at Eastern Greenwich Civic Center
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Abilis’ annual Valentine’s Party will be held at the Old Greenwich Civic Center on Saturday, February 11, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event is open to adults of all ages with special needs. There will be Valentine’s party games, prizes for best costumes, music, dancing and plenty of food. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Abilis, Dennis Perry, Valentine's Day
Abilis Receives $19K Grant Award from the Community Fund of Darien
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With the addition of one job coach in July 2015, Abilis more than doubled the number of individuals placed in competitive employment situations over the past year, increasing the number of program participants from 20 to 48. Continue Reading →