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GHS Unified Sports Family Day: Experiencing the Power of Kindness and Inclusion First-Hand

“I envisioned Unified Family Field Day as an opportunity to bring together students and families from across the Greenwich community to build connections and celebrate inclusion. What made the day truly special was the incredible support from our varsity coaches and student-athletes, whose enthusiasm, kindness, and creativity brought each adaptive sport station to life. They created welcoming experiences where every participant could experience success, connection, and fun.” – Deirdre Burke, Unified Sports Program Coordinator, Greenwich High School Continue Reading →

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Greenwich High School Unified Sports: “You’ve never seen a team more hyped up for a game!”

“Even outside of practices, I see our partners walking to classes with our athletes, giving high fives and knuckles in the hallways, and doing ‘Game day lunches’ together.” – Deirdre Burke GHS Unified Sports Program Coordinator Continue Reading →

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PHOTOS: Paparazzi Flock to Red Carpet at Jr United Way “Together We Shine” Event for Abilis at YWCA

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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“Together We Shine” Dinner & Dance to Celebrate Inclusion in Greenwich

Greenwich based teen volunteers led and organized by the Greenwich Jr United Way are organizing an event called “Together We Shine.” This inclusion event is the first of its kind for Abilis. The evening consists of a three-hour long dinner and dance that celebrates inclusion and is open to all Greenwich public and private high school students and recent graduates (ages 15 to 20). Continue Reading →

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