Greenwich Police Escorts Abilis “Care-avan” to Spread Love to Abilis Residents during Pandemic

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The Greenwich Junior United Way wanted to spread love to Abilis residents who have had a decrease in social interactions over the last year due to Covid-19 restrictions and precautions to keep the residents safe.

This “Care-avan was accompanied by a Greenwich police escort and visited eight Abilis homes throughout Greenwich, stopping by each home and presenting residents with a gift basket and flowers to help brighten their day.

A Care-avan accompanied by Greenwich Police visited eight Abilis homes throughout Greenwich, stopping by each home and presenting residents with a gift basket and flowers to help brighten their day.
On Saturday there was a Care-avan to visit Abilis residents who have been lacking in social interactions since the pandemic began. Contributed photo
Officer Tim Heustis gives the thumbs up during a Care-avan visit for Abilis residents who have been lacking in social interactions since the pandemic began. Contributed photo

Abilis is celebrating its 70th year this year of being non-profit organization that supports more than 800 individuals with special needs and their families from birth throughout their lives.

Abilis offers early intervention programs for birth-to-three, custom therapy, activity programs, business training and life skills as well as residential homes in lower Fairfield County.

Abilis is a leader serving the special needs community in Fairfield County, Connecticut, in towns including Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Stamford, Westport, Weston and Wilton, and has a long-standing reputation for individualized, high quality care.