Abilis completes $1.5 million Circle of Caring endowment campaign

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Abilis Community Foundation president Hal Ritch and his wife Linda Ritch

at a recent celebration of Abilis Circle of Caring meeting its $1.5 million fundraising goal.

The Circle of Caring campaign was launched in 2013 to generate funds for the Abilis Community Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to the charitable and educational purposes of helping people with developmental disabilities who work and live in lower Fairfield County. The Abilis Community Foundation provides funding to Abilis, Inc. and a limited number of select non-profit partners through a grant process.

Hal Ritch, Abilis Community Foundation president said the funds raised through the endowment campaign are needed given recent threats to state funding.

“In the last two years, support from the Foundation has helped make a real difference in the lives those we serve. Foundation funding has enabled Abilis to launch its Therapy Center in Stamford that provides a full range of therapeutic and educational services to individuals of all ages, to place more people in competitive employment through the hiring of a new job coach, and to create Abilis Activities, which provides avenues for social engagement within the community” said Dennis W. Perry, Abilis CEO and president.

Individuals interested in making major gifts or establishing planned giving plans for Abilis should contact Abilis director of development, Nancy Heller at (203) 531-1880, x161 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Therapeutic Services

Abilis is home to experts who work together to create a cohesive approach to personalized therapeutic care. Our therapies, housed in our Therapy Center, are administered using best practices and are available at Abilis or in the environments you choose, including your home and places in the community where the therapy will be the most effective.

Life Services

Abilis provides needed supports to people throughout their lives. Our goal is to enhance each person’s quality of life through social activities, meaningful employment and high quality residential services. Our Life Services programs include health and wellness care delivered by certified professionals.

The Individual Life Plan

The Individual Life Plan (ILP) is our signature service. Abilis works collaboratively with families to assess existing needs, plan for future needs, and create a personalized roadmap for anticipated therapeutic and life skills services for their family member with disabilities. From birth through adulthood to later stages in life, the ILP will help families and individuals with disabilities prepare for and successfully navigate major life transitions.

Activities

Abilis offers social and recreational programs for children, teens, and adults. These programs range from weekly music, art, and cooking classes to monthly birthday parties with dancing and teen social gatherings with games and pizza. In addition to these regular events, Abilis schedules special outings to New York City and other destinations to enjoy arts events.