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Abilis Press Coverage

448A6201 3 Greenwich Free Press, April 13, 2025

Annual Spring for Abilis Gala Set for May 17, 2025

Spring for Abilis Gala co-chairs Afton Fraser of Greenwich, Gena Mann of Weston, and Hillary Sollinger of Fairfield, Connecticut, have a fabulous event planned for…

Screen Shot 2025 04 15 at 3.39.59 PM Greenwich Free Press, April 7, 2025

PHOTOS: Abilis and Greenwich Jr United Way 6th Annual “Together We Shine” Event Goes Hawaiian

6th annual “Together We Shine” formal dinner dance, put on by the Abilis Youth Board and Greenwich Junior United Way.

Screen Shot 2025 04 15 at 3.35.55 PM Greenwich Patch, March 20, 2025

Abilis Job Fair

Apply for a fulfilling job at Abilis.

ED5A6873 copy sm Stamford Advocate, February 1, 2025

In Photos: The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center in Stamford opens, with support from $3.78M grant

The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center officially opens with ribbon cutting ceremony on January 30, 2025.

Compo Beach Westport Polar Bear Plunge Westport Journal, January 2, 2025

No cold feet: At polar plunge, crowd dives into ’25

Hundreds dive in for inaugural Polar Bear Plunge at Compo Beach in Westport in support of Abilis. Funds raised at the event will go towards…

News 12 CT Polar Bear Plunge News 12 Connecticut, January 1, 2025

Polar Bear Plunge in Westport raises funds to aide people with disabilities and their families

New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge at Compo Beach in Westport made a big splash for a good cause to support Abilis and the renovation…

Abilis News Releases

April 15, 2025 : Abilis “Together We Shine” Was a Night of Joyful Inclusion

April 9, 2025 : Abilis Holds Annual Spring for Abilis on May 17, 2025

March 19, 2025 : Abilis Youth Board and the Greenwich Junior United Way Host 6th Annual “Together We Shine” Event April 5 at 5 p.m.

March 19, 2025 : March 27 Abilis Project SEARCH Information Session Showcases Innovative Internship for Young Adults with Disabilities

March 4, 2025 : Abilis is Hiring! Job Fair Scheduled for Thursday, March 20

January 30, 2025 : Abilis Celebrates Grand Opening of The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center in Stamford

December 20, 2024 : New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge in Westport to Support Abilis and Individuals with Disabilities

November 7, 2024 : Shop for a Cause this Holiday Season with Abilis Gardens & Gifts

October 28, 2024 : Abilis and Mothers for Others Announce Holiday Diaper Drive for Abilis’ Birth to Three Program

October 7, 2024 : Abilis Announces New Director of Therapeutic Services

October 7, 2024 : Abilis Announces Sam Parks as the 2024 Walk/Run for Abilis Ambassador!

September 19, 2024 : Fall is Brewing at Abilis Gardens & Gifts Fall Preview Night!

September 18, 2024 : VOTE for a Star for the September 21 Dancing Stars of Greenwich Charity Fundraiser for Abilis

September 2, 2024 : Cha-Cha for a Cause! 6th Annual Dancing Stars of Greenwich Charity Fundraiser for Abilis to Dance the Night Away on September 21

August 12, 2024 : Save the Date! 19th Annual Walk/Run for Abilis is Scheduled for October 13, 2024

July 29, 2024 : GrahamBerries are Back at Abilis and Available in Greenwich, Darien and Stamford!

June 7, 2024 : Island Beach Concession Stand Opens June 8th and is Managed by Abilis for the 4th Year

May 2, 2024 : Abilis Celebrates Record-Breaking Success at Spring for Abilis Gala

March 25, 2024 : Young Adults with Disabilities Can Learn About Work Internship Programs at Thursday Event in Greenwich

March 21, 2024 : Abilis Opens New Café At Stamford Superior Courthouse

February 25, 2024 : PHOTOS: Abilis ‘Together We Shine’ Event Heats up a Cold February Night in Greenwich

February 23, 2024 : Abilis Celebrates Spring for Abilis on April 27, 2024

February 15, 2024 : NY Mets owner’s Cohen Foundation gives $3.78M to help Greenwich nonprofit Abilis expand in Stamford

January 31, 2024 : Abilis Holds Project SEARCH Information Session on March 28 to Learn About Internship Program for Young Adults with Disabilities

January 29, 2024 : Abilis Youth Board and the Greenwich Junior United Way Host 5th Annual Together We Shine Red Carpet event for Abilis

November 6, 2023 : Abilis Gardens & Gifts Offers Holiday Florals & Special Shopping Days

November 1, 2023 : Abilis and Darien Depot Partner on the New and Improved Depot Diner, Featuring an Expanded Menu and Extended Service

October 24, 2023 : Abilis and Greenwich Library Celebrate 3rd Anniversary of The Café at Greenwich Library with the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce

October 20, 2023 : Abilis Launches Third Project SEARCH Program in Fairfield County in Partnership with Stamford Health

October 15, 2023 : In photos: 18th annual Walk/Run for Abilis at Greenwich Point Park

October 15, 2023 : PHOTOS: Abilis Brings Out the Sun for 2023 Walk/Run at Tod’s Point

October 11, 2023 : Blooming Babies Playgroup Starts at Darien YMCA

October 2, 2023 : 18th Annual Walk/Run for Abilis Raises $250,000

October 2, 2023 : Abilis Announces 2023 Walk/Run for Abilis Ambassador — Kristen Schumacher of Stamford

September 27, 2023 : 5th Annual Dancing Stars of Greenwich Smashed Records with Raising Close to $200,000 for Abilis!

September 11, 2023 : Time to Vote for a Star at the Sold-Out Dancing Stars of Greenwich

August 22, 2023 : Brendan Fraser among judges for ‘Dancing Stars of Greenwich’ and other celebrations

August 4, 2023 : “GrahamBerries” are Back at Abilis and Available in Greenwich

July 31, 2023 : For Third Year, Abilis Manages and Staffs the Island Beach Concession

July 28, 2023 : 18th Annual Walk/Run for Abilis is Scheduled for October 15, 2023

May 25, 2023 : Fore! Abilis Holds Fourth Annual Golf Scramble on June 15

May 9, 2023 : Successful “Spring for Abilis” Gala Raises $525,000 in Support of New Initiatives at Abilis

April 4, 2023 : Applications Open for Students to Apply for the Abilis 36th Annual Peter Bloomer Citizenship Award

March 15, 2023 : Abilis and HomeField Collaborate on Fitness and Activity Study

March 8, 2023 : Abilis Celebrates Spring for Abilis on April 29, 2023

February 7, 2023 : Abilis Holds Project SEARCH Information Session on March 30 for Young Adults with Disabilities

October 27, 2022 : Mark Your Calendar for the Abilis Gardens & Gifts Holiday Sip & Shop on December 7th!

October 21, 2022 : Abilis’ Project SEARCH Internship Programs Holds Info Session on November 17 for Programs in Greenwich & Darien

October 21, 2022 : Abilis is Hiring! Job Fair Scheduled for Thursday, November 3

October 5, 2022 : Abilis Gardens & Gifts Holds Fall Floral Workshop with Autumn Wreaths and Treats

October 5, 2022 : Walk/Run for Abilis Announces Event Ambassador is Darien Resident Sophia Moubayed

September 22, 2022 : Dancing Stars of Greenwich Charity Dance-Off Wowed and Raised $144,000 for Abilis

September 9, 2022 : Abilis Launches Two New Playgroup Classes This Fall

September 2, 2022 : Fall Walk/Run Events at Greenwich Point are the Fun for the Whole Family – And Raise Much Needed $$$ for Charities

August 29, 2022 : Dancing Stars of Greenwich Charity Fundraiser for Abilis Set to Twirl and Tango on September 17

August 13, 2022 : 17th Annual Walk/Run for Abilis Scheduled for October 16

July 6, 2022 : It’s GrahamBerries Time! Abilis to Sell Delicious Organic Blueberries Throughout Greenwich

June 9, 2022 : Back by Popular Demand! Abilis is Operating and Staffing the Island Beach Concession for the 2nd Summer in a Row

May 25, 2022 : Fore! Abilis Holds Third Annual Golf Scramble

May 11, 2022 : Abilis Gardens & Gifts Summer Sip & Shop is June 1

April 12, 2022 : Abilis Hosts “Home Is Where the Heart Is”

March 3, 2022 : Learn about Abilis’ Project SEARCH Programs in Greenwich & Darien

February 11, 2022 : Abilis and Darien YMCA Welcome First Group of Interns at Darien Project SEARCH

Press Contacts

Erica Klair
Senior VP, Marketing & Communications

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Jenifer Howard

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