Abilis, the nonprofit organization providing services and support to more than 800 individuals with disabilities and their families, including offering several programs and services in New Canaan, will celebrate a monumental milestone with the Abilis Diamond 75th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. This special evening commemorates 75 years of Abilis’ leadership for the community throughout lower Fairfield County, while also looking ahead to an exciting future. Gala guests will enjoy dinner, live entertainment by ETA Music, a silent auction hosted by Ryco Fundraising, and a live auction led by auctioneer Caitlin Davis and more! Tickets are available at abilis.us or 2026abilisgala.givesmart.com.
“For 75 years, we have been honored to stand alongside our community members, supporting independence, dignity, and opportunity,” said Amy Montimurro, CEO and president of Abilis. “The Abilis Diamond 75th Anniversary Gala will be a celebration of our history and our future. It is about the thousands of lives enriched, the barriers broken, and our continued commitment to building a more inclusive community for generations to come. It is about celebrating how much Abilis has grown, from its early roots serving a handful of school-age children with disabilities in Greenwich, to supporting more than 800 individuals and their families throughout lower Fairfield County.”
Abilis supports individuals and their families at every stage of life, from birth through adulthood, offering a comprehensive array of programs and services that positively impact a person’s entire lifespan. As one of only 11 providers in the state offering autism diagnostic services, Abilis helps families obtain an autism diagnosis and access intensive supports for children. Through its Birth to Three program, young learners reach critical milestones while parents gain confidence, education and guidance. The Therapy Center at Abilis further enables the organization to offer ongoing therapeutic support for individuals of all ages.
Abilis also proudly provides recreational, vocational and social opportunities for school-aged children and adults, teaching essential life skills and employment skills. Through its social enterprises, including Gardens & Gifts and its Cafés, Abilis creates meaningful job training and employment opportunities. In addition, the organization provides a wide range of residential services, always meeting each individual where they are and supporting their unique goals and abilities.
“We do all of this through the generous support of our community,” noted Montimurro. “This 75th Anniversary Gala celebrates everything we have accomplished and every individual who has helped make it possible. The support generated from the Diamond Anniversary Gala will enable us to strengthen and expand opportunities for the individuals and families who rely on Abilis every day. The impact of this milestone celebration will be long lasting. Together, we can help continue to shape the future of Abilis and ensure the individuals and families we support experience the a sense of belonging that makes life wonderful, full and rewarding.”
The Abilis Diamond 75th Anniversary Gala is being hosted by the Abilis board of directors. Tickets are available at abilis.us and 2026abilisgala.givesmart.com. For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Abby Hunt at hunt@abilis.us.
Special thanks to the Abilis Diamond 75th Anniversary Gala. Presenting 7.5 Carat Sponsors: Friend of Abilis (anonymous), Deborah Hilibrand & Lawrence Hilibrand; Marquise Cut Sponsors: Anonymous; Radiant Cut Sponsor: Holland & Knight; Emerald Cut Sponsors: The Stuart Family, Belvedere Wealth Partners, Margot Michalski, New England Total Landscaping; Odyssey Group; The Shapiro-Vitali Family Pear Cut Sponsors: The Altamore Family, The Leslie Clarke Team at Compass, The Leskin Family, Connecticut Pharmacy; The Mann Family and Media Partner: Fairfield County Look.
Abilis is a 501c3 non-profit organization that supports more than 800 individuals with disabilities and their families from birth through the senior years. Founded in 1951, Abilis is a leader in providing meaningful support to the community in Fairfield County, Connecticut, in towns including Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Westport and Wilton. The organization has a long-standing reputation for individualized, high-quality supports. For more information, visit www.abilis.us, or follow on Facebook @Abilis, Inc., or Instagram @abilis_us.
