Events

Catch up on the latest events for our growing community.

Save the Dates for our 2024 Special Events!

Special events are an important and fun way to help Ability Beyond continue to discover, build and celebrate the ability in all people. Everyone — from individuals and family members to corporations and community organizations — who volunteers, attends or sponsors our fundraising initiatives is helping us meet critical financial […]

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Gala & Beyond – A Night of Reflections April 27

Please join us for our Gala & Beyond: Night of Reflections on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the Amber Room in Danbury, CT. This evening, we look forward to reflecting on the impact we’ve made together, hear inspirational stories of independence as well as honor a very deserving community leader with the Robert S. Young […]

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Families Rock – September 16

September is just around the corner, and you know what that means. It’s almost time for our annual Families Rock event at Dickinson Park in Newtown on September 16 from 3 to 6:30 p.m.  Live music, food, dancing and so much more! It’s a great opportunity to connect with the […]

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2023 Annual Golf & Tennis Tournament – October 2

Ability Beyond will host its annual Golf & Tennis Tournament on Monday, October 2, 2023 at Ridgewood Country Club in Danbury, CT.  We welcome players of all skill levels to enjoy a full day of play, delicious food and prizes to benefit our programs and services. New this year is a […]

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2023 Mental Health Breakfast – November 9

SAVE THE DATE!! Ability Beyond will host its annual Mental Health Autumn Breakfast on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at The Amber Room Colonnade. All proceeds will benefit our independent housing, community-based day programs, and award-winning employment initiatives.  The 2023 honorees and registration information will be announced soon. Questions? Please contact […]

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Nonprofit Rally & Lobby Day – May 24

Rally at Connecticut State Capital to Demand Equitable Funding As you may have heard, community nonprofits are coming up short in the budget being considered by Connecticut’s General Assembly. Despite a  more than $3 billion budget surplus, Connecticut lawmakers are looking to add just $20 million for private providers — a […]

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Gala & Beyond Platinum Jubilee – April 22, 2023

 We invite you to join our Gala & Beyond on Saturday, April 22, 2023 as we celebrate Ability Beyond’s 70th anniversary and pay homage to past recipients of the Robert S. Young Humanitarian Award. Proceeds from this event will empower more than 3,000 people with disabilities who benefit from our […]

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2022 Autumn Breakfast

Ability Beyond will host its Mental Health Autumn Breakfast on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at The Amber Room Colonnade. All proceeds will benefit our independent housing, community-based day programs, and award-winning employment initiatives. Visit ab2022breakfast.givesmart.com to purchase sponsorships, tickets, and program ads. The 2022 honorees will be announced later this summer. Questions? Please […]

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