Abilis Launches 2025 Holiday Gift Drive to Support Local Children And Adults With Disabilities

GREENWICH, CT — Abilis has launched its 2025 holiday gift drive, inviting the community to help bring cheer to children and adults with disabilities in need across Fairfield County.

The drive, which runs through Dec. 12, supports families in Abilis’ Early Intervention Birth to Three program and adults in its Life Services program who may not have family support.

New this year, The First Bank of Greenwich has joined as a partner and is providing three additional donation sites at its branches in Cos Cob and Stamford, as well as Port Chester, N.Y.

Donations can also be dropped off at Abilis’ Greenwich headquarters and The Therapy Center at Abilis in Stamford.

"For families with limited incomes, and especially those who have a family member with a disability, the holidays can be a challenging time as they balance creating a special season with meeting basic needs," said Abilis President and CEO Amy Montimurro in a news release. "With generosity and supporting our Holiday Gift Drive, the community can help make the season brighter for these special members of our Abilis community.”

Abilis is collecting new toys, books and clothing. Items may be shipped directly using the organization’s Amazon Holiday Gift Wish List, or donated in person as new, unwrapped gifts at the designated locations.

Drop-offs are accepted Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at:

• Abilis’ headquarters, 50 Glenville St., Greenwich
• The Therapy Center at Abilis, 1150 Summer St., second floor, Stamford
• The First Bank of Greenwich, 444 E. Putnam Ave., Cos Cob
• The First Bank of Greenwich, 900 Summer St., Stamford
• The First Bank of Greenwich, 500 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, N.Y.

Requested items include new toys, games or books for children ages 1 to 3, and new adult clothing such as sweatshirts, pajamas, socks, hats, gloves and winter coats. Sizes and specific needs are listed on the Amazon wish list.

For those who prefer to give financially, tax-deductible donations can be made at www.abilis.us/donate.

Montimurro said the support helps ensure the season feels special for all members of the Abilis community. "With a little help, Abilis can make the holiday season brighter for families and community members. We truly thank everyone for their support."

More information about the holiday gift drive is available by contacting Erica Klair at klair@abilis.us.