Stamford Police Association to Co-host ARI Holiday Party

STAMFORD, CT - The Stamford Police Association will co-host the 60th annual holiday party for developmentally disabled teens and adults who receive services at ARI of Connecticut, Inc.

More than 100 developmentally disabled teens and adults ranging in age from 18 to 80 are expected to attend. The event will take place from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11 at 174 Richmond Hill Ave. in Stamford.

The Stamford Police Association, which has been sponsoring the event for 60 years, donated funds towards 100 gifts for Always Reaching for Independence (ARI) participants. Gifts will be given out by Santa Claus, who is scheduled to arrive at 12:30 p.m. inside a Stamford Police squad car. Santa will then be assisted by Stamford police officers in giving out gifts to attendees. This year’s lunch will be provided by Renee’s Soul Food Cuisine.

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“The Stamford Police Association is thrilled to once again support this joyous event. ARI makes a positive difference in its clients’ lives and we are proud to now be in our 60th year as a community partner,” Stamford Police Association President Sean Boeger said.

Since 1952 ARI has worked to enrich the lives of people with disabilities and their families by enabling them to achieve their fullest potential at home, work and in the community.