Stamford Health and the Umbrella Club were recently honored by Ari of Connecticut at the Italian Center in Stamford for their decades of support to the organization. More than 200 people enjoyed an evening of fun, entertainment and satisfaction for recognizing ARI”™s mission to enrich the lives of people with disabilities and their families by enabling them to achieve their fullest potential at home, at work and in the community. George Kaminsky, an individual served by ARI for more than 40 years, received the Always Reaching for Independence Award. Master of ceremonies, comedian and ventriloquist John Pizzi, joined current board Chair Gimbels Pon and ARI President and CEO Susanne Kuligowski in saluting the honorees.
More than $107,000 was raised with proceeds directly funding programs and services that support over 100 people with developmental disabilities. The support received is essential for ARI to fill the funding gaps created by underfunded services from the state.
