$3.7 Million grant expands Abilis assistance for those with disabilities in Stamford

A grant of $3.7 million from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation will greatly expand the capacity for the nonprofit organization Abilis to provide key support and services to hundreds of people with disabilities as well as their families.

“People of all abilities should have a place where they feel welcomed and encouraged to thrive,” said Alexandra Cohen, President of the Stamford-based Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation. “We are proud to support Abilis’ efforts to reach even more individuals and families in our community.”

The Abilis grant represents the latest in more than $1 billion from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation.

The grant will fund the establishment of the Cohen Abilis Advancement Center at 78 Harvard Avenue in Stamford. The 26,000 square foot facility will receive a series of upgrades and accessibility retrofits and is expected to be ready by fall 2024.

“This grant will enable us to expand our current programs and supports to families who have been waiting for services. We are delighted to be able to provide our community members supports in a beautiful, remodeled building that is accessible and suited for individuals of all abilities,” said Amy Montimurro, CEO and President of Abilis.

“We will be able to meet each person where they are and support those who would benefit from continued education, career counseling, vocational development, and a therapeutic environment to meet individual needs,” Montimurro added. “We are especially excited to have The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center offer a memory unit for our aging population, the Supported Typing/STeP program, and areas for music, art, cooking, dance, and fitness programs for all ages.”