Unlocking PossAbilities...

…Fulfilling Dreams Through Your Generosity

Meet Ryan.

Ryan joined the Abilities family in July 2016. A recent graduate, his family was looking for a

program that would be a perfect fit for his needs. After taking a tour, they were positive that

they had found the program that would assist Ryan in reaching his fullest potential.

Anyone who meets Ryan comments on his infectious smile and laugh. Although he is non-

verbal, this has not hindered him from developing relationships with his peers and staff. He

loves to be a part of activities. Whether it be singing or playing instruments or just listening

while reading group takes place, he shows that he enjoys the interactions around him.

While Ryan uses a wheelchair, he does not let that slow him down. In recent months, Abili-

ties staff worked with Ryan’s mother and Abilities Occupational Therapist to implement

using a walker within the program. Not only does this provide Ryan the benefit of making

sure his muscles stay strong, but it has allowed him more freedom. He loves moving around

the program and often makes a game of it with “chasing” staff. His peers happily cheer him

on.

Ryan’s family has commented that he loves coming to program. How can they tell? They say

his eagerness to get up and get ready far exceeds what he demonstrated when in school.

His eagerness to come to program gives them peace of mind.

YOUR SUPPORT WILL HELP RYAN, AND MANY OTHERS, TO REALIZE THEIR DREAMS.

A message from our PossAbilities Campaign Chair:

Because of stories like Ryan’s, I am honored and privileged to be the Chair of Abilities “PossAbilities” Campaign. We have watched this organization grow in providing critical services for people with disabilities. Every day Abilities assesses the strengths and needs of each individual to support them as they work toward their goal. Known for developing new and innovative ways to provide unique opportunities for success, Abilities truly stands out as being a leader in assisting those with disabilities. But without support from family and community stakeholders, it will be difficult for individuals to fulfill their dreams and goals. With your financial support, YOU are the key to unlocking PossAbilities. I invite you to join us in partnering with this amazing organization, truly committed to empowering the success of individuals with disabilities, and to our community.

Karen Kubert

Unlocking PossAbilities...Fulfilling Dreams

YOU are the KEY to Unlocking PossAbilities

you can make

a difference!

PossAbilities Begin...

Unlocking PossAbilities...Fulfilling Dreams

OUR VISION...

An inclusive community where individuals

with different abilities are given the

opportunity to reach their fullest potential in

life.

OUR MISSION...

Abilities is dedicated to improving the

employability and quality of life for people

with different abilities by providing training

and individualized services.

OUR VALUES...

We take pride in setting the standard for

providing innovative services that promote

acceptance, self-worth, independence and

success. Our team of caring professionals

hold the following core values while carrying

out our mission:

COMMUNICATION Keeping the lines open

for a brighter future.

COMPASSION Understanding the sensitive

needs of each individual.

FUN Stopping to smell the roses along the

way.

INTEGRITY Saying and doing what we

mean.

RESPECT Treating each individual with a

high regard.

SAFETY Promoting a healthy environment.

TEAMWORK Working together toward our

common vision.

Meet Carrie. Carrie began her journey with Abilities when her

family searched for a program that would challenge and support her

desire to be successful. Carrie shares her story below:

“I love coming to Phillipsburg Abilities everyday. Things I love most

are my friends, staff and supervisors. My staff help me with math,

writing skills, my self-help needs. In school I didn’t get out of the

building much. At Abilities I go out and explore other things. I have a

goal to plan my own outings once a month for somewhere I choose.

When I went to school they didn’t think I could write so they taught

me to type instead. Since Abilities started Occupational therapy, I

asked my therapist if we could work on my writing skills. I now am

writing sentences and able to do math by myself. I feel so confident

now. My mom and dad are so proud of me as well as my family. I now

work on a tablet almost everyday at the center.

I love the fact that I continue to grow everyday and my mom and dad

see my improvement in my skills. At Abilities, I feel like I am

challenged to keep learning new things everyday.” - Carrie

Imagine the PossAbilities...

PossAbilities Empowers At Abilities, we believe it is important to listen to what each

individual wants to achieve and then help that person make

their dream a reality.

Unlocking PossAbilities...Fulfilling Dreams

Our goal is to raise $1.75 million to expand

services in the region and move into a 21,000

square foot facility dedicated to those we serve

and the community. PLEASE JOIN US as we

create opportunities that will enable our

individuals and community to grow and build

their lives for independence.

CURRENT LOCATION

Tammy takes pride in being able to volunteer in our

food pantry and give back to her community. At the

same time she learns skills leading to success, through

supports from our Abilities Team.

In 2001 a new

Quick Chek was

being built on

Stiger Street in

Hackettstown and

Keith wanted to

work there as the

coffee host. That is

where he went for

his first job… and

now 17 years later,

and still receiving

employment

support through

Abilities, he’s still

there. Keith makes delicious coffee, keeps the area

cleaned and stocked and provides amazing customer

service. Keith believed in himself, Abilities believed in

Keith and he followed his dreams and ACHIEVED his

goal.

A Vision for Unlocking PossAbilities

SERVING THOSE IN NEED

Working to serve the community, Abilities operates the “Branching Out” Food

Pantry and Thrift Shop to teach retail, customer service, stocking and pricing skills.

Since opening in 2004, the Branching Out Food Pantry has expanded from serving

34 families to serving more than 300. Our current two room thrift shop provides

discounted clothing and home goods for the local community. Our new larger

operation, PossAbilities Thrift Boutique will accommodate the growing needs of

those residing throughout the region.

PossAbilities Expand...

Current

5 YEAR CAMPAIGN GOAL BUILDING - $600,000

RENOVATION

21,000 Square feet - $500,000

EQUIPMENT & FURNISHINGS - $200,000

SENSORY ROOM EQUIPMENT, THERAPEUTIC DEVICES, PROGRAM AND RETAIL FURNISHINGS

EXPANDED SERVICES - $200,000 MUSIC EDUCATION, RECREATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS

ENDOWMENT - $250,000

Unlocking PossAbilities...Fulfilling Dreams

State-of-the-art sensory rooms to accommodate the growing needs of people with autism.

Increased employment and volunteer opportunities for individuals with disabilities and the community.

Expanded life skill programs and state-of-the-art technology to support individuals with medical and behavioral needs.

Enhanced services by adding a community multi-purpose room to meet physical needs and to offer recreation, health and wellness programs.

Increased resources for the community by expanding our Branching Out Food Pantry and PossAbilities Thrift Boutique to meet the growing need of the community.

Additional rooms for therapeutic services such as Occupational, Speech, Behavioral and Music Education.

A $250,000 endowment to sustain the future of program growth and support services.

The support of individuals in Unlocking their Potential and exploring PossAbilities.

YOUR DONATION AND THE SUCCESS OF

THIS CAMPAIGN WILL ALLOW FOR:

Contribute today to our Campaign and help us meet

our goal of $1.75 million over the next 5 years.

TOGETHER…IMAGINE THE POSSABILITIES

$250,000 - LEGACY GIFT: NAME ON EXTERIOR OF OUR BUILDING - This is an opportunity for naming the building after an

individual, family, business or community partner & name on TREE TRUNK of the PossAbilities Wall of Recognition, website

and social media recognition

$100,000 (2)- Naming of Floor: POSSABILITIES THRIFT BOUTIQUE or PHILLIPSBURG Enrichment Floor & name on TREE

TRUNK of the PossAbilities Wall of Recognition, website and social media recognition

$50,000 - Naming of room and stepping stones on the PossAbilities Wall of Recognition, website and social media

POSSABILITIES ROOM NAMING:

LIFE SKILL ROOMS

SENSORY DEVELOPMENT ROOMS

BRANCHING OUT FOOD PANTRY

EDUCATION - CONFERENCE ROOM

TECHNOLOGY ROOM

HEALTH & WELLNESS ROOM

$25,000 - name on ACORN of the PossAbilities Wall of Recognition, website and social media recognition

$10,000 - name on GOLD LEAF of the PossAbilities Wall of Recognition, website and social media recognition

$5,000 - name on ROSE GOLD LEAF of the PossAbilities Wall of Recognition, website and social media recognition

$1,000 - name on SILVER LEAF of the PossAbilities Wall of Recognition

$500 - name on BRONZE LEAF of the PossAbilities Wall of Recognition

YOUR

GIFT

WILL

CHANGE

LIVES

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PAUL STERBENZ, PRESIDENT - MASER CONSULTING P.A.

DANIELLE DUPUIS, VICE PRESIDENT - CENTURY WIRE PRODUCTS INC.

DAVID MOLINARO, TREASURER - SMOLIN LUPIN & CO

MICHAEL SELVAGGI, SECRETARY - LAVERY, SELVAGGI, ABROMITIS & COHEN, P.C.

ANITA BOGDAN - ALLIES INC

ELIZABETH DOUGHTY - RHD

DARREN GARANSI - ALLIES INC.

DAVID LEARY - PSI

RICK MANALL - ALLIES INC.

TERESA MARCH - PNC BANK

DONNA PRICE - COMPASS ROSE CONSULTING

PETER SHUBIAK - WOODS SERVICES

ELISE TRETOLA - ALLIES INC.

CYNTHIA B. WILDERMUTH - ABILITIES

KAREN KUBERT - COMMUNITY ADVOCATE, COMMITTEE CHAIR

BEVERLY ALBIES - FAMILY ADVOCATE

CARISSA CIROTTI - ADVOCATE

STEVE & ROSIE GURBA - BULOVA TECHNOLOGIES

MELISSA HAMMER - HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYSTEMS

GLEN & GRACE LLOYD - FAMILY ADVOCATES

DAVID MOLINARO - SMOLIN, LUPIN & CO.

DONNA PRICE - COMPASS ROSE CONSULTING

DOUG STEINHARDT - FLORIO PERRUCCI STEINHARDT & CAPPELLI

DON TRETOLA - ALLIES INC.

ELISE TRETOLA - ALLIES INC.

CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE

YOU are the key To unlocking

PossAbilities and fulfilling dreams

WWW.ABILITIESNW.COM 264 ROUTE 31 NORTH, PO BOX 251

WASHINGTON, NJ 07882

(908) 689-1118

YOUR DONATION WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ABILITIES OF NORTHWEST JERSEY,INC

OR CONTRIBUTING TO THE POSSABILITIES CAMPAIGN, CONTACT CINDY WILDERMUTH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR SUE ZUKOSKI, CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER AT (908) 689-1118 OR INFO@ABILITIESNW.COM