ADAPT Leadership Awards Gala Raises Over $750,000
Every year, ADAPT Community Network holds the ADAPT Leadership Awards Gala, a celebration of notable community members who have made a significant impact on the disabled community. This year’s gala took place on Thursday, March 9th, 2023 at Cipriani 42nd Street in Midtown. We are proud to share that we raised over $750,000 for our […]
Newly Reopened Lawrence Ave. Pool Welcomes Kids and Adults We Support
Going for a dip in a pool is not just fun—it’s also a form of therapy! The indoor heated pool at ADAPT’s Lawrence Ave. location, which was previously closed for renovations, recently reopened in January. A few of the children of Lawrence Ave. were the first to hit the pool, accompanied by lifeguards and trained […]
ADAPT Staff Help Individuals Navigate New Technology
In May 2020, ADAPT Community Network’s virtual programming network was born, a major change for the people supported by ADAPT, who no longer had to attend in-person programs to learn and socialize. As the world transitioned to Zoom and Teams, most people (at ADAPT and beyond) struggled with the new technology. Joining meetings, muting and […]
Day Program Attendees Find Love at Speed Dating Event
On the Friday before Valentine’s Day, love was in the air at Brooklyn Day Hab 5 on Elmwood Avenue. The unseasonably warm weather outside reflected the atmosphere inside the cozy building where staff had decorated the lobby, common rooms, and halls with an explosion of pink and red hearts and balloons. The Valentine’s Day Speed […]
Santa Project Party and Year-End Donations Raise $78,000 for ADAPT’s Children’s Programs
Come December, everyone deserves a little holiday cheer. That’s why, 11 years ago, a group of young professionals started the Santa Project, a fundraising campaign that benefits ADAPT Community Network’s children’s programs. This year, thanks to our host, guests, and generous sponsors and donors, we raised a total of $78,000 raised for our students through […]