(New York, New York, December 10th, 2024) – The ADAPT Community Network Holiday Cheer Celebration took place on December 9th at Slate NY in New York City. Over 200 people attended the holiday fundraiser. The guests enjoyed a special night of festivities and games with proceeds supporting ADAPT Children’s Programs.

Kori Chambers, multi‐Emmy‐winning PIX11 News Anchor at 6:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 10:00 p.m., returned as host of the special event. Chambers is a longtime ADAPT celebrity ambassador. He is a past Co‐Chair of the Santa Project Party Casino Night and has also served as an ADAPT Team Captain for ADAPT’s Virtual 5K/1 Mile Fun Run/Roll/Walk.

“I was delighted to return as host for this year’s ADAPT Community Network Holiday Cheer Celebration,” says Kori Chambers. “ADAPT Community Network reaches thousands of families and individuals living with disabilities throughout New York City. I am continually impressed by the scope and magnitude of their programs and ability to positively impact people’s lives.”

Past hosts for the ADAPT Santa Project Party Casino Night include Mike Woods, Tamsen Fadal, Camilla Barungi, and Jill Flint. Past Co‐Chairs include Isiah Whitlock Jr., Steve Lacy, Teresa Priolo, Ines Rosales, Mr. G, Liza Huber, Javier Gomez, and Scott Stanford.

Kori Chambers and Laura Hickman, ADAPT Senior Vice President of Development and Marketing, welcomed the attendees. Among the guests were ADAPT Board Members Kelly Kaminski, James Hausman, and Gideon Asher.

ADAPT CEO Edward R. Matthews, who passed away recently, was given a special toast by ADAPT Acting Chief Executive Officer Linda B. Laul, Elizabeth Matthews, and Patrick Matthews.

ADAPT Community Network is the leading human service not‐for‐profit and a pioneer in providing cutting‐edge programs and services for people with disabilities. Every day, we build a more inclusive world for thousands of New Yorkers through education, technology, health, residential, and recreational programs in all five boroughs. Our schools and services encompass many people who have challenges beyond cerebral palsy such as autism, Down syndrome, spina bifida, and neuromuscular disorders, among others. We are the largest provider of pre‐school education for children with disabilities in New York. ADAPT’s 100 comprehensive programs serve over 20,000 children and adults with disabilities and their families.

To donate to ADAPT Community Network or for more information, go to: www.adaptcommunitynetwork.org.

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