‘Diamonds in the Sky’ gala recognizes honorees, raises more than $42,000

More than 140 people gathered at the Architects Golf Club in Lopatcong, on April 22 for Abilities of Northwest Jersey, Inc.‘s annual Diamonds in the Sky gala. 

“It was a special evening to celebrate our own shining stars with our supporters, friends, staff, and trustees,” said Abilities CEO Cynthia B. Wildermuth. “The event helped us to raise more than $42,000 towards the continued expansion of innovative services for those in need.”

This year’s honorees were:

Individual Achievement Award winners Jessica DeJesus and Erin Quinn,  

Community Partner Award winner Atlantic Health System, 

Volunteer Award winner John Schmidt, and, 

Special Recognition Award winner the Pohatcong Police Department.

Abilities is a Washington, NJ-based non-profit agency dedicated to inspiring people with disabilities to achieve their life goals by providing individualized supports. Abilities provides training and individualized services to give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to reach their fullest potential in life.

About Abilities of Northwest Jersey Inc.
Abilities of Northwest Jersey Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring people with disabilities to achieve their life goals by providing individualized supports. Incorporated in 1974, Abilities works diligently to create an inclusive community where individuals with disabilities are given the opportunity to reach their fullest potential in life. Visit our website at https://www.abilitiesnw.org/, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/abilitiesnw/.