Support ARI and our mission to enrich the lives of people with disabilities and their families by enabling them to achieve their fullest potential at home, at work, and in the community.

Your support can allow individuals with disabilities to achieve so much! Whether you donate $5,000 or $25, your support allows us to fulfill our mission.

Purchase tickets for the Cash Raffle with prizes including $5,000; $3,000; and $2,000 to be drawn at the Fall Ball on October 23rd. Tickets will be sold until 8:30pm.

Seven night vacation for up to six guests at The Venetian in Turks & Caicos. The Venetian has direct beach access Check out the photos for the resort and the video for specific features of the unit being rented.

The Venetian features the ultimate in indulgence, receiving an "excellent" rating on Tripadvisor.com. This condominium sleeps six with three (3) bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The master suite has a king bed, the second bedroom hosts a queen bed, and the third bedroom has two (2) twin beds with the option to make those up as a king. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. The resort also has cribs and rollaway beds available. Six people are very comfortable without feeling "too close"!

There's a full kitchen, washer, dryer, and large lanai, pool, beach, and exercise room. The staff there will arrange any excursions, restaurant reservations, etc. The owner will provide a detailed list of restaurant recommendations, etc., to the auction winner.

-The condominium is available for seven nights, Saturday to Saturday (subject to availability).

-Date exclusions are the last two weeks in December and subject to availability.

-The owner will work to accommodate dates with the winner but no later than October 2027.

-The winning bidder is responsible for the end-of-the-week cleaning fee of $150, as well as at least two days of housekeeping at $105/day. As the Venetian books as a hotel, daily housekeeping is what is included in normal bookings.

-Airfare is not included.

Duffle bag from the NBA including NBA branded merchandise. Items include black t shirt (size L), black hoodie (size L), gray hoodie (size L), portable speaker, water bottle, umbrella, socks, journal, power boost charging station, hat, and leather bound note pad.

Framed photo signed by John Starks, retired New York Knick player.

One night for two at Foxwoods Resort & Casino. Excludes Friday night, Saturday night stay or holidays.

Two admission tickets to the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, CT. Valid until 8/31/2027. Four tickets on a 2.5 hour train and riverboat excursion on the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat. Good for coach seating on a regular excursion.

Four tickets to a 2026-2027 New Jersey Devils in a Luxury Suite, hosted by Atlantic Tomorrow. Tickets include all food and drinks and one parking pass. Tickets will be emailed one week prior to game. Game to be based on availability.

Two tickets to a 2027 New York Yankees regular season game in section 217 at Yankee Stadium. Tickets based on availability excluding games against the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets.

Four Field Level tickets to a 2027 New York Yankees game at Yankee Stadium and a private tour of select areas of the Stadium; including parking for one vehicle. Tickets based on a mutually agreed upon game with some exclusions including games defined as "Premium Games."

Wine tasting class for up to 20 people at Total Wine & More. Choose from a variety of classes that focus on wines from specific regions of the world. Class is 2 hours long and includes several wines to tase and learn about. Location in Norwalk.

A 6 month family membership including two adults and kids at the Darien YMCA Membership includes use of the Y including the pool; fitness center, pickleball, basketball court, steam room; sauna, whirlpool, and much more! Expires June 30, 2027

Custom designed birdhouse, "two family townhouse," created by Bob Del Veccho from the Umbrella Club. The birdhouse has copper flashed along the roof lines and at the bird hole entrance. There is a 'window' and a clean outdoor with a barrel bolt. The birdhouse has stained cedar shingles with copper nails along with a weather resistant PVC base. The house has multiple coats of urethane to protect against the elements.

Two tickets to the New York Giants vs. Cleveland Browns football game at Met Life Stadium on Sunday; December 20th at 1pm. Seats are section 149; row 6; seats 3 and 4.

A limited edition New York Giants 2026 team collector's football. One of 1,000 balls created featuring laser autographs by the members of the 2026 team.

Ten ticket flex pack for the 2026-2027 Curtain Call Season. Tickets are good for both the Kweskin and Dressing Room Theatres. Expires June 30, 2027. To reserve tickets must contact the Curtain Call box office and mention the flex pass holder code.

A weekday foursome with carts at Sterling Farms Golf Course. Not valid for Friday-Sunday or holidays.

A ride to school with the Stamford Fire Department for four on the back of a fire truck. One parent must be present on the truck for the ride and pickup must be within the City of Stamford. Expires on October 23, 2027. Meet the Stamford Fire Chief along with a private tour of the Stamford Fire Station for up to two adults and four children. Expires on October 23, 2027.Both experiences will be based on availability by the Fire Department.

A tote bag, canvas bin, pencil case, card case, and key chain by Dance Happy Designs.

Dance Happy Designs was a social impact accessories and home dÃÆ'Ã'©cor brand selling artisan-quality everyday essentials. It was co-founded in 2016 by Julia Tyler, who has Down Syndrome, along with two friends with a mission to empower others and celebrate differences. Julia served as Lead Pattern Designer for Dance Happy's many products, including tote bags, canvas planters, zipper bags, pillows and more. Dance Happy closed its doors in early 2026, but Julia continues to work on her art. Julia is the sister of ARI volunteer, Laura Sickeler.

A midweek foursome with carts a E.G. Brennan golf course in Stamford, CT. Not valid on Friday, Saturday, Sunday or on holidays.

Breakfast for four with Senator Richard Blumenthal and staff led tour of the Capitol/Senate offices in Washington D.C. Winner must contact Senator's office within 60 days and redeem by October 23, 2027. Date of tour will be based on Senator's availability.

Enjoy a private coffee and cookies with Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons in her private conference room. Good for up to two adults and four children. Date to be based on availability from the Mayor. Redeem by June 30, 2027.

Sterling silver handmade "3" " Tear drops" pendant on 18" chain (Matte Finish). Made in the USA.

Silver tennis necklace and silver bangle earrings from Oh Clementine Jewelry.

Kendra Scott ARI Heart Pendant Necklace

Two personal training sessions, each one-hour long, and a month of group cardio dance classes with 2024 Fall Ball Honoree and Walk for Independence warm-up leader Eleanor Casale at Dance with El. Must be used by 12/31/2026.

A merlot colored woven/neoprene Haute Shore convertible satchel/cross body handbag with a wristlet. Comes with a Heartmoss Pottery handmade travel mug in earthtones.

One week of camp of a child at the Italian Center camp. Camp is a full day camp from 9:00am to 4:00pm for five days. Activities include: Drama/Music, Nature Exploration, Fields Trips/Special Events, Pedal Carts, Swimming, Sports, and more.

A one-year regular membership with AAA Northeast Auto Club and a Five Star Detail at Splash Carwash.

Four admission tickets to Lake Compounce. Good until 11/1/2027. Four admission tickets to Six Flags (any US or Canada Park). Good until 6/30/2027.

A one-day family pass for up to two adults and four children to the Sacred Heart University's Discovery Science Center & Planetarium in Bridgeport; CT. Three ticket vouchers, each good for a 3-hour climb at The Adventure Park at Discovery Museum in Bridgeport; CT. Enjoy the park's five acres of self-guided tree-to-tree climbing adventures. Vouchers are good until September 23, 2027.

Two 8-hour ski lift tickets at Ski Sundown in New Hartford, CT. Tickets valid during the 2026-2027 ski season. Two 8-hour ski lift vouchers at Ski Mount Southington in Southington, CT. Valid until April 1, 2027.

A two hour boat cruise for four on a 40' sailboat around Long Island Sound with retired Stamford Fire Chief Trevor Roach. Cruise to leave from Cedar Point Yacht Club in Westport, CT. Date will be based on a mutually agreed upon date.

Exclusive family portrait plus a luxury hotel stay in New York or Miami. Includes a 20" wall portrait on canvas with lavish artistry plus a one night stay at either the Opus Westchester or the EAST Miami Hotel. Transportation NOT included.

A photo session with Eric Brown, Sr. of E-Doc Photography. Session will include photos of you and your family with all photos saved on a flash drive. Dinner for six from Renee Brown from Lovely Louise Food Truck. Dinner to include entree and sides.

A Boston Bruin autographed hockey puck by Viktor Arvidsson.

Autographed baseball by Garrett Whitlock, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.

Two tickets to your choice of two Orchestra Lumos concerts at the Palace Theatre in Stamford, CT. Good for A-Level seats (based on availability) during the 2026-2027 season.

A one night stay at The Lloyd Hotel in Stamford, CT.

A two hour boat cruise for four people around Long Island Sound with Bill and Evon Malloy. Bill and Evon will guide you around on their 40' Formula 40 boat. Date will be based on a mutually agreed upon date and will leave from the Ponus Yacht Club. After your ride, enjoy a meal at Tomato, Tomato in Shippan ($50 Gift Card).

A basket of Vermont goodies including two bottles of wine from Charlotte Village Winery (one bottle of cabernet & one bottle of chardonnay), Vermont maple syrup, maple sugar pancake mix, maple candies, coffee mug, and kitchen towel. Also included is a $50 gift card to The Common Man Restaurant (locations in New Hampshire).

Four tickets for a sail on the Schooner Soundwater. Good for the 2027 season. After the sail enjoy dinner at Cafe Silvium ($50 Gift Card).

Four tickets to a mutually agreed upon 2026-2027 New York Rangers hockey game at Madison Square Garden. Seats are Section 107 Row 22--Center Ice!

Adam Graves, retired New York Ranger hockey player, signed photo card.

$250 gift card to Bob's Discount Furniture

Two-$50 gift cards to Rocky's Ace Hardware in Stamford, CT.

Jazz up your home with a pillow and other home goods created by Stamford Education 4 Autism.

$150 gift card for Gorjana. Purchase jewelry online.

Basket of wines including Caymus 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon and Giuti Umberto I 2021 red blend with a bottle of Laphroaig Scotch and Southern Comfort.

12"x12" oil painting "Sea Scape" painted by Stamford Loft Artist, Maria C. Friscia.

Enjoy the Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular on Sunday, November 22, 2026. Six reserved bleacher tickets for this exciting parade including balloon characters, marching bands and much more! Must claim tickets by November 10th. All information on how to claim tickets are on the winning bid flyer.

Enjoy two individual memberships to Pickleball America. Membership includes access to court reserve system, 14-day advance booking, 10% discount (court time, lessons, grab & go food and merchandise), 4 complimentary guest passes, access to official acrytech surface courts, and much more!

Also included is a Pickleball America Swag Bag including a bag, racket, shirt and balls.

Enjoy two bottles of vodka, 750ml Tito's and 750ml Kettle One Peach and Orange Blossom Infused

Cookbooks featuring cuisines from around the world from the Ferguson Library with two bottles of Gerard Bertrand Bordeaux Rouge Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend, and two bottles of Gerard Bertrand Bordeaux Blanc by L'Atelier Bertrand Sauvignon Blanc and a $50 gift card to Hope Street Pizza and a $30 gift card to Bedford Street Diner.

Books include:

Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen, Jamie's Italy, William-Sonoma's-A Taste of the World, In Her Kitchen: Stories and Recipes from Grandmas Around the World, Gursha: Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens from Ethiopia, Israel, Harlem and Beyond, Just a French Guy Cooking, The Art of Mexican Cooking, Dim Sum, The Food of Singapore, Bal's Spice Kitchen, and Arthur Schwartz's New York City Food.

Two months of BarkBox AKA crazy dog joy! Includes two sets of 2 fun toys, 2 bags of natural treats and one chew toy.

New England Patriot mini helmet autographed by Tight End, Hunter Henry.

One year family membership to the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens. Included in membership are two tickets to each of 8-9 concerts in the summer series in 2027 along with a jar of honey and a Bartlett mug.

One year membership to the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Membership includes:

* Membership covers two adults from the same household and all children under 18- Free admission and unlimited visits to the Museum & grounds- Heckscher Farm, our wonderful New England working farm- Heckscher WILD!, our live-animal exhibit - Over 80 acres of hardwood forest with miles of nature trails- Bendel Mansion Museum Galleries
* Discounts on programs, Summer camp, and Festival Days
* 10% discount at the SM&NC Gift Shop

Two tickets to a 2026-2027 Westport Country Playhouse performance and a $150 gift card to Ten Twenty Post Oyster Bar & Bistro in Stamford, Ct.

Four tickets to a 2026-2027 Danbury Hat Tricks hockey game at the Danbury Ice Arena in Danbury, CT. Hat Tricks promotional items, $10 arcade card and free family skate for four also included.

"Perfection"--Hand signed and numbered lithograph by artist Bill Lopa commemorating David Cone's perfect game on July 18, 1999. Four right field porch tickets to a 2027 Hartford Yard Goats baseball game (AA Eastern League Affiliate of the Colorado Rockies). Tickets are good for a Tuesday-Thursday game.

A basket of assorted Bigelow teas along with a limited edition tea pot with two bottles of Gerard Bertrand Bordeaux Rouge Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend, two bottles of Gerard Bertrand Bordeaux Blanc by L'Atelier Bertrand Sauvignon Blanc, and a $100 gift card to Stew Leonard's.

Two weeks of fully prepared, premium meals delivered to your home. Includes the tier 3 package for a family of four. Along with the dinner enjoy two bottles of Gerard Bertrand Bordeaux Rouge Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend, and two bottles of Gerard Bertrand Bordeaux Blanc by L'Atelier Bertrand Sauvignon Blanc.

Basket of Joico's hair care items including shampoos.

$50 gift card to Acme Grocery Store, 2 bottles of Gerard Bertrand Bordeaux Rouge Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend, two bottles of Gerard Bertrand Bordeaux Blanc by L'Atelier Bertrand Sauvignon Blanc, and Wolfgang Puck food steamer, Wolfgang Puck panini duet, and Presto traveling food warmer.

Lunch for twenty kids at Garden Catering. Lunch includes chicken nuggets, potato cones, mac & cheese bites, and dessert platter. Also enjoy skating for two adults and four kids at the Cohen Skating Center in Mill River Park (Valid for the 2026-2027 season).

A $75 gift certificate with Elm City Party Bike. Take a ride on the Elm City Party Bike around New Haven while sightseeing and tour bar/restaurants. Two entrees and one 4 oz. Queso Blanco with Regular Chips at Chipotle restaurant. Expires 12/31/2026.

Two tickets to the Christmas with the Celts concert on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 concert at the Ridgefield Playhouse. Concert at 7:30pm.

Two adult and two children tickets to a New Haven Symphony concert. Tickets are good for the 2026/2027 season.

Two bottles of Gerard Bertrand Bordeaux Rouge Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend, and two bottles of Gerard Bertrand Bordeaux Blanc by L'Atelier Bertrand Sauvignon Blanc with a $100 gift card to Wegman's Grocery Store.

Two bottles of Gerard Bertrand Bordeaux Rouge Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend and two bottles of Gerard Bertrand Bordeaux Blanc by L'Atelier Bertrand Sauvignon Blanc with a $100 gift card to Costco Wholesale Club. Do not need to be a member.

Two 30-minute personal swim lessons with Master Swim Instructor, Teresa Rough at Chelsea Pier (must be at least 1 year old).

A family pass including one day admission for 2 children and 2 adults to Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo (expires 7/31/2027) and admission for four to the PEZ Visitor Center in Orange, CT (expires 3/31/2027)

Admission to several museums in New England including:

A family admission pass for two adults and two children to Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, MA (expires 7/29/2027)

A family admission pass for two adults and two children to the Coggeshall Farm Museum in Bristol, RI (expires 7/23/2027).

A family admission pass for six to the Salem Witch Museum in Salem, MA (expires 10/2033).

Four admission passes to the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston, MA (expires 12/31/2028).

A personal tour of the Connecticut Capitol led by State Representative Matt Blumenthal (with assistance from the League of Women Voters) for you and your family. If the tour takes place during the legislative session, Representative Blumenthal will take you on the floor of the House and announce you and your family in the record. Lunch with State Representative Blumenthal following the tour. Based on availability and a mutually determined date. Book the tour by October 31, 2028.

Four general admission tickets to the New Britain Museum of Natural Art in New Britain, CT and four general admission tickets to the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, CT (expires 11/30/2027).

Two small paintings by Stamford Loft Artist Dorothy McClure and a $50 gift card to Stamford Florist.

Two cases of both Whalers Brewing Company Rise Pale Ale and Whalers Brewing Company Drift-Blueberry Lemon Hard Seltzer. Scavenger hunts with Let's Roam. Enjoy Scavenger Hunts throughout the area. Package includes two passes for a family scavenger hunt for ten players each and date night upgrade scavenger hunt-2 pack.

Travel items from 4 Imprint including an Olio backpack, blanket, sling bag, water bottle and more. Also includes a $25 gift certificate to Oriental Trading Company

Four admission tickets to the New York Hall of Science in New York City.

Enjoy a bottle of 2016 Chateau D'armailhac: Pauillac and a bottle of 2016 Domaiine de Chevalier: Pessac-Leognan (grand cru classe de graves). Both bottles are classic, left bank Bordeaux red wines.

Enjoy two bottles of bourbon. A bottle of Blanton's and a bottle of Still Austin Cask Strength.

Two race vouchers at RPM Raceway. Locations throughout the area including Stamford, CT. After racing, enjoy pizza at Remo's in Stamford with a $25 gift card.

Two superfan access passes to the New York Comedy Club. Each pass is for two people to see a comedy show at the club. Locations in NYC and Stamford, CT (expires 12/31/2026). Along with tickets to a show, enjoy dinner at Columbus Park Trattoria with a $100 gift card.

Two Jets hats, a quarter zip windbreaker (size L), two black hoodies (size XL), and a green hoodie (size S); and a framed laser signed photo of WR Garrett Wilson.

Two books by local authors including The Time It Take To Drown by Franny French and Vicki French-Sanches and Cassie Linden Finds Her Sweet Spot by Linda Avellar. Both books are signed by the author. Included is a nice small L.L. Bean bag.

Two Tito's branded William Murray Golf Shirts (Size M), a Tito's sweater (Size L), six Bridgestone Tour Golf Balls, a 1.5L bottle of Tito's and 750ml The Balvenie Doublewood Single Malt Scotch, aged 12 years.

A Lovesac nutmeg sable phur Footsac Blanket.

A bottle of Knob Creek and a bottle of Eagle rare 10 year bourbon.