Support Disability Programs by Contributing to ACI's Spring Fundraiser!

Are you one of the people who…

Attended the NJ Disability Pride Parade with 700 others from across the state?
Learned how to dance with a nationally known dance group?
Got a job with our help?
Experienced an overnight emergency shelter simulation?
Joined us in a peaceful demonstration against Professor Peter Singer?
Participated in one of the many workshops and programs that ACI offers?

If so, you know that ACI offers many innovative programs free of charge, to people with disabilities and their families in Middlesex, Somerset and Union counties. Help us continue these programs by contributing to ACI’s Spring Fundraiser! The goal is to raise $50,000. Your contribution is a vital part of our continued programs. ACI is committed to the equality of all people with disabilities. Help us reach our goal by donating today!

ACI is a non-profit, community-based, grassroots organization that supports and promotes independent living and equality for people with disabilities. ACI’s 5 core services include Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Support, Transition and Independent Living Skills. Our other initiatives include: work readiness programs, activities promoting activism, health and wellness, emergency preparedness, recreation and our volunteer office skills program.

ACI Partners with NJ Devils for Fundraiser

This past February, ACI partnered with the NJ Devils and Prudential Center to host a second fundraiser for ACI members and friends. We would like to thank the Devils for their continuing support of ACI as well as everyone who came out for an exciting game of hockey!

Thank You for Making Our Holiday Food Drive a Success!

Our recent Holiday Food Drive has been a huge success! Thank you to everyone who donated food, shampoos, health and beauty products, Depends, and other items. A special thank you goes out to the Middlesex Center for Empowerment and the Division of Disability Services for their generous donations! We are so grateful for all of your support this this time of year. Our pantry is now fully stocked with a items, including frozen bacon and chicken. If you are someone with a disability or have family member with a disability and are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact us.

ACI's Winter Fundraiser is Back for the 2015 Season!

ACI's Winter Fundraiser is back for another season! Just like last year, we will be selling $1.00 snowballs to be hung (with your name) on the ACI snowman or our office window! So if you are in the area, feel free to stop in and buy some snowballs! If you can't get to our office, buy a snowball through our PayPal account and we will hang them for you! All proceeds go directly to support our programs.

Prudential Center Concert Raffle

Win 2 tickets to any upcoming concert at the Prudential Center! Raffle tickets are $20 each by cash or check (Send all checks to ACI, 629 Amboy Ave, Edison, NJ 08837. MEMO: Prudential Center Raffle). All purchases will benefit ACI.

The drawing will be held on Friday, May 22nd. The winner will be able to choose any concert held at the Prudential Center from now until the end of 2015! The concert list includes Ed Sheeran, Rush, Barry Manilow, Imagine Dragons, Shania Twain, Kevin Hart and The Who!

Support ACI through Somerset Patriots Fundraising Voucher Program

This Summer, The Alliance Center for Independence (ACI), is partnering with the Somerset Patriots for their Fundraising Voucher Program! When you purchase an upper box seat voucher, a portion of the proceeds will benefit ACI's recreation programs for people with disabilities.

Each voucher is just $10.00 and can be redeemed at the Patriots box office. Vouchers are good for any 2015 home game (based on availability). Visit somersetpatriots.com/schedule for the schedule.

For more information and to purchase vouchers, please contact Nybil Ghanem at 732-738-4388 ext. 121 or nghanem@adacil.org by Friday, September 11th, 2015.