Time for the Halloween bash of the season!
Dress to impress and don't forget your dancing shoes. Join us for Gabi's annual costume extravaganza and auction. Experience our success stories and the impact of your support and donations.
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Did you know that only 18% of adults with special abilities are hired when seeking employment?
Gabi’s empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by providing comprehensive workforce training, educational opportunities, and holistic support programs. Our mission is to facilitate their integration into the workforce, enabling them to make meaningful contributions to society and lead fulfilling lives.
Meet our Sponsors
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Meet Our Emcee!
Meghan Ryan Lamontagne
Meghan is a true East and West Coast Traveler. Born in New Hampshire, she attended college at Emerson in Boston, before she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career in broadcasting. In her 10 years in LA, she worked for E!, Freeform, ABC, and much more.
Now she finds herself in Raleigh where her passion for the city has flourished. Listen to her middays on Mix 101.5 and check out her YouTube series "Check It Out Carolina." Then be sure to catch her as the in-arena host for the Carolina Hurricanes at every home game during the season!
Growing up in New England, being an avid lover of sports (particularly hockey and football) is in her blood. To continue her exploration of her love of sports, she works with the NC Courage Women’s Soccer as the in-arena host.
When she’s not working, she enjoys wineries and coffee shops. She also enjoys hanging out with her friends, and exploring new things to do in the Raleigh area! Even though Meghan has lived in some big cities, she is just a small town girl, living in a big world!
Meet Our Auctioneer!
Matthew Coppedge
Matthew has been engaging live audiences for over 20 years and has led and been a part of not-for-profit fundraising campaigns and emceed charity galas and benefits that have combined to raise over $500,000 in total. His comfortable and interactive nature including his ability to connect with a live audience is a tremendous asset to any organization that utilizes his services. He is an entertaining and engaging public speaker with proven success in generating excitement with audiences of all levels.
A Look at Our 2023 Gala
Meet Gabi Angelini
Gabi’s employs 40+ people with special abilities at Blue Co. in Raleigh, NC. Gabi's PALS delivers Packaging, Assembling, Labeling, and Shipping services, as well as envelope stuffing for large mailings, rush projects for Amazon, and so much more.
With your support, we'll continue to create meaningful employment opportunities.
Dress to impress and participate in our costume contest!
Join us for Gabi's 2024 costume extravaganza and auction. Dance the night away with a community of change makers and believers . . .
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Payments and contributions are non-refundable.
Yes. If you are a member of the press and interested in attending our gala, please contact Mary Angelini at Mary@poweredbygabis.org