Abilities Celebrates the Opening of its New Residential Program

Abilities of Northwest Jersey Inc. celebrated the opening of its new residential program at The Village at Hawk Pointe with a ribbon cutting and open house on May 28. Pictured (l-r): Cory Storch, Bridgeway Behavioral Health; Darren Garansi, Abilities Board Trustee; Anita Bogdan, Abilities Board Trustee, Amy Scartocci, Director of Housing, NJ Division of Developmental Disability; Michael Haggerty, Board Trustee, CEO, Allies Inc.; Tara Attanasio, Abilities staff member; Brian Cook, Residential Services Manager, Abilities; Warren County Commissioner Director Jason Sarnoski; Cynthia Wildermuth, CEO, Abilities; Brianna Bridgewater, Abilities staff member; Assemblyman Erik Peterson (R-23rd District); Paul Aronsohn, NJ Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families; Richard Cotton, Owner, Asbury Farms Real Estate; New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean (R-7th District); Robert Klingel, Washington Township Mayor; Danielle Dupuis, Abilities Board Trustee; State Senator Douglas Steinhardt (R-23rd District); Sue Zukoski, COO, Abilities; George Willan, Washington Township Deputy Mayor; and Christopher M. Jones, Washington Township Police Chief.

Abilities of Northwest Jersey Inc. celebrated the opening of its innovative new residential program at The Village at Hawk Pointe with a ribbon cutting and open house on May 28, 2025.

Located at 200 Limestone Boulevard, Washington, NJ, the state-of-the-art program is designed to provide comprehensive, personalized services for up to 16 individuals with disabilities who may have a range of medical and mobility needs. With convenient access to Abilities’ day programs and lift-equipped transportation services, The Village at Hawk Pointe will provide both community-based and in-home support services.

“We’re targeting a mid-summer date to have residents occupy the first apartment,” said Abilities CEO Cynthia B. Wildermuth. “We’re currently in the process of furnishing all four apartments and hiring full-time and part-time residential direct support professionals.”

The ribbon cutting was attended by New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean (R-7th District), State Senator Douglas Steinhardt (R-23rd District), State Assemblyman Erik Peterson (R-23rd District), and Paul S. Aronsohn, NJ Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families, as well as other legislators and community partners.

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 or follow us on Facebook.   

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