Annual Benefit & Silent Auction
201 Methodist Drive
Garner, NC 27529
The 2025 Night of Light Benefit & Silent Auction was filled with joy, laughter, and inspiration as our community came together to shine a light on the abilities of adults with disabilities. Guests enjoyed powerful stories, participant performances, and the excitement of a fantastic dessert auction and online auction.
Because of your generosity, Able to Serve is able to continue equipping and connecting participants with opportunities to grow in independence and serve others. Thank you for making this unforgettable night possible—you are helping lives shine brighter every day!
Learn More, check out pictures, and see how this event helped us "shine our light!"
Online Silent Auction
Thank you for participating in our Silent Auction this year! It was a huge success and we are thankful to each person who has donated and bid on items!
One of the most exciting ways to support the Annual Benefit is by participating in our Silent Auction! Every bid you place helps provide quality, affordable programs for adults with disabilities in our community.
Our auction features gift baskets, local experiences, restaurant gift cards, vacations, and more!
Silent Auction FLASH SALE – bidding extended on select items until Sunday, September 21st at 8:00pm!
Every bid you place helps cover 60% of program costs for adults with disabilities, keeping Able to Serve affordable and accessible for families who only cover 40% of the total cost. Together, we’re making a direct impact in our community!
Donate to the Silent Auction!
One way to support the Annual Benefit is through the Silent Auction. 100% of the proceeds from the donated items help us successfully offer a quality program at an affordable cost to our special needs families in our community. Our Online Silent Auction is a personalized way for you to support adults with disabilities and invest in your community!
The items can cover a range of things including destination packages, gift baskets, gift certificates, art, professional services, experiences, and more. You can also donate items or services from your business, hobby or interests. Think “What might someone not normally splurge on but might purchase for a good cause?” We request that all items be new. If you have any questions on specific items, please email us at [email protected] and we will be glad to talk with you further!
Amazon Wishlist: You can purchase items from our Amazon Wishlist with items we have identified would be great auction items! Click Here!
Our Event Sponsors
Join us in making a difference by becoming an event sponsor! Your business or organization can partner with us to support an unforgettable event that uplifts individuals with disabilities and strengthens our community. Sponsorship opportunities offer meaningful visibility and impact—together, we can do more! Individuals can also become sponsors and will have the opportunity to choose which promotional items their name or message will appear on, making their support both personal and impactful.
Our 2025 Sponsors
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Your support impacts families
Our program focuses on individualized educational instruction, social experiences, and community service projects. Thanks to generous donors like you, families are only responsible for 40%, and donations generate the remaining 60% of the overall program cost.
Watch Josh's Story
At our 2025 Benefit, we introduced the Bridger family! Hear how Josh, one of our participants, has found a place to thrive at Able to Serve. After just about a year in our program, Josh has discovered a community where he can be himself, grow in his skills, and gain more independence. His story is a powerful reminder of why creating supportive spaces for adults with disabilities matters—and how lives are being transformed every day.
