Giving Abilities a Chance

In 2003, we began serving the needs of our community through services like the Transportation Ministry with local churches.

Partnering with Community Spaces

From 2003-2007, we collaborated with community members, churches and civic organizations to host our programs.

Opening Programs at Technology Drive Campus

In 2007, we partnered with Smith’s Addressing Machine Services for this space to move into our first location on Technology drive and began the activity program for our community!

Expanding to Buffaloe Road Campus

In 2015, we moved into our Buffaloe Road location at Lord of Life Lutheran Church where we began our full day program 5 days a week.

2003

Able to Serve launches with transportation ministry, connecting adults with disabilities to their local churches.

2007

Activity Day Program begins at our first location on Technology Drive in Garner to bring adults together for active, social engagement.

2010

Service Learning Program launched, expanding our program with opportunities for community service projects.

2012

Program expands to include outdoor recreation space for exercise and wellness.

2015

Day Program begins at our new and current location on Buffalo Road, offering 3 full days of specialized educational programming.

2016

Day Program grows to 5 full days for learning and service opportunities Monday through Friday.

2019

Day Program serves 34 participants led by 8 staff members.

2023

Able to Serve enters 20th year serving 56 participants, over 45 volunteers, and 12 staff members.

Celebration Stories

ATS News March 2024

This episode includes stories of our new year celebrations, group outings, water challenges, Sodabox, ATS...

ATS News Fall 2023

This episode includes stories of the Annual Benefit, Fall Dance, Weather, Halloween and our Holiday...

Serving Every Season

With over 60 participants in our day program, our campus needs more accessibility inside and...

Celebrating Our Story – Fil

Filipe ‘Fil’ Remelgado joined our team right before Bible Camp this year and jumped right...

Celebrating with Lord of Life

Our friends from Lord of Life Lutheran Church are the people we serve alongside as...

Celebrating Our Story – Caitlyn

In May of this year, we welcomed our newest full-time Program Instructor Caitlyn Allen to...

Giving Abilities a Chance for over 20 Years!

Since 2003, we have seen the power of giving abilities a chance. What began as a dream to connect adults with developmental disabilities became a 5-day program, engaging local adults and their families with their community throughout the week. We have seen God’s plan of creating a place to learn, grow, lead and serve. I am so thankful for you. The faith community, civic organizations, businesses, and individuals who have financially supported and prayed for us over the past 20 years.

I am grateful that we have been able to commemorate the past and celebrate the future – together!

Carlton McDaniel Jr.
Founder and Executive Director

Celebrate & Give to the Next 20 Years!

Our celebration continues through your gifts that fund our programs!
Donate to Able to Serve by clicking the button below. You can donate directly to our programs or donate with a customized E-card.
We promise to honor your generosity by using your donation in the most effective way possible. Donations are used to equip adults with disabilities for independence and connect them with opportunities to serve others in their community. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.