Dear Valued Community Leaders,We invite you to be a part of a truly unique celebration of creativity and community. On Saturday, May 2nd, Shining Abilities will host our Mint Juleps & Masterpieces Gala at Lehmann Mansion in Lake Villa, an evening dedicated to Southern elegance and the extraordinary talents of artists with diverse abilities.By becoming a sponsor, you aren’t just putting your brand in front of our community’s leaders and influencers—you are directly fueling programs that provide vocational training, recreational opportunities, sports programming, and so much more. Your support ensures that every "masterpiece" created at Shining Abilities has the platform it deserves. We believe that when we remove barriers, everyone has the chance to shine. This year, the stakes are higher than ever. Because of the incredible demand for our programs, we have officially outgrown our current home. To continue providing a platform for individuals of all abilities, we are embarking on a mission to secure a larger space that can accommodate our growing community.Your organization has an opportunity to become a foundational partner in our expansion. Your support won't just fund an evening of horse races and fine art; it will help us build towards a bigger future where more individuals can discover their potential and share their "masterpieces" with the world.We have the vision and the talent—we just need the room to grow. Will you join us in building a future where every Individual has the space they need to shine?Jenny Simpson Jessy FindleyCo-Founder Co-Founder

Your gift to the Shining Abilities Day Program Outings Fund helps get our guys out and about in the community while restorations on the Training Center & Market are going on. Outings give our participants real‑world practice with skills they learn in our vocational day program—like ordering a meal, paying at a store, or navigating a new place with support.Every contribution, of any size, helps cover transportation, tickets, and accessible activities that build confidence and independence. 💛