Dinner of Hope 2023 - Dreams to Reality: the Struggle to Fit In

This year we celebrate Asperger Works' 11th Anniversary with a fundraising event designed to observe the successes of the past years and to inform attendees about the continued challenges our clients and our organization face. Above all, it was a time to applaud people and organizations that make major contributions to our community and Asperger Works.

Master of Ceremonies

Tim Coco, an ardent supporter of AWorks of many years standing , returns as the master of ceremonies. Tim is the CEO and President of 97.9 WHAV, Greater Haverhill’s only public radio station and nonprofit local news service.

Keynote Speaker

Governor's Councilor Eileen Duff  from Gloucester, who is a Peabody native. She has been a member of the council since 2013. She also works as a realtor with Keller Williams Realty, and often references her experience with real estate and the Housing Court during council sessions. Additionally, she has been a staunch supporter of Asperger Works almost since its inception. Still Here The fact that we are able to celebrate our ELEVENTH ANNIVERSARY is largely due to the generosity and good will of the Greater Haverhill community. Without your support, we may not have survived the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. Awards

Each year, Asperger Works gives out three awards, and this year will be no different.

The Bryan Noble Award

recognizes an individual for their strong advocacy on behalf of the disabled community of Massachusetts. This year's recipient is long-time AWorks supporter, MA State Auditor Diana DiZoglio.
 

The Asperger Works Award

The Asperger Works Award recognizes an individual for their staunch advocacy work on behalf of Asperger Works, the Autistic community, and/or indeed the entire disabled population. This year's recepient will be announced at the Dinner.

The Community Service Award

The Community Service Award recognizes a Massachusetts organization for its work on behalf of disabled and disadvantaged people. This year's recepient is WeCare365 AFC.
 

Entertainment

But, beside all the serious reasons behind our Dinner, each year we also have a lot of fun.

Stephanie Beach of Stephanie Beach Magic will entertain once more the young and the young-at-heart with her wonderful comedic magic.

We will be dancing the night away to great dance music provided by our "resident" live band, Flash Drive, returning after a two-year absence.

And we cannot forget about the well-liked 50/50 raffle, and the ever-popular silent auction.