Join us on June 3
Our annual fundraising event will take place on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Orange Lawn Tennis Club in South Orange, NJ.
Join us to celebrate JESPY clients!
Please RSVP by May 15, 2026
About Our Event
The Spring Gala celebrating adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities will be held at Orange Lawn Tennis Club on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30pm. The event raises crucial annual support for JESPY clients — adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
Your important donation helps fund JESPY's annual needs to support our clients today. JESPY serves 400 adults with IDD with goals and desires to lead a life of independence. We could not provide the necessary resources, programs and opportunities to our clients without your support.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We welcome gifts by credit card or electronic check (ACH) when submitting your gift online. Please proceed to your selected gift amount below.
Donors may also mail checks, including donations made through Donor Advised Funds and investment firms, as well as through appreciated securities. Please mail to JESPY House (Attn: Spring Gala, 76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 205, South Orange, NJ 07079) with the completed sponsorship form that is available for download below.
If you prefer to transfer funds or stocks electronically, please contact Amy Engel at (973) 437-3770 for wiring instructions.
Remember to submit your donation for a matching gift from your employer to double or even triple your impact!
Please respond by May 15, 2026
DREAM BUILDER
$50,000+
Provides funding for a new work readiness initiative to prepare 12 clients
- 10 tickets to event
- Premier seating
- Prominent recognition at event
- Listing on event website
INNOVATOR
$25,000 - $49,999
Provides 10 clients with 1 year of program participation that fosters creativity and supports socialization
- 8 tickets to event
- Premier seating
- Prominent recognition at event
- Listing on event website
TRAILBLAZER
$18,000 - $24,999
Allows 10 clients to join the Day Program to gain life skills, self-advocacy, safety awareness and interpersonal skills
- 6 tickets to event
- Prominent seating
- Special recognition at event
- Listing on event website
PLATINUM
$10,000 - $17,999
Supports 20 clients to participate in the Athletics & Fitness Program
- 4 tickets to event
- Special Seating
- Special recognition at event
- Listing on event website
GOLD
$5,000 - $9,999
Funds programs to help 8 older clients age in place
- 2 tickets to event
- Recognition at event
- Listing on event website
SILVER
$2,500 - $4,999
Offers 10 clients the opportunity to participate in group counseling for stress and anxiety management
- 2 tickets to event
- Recognition at event
- Listing on event website
BRONZE
$1,000 - $2,499
Supports Daily Living Skills training for 6 young adults as they prepare to transition to a more indenpendent liftstyle
- 1 ticket to event
- Recognition at event
- Listing on event website
HERO
$500 - $999
Sustains initiatives that promote client inclusion with community members
- Listing on event website
Donate Any Amount
- We welcome donations of any amount since every dollar impacts our clients. Please note that donors at the Friend level of $150 or more will be recognized on the event website and may leave a message on the tribute wall for our honoree.
INDIVIDUAL EVENT TICKET
$250
- Ticket includes cocktail reception, dinner, and program
Your Support at Work
Click on a picture to learn about the essential services JESPY offers as part of our 360-degree approach.
Athletics & Fitness
Day Program
Work Readiness
2024 Event Committee (in formation)
- Susan Weinstock, Chair
- EJ Leppert
Your donation makes a real difference
You are the difference!
Your support of our fundraising event allows us to provide specialized programs and services every single day for clients.
For more information, contact us at 973-762-6909 ext. 113 or events@jespy.org.