We are excited to share that Avenues to Independence will be featured on the Wintrust mural, located at I-90 and North Avenue in Chicago, July 1 - August 31. We are seeking proposals from artists and creative types to help us design our mural!
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As our 70th anniversary year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity and unwavering support throughout the past year. Your commitment to Avenues and the people we serve has made a lasting impact and significant difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
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Thanks to our generous donors, sponsors and supporters we raised more than $52,000 to support the Avenues program participants. The event was held at RPM Events and featured great food and wonderful views of the city. As a nod to its' former name, Spotlight on Wine, the event featured a Wine Silent Auction and Wine Raffle.
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The Avenues to Independence Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Stephen Kray has been named as the next President & Chief Executive Officer of Avenues to Independence, effective Sept. 1, 2023. Stephen has over 16 years of experience in the human services field, 13 of those working with individuals with developmental disabilities. He has a willingness to do whatever it takes to get a job done, a thirst to learn more, and a sincere love for Avenues, our clients and our staff.
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This past week, members of the Sasser Society gathered for the annual Sasser Society Dinner, which was hosted by Fred and Pam Sasser at the Park Ridge Country Club.
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I was privileged to know Clarence “Joe” Herbst for more than 40 years. He will always be Joe to me.
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