Many friends of Avenues have asked how they can help. We have compiled a list of supplies, activities and donations to help both the clients and our dedicated staff members while they uplift clients' spirits and work to keep them safe and healthy. Due to the "Stay at Home" order, and well-being of Avenues staff and clients, we cannot receive in-kind donations. Instead, we gratefully welcome monetary donations that can be put toward the need of your choice.
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In these uncertain times, the people of Avenues to Independence remain fully committed to ensure the well-being of the individuals with disabilities we support as well as our dedicated staff members. Below you will find the extra precautions and measures Avenues leadership is taking to keep everyone safe.
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Due to the increasing concern regarding Covid-19, Avenues has restricted all outside and internal activities of our residents, staff, board and volunteers. No visitors will be permitted at any Avenues residential location. The Avenues Center for Independence in Wheeling and our Thrift Shoppe in Chicago will be closed until further notice. To assure that we will be able keep our residents safe, we will be sending staff members from the Center for Independence to our homes to ensure that all of our residents’ needs are being met.
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This letter is to let you know how to proceed with your attendance and involvement in programs, services and other activities taking place under the auspices of Avenues to Independence.
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As you may already know, the Coronavirus COVID-19 is in Illinois and cases have been diagnosed in towns around the Chicago area. However, it must be stressed that no evidence of Covid 19 have been disclosed or diagnosed among any participants, families, staff and others associated with Avenues to Independence.
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Avenues to Independence celebrated the 15th Annual Spotlight on Wine on Thursday October 24 at the Harold Washington Library Winter Garden. Wines were generously donated by Jim Cosma of Atlas Imports and the food was once again provided by Hel’s Kitchen.
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