We’re always looking for ways to enhance our programs and better serve the individuals who trust us to help them live and work with independence. That’s why Avenues is excited to share that our team has partnered with Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford’s Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP), a collaboration that is helping Avenues staff build specialized skills to better support clients on the autism spectrum.
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On Sunday, November 9, Bob McNamara ,VP of Development at Avenues, and Holly Santelli of Park Ridge-based Ash & Willow Salon appeared on @ABC7Chicago to celebrate the 15+ years Holly and her team have been offering our clients free haircuts.
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Avenues to Independence is featured on the iconic Wintrust Mural Billboard along the Kennedy Expressway! This exciting project has been in the works for several months and will provide tremendous exposure for Avenues. We are grateful to Avenues to Independence Foundation Board member Paul Carlisle, a Wintrust executive and the catalyst for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
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The new Wintrust mural is a vibrant celebration of Avenues to Independence, an organization dedicated to supporting and encouraging people with disabilities to lead the lives they choose responsibly, with independence and dignity. This mural beautifully captures this mission, highlighting the vital role Avenues’ clients play within their community.
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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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Avenues will be featured again on WTTW. Tune in Friday January 25 at 8:30pm.
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