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As we approach the holiday season, we are thankful for another impactful year. This past summer, Avenues was featured on the Wintrust Mural on the Kennedy Expressway, where over 15,000,000 passers-by got a glimpse of bright, beautiful designs, inspired by life at Avenues. Thanks to your continued and generous support, the people of Avenues live their lives with dignity, engage with a wonderful community of friends and supporters, and reside in safe and accommodating homes.
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The Avenues Center for Independence in Wheeling welcomed cyclists participating in the cross-country cycling event Journey for Hope. Alumni and current members of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity take part in an annual 2-month-long cross-country cycling event that spans from San Francisco to Washington, DC.
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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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Though not originally planned to be virtual for the second year in a row, the 17th Annual Spotlight on Wine used the skills of the Board to help pivot and create it into another successful event.
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The Board of Directors of Avenues to Independence announces that Shawna Egan has been named Vice President of Development effective June 28. Shawna has 30 years of experience in serving non-profit organizations. Her fundraising experience includes special events, grants, major gifts and corporate giving.
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Avenues program participants celebrated the holidays at the Center for Independence in Wheeling on December 13. The annual event is sponsored by the Suburban Partnership Board and featured games, carolers, lunch and dancing. Thank you to Dale Kendrick and Barnaby’s Pizza in Des Plaines for their donation of more than 60 pizzas for lunch. After lunch Santa made a grand entrance and handed out gifts to all the program participants.
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