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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Last week was a more upbeat week here at Avenues including last Tuesday's airing of a segment on Channel 11 that made staff members Linda Smith and Stephen Kray into rock stars. It was very well received and I have seen numerous emails of congratulations. If you have not yet seen the video ?click here.
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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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