Avenues to Independence, a nonprofit supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is hosting its first-ever Walking for Avenues fundraising walk. The family-friendly event will take place on June 14, 2025, at Maine South HIgh School in Park Ridge, and seeks to raise money to support critical programming for its clients.
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At Avenues to Independence, we believe deeply in the power of community and connection. That sense of belonging—of looking out for one another—is woven into everything we do. It’s true of our team, our clients, their families, and our incredible supporters. We don’t stand alone, and we work hard to ensure that no one gets left behind.
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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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Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Avenues Annual Dinner and Dance. It was a very special night celebrating Avenues’ program participants and their families, we are grateful to have shared it with you.
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At the 2024 Spotlight on Avenues, the Joy of Avenues was on full display! The event was hosted on Septermber 28 by the Avenues Chicago Partnership Board at Fulton Social at the top of the 800 Fulton Market Building.
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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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