Walking for Avenues was recently featured in Journal & Topics, highlighting this year’s success in nearing our $100,000 fundraising goal.
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Avenues to Independence, a nonprofit serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host its second annual Walking for Avenues fundraising walk on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Maine South High School in Park Ridge. Building on a successful inaugural walk in 2025, the organization has set an ambitious goal of raising $100,000 to support services that help Avenues clients lead independent, fulfilling lives.
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This Christmas Eve, Avenues’ Staff and Clients, along with Holly Santelli of Ash and Willow Salon in Park Ridge, were featured on CBS Channel 2 News. The segment celebrated the 15+ years that Holly and her team have generously provided free haircuts to Avenues clients. The story highlighted our clients, who shared how impactful these haircuts have been in helping them live with dignity and independence.
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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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Thank you to everyone who supported the Creative Avenues Art Exhibition at the Kalo Foundation in Park Ridge.
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On August 10, members of the Sasser Society were able to gather once again for our annual Sasser Society Dinner, which was held at Park Ridge Country Club. Thanks to Pam and Fred Sasser, guests enjoyed a lovely dinner and program, which included updates and client highlights from CEO Jason Clark and a wonderful “mission moment” from one of our newest Sasser Society members, Sharon Kemerer.
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Help us keep the Avenues to Independence vision alive with a tax-deductible donation. your contributions help support programs that increase the quality of life for an underserved population of adults with developmental disabilities.
You can support the programs of Avenues through volunteering or interning within the various areas listed below and through gifts designated for specifict programs or projects.
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