Contributions of needed items are always welcome. Office and home furnishings; printing of Avenues newsletters and reports, industrial and hand tools, computers and other needed equipment, clothing, food, gift certificates, and tickets to recreational events are examples of in-kind gifts that are utilized within the Avenues programs.

“Wish List” items for our Homes:

“Wish List” for our Work Center & Offices:

Bag-less vacuum cleaners Commercial pots and pans Two large freezers New outdoor grills New bath towel sets New standard size bed pillows Twin-size bedding sets New small kitchen appliances: Microwaves, toasters, blenders Sets of dishes and silverware Small kitchen table and chairs New window treatments Pots and pans Twin sized bedroom furniture

Forklift truck for the work center 8 ½ x 11 size paper laminator Canvas boards 10 x 12 or larger for art classes Frames for canvas artwork (10 x 12) Drawing paper Acrylic paints, watercolors & oil pastels Paintbrushes Modeling clay New flat screen computer monitors New color laser printer Adobe Acrobat software New DVD player New flat screen monitor for conference room Carpeting for office area and board room

Individuals, civic groups, church groups and other organizations have targeted all or some of the various needs within Avenues. For example, a group may wish to fund 10 individuals for recreational needs during the year, for a total of $1,000. Contributions for any variety and/or portions of the identified needs can be provided.

For more information, please contact Vice President of Development Michele Shoolin at 847-292-0870, ext. 116, or email: shoolin@avenuesonline.org