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.
Read More
 

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.
Read More
 

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.
Read More
 

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.
Read More
 

The new Wintrust mural is a vibrant celebration of Avenues to Independence, an organization dedicated to supporting and encouraging people with disabilities to lead the lives they choose responsibly, with independence and dignity. This mural beautifully captures this mission, highlighting the vital role Avenues’ clients play within their community.
Read More
 

On Monday, July 29, Avenues to Independence celebrated the 36th Anniversary of the Avenues/Gorman Golf Classic at the Park Ridge Country Club. Despite rainy weather, the event proved to be a tremendous success, raising more than $175,000 to support Avenues’ vital programs.
Read More