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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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.
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Please join us in welcoming Bob McNamara to the Avenues team!
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We are excited to share that Avenues to Independence will be featured on the Wintrust mural, located at I-90 and North Avenue in Chicago, July 1 - August 31. We are seeking proposals from artists and creative types to help us design our mural!
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The Avenues to Independence Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Stephen Kray has been named as the next President & Chief Executive Officer of Avenues to Independence, effective Sept. 1, 2023. Stephen has over 16 years of experience in the human services field, 13 of those working with individuals with developmental disabilities. He has a willingness to do whatever it takes to get a job done, a thirst to learn more, and a sincere love for Avenues, our clients and our staff.
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It is with mixed emotions that we share the news that our dear friend and colleague, Vice President of Programs Cathy Kerr, will be retiring in September after nearly 42 years of incomparable leadership, care and concern for the people of Avenues. Though we are sad, we want to celebrate her many years of passion, dedication and service and wish her much health and happiness as she pursues the next chapter of her life.
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