Ash & Willow’s Holly Santelli Recognized for 15 Years of Service to Adults with Disabilities - Avenues to Independence, a nonprofit supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, celebrated its Annual Dinner and Dance on October 24 at the Hilton Chicago Northbrook. One of the event’s highlights was the presentation of the William and Jean Knaack Spirit of Avenues Award to local salon owner Holly Santelli, recognizing her long-standing support and volunteerism.
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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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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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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.
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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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