Ways to Support Avenues

There are a variety of ways in which individuals, families and companies can support the needs of people with developmental disabilities at Avenues. Most are provided through volunteer or internship opportunities or through specific gifts designated for the project that a donor is interested in. Often times, general contributions are provided to Avenues that are put to use in the area that we deem to be of the greatest need. 

Make an online contribution to Avenues

In kind gifts 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.

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.

Avenues also holds five major fund raising events during the year. These include: Love Affair Dinner (February), Irish Night(March),  Golf/Tennis Classic(July), Wine Event(August) and our Day at the Races(September). Gifts to underwrite various aspects of each event are solicited, along with raffle and grand prizes, all to raise funds that benefit the programs and services of Avenues. Individuals and/or groups can carry out some or all aspects in any one of these events. Details, as well as a possible contribution of time as an event committee member, can be obtained by contacting Avenues.

Also available from Avenues, is information regarding designated planned gifts, bequests, employee match plans, donations of company products and other in-kind gift possibilities.

Consideration of an appointment to our Partnership Advisory or Governing Boards is also another valuable asset to Avenues. Time can be spent learning about the programs and services of Avenues. Corporate Board members meet 3-4 times per year and attend functions as their schedule permits. Governing Board members deal with more operational issues of Avenues, meeting 6-12 times per year and also attending functions.