Avenues to Independence fashion show a stylish success

Avenues to Independence, a nonprofit organization that helps adults with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities, held its second Virtual Fashion Show June 5.

The show has been an Avenues fundraiser for the past 10 years.

The event raised nearly $20,000 to help fund the new Professionals Readiness Employment Program (PREP), designed to enable Avenues program participants to find and prepare for a career path in a field of their interest and skill level.

PREP will train employees in customer service, computer skills, and general employment readiness skills.

During the virtual fashion show, models wore items of their choosing, all of which had been donated to the Avenues Thrift Shoppe. Sponsors, donors and guests enjoyed the show via a link sent to them the day of the event.

This will be the last virtual event of the year for Avenues, as the organization will be returning to in-person events, including the upcoming Avenues Gorman Golf Classic and Spotlight on Wine.

For more information about Avenues events and how you can support the organization, visit avenuestoindependence.org/events.

About Avenues to Independence

Since 1953 Avenues to Independence, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, has provided support for 200 adults with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. Based in Park Ridge, Avenues also has programs in Wheeling, Des Plaines, and Chicago. For more information about its programs or events, or to schedule a tour of the new Center for Independence, visit www.avenuestoindependence.org or call (847) 292-0870.