April 17, 2024

National Volunteer Week is coming up-

Celebrate Service with NADS!

We would like to take this opportunity to shine a light on the people that inspire us

to serve - YOU!

THANK YOU

for sharing your time, talent, and treasure with us!!

Moms, Grandmas, Aunts, and Godmothers - we want to CELEBRATE YOU!

Please send in your photo and photos of the amazing ladies in your life for our upcoming Mothers Day tribute!

Send pics to Ann at aleonard@nads.org today!

HEY GUYS, THESE ARE JUST FOR YOU:

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

Let US advertise

for YOU!

Do you own a business? Do you know someone who does? Please let us know!

Do you own a business? Do you know someone who does? Please let us know!

We are in need of donations, raffle baskets,

and sponsorships!



GET MORE INFORMATION HERE!

EXCITING EVENTS COMING UP:

2 Brew Crew gatherings to choose from -

FIND ONE NEAR YOU!

Tuesday, April 30

9am - 11am

Panera Bread

7400 W. North Ave.

Elmwood Park, IL

Saturday, June 1

10am - 12pm

Panera Bread

820 175th St

Homewood, IL

This casual meetup is a chance for folks to come together and share some laughs! Join the fun and build relationships with other families with Down syndrome in your local area. New families and familiar faces-

All ages welcome!

☕ The first cup of coffee is on us! ☕

Email aleonard@nads.org to become a model!

Make Your Yard the Best on the Block!!

Celebrate this beautiful spring weather with the best lawn decor there is:

A NADS YARD SIGN!

Don't forget to grab yourself other Ds pride swag too!

📷 APRIL PHOTO CHALLENGE: Send in your family with your NADS Yard Sign! Let's show off our Ds Pride!

Simply reply to this email to participate!

Have items you'd like to get rid of?

Donate them to NADS!



We are happy to take new, unused items to use for our upcoming events!

Email aleonard@nads.org to organize a meet up/drop off!

THANK YOU to Everyone who sent in photos for

National Siblings Day!!

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

JOIN US NEXT WEEK!!

Get ready for a sweet and salty treat:

Adrian will be in the kitchen

making his famous

Peanut Butter Potato Chip Truffles!

When: Wednesday April 24 at 7pm

Where: Zoom

Recipe details will be sent out via email.

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

Help Spread Awareness All Year Long!

Rock Your Socks:

Donations to help promote Down Syndrome Awareness are encouraged!

Declare a special dress day and collect a small donation from each person who participates with proceeds to benefit NADS! And don't forget to take a photo of your group so we can share your Ds Spirit! 💙💛

Schedule an "Abilities Training" for your school or workplace!



NADS offers informative presentations to spread our message of awareness, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome.

Request your COMPLIMENTARY presentation HERE!

Maximize Your Impact!

Did you know that 65% of Fortune 500 companies offer matching gift programs?!

Be sure to inquire at work about corporate donation matching! Many companies even allow employees to submit match requests for 1 year following the date of the donation!

CLICK HERE to see if your employer offers this option!

If you would like to honor a loved one with donations to NADS, we would be happy to send you a packet of specialized envelopes for easy collection.

Email aleonard@nads.org for more information.

Celebrate your Birthday with NADS!

Don't need anything for your special day?

Spread the love you get from others within the Down syndrome community!

Designate NADS as a gift recipient by setting up a fundraiser on Facebook or by simply sharing this link with your friends and family:

http://weblink.donorperfect.com/nadsdonation

Do you know a family that would benefit from NADS' Support and Services?

While we pride ourselves on partnering with 46 hospitals in the Chicagoland area, you don't have to work in the medical field to connect a family with NADS!

Family, friends, neighbors - if you know of someone who has or is expecting a child with Down syndrome, we would love to connect with them!

Grow Your NADStrong Community:

Come share your stories, triumphs, and challenges with other parents of babies and toddlers with Down syndrome!

(This group is exclusively for families whose children with Ds range from prenatal to age 4.)

This group is just for the guys! Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, Godfathers...

Join this group for a place

to share successes,

ask questions, or just hang with other men who have a loved one with Down syndrome.

Support our cause with every purchase!

No extra work is required - simply shop all your favorite stores through GoodShop as you normally would and they donate a percentage to NADS!

A simple way to give back!

Calling All Volunteers!!

Want to make a difference in the

Down syndrome community?

Come share your time and talent with us!

NADS is always in need of great people to help with events and activities! Please consider volunteering!

Click HERE to have a NADS member contact you!

We are proud to be the oldest

Down Syndrome Organization in the nation!

For over 60 years, NADS has been a leader in the Down syndrome community. Please consider helping us carry out our mission: "To ensure that all persons with Down syndrome have the opportunity to achieve their full potential in all aspects of community life."

Your tax deductible gift will help us continue to educate, congratulate, and spread our message. Thank you for

your kindness and support of the National Association for Down Syndrome.