April 12, 2023

A little goes a long way!

Help support independence and inclusion for all individuals with Down syndrome. There are many effortless ways you can support NADS' mission!

✴️ Set up small recurring donations through our website

✴️ Set up a Facebook Fundraiser on your page for NADS

✴️ Corporate gift matching - ask at work about doubling your gift!

✴️ Memorial or Honorarium gifts*- we will send you specialized

envelopes for donations in the name of your loved one!

Let's Make a

DIFFERENCE!

*For questions about memorial/honorarium gifts, please email aleonard@nads.org.

NADS Annual PUBLIC

Board Meeting

Monday, May 1, 2023

7pm (Central) on Zoom

Join us to see how NADS supports our community throughout the year and learn more about all we have to offer!

(Zoom link will be emailed out closer to the meeting date.)

Check out the NADS Store!!

Grab everything you need to showcase your support of the Down syndrome community:

Yard Signs, Car Magnets, Tote Bags, and more!

Be sure to get yours TODAY!

Don't Forget!

We are happy to take any extra unused items off your hands to use for our upcoming fundraiser raffles!

Please email aleonard@nads.org to organize an item pickup!!

HELP US TO HELP OTHERS

Were you helped by NADS when you began your journey in the Down syndrome community?

Would you like to be a resource

for newborn parents?

WE ARE IN NEED OF PARENT SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS!

If you are willing to help guide new families as they learn

to parent a child with Down syndrome,

Email Carmella at clocascio@nads.org today!

Please Note: At this time, we are specifically in search of Parent Support Volunteers in the Chicagoland area,

but we gladly welcome those further away as well.

Want to join the fun?

Email your pics to aleonard@nads.org

We had a great time together playing

"Name That Tune"!



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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED US!!

Next Time:

Come enjoy a session together with

Special Gifts Theatre!

🎬🎭

When: Wednesday, April 19

Details: 7pm (Central) on Zoom!

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

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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

The NADS Shop has EVERYTHING you need to celebrate Down syndrome!!

Get your Down syndrome hoodies, mugs, and tees today!

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

or joining our NADS Board of Directors!

Click HERE to have a NADS member contact you!

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.