August 16, 2023

STEP UP AND STAND OUT!!

Do you have raffle or auction items you could share for the Fashion Show?

⭐Season tickets to an upcoming sporting event?

⭐Extra passes to the Theater?

⭐Time at your lake house, cabin, or timeshare?

Help make our Giveaways AMAZING!!

Email aleonard@nads.org if your family or business can donate!

Tickets Available NOW!

The 2023 NADS Fashion Show

October 1, 2023

10:30am

Abbington Distinctive Banquets

Glen Ellyn, IL

Raffles, auctions, a 3-course luncheon, and of course,

all our amazing models on the runway!

📣 Calling All Models!!

Let us celebrate all the fantastic things about YOU!

Join the other fabulous models on the runway and show off the amazing things you can do!

Help Make the Fashion Show Better than Ever!

Sponsor a Model:

We have several models that want to participate in the Fashion Show, but need a little extra help to cover costs. Now you can support them!

Shop our Wish List:

Your generous contributions toward our raffle baskets and auction prizes help make the Fashion Show a success!

Friends, Families, Businesses...

We have a Sponsorship Level for every budget!

en español

¿Preguntas? Correo electrónico:

areinertson@nads.org

PREPÁRATE PARA EL REGRESO A LA ESCUELA

Conexiones NADS - Español

RESERVA ESTA FECHA:

Martes 22 de agosto

a las 6:30pm hora central.

TEMA: TODO SOBRE IEPS

(Programas de Educación Individualizada)

Nuestra oradora invitada es Wanda Malone

¡ESPERAMOS TENERTE CON NOSOTROS!

It's Time to Get Together!

Please note: NADS staff will be present as a resource and to facilitate family connections.



Questions? Email Carmella at clocascio@nads.org

When: Tuesday, August 29

9am - 11am

Where: Panera

7349 Lake St

River Forest

What: 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!!

Stop on by and enjoy some great company!

☕ The first cup of coffee is on us!!

Enjoy a Sweet Treat to benefit NADS!

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month!!

The NADS Shop has EVERYTHING you need to celebrate!!

Get your Yard Sign, car magnet, hoodies, mugs, and tees today!

Help NADS to Grow and Improve!

What Programs do you love?

Where could you use more support?

We would love to hear from YOU!

Please take a moment to fill out our questionnaire and be entered to win a raffle prize at the end of August!

(Entries must include contact information to claim the raffle prize.)

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

THANK YOU

to everyone who came out

to help Jennifer, the owner of The Domino Effect, for an upcoming NADS partnership!

(And don't forget to come out for ice cream on 8/27!)

Get Ready to Put Your Music Knowledge to the Test!!

When: Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Time: 7:00p.m. (Central)

Where: Virtual on Zoom

✨ We want YOU on the runway for the Fashion Show!

Sign up TODAY!

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

NADS is now on GOODSHOP!

Support your 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!

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.

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!

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

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!

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.