December 27, 2023

Dear NADS Family,



You may have noticed that you haven't yet received your annual Holiday card from us. Unfortunately, due to a shortage of staff at the postal service we are unsure when those will get to you.

Rest assured that we are doing everything in our power to follow up on this very unfortunate delay and will hopefully be sharing our beautiful card with you very soon!



Thank you for understanding!

NEW YEAR, NEW ACTIVITES!!

Babies in Bloom is a

BRAND NEW GROUP specifically for families whose children with Down syndrome are aged 3 and under!

Whether you’re looking for information, support, or just friendly conversation, this Facebook group is the place to be! Please Join Us!

HELP US OUT BY ANSWERING 5 QUICK QUESTIONS!

We're doing our best to put together a group that works best for YOU Let us know what you're looking for!

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

Spreading Holiday Cheer with SAIA

We had a great time at our most recent session of

HOLIDAY TRIVIA!

Thank you to all who attended!



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Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

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!

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 that has or is expecting a child with Down syndrome, we would love to connect with them!

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

Create Awareness and Promote Acceptance!

Share the joy of Ds with those around you!

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

Schedule your Complimentary NADS presentation TODAY!

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.