January 22, 2025

NADS Upcoming Events!

Check out what's new:

HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY!

HEY DADS! Let us know if you're coming!

February 1 at 2pm

Ancho and Agave in Lombard

We'll get the food,

You get the drinks!

Let us know if you're coming!

Are you ready to SEE RED

at the United Center?

Join NADS for a legendary group outing with the

Chicago Bulls!

Share the excitement of Bulls basketball with discounted tickets for the NBA's leading entertainment experience.

BULLS VS. Pistons

Wednesday, February 12^th, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. CT

A portion of each ticket purchase goes to NADS!

JOIN US FOR OUR UPCOMING CONNECTIONS CALL!!

Social and Emotional Support for School and Home

Tuesday February 25th at 6:30pm (Central)

Hosted by:

Maggie Hanely, Social Worker

Jessica Mark, NADS Family Resource and Outreach Coordinator

You won't want to miss this amazing VIRTUAL program!

NADS is able to provide programming and events like these through donations of thoughtful supporters like you.

Your generosity to NADS is always appreciated and helps us continue working toward our mission of inclusion for all individuals with Down syndrome.

THANK YOU!!!

Thank you to everyone who came out this past Saturday for our NADS family get-together! It was so amazing spending time with all of you and we look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Be a Leader in the Ds Community -

Join the NADS Staff!

Communication and Development Coordinator Needed!

Are you a parent and/or professional

who would like to make a difference

in working for a nonprofit and impacting the Down syndrome community?

We are looking for someone with a passion for marketing, communications and development. Familiarity with Word, Excel, Constant Contact, Donor Perfect, Wordpress, and Frontstream are a plus.

If you're interested, please send your resume to Linda at lsmarto@nads.org!

Please note: This part-time position averages 10-20 hours/week, M-F during regular business hours, with occasional nights and weekends for special events/fundraisers.

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

THANKS FOR JOINING US!

We had a great time planning some upcoming activities and were so excited for our surprise guest, Chef Sofya!

(We are looking forward to her next cooking session with us on Wed. Feb. 26th 🤗)

And Coming Up Next...

When: Wednesday, January 29th

What: Trivia Night 

Time: 7:00p.m. Central

Where: On Zoom!!

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP 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!

Help Spread Awareness All Year Long!

Schedule a COMPLIMENTARY presentation for your school or workplace!



NADS offers informative "Abilities Training" presentations to spread our message of awareness, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals with

Down syndrome.

In-person and Zoom options available!

EMAIL ANNE FOR MORE INFORMATION

at areinertson@nads.org!

Don't Forget to Rock Your Socks:

Promote Down Syndrome Awareness through small donations!

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! 💙💛

Email Us for more information 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.

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.

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 country!

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.