Mark Your Calendar

August 5-13: School Teacher Prep, no school
September 6: Labor Day, no school & admin offices closed
September 15: Team Avondale House Spirit Night at Fuzzy's
September 27: School In-Service, no school
Succeeding at Work

This month, we want to share Spring’s story. Spring is 18 years old and was referred to our Employment Services Program from the Texas Workforce Commission for job skills training and job placement in November 2020. Right away, we focused on Spring’s gifts and career goals and worked closely with her to find her desired role. We provided her training instruction on job searching, resume creating, interviewing skills, and mock interviewing.

Following the training, she accepted a role at Embassy Suites in April 2020. After a few months of job experience, she decided to take her skillset and transfer industries from the hotel/hospitality industry to the restaurant industry. She accepted a role with Panera Bread in June 2020. She has thrived, and we are so grateful to play a part in her career journey in the restaurant industry. We continue to stay closely involved in supporting her in her new role.

Over the last several months, we have grown our employer and client base to ensure we find ideal jobs for individuals with autism. For more information about Employment Services, please contact Crosby Hebert.
Bingo Bash Sponsorships Available!

Secure your table today at Bingo Bash, happening October 7, 2021! Be a part of this unique event as we gather to raise much-needed funds for the expansion of our services. Your participation is vital to ensure we are able to provide high-quality services to those who need them the most!

Avondale House programs are at or near capacity while the number of individuals diagnosed with autism continues to increase. With the help of generous donors like you, we can expand our reach and continue to provide a safe, stable environment throughout the lifetime of an individual with autism.

Because of support by companies and individuals in our community, we continue to improve the quality of life for those profoundly affected by autism within the Greater Houston area. Support a great cause and have fun while doing it by becoming a sponsor at The 2nd Annual Bingo Bash!
Co-Chairs
Suzanne and Bryan Monk 
 
Committee  
Wendy Alexander
Karyn Brenza
Lynn Fields
Judy Gollub
Gail Goodrich
Jo Ann Grooms
Jami Healing
Kaitlyn Merz
Ann Turnbach
Team Avondale House has Spirit!

Join us for a Houston Marathon Run For A Reason team social where 15% of proceeds benefit Team Avondale House! Stop by to say hi, mingle with Team Avondale House, and show your support for local individuals with autism. Support a great cause and have fun too! Don’t know about the Run for a Reason program? This event is a great opportunity to find out more!

Fuzzy's Taco Bar will be donating 15% of proceeds to Avondale House. Just mention Avondale House at check-out.
Team Member of the Month: Shandria Hubert
Shandria Hubert is Avondale's Team Member of the Month! Shandria has been a part of the Avondale House team for a year and a half and is celebrated by her team in the School of Avondale House! She can always be counted on to go the extra mile to ensure the success of Avondale House students. Not only is she a great coworker, but her smile and friendly face always brightens our hallways.
Have You Considered Planned Giving?

Have you listed Avondale House as a beneficiary in your estate or will? We understand that planning your estate is an important way to provide for your loved ones. It is also a great way to ensure local individuals with autism always have access to high-impact programming and services.

If you are interested in naming Avondale House as a beneficiary, contact Michele Wiseley, Avondale House Development Director.
Recent Donors
Avondale House wishes to thank and acknowledge these recent donors:

Anonymous Donor • Susan Bush • Cadence Bank • Pilar Colin
Community Health Choice • Kelly Darby • Janet and Rick Dixon • Taylor Grimes
Ann Haerle • Kerri Lynn Inglesby • Varun Joseph • Patti Kelly • Erin McCord
Jane and Mike Murray • Julia and Miles Palke • Scott Parazynski • Margaret Penoli
Jason Qualls • Fermin Sandoval • Eskedar Shawel • Cathy Sussman
Cristina and Steve Vetrano • Gail Vozzella • Michele and David Wiseley