Carol Jean Shepard – Women’s History Month 2019

Carol Jean Shepard – Women’s History Month 2019

Carol Jean Shepard was born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin in 1932 to Wright and Elsie Shepard.  Shortly after Carol was born, her parents took her to see a doctor in the “big city” of Chicago, as they did not know what Down Syndrome was.  They were told that...
Women’s History Month – March 2019

Women’s History Month – March 2019

March is Women’s History Month! During March, AvenuesSLS.org will be spotlighting pioneers who work(ed) for the inclusion of ALL people throughout their lifespan. Historically, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have been marginalized, and...

Introducing Community Volunteers, Javen & John

Meet Javen and John… Javen has been on the Avenues Supported Living Day Services since 2009, but moved out of his family home and into Supported Living Services slightly over two years ago. John has been with Avenues for the past 6 years. However, John met Scott...

Meet Adrian, an SCV Volunteer

Adrian has been with Avenues Supported Living Services since 1999. Adrian is a quiet but kind individual and he loves to help wherever he can. Over the years, Adrian has found many local organizations he can give back to through volunteering. Adrian regularly...

Valerie is an SCV Volunteer

Meet Valerie. She is a kind and loving person. Everyone she meets is her friend and she will express that emotion each time you see her. Valerie is one of Avenues regular volunteers for the Santa Clarita Valley community volunteering program. Valerie volunteers every...