Mary Rowan & Carmel Carp – Women’s History Month 2021

Mary Rowan & Carmel Carp – Women’s History Month 2021

Our last entry celebrating Women’s History Month for Avenues SLS in 2021 is Mary Rowan & Carmel Carp, sisters to John.  Scott first met John and his mom over 40 years ago at a Saturday recreational program in the San Fernando Valley.  As Mary & Carmen...
Susan Heldoorn – Women’s History Month 2021

Susan Heldoorn – Women’s History Month 2021

Avenues SLS has spotlighted some of the many wonderful moms and sisters at Avenues SLS for Women’s History Month this year and we are honored to put the spotlight now on Sue Heldoorn, Dan’s mom. Sue, her husband John, and Dan have been strong supporters of...
Stephanie Kusser – Women’s History Month 2021

Stephanie Kusser – Women’s History Month 2021

Stephanie Kusser first began working with Avenues SLS in 1995 while working a second job and going to school.  Stephanie’s outgoing nature and love of community endeared her to almost everyone she met.  As you can see from Stephanie’s story below, family...
Vicki Orphan – Women’s History Month 2021

Vicki Orphan – Women’s History Month 2021

We are proud to honor Vicki Orphan, Sister-in-Law to Lugene Orphan.  As Vicki shares below, she got to know Lugene and the Orphan family when she became friends with sister Madge in the mid-1960s.  While Lugene’s other family members have passed away or live...