by admin | Mar 27, 2021 | Stories
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...
by admin | Mar 24, 2021 | Stories
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...
by admin | Mar 19, 2021 | Stories
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...
by admin | Mar 16, 2021 | People We Support, Stories
In Avenues SLS’s continued celebration of Women’s History Month 2021, we are pleased to honor Bettie Steckel, mom of Julie. There has never been any doubt who Julie’s most ardent and constant supporter is and has always been. Through the tough...
by admin | Mar 12, 2021 | Stories
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...
by admin | Mar 8, 2021 | Stories
Avenues SLS is pleased to honor Tomoko Inouye, (“Tee” to us), for Women’s History Month. The bond between Tomoko and her son Keenan (who Avenues SLS supported until his death), was incredibly strong; and you can see why when you read about the advocacy, perseverance...
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