Avondale House

We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to the incredible generosity and dedication of our community, Avondale House has successfully completed its $400,000 Matching Gift Challenge! Over the past six months, not only did we meet our goal—we surpassed it! With an astounding $500,000 raised in non-event fundraising gifts, and with the match from our generous anonymous donor, we are excited to share that we have raised a transformational $1 million! This monumental achievement is a powerful testament to the incredible support of individuals like you who share our belief in the life-changing mission of Avondale House. Your generosity has ensured that we can continue offering essential services to individuals with profound autism, while also expanding the reach and impact of our programs. These funds will directly benefit the individuals we serve by allowing us to continue providing the specialized care, education, and opportunities they need to thrive in our residential, adult day, school, and employment programs. On behalf of our Board of Directors, our dedicated staff, and—most importantly—the individuals and families who rely on Avondale House, thank you for believing in our mission and for being an essential part of this journey. Your continued support empowers us to build a brighter future for individuals with autism, and we look forward to sharing updates on the lasting impact your generosity will make.

A huge round of applause to the winners of our three exciting table awards at Bingo Bash! 🎉 These groups took creativity to the next level with their incredible themes and costumes, with each win being very well deserved. 🏆✨ 📸 1st Photo: Best Dressed – Bristow Group, Bristow Helicopters 📸 2nd Photo: Best Theme – Winstead PC, Harry Potter 📸 3rd Photo: Most Spirited – Brunel, Diving Deep Into Autism Awareness Your dedication and enthusiasm made the 5th Annual Bingo Bash Bingo Bash unforgettable! 💙 Thanks for bringing your A-game!

Our 5th Annual Bingo Bash was an unforgettable evening! Held on Thursday, September 19, at the Junior League of Houston and chaired by Emily and George Craft, this milestone event marked five incredible years of coming together in support of Avondale House. We were thrilled to commemorate this special anniversary with a sold-out crowd and raised an impressive $167,860 for our four amazing programs! Your generous support over the years has made a significant difference in the lives of individuals with autism, and this year was no exception. These funds will help us continue to expand our vital services, providing those we serve the essential resources, education, and training to reach their fullest potential. A heartfelt thank you to Emily and George Craft for their outstanding leadership as the event chairs, as well as our entire Bingo Committee—Lindsay Canning, Ara and JJ Hardig, Chereese Johnson, Kaitlyn Merz, Mandy and Chuck Porter, Ann Turnbach, Stacie and Tim Williamson and Esther and Waylon Wood. We’re also grateful to our wonderful emcees, Briana Conner and Adam Winkler, and amazing Mission Moment Speaker, Ann Turnbach, for making the night truly memorable. Here's to five fantastic years of Bingo Bash and many more to come!

🎉 Proud of our Avondale House community! 🎉 We're thrilled to see Valerie Garate Ramirez, MA, our Chief Development Officer, featured in this interview with Voyage Houston! Check out the full interview to learn more about Valerie’s journey and the incredible work we're doing at Avondale House! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eiWktv-5

We are feeling inspired and ready to tackle the new fiscal year after an amazing development retreat with our team today! Strategic fundraising planning, team bonding, and a whole lot of creativity—2024-2025, here we come! 🚀✨

Get ready to shout "BINGO"! Now is the perfect time to secure your sponsorship for the 5th Annual Avondale House Bingo Bash, happening on Thursday, September 19 at the soon-to-be-renovated Junior League of Houston! The event, chaired by the amazing Emily and George Craft and with emcees Briana Conner and Adam Winkler, will be a "dab" of fun providing a unique and refreshing can't-miss experience as guests enjoy playing seven rounds of Bingo with the chance to win fabulous prizes. Sponsors have the opportunity to select their very own table themes and dress accordingly, like pictured above with our event chair's fantastic Toy Story theme from last year, so get ready to dress to impress! What a better way to support such an important cause! Visit the link below to purchase your table or make a donation today! https://lnkd.in/gXd9k_Ab

Check out this ABC13 Houston segment on caring for the developmentally disabled, featuring our very own Chief Executive Officer, Steve Vetrano! View the feature here: https://lnkd.in/gtkB7gT7 We hope everyone is doing okay after Hurricane Beryl. Our thoughts are with you during this challenging time. Stay safe and strong, Houston! #AvondaleHouse #ABC13 #DevelopmentalDisabilities #CommunitySupport #HurricaneBeryl #StaySafe

We have great news to share. We’ve received a 2024 Houston Methodist DEI grant to support our adult day program! Now in its fourth year, the DEI Grant Program will support more than 52,000 people in the #HTX community through 22 healthy neighborhood programs, 12 economic empowerment programs and 13 educational empowerment programs. We are incredibly grateful for your support, Houston Methodist!

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce Emily and George Craft as the chairs of the 5th Annual Avondale House Bingo Bash, happening on September 19! Join us in welcoming them as they lead this fantastic event to support our amazing autism community. Get ready for an unforgettable evening featuring seven rounds of Bingo, a buzzing silent and live auction, a wine pull and more! Stay tuned for event sponsorship opportunities, coming soon!

🌟 Help us spread the word! 🌟 Avondale House is accepting rolling applications for our Adult Day Program! If you or someone you know is looking for a supportive, enriching environment for your adult child, look no further! A significant number of individuals with autism face the daunting challenge of losing critical support when they graduate or age out of school-based autism services. Avondale House steps in to bridge that gap through the adult day program, providing an invaluable lifeline for individuals 22+. The day program empowers participants by imparting vital life skills and vocational training, all tailored to the participant's unique, individualized service plan. We are excited for more adults to join the Avondale House family! 🏠💙 Visit https://lnkd.in/gqcyiF-g to fill out an inquiry form and be contacted by someone on our staff.