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Visit Lessie's Garden Greenhouse & Gift Shop for your fall flowers and arrangements!
Avenues is an organization committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities.
OUR SERVICES
We provide the following day services Monday to Friday.
For Business & Industry
We offer innovative solutions for any industry. Our team works to provide quality services to you at a reasonable cost. Examples of our services include:
Assembly, Mailing Prep, Shredding, Janitorial
Our Vocational & Employment Services in Pottsville and Hazleton provide an integrated environment,
encouraging both personal growth and independence. Individuals learn the job skills needed to acquire employment in the competitive job market.
Contact us to see if we can help you.
Hazleton:Vince Alessandri(570) 501-1005 ext 504valessandri@avenuesofpa.orgPottsville:Terri Moyer(570) 628-5316 ext 204TMoyer@avenuesofpa.org
Retail Programs
Our retail programs are designed to train adults with disabilities to work in a retail setting.
Individuals are given daily tasks, which keep the locations running smoothly.
These tasks are designed to create feelings of self-pride and self-worth in individuals.
Our retail locations are:
Expressions:
114 N. Main St., Shenandoah
Lessie's Garden:
2 Park St., Pottsville
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Valley Treasures:
129 Locust St., Ste 2 , Valley View
Adult Services
Adult Training Facility (Pottsville, Mahanoy City, Hazleton, Milton) provides year round day support designed specifically for adults with mild to profound developmental and/or physical disabilities. The ATF provides a variety of services based on a each individual's specific needs and abilities.
Community Participation Support provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to become integrated, active members in the community.
Adult Recreation/Socialization offers individuals a chance to spend time with their friends in a social setting and the opportunity to gain social skills within the community.
Children's Services
Early Intervention helps parents understand their child's needs by direct participation, planning, and incorporation of a program (IFSP) into the family's daily routine (natural environment) to assist the child in reaching their maximum developmental potential.
First Friends Pre-School & Daycare gives children a head start by focusing on learning through play, adventure, and investigation to develop emotional/social, mental, and motor skills. The goal at First Friends Preschool & Daycare is to provide an inclusive learning experience that encourages children to think critically and explore their interests in a nurturing environment. We strive to provide a safe learning space where every child feels valued and respected as an individual. First Friends also has a before and after school care program for the Pottsville area schools.
At First Friends Summer Camp Program, campers explore the world around them by engaging in learning activities and outdoor play. For 10 weeks out of the summer, our campers are able to run, explore, play, and learn in a welcoming and inclusive environment! Click here for First Friends Facebook page.
First Friends Pre-School & Daycare gives children a head start by focusing on learning through play, adventure, and investigation to develop emotional/social, mental, and motor skills. The goal at First Friends Preschool & Daycare is to provide an inclusive learning experience that encourages children to think critically and explore their interests in a nurturing environment. We strive to provide a safe learning space where every child feels valued and respected as an individual. First Friends also has a before and after school care program for the Pottsville area schools.
At First Friends Summer Camp Program, campers explore the world around them by engaging in learning activities and outdoor play. For 10 weeks out of the summer, our campers are able to run, explore, play, and learn in a welcoming and inclusive environment! Click here for First Friends Facebook page.
Older Adult Services
Eldergarden and Eldercare are community based programs for older adults which encourage independence. These programs support older adults in remaining active and healthy in their daily lives while remaining in their homes. The Older Adult Daily Living Centers are a cost effective alternative to Long Term Care. They emphasize an individual’s capabilities by encouraging participation in therapeutic activities, enabling people to live as independently as possible well into their golden years.
Eldergarden: 2 Park St., Pottsville Eldercare: 731 S. Lincoln Ave. Suite 2, Lebanon
Eldergarden: 2 Park St., Pottsville Eldercare: 731 S. Lincoln Ave. Suite 2, Lebanon
Home & Community
Our outcome based program is an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to gain independence and to form natural supports within their own community. Individuals work towards achievement of personal goals. They learn new skills with shopping and budgeting. Cooking and meal prep is also important. Our Home & Community program promotes good habits and health as well.
Admissions, the provisions of service, and referrals shall be made without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age or sex.
Support Our Mission!
To provide much needed funds for Avenues to meet their mission today and in the future. The Avenues Foundation was formed. The Avenues Foundation raises funds from events, grants, contributions, and bequests. We accept cash, checks and online donations through Venmo and Paypal
Support Avenues
Our dedicated team is available 8 am-4 pm on Monday-Friday
to answer any questions.