2024 Gala Success
Our Inaugural 2024 Gala was a huge success, raising over $15,000 for women’s empowerment. Through your generous support, we’re sponsoring two remarkable women in achieving their professional and personal goals. Both will receive comprehensive life and wellness coaching from Founder/Executive Director, Haseena Shaheed-Jackson, focusing on career development, leadership skills, and personal wellbeing. Follow their progress through our monthly newsletter and website updates.
2025 Calendar of Events
Date: February 8, 2025
Event: Rise Thrive: Day of Empowerment and Self-Care
Location: JIC Community Center
202 South Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
Transformative workshop for women ready to embrace their next level of success.
Click here to learn more and to register.
Date: February 20, 2025
Event: ChiCasso: Self-Care Palette
Location: Hawaii Fluid Art
17200 Oak Park Avenue, Unit 104
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Hands-on creative process that connects to self-care practices.
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Date: March 29, 2025
Event: Spring into Strength and Wellness
Location: Dunnings Gourmet Market & Deli
1050 Sterling Avenue
Flossmoor, IL 60422
Click here to learn more and to register. Click here to view flyer.
Date: April 24, 2025
Event: Espresso Yourself: Self-Care with a Kick
Location: Bean & Breek
17835 80th Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Identify your shots of strength, perfect your rhythm and strategies to press out disruptions.
Click here to learn more and to register. Click here to view flyer.
May – Stay tuned for event, date and venue.
Date: June 7, 2025
Event: Bloom Boldly
Bloom Your Truth, Color Your Path. A Journey of Creative Expression & Self-Discovery
Join us for an empowering afternoon where floral design meets personal transformation. Create your own unique arrangement while exploring the language of flowers and their connection to emotions. This intimate experience includes professional guidance in both floral design and beauty enhancement.
Click here to learn more and to register. Click here to sponsor.
July and August – Summer Break
September – Stay tuned for date and venue
October – Stay tuned for date and venue.
Date: November 7, 2025
Event: Pathways to Purpose: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers
Join us for our signature annual fundraising gala, where community meets purpose in an evening of inspiration and impact. This transformative event directly supports Ava’s Pathways’ mission of fostering women’s holistic well-being through curated experiences that empower each woman to:
- Believe in her inherent worth and unlimited potential
- Become the architect of her own journey and growth
- Belong to a supportive community that celebrates her authentic self
Your participation helps fund our year-round wellness programs, creating pathways for women to overcome obstacles and embrace their fullest lives. Taking one meaningful step at a time.
Location: Harborside International Golf Center
11001 S. Doty Avenue
Chicago, IL 60628
December – Holiday break
Volunteer Opportunities
Help shape the future of Ava’s Pathway! We’re seeking dedicated volunteers for our 2025 events.
Join us in creating pathways to success for women in our community.
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