Advanced Independence Charity

08/28/2026

❤️ $1,500 sponsors ONE AIC Works™ member for a 10-week session.
Every donation makes a difference, no matter the amount.

🦸 Be an AIC Hero. Support AIC Works™ today!
📲 TEXT DONATE2AIC to 53-555

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

HAVE YOU SUPPORTED AIC WORKS™ YET?*
Your support helps adults with unique intellectual and developmental abilities receive hands-on employment readiness training, build confidence, strengthen workplace skills, and prepare for meaningful employment in their community.

❤️ $1,500 sponsors ONE AIC Works™ member for a 10-week session.

Every donation makes a difference, no matter the amount.

🦸 Be an AIC Hero. Support AIC Works™ today!
📲 TEXT DONATE2AIC to 53-555

08/26/2026

💗 REMEMBERING DOLLY PARTON
January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026

Today, Advanced Independence Charity joins people around the world in remembering Dolly Rebecca Parton, an extraordinary entertainer, humanitarian, philanthropist, and woman whose generosity touched generations.

Dolly Parton gave the world unforgettable music, but her legacy reaches far beyond the stage. She used her success and influence to give back, create opportunities, support families, champion literacy, and strengthen communities.

Through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, millions of books have been placed into the hands of children, helping families build a love of reading from an early age. Her generosity also extended to education, healthcare, disaster relief, and families experiencing difficult times.

That spirit of giving resonates deeply with us at Advanced Independence Charity. Our thoughts are with her family, friends, fans, and the countless people whose lives were touched by her generosity.

Rest well, Dolly. Your music will be remembered, your kindness will be repeated, and your legacy will continue to give.🕊️

At Dolly’s request, her family has encouraged those wishing to honor her memory to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in lieu of flowers.

https://www.dollyparton.com/

08/26/2026

🐶💙 HAPPY NATIONAL DOG DAY!💙🐶
Today, August 26, is National Dog Day, and Advanced Independence Charity is joining the celebration! 🐾

Our furry family members bring companionship, comfort, laughter, and unconditional love into our lives. So we gathered a few National Dog Day 2026 freebies, deals, and year-round pup perks to help you celebrate! 🐕🎉

🐾 NATIONAL DOG DAY 2026 FREEBIES & DEALS

🎁 **Camp Bow Wow**
New Campers at participating locations can schedule a complimentary entrance interview August 15–31. After successfully completing it, they’ll receive 3 FREE Days of Day Camp, redeemable through November 15, 2026.

🍦 **Chill-N**
Enjoy **FREE Pup Cups all August** at participating stores. No purchase necessary.

☕ **Dutch Bros**
On August 26, purchase a medium or large drink beginning at 5 AM and receive a **FREE Dog Bandana**, while supplies last.

🧋 **HTeaO**
Visit a participating location through the drive-thru on August 26 and your pup can receive a **FREE Pup Cup**.

🐕 **Lazy Dog Restaurants**
The first 50 dogs on August 26 can receive a **FREE Lazy Dog Bandana**, while supplies last.

🥣 **Ollie**
New customers can receive **70% OFF their first box plus a FREE gift**, with available gifts including a dog puzzle, lick mat, tote, and more.

🛍️ **PetSmart**
Treats Rewards members can earn 5,000 points, equal to $10 in savings, when spending $60 or more** on eligible dog merchandise and services through August 30. Restrictions apply.

☕ **Scooter’s Coffee**
On August 26, participating locations are celebrating with a special fall-inspired Pup Cup featuring whipped cream, a crunchy dog treat, and a light sprinkle of cinnamon.

🍔 **Smalls Sliders**
Bring your dog to a participating location on August 26, spend $10 or more, and receive a **FREE “Can’s Best Friend” Bandana**, while supplies last.

🦴 YEAR-ROUND PUP PERKS

National Dog Day may only last one day, but the treats don't have to! 🐶❤️ Depending on the location, these businesses may offer Pup Cups, dog treats, or other dog-friendly menu items throughout the year:

🐾 7 Brew
🐾 Andy’s Frozen Custard
🐾 BIGGBY Coffee
🐾 Bruster’s
🐾 Caribou Coffee
🐾 Chick-fil-A
🐾 Culver’s
🐾 Dairy Queen
🐾 Dunkin’
🐾 Dutch Bros
🐾 Freddy’s Frozen Custard
🐾 Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
🐾 McDonald’s
🐾 Panera Bread
🐾 Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
🐾 Scooter’s Coffee
🐾 Shake Shack
🐾 Sonic Drive-In
🐾 Starbucks
🐾 The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
🐾 The Human Bean
🐾 Tim Hortons
🐾 Wendy’s

⚠️ PLEASE CHECK BEFORE YOU GO:
Offers can vary by location. Many restaurants and coffee shops are independently operated or franchised, so availability, ingredients, purchase requirements, pricing, and participation may differ. National Dog Day specials may also be available only while supplies last.

📸🐕 NOW WE WANT TO SEE YOUR PUPS!

Drop a photo of your furry family member in the comments and tell us their name!❤️🐾

From all of us at Advanced Independence Charity, have a PAW-some National Dog Day! 🐾💙

08/25/2026

💙 SUPPORT AIC WORKS™ | ONE MISSION. ONE FAMILY. REAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Have you ever wondered how AIC Works™, Advanced Independence, and Glorious Treasures Thrift Store work together?
AIC Works™ is a program of Advanced Independence Charity created to help adults with unique intellectual and developmental abilities build the skills, confidence, and experience needed to pursue meaningful employment in their community.

🎓 Advanced Independence provides the training.
Trained staff work alongside AIC Works™ members, providing hands-on employment readiness instruction, guidance, encouragement, and support throughout their 10-week training experience.

🛍️ Glorious Treasures Thrift Store provides the real-world experience.
Members have an opportunity to take what they are learning and practice workplace skills in an actual community business environment, from organization and customer service to completing tasks, following instructions, teamwork, and workplace responsibility.

💙 Advanced Independence Charity helps bring it all together through AIC Works™.
This is more than job training. It is an opportunity to learn, practice, grow, build confidence, and prepare for greater Independence.
And YOU can be part of it.
❤️ $1,500 sponsors ONE AIC Works™ member for a 10-week session.
Be an AIC Hero. Support AIC Works™ today and help us continue building pathways to employment, one member at a time.

📲 TEXT DONATE2AIC to 53-555

08/24/2026

💼 Are you an adult with unique intellectual or developmental abilities who wants a job but needs training? AIC Works™ can help you prepare.

08/24/2026

💙 Ready to Build Your Skills for the Workplace?
AIC Works™, a program of Advanced Independence Charity, provides adults with unique intellectual and developmental abilities with 10 weeks of hands-on employment readiness training designed to build skills, confidence, and greater Independence.

Our AIC family works together to support each member. Trained staff from Advanced Independence provide guidance and instruction, while Glorious Treasures Thrift Store offers a real-world learning environment where members can practice workplace skills and gain valuable experience.

AIC Works™ will prepare you for meaningful employment in your community while discovering and strengthening the abilities you already have.

⭐ Interested in joining AIC Works™?

📞 Call 623-933-7080 to learn more about the program and see if AIC Works™ is right for you. or Visit our Website www.aicharity.org

One family. One mission. Building futures together. 💙

08/24/2026

Your abilities have value. Let’s put them to work!

08/24/2026

Did you know, $1,500 Sponsors ONE AIC Works™ Member?

AIC Works™ is a program of Advanced Independence Charity, bringing our AIC family together around one mission: creating pathways to greater Independence and meaningful employment.

Through AIC Works™, trained staff from Advanced Independence provide guidance and hands-on employment readiness training, while Glorious Treasures Thrift Store provides a real-world environment where members can learn, practice, and strengthen workplace skills.

Your support helps provide 10 weeks of employment readiness training, giving adults with unique intellectual and developmental abilities the skills, confidence, experience, and support they need to pursue meaningful employment in their community.

At Glorious Treasures Thrift Store, members can put what they are learning into practice through real workplace experiences, surrounded by a team that encourages their growth and believes in what they can achieve.

❤️Different roles. One family. One mission. Building futures together.

Be an AIC Hero and donate today!
📲TEXT DONATE2AIC to 53-555