OUR VISION IS TO MEASURABLY IMPROVE THE HEALTH, WELLNESS AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PEOPLE OF POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS GRANTMAKING AVEDIS FOUNDATION IS A CATALYST AND FACILITATOR OF CHANGE THROUGH STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY. Our interests include initiatives that nurture the community by promoting healthy lifestyles in one or more of these areas: HEALTH & WELLNESS COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES EDUCATION THE NAME AVEDIS (AH-VEED-IS) HOLDS A SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE. IT MEANS “ONE WHO BRINGS GLAD TIDINGS; THE BEARER OF GOOD NEWS.” The Avedis logo represents the convergence of multiple partners working together to build an active and integrated community. Our vision is to strengthen and enrich the health, wellness, and quality of life in our communities for generations to come. In that spirit, we call our foundation Avedis. LATEST NEWS AVEDIS AWARDS $139,750 GRANT TO COMMUNITY MARKET The Avedis Foundation awarded a grant for $139,750 to Community Market of Shawnee. (Continue Reading) Read More AVEDIS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE GRANT RECIPIENTS The Avedis Foundation has announced the 2021 recipients of a collection of resources for the advancement of area nonprofits. (Continue Reading) Read More AVEDIS ANNOUNCES $15K GRANT TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS The Avedis Foundation proudly announces a $15,000 grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma Inc. (BBSOK) for One-to-One Mentoring for Children in Shawnee. (Continue Reading) Read More NEWS ARCHIVES 1500 E. INDEPENDENCE SHAWNEE, OK 74804 405.273.4055 © 2017 Avedis Foundation | Site by Asemio

ABOUT AVEDIS FOUNDATION Avedis Foundation is a private foundation established in Shawnee, Oklahoma in 2012. The name “Avedis” means “bearer of glad tidings or good news”. Avedis Foundation is a catalyst for positive change with a vision to measurably improve the health, wellness and quality of life for the people of Pottawatomie County and its surrounding communities. Our signature statement, “We are here for good,” is both a commitment to the communities we serve and promise to continue investing for years to come. The foundation staff and board of directors is consistently assessing health, wellness and quality of life issues in the county and developing new and innovative ways to improve outcomes. In addition, our commitment to improving the quality of the nonprofit sector improves the capacity of nonprofits to address community health outcomes. 1500 E. INDEPENDENCE SHAWNEE, OK 74804 405.273.4055 © 2017 Avedis Foundation | Site by Asemio