We invite you to click through and read the life-changing stories below to see more of how you are helping people with disabilities grow at Little City!
A note from our CEO, Rich Bobby
As I reflect on this summer at Little City, I continue to be in awe of our incredible team, families, donors, and community partners who help us achieve our mission: To ensure the people we serve are better off because of the work we do together.
Mike Lands His Dream Job!
Sometimes you can’t break ground without a stumble or two. That was the experience for Mike, who navigated the difficult path that people with developmental disabilities encounter when looking for community-based employment.
HORTICULTURE’S GOLDEN LEGACY: 50 YEARS OF GROWTH
Syed is learning – and teaching – in the horticulture program! For 50 years, Little City’s Horticulture Center has been helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities grow in unique ways.
Help enrich the lives of people with disabilities at Little City!
We are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment to live and learn with a healthy and stimulating balance of education, cultural and vocational experiences, employment services, and recreational opportunities for all.
Through the generous support of many, nearly 1,000 people with disabilities are challenging their limits, exploring creatively, and finding happiness throughout their lifetimes.
Please give your generous tax deductible donation right now for those we serve every single day because they need your help . . . they deserve your help.
Your support now will help make our fight for equity and opportunity even stronger and will become a catalyst in providing these life-changing programs and services to so many people in need!
Upcoming Events
Little City 5th Annual Hero Walk and Family Fest
Sunday, September 22, 2024 | Busse Woods, Grove 27 | Elk Grove Village, IL
Walk with the Heroes of Little City and get a firsthand opportunity to experience many of our most popular programs at the 5th Annual Hero Walk & Family Fest! Join us on Sunday, September 22nd to walk with the heroes of Little City on a leisurely stroll through scenic Busse Woods and enjoy an afternoon of activities and fun hosted by our programs and participants. Help celebrate 65 years of creating hope and changing the lives of individuals with disabilities with other Little City friends and families!
This family-friendly event is open to all and includes lunch, crafts, games, raffles, and more! Register, sponsor, or start your team today!
Save the Date:
2025 Annual Dinner Gala
Saturday May 3, 2025 | The Ritz-Carlton | Chicago, IL
Join us as we honor and celebrate our deep history of empowering people with disabilities at our elegant Annual Dinner Gala. More details to come!
A special thank you to our 2024 Annual Dinner Gala sponsors: George & Dimitra Zervas and Family, DLA Piper, The Grabill Family, Dale & Leanna Rublaitus, Julie Bell, Zurich, Akerman, Alliant, The Blecha Family, Jimmy & Eleni Bousis, The Burns Family, Daily Herald Media Group, Howard & Susan Derdiger, Nancy & Timothy Desmond, The Faisal Family, The Gianaras Family, The Green Family, The Heise Family, Motorola Solutions, Inc., David Pfau, Kim & Andy Richmond, Rose & Hockfield Families, Matt & Tina Schubert, Catalina Cares Foundation, The Fergus Family, and Simon’s Tavern.
Save the Date:
Little City Invitational Golf Classic
Monday, June 16, 2025 | Twin Orchard Country Club | Long Grove, IL
Join us at Twin Orchard Country Club for one of the signature charity events of the summer, the LCI Golf Classic! More details to come!
A special thank you to our 2024 LCI Golf Classic sponsors: TTSG Inc., GSD, 20Twenty Design, Performance Wealth Partners, Nancy & Timothy Desmond, ABT, Alec K. and Viena P. Gianaras Foundation, CIBC, Daily Herald, Dussias Wittenberg Koenigsberger LLP, Ernst & Young, J Krug & Associates, Old National Bank, Project Management Advisors, Inc., Rose & Hockfield Families, Barbara & Steve Anderson, Sysco, Wintrust Financial Corp, Wipfli, XXIO/Srixon, Hal Wolken Family Sonic Drive-In, Alvarez & Marsal, John Bird/RSM, Akerman, Greater Chicago Club Managers Foundation, Robert Half, Twin Orchard Board of Directors, and the Windy City Bulls.
