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Special Olympics Returns To Competition
While the Tokyo Olympics have recently ended for many athletes, the competition is just starting to heat up for those at Little City. Though the Special Olympics did its best to hold some competitions during the pandemic, this summer marked the...
New Lab Offers Vital Job Training
The one constant at the Center for Education over the last 10 years has been its ability to change. From expanding from one classroom to nine, to making community trips part of the curriculum or integrating technology to help students develop...
Day School Alum Thrives in Arizona
Daniel C. always delivered when he was in the classrooms of the ChildBridge Center for Education and now eight months after leaving the school, he continues to deliver in all new ways. As the ChildBridge Center for Education celebrates 10 years...
Day School Celebrates a Decade of Success
When the ChildBridge Center for Education opened its doors for the first time 10 years ago, it was a chance to recapture a longtime dream at Little City. Little City opened its first school in 1964, but it was forced to close its doors in the...
Heritage Society Renamed in Donor’s Honor
For decades, Abe Bohrer has been one of Little City’s staunchest supporters. From his generous gifts to the Duffey Family Children’s Village so children with disabilities could have the same opportunities his own son had, to his nearly $3...
LCI a Swinging Success
Nearly 150 golfers marked the return of the Little City Invitational this past June, helping to raise $350,000 in support of Little City. Little City’s full return to in-person special events was hosted by longtime partner Twin Orchard Country...
Powerlifting: Picking up again
Kevin M. literally picked up where left off before COVID shut down his Special Olympics powerlifting. In fact, he picked up all 400 pounds of where he left off. Kevin and the entire Little City Special Olympics powerlifting team had their first...
Alyza’s Story: Changing One Life, Once Child at a Time
Alyza Gordon-Gonzalez did not know if she had what it took to be a foster parent. Now, she knows she has what she always wanted. “I was a nervous wreck and I thought I would fail at this,” Alyza said. “But it’s completely changed my life and I...
Meet Matt: Stepping Up to Lead During Change
Change isn’t always easy, especially for people with autism who often thrive on routine. But when the world changed in 2020, Little City’s Countryside Center took the opportunity to change with it, and people like Matt helped lead the way. For...
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