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Pine Home gets a magical makeover
The girls at Pine Home received a wonderful surprise recently when volunteers from The Opus Group, Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago and artist Shane Anderson teamed up to complete a magical makeover.
Athletes win over 20 medals at Summer Games
Sixteen Little City athletes won more than 20 medals at the Illinois Special Olympics Summer Games, marking a successful return to the showcase event for the first time since 2019.
Josh exceeded expectations because of YOU!
From graduating District 211’s transition program, enrolling in Harper College’s Career Skills Institute and even joining the school’s wind symphony as a trombone player, Josh has always set goals and worked to accomplish them.
Signature Events Return with Huge Success Thanks to YOU!
After years of cancellations as a result of the pandemic, two of Little City’s premier events had incredibly successful returns with the Annual Gala and LCI Golf Classic bringing hundreds of supporters together to support people with developmental disabilities.
New Location Enables New Curriculum
The participants at Lakeside Center moved to a new home this week as programming officially started at the new facility. From the outset, the Grayslake location offers a more welcoming and warm greeting to participants and visitors, boasting a beautiful brick exterior and nestled in a community of surrounding businesses.
CESP of the Year Award Winner – Terri Nelles
Little City would like to give a HUGE congratulations to Terri Nelles who was recently recognized as the Certified Employment Support Professional of the Year by the Association of People Supporting Employment First during its annual conference in Denver. Terri, who has been advocating for and helping people with developmental disabilities find community employment for more than 30 years, stood out among hundreds of other job coaches around the nation to win the prestigious award.
EDS in the Community
More people at Little City took the next step toward community employment as the first group of graduates entered the new EDS in the Community program.
Honoring Susan Lavieri’s Legacy
It is with great sadness that we share that longtime resident Susan Lavieri has passed away at the age of 73. Susan lived at the Cedar Home at Little City for 22 years, becoming a staple for both her housemates and staff alike.
Happy Retirement Jim VanCleve
Little City would like to congratulate Jim VanCleve on an amazing 24-year career at the Lakeside Center and wish him all the best as he prepares for retirement.
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