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Welcome to Little City, Big Picture! 

The winter 2025 edition of our newsletter presents a look back on the remarkable journey of 2024 at Little City, a transformative year made possible by our donors, corporate partners, families, and other supporters.

A Year in Review

Look at what YOU helped accomplish in 2024! 

January

Music Therapy becomes a featured class at Countryside Center to encourage communication and creative expression.

February

Community outings become a vital program component to help participants stay connected to the community.

March

Rich Bobby is named Chief Executive Officer – leading this mission towards more growth and opportunity for those we serve.

April

Our Annual Dinner Gala celebrated the collective work of our DSPs.

May

WGN visited campus to do a special “Around the Town” segment featuring our programs and services.

June

The Chicago Blackhawks took over campus! Defenseman Alex Vlasic, Tommy Hawk, and more hosted a fun day for residents and participants.

July

Our students enjoyed a Field Day before the start of the new school year thanks to volunteers from Motorola and Discover.

August

The Dorothy Rose Horticulture Center celebrated 50 years! For five decades, you have been helping hundreds of individuals grow their skills and abilities through this thriving program.

September

Our flag football team was selected as one of only 11 teams to participate in a Special Olympics competition at the Chicago Bears Walter Payton Training Center at Halas Hall.

October

Little City celebrated the opening of its sixth and final home in the Duffey Family Children’s Village. Spanning over 10 years, the Village has helped 95 children work to fulfill their own unique potential.

November

Little City participants did their civic duty and voted in the presidential election! Self-advocacy is a major priority for the IDD community and voting in elections is one of the most powerful ways to make their voices heard.

December

Little City closed out 2024 with a month full of holiday celebrations. Adults and children alike celebrated the holidays with parties, special events and activities throughout the month.

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