Little City Foundation

CEO Rich Bobby explains Little City’s vision for creating an inclusive community that empowers the people we serve to achieve equity, pursue their dreams, develop meaningful connections, and gain the support and skills they need to thrive. Our ultimate goal is for the people we serve to be better off because of our work. #LittleCityBigLife https://lnkd.in/gx6WKJXd

Big thanks to the Knights of Columbus for visiting Grayslake Day Services! Our VP of Community Enrichment, Greg Halloran, and Assistant Director, Shelly Wilim, were honored to receive your generous donation. We truly appreciate your support!

🍈🚨FRESH FRUIT ALERT🚨🍈! Our amazing Horticulture Team just picked over 100 sugar cube cantaloupe and they're ready to eat NOW! These melons are a Little City Harvest Stand FAVORITE, but they won't last long!! Sweet, juicy and refreshing! Get a taste of summer over this HOT weekend, and buy them while they last! ⏰ HOURS: THURSDAY/FRIDAY - 10AM-5PM | SATURDAY - 9AM-3PM 📍 LOCATION: 1760 W. Algonquin Rd.

🎉 Little City’s Harvest Stand is NOW OPEN, from August to October! 🎉 Don’t miss out! Swing by and explore an amazing selection of fresh, locally grown fruits, veggies, and herbs, all carefully cultivated by our incredible horticulture program participants. Every purchase fuels empowering workshops and classes. Come be part of something special! 🌱🍅🥕🌟 🎉 Little City’s Harvest Stand is NOW OPEN, from August to October! 🎉 Don’t miss out! Swing by and explore an amazing selection of fresh, locally grown fruits, veggies, and herbs, all carefully cultivated by our incredible horticulture program participants. Every purchase fuels empowering workshops and classes. Come be part of something special! 🌱🍅🥕🌟 Thursday/Friday - 10AM - 5 PM Saturday - 9AM - 3PM

We recently unearthed a 1974 newsreel that captures the excitement of the Dorothy Rose Horticulture Center’s opening—then known as the “Florarium”—and it’s the perfect way to commemorate our 50th anniversary celebration! What began as a seed of an idea in 1974 has blossomed into a thriving center where individuals cultivate not only flowers and produce but also lifelong skills and passions. Thank you for celebrating five decades of growth, opportunity, and beauty with us! 🌸🍅🌱

Thank you to our amazing friends who have donated to help get much-needed sensory supplies for our students! 🎉🙌 But we still need your help, as we’ve reached only 17% of our goal. 📊 Please consider donating $25, $50, $100, $250, or even $500 today to help our students thrive this school year. 💵🎒📚✨ https://lnkd.in/gXAVyRtS

This Saturday, we welcomed the community, residents, and families for a day of fun, food, and history as we celebrated one of Little City’s longest-running programs. Guests enjoyed treats from Taqueria Maya , Kona Ice, and Kilwin's Elmhurst, along with drinks from our Can-Do Coffee Cart and Lemonade stand. ☕🍧 In the A-Frame, visitors explored the history of our Horticulture program, including a special 1974 news reel featuring early participants like Jerry Rose.  Little City CEO Rich Bobby honored Horticulture Manager Wayne Johnson and Specialist Jackie Kenyon for their dedication. “This amazing program wouldn’t be possible without Wayne and Jackie,” Rich said. 🌿👏 Lucky guests also won raffle prizes, including packages from the Horticulture program, Center for the Arts, and Goebbert’s Farm. Thanks to everyone who made this celebration a success! 🎉💚

Did you know that this year's Hero Walk will also feature a Family Fest showcasing our popular programs with activities for the whole family?! Register today for FREE and enjoy Can-Do Coffee, Pumpkin Painting, a Pop-up Harvest Stand, Yard Games, Friendship Bracelets, and more!. Fun for the whole family! 👟 https://lnkd.in/gjq6Kw_D

🌷🎉 BE THERE to commemorate 50 years of the Dorothy Rose Horticulture Center at Little City THIS SATURDAY! Since 1974, this center has been a nurturing environment for learning and vocational skill development amidst the beauty of flowers, plants, and produce. Join us for a FREE, family-friendly event with delicious food trucks, refreshing drinks, lively entertainment, exciting raffle prizes, fun games, and much more! 📅 Date: August 17, 2024 🕒 Time: 11am-2pm 📍 Location: 1740 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine, IL RSVP now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gU8zRzPb See you there!

It's back to school time! Let’s gear up for an amazing year, especially for our students with disabilities who need essential sensory supplies. Your help can make all the difference! Consider a donation to get them off to a great start! https://lnkd.in/gXAVyRtS 🎉📚 🎒✨