Little City Foundation

🎉 In celebration of Little City’s 65th anniversary, we’re marking this milestone with an exciting opportunity! 🎉 Starting with our annual Day of Giving, you can make TWICE the impact when you give today! To honor this special occasion, our Board of Directors is MATCHING every dollar donated through Giving Tuesday (December 3) – up to $15,000! 💙 For over six decades, supporters like you have helped advance our mission to empower people with disabilities. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that the people we serve are better off because of the work we do together. Let’s make year 66 even stronger! 💪 https://lnkd.in/gEzS_x3x

🌟 October is Disability Employment Awareness Month! 🌟 This month, we celebrate the incredible contributions of workers with disabilities and reaffirm our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces. At Little City, we believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. Little City is so proud of all our Employee Development Services graduates who have gone on to find community-based employment! Little City has partnered with more than 50 community-based employers to help nearly 90 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities find rewarding and fulfilling work. Thank you to all our partners who have made a life-changing difference for those we serve.

HAPPY FALL!! 🍂 The Little City Harvest Stand is in swing with pumpkins 🎃 and gourds ready for you! As we ease into cooler weather and shorter days, this is likely our last Saturday from 9am-3pm, but don’t worry! We’ll keep the stand open Thursday and Friday (10am-4pm) for the next couple of weeks to stock up on pumpkins and gourds. 🎃🍁 Stop by and grab your fall favorites while they last! 🍂🌾 Location: Little City Horticulture Center (Large A-frame building) 1760 W. Algonquin Rd. Palatine, IL 60067

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! In honor of Little City’s 65th anniversary, our Board of Directors is matching every donation—up to $15,000—through Giving Tuesday! Your gift will empower TWICE as many people with disabilities. Don’t miss this chance to make a real difference. Double your impact today! Learn more and donate here: https://lnkd.in/g49z5xqC

We are pleased to announce that Elizabeth Severyns has officially joined the Board of Directors here at Little City! Liz Severyns is a partner at Focus Consulting Group with over 30 years of experience working with individuals and groups. With 15 years of consulting experience in the investment management business and a background in psychology and crisis intervention, she has a natural genius for developing relationships, reading people and problem solving. With her expertise in assessment, she manages all FCG diagnostic tools and works with leaders and organizations to ensure their objectives are met. Liz is certified in the Enneagram Personality tool and is a contributing author on FCG’s latest book, Type, Talent and Teams: Using the Enneagram for Investment Firm Success (2018). Prior to joining Focus Consulting Group, she held various management roles in both the public and private sectors, focused on crisis intervention and counseling. Liz has a BA in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a MSW from Loyola University-Chicago. Please join us in warmly welcoming Liz. We are excited to collaborate with her to further our mission to serve children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing the best options and opportunities to live safely, learn continuously, explore creatively and work productively throughout their lifetime.

We’re making great progress on the campus walking path! 👟 Huge thanks to the fantastic team from Motorola Solutions who were here last week, giving the workout stations a fresh look—and they even had some fun testing out the equipment themselves! This project is really taking shape because of the dedication and hard work of our incredible volunteers—thank you so much!

🌟 Donating now means helping TWICE as many friends just like her! 🌟 For a limited time, every dollar you donate to Little City will be MATCHED, dollar for dollar! That means your generosity will go TWICE as far in helping us empower people with disabilities to be better off because of what you give. Give Today: https://lnkd.in/g49z5xqC

Dive into the Harvest Season at Little City! Discover a bountiful array of fresh, locally grown fruits, veggies, and herbs, lovingly nurtured by our talented horticulture program participants at the Harvest Stand! Every purchase supports empowering workshops and classes. Join us and make a difference with every bite! 🌱🥕🍅✨ Don’t miss out! Time: Thurs/Fri 10 AM - 5 PM Sat: 9 AM - 3PM Location: Little City Horticulture Center (Large A-frame building) 1760 W. Algonquin Rd. Palatine, IL 60067

October is here, and it’s time to celebrate National Down Syndrome Awareness Month! We’re proud to highlight the amazing abilities, resilience, and spirit of individuals with Down syndrome. Let’s spread awareness, show our support, and celebrate their unique contributions to our communities. Together, we can break barriers and foster a future filled with love, inclusion, and acceptance.💙💛

Over six decades of amazing memories and moments captured in photos, all made possible by supporters like you. As we look back on 65 years of empowering people with disabilities, we’re excited to keep moving forward—together. 🎉 Starting with our annual Day of Giving, you can help make an even greater impact. In honor of our 65th anniversary, our Board of Directors is matching every dollar you give up to $15,000 through Giving Tuesday! That means your gift will go twice as far! 💙 🙌 Let’s make the next 65 years even more memorable. Donate now! https://lnkd.in/gq-Zaxvw