Little Friends

🏈✨ A Big Thank You to Benet Academy Football! ✨🏈

We’re incredibly grateful to Coach James White, and the entire Football Team, for spending part of their day serving at Little Friends.
Through their service project, they left our windows sparkling—but even more importantly, they brought smiles, energy, and kindness to our staff and the individuals we serve. 🪟💙
Your commitment to giving back and supporting the community truly makes a difference. Thank you for your partnership, generosity, and heart for service. We are so grateful for you! 🙌
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🍔🍹 Dine for a Cause with FunClub! 🍹🍔

Join us on Monday, July 28, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at Hizeman's for a fun evening of food, drinks, and community support!

🌟 Representatives from IntentGen Financial Partners will be stepping behind the bar to serve up your favorite beverages, while FunClub participants will be helping bus tables throughout the evening.

💙 The best part? All tips collected will support Little Friends and the individuals we serve.

Bring your family, friends, and appetite, and enjoy a great night out while making a meaningful difference. Every tip helps create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

📅 July 28 | 6–9 p.m.
📍 Hizeman's
🍴 Dine. Tip. Support. Repeat.

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REGISTER NOW! Join us on the course to support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

🏌️‍♀️ Dottee Krejci Memorial Women’s Golf Outing
📅 August 24, 2026
📍 Naperville Country Club, Naperville

⛳ Little Friends Invitational
📅 September 14, 2026
📍 Cress Creek Country Club

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or simply want to support a great cause, these events offer a fun day of golf, networking, and community impact. Every swing helps create opportunities and brighter futures for those served by Little Friends.

REGISTER HERE!

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🌟 We're Hiring! Join the Little Friends Team! 🌟

Looking for a career where you can truly make a difference? Little Friends is hiring for a variety of positions across our organization. We're highlighting just a few opportunities, but there are many ways to build a rewarding career while supporting children and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and emotional health challenges.

💙 Meaningful work
💙 Supportive team environment
💙 Opportunities to grow
💙 A chance to make an impact every day

Come join our team and help empower the individuals we serve to live, learn, work, and thrive.
👉 Explore current openings and apply today: https://www.littlefriendsinc.org/careers/

In observance of Independence Day, our office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. Have a safe and wonderful weekend with your family and friends.

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🏡 Barrier-Free Living!
Seeking a place that feels like home and accommodates your accessibility needs? The Little Friends' Illinois Independent Living Center (IILC) offers apartments for rent designed for adults living with physical challenges.
Enjoy independence, comfort, and community in a space built with accessibility in mind.
📍 Schedule a tour to learn more today—your new home is waiting!

Call: 630.357.0077

We’re incredibly grateful to The Auto Club Group for their generous grant, helping us continue providing impactful financial literacy programming for our Employment Services participants.
A special thank you to George Caraballo from DuPage Credit Union for leading an engaging and informative session! Participants explored key topics like understanding income vs. expenses, creating balanced budgets, reading paystubs, and managing deductions with confidence.
George also shared practical tools for tracking expenses, balancing saving and spending, and protecting against financial scams—essential skills for long-term success.
We’re thankful for dedicated partners who invest in our programs and help empower our participants as they prepare for their careers.

ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN! 🎉

Give your child a strong start with Little Friends’ Foundations Therapeutic Program—a play-based, integrated program for children ages 3–6 diagnosed with autism.

Our coordinated approach brings together:
✨ ABA Therapy
✨ Speech Therapy
✨ Occupational Therapy

All designed to build:
✅ Communication
✅ Social skills
✅ School readiness
✅ Independence

📞 Call 630.355.6533
📧 Email [email protected]
🔗 Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/55766z75

☀️ Summer fun is in full swing at Little Friends!

Our colleagues have kicked off an inaugural bags league, bringing everyone together every Wednesday evening for some friendly competition and plenty of laughs. It’s the perfect way to unwind, connect, and enjoy time with teammates outside the day-to-day.
Here’s to longer days, great company, and making the most of summer together! 🎯🌿