Little Friends, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization serving children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Based in Naperville, Illinois, Little Friends, Inc. operates 13 programs including three alternative schools, family support and consultation services, vocational training programs, community-based residential services and the Little Friends Center for Autism.
Little Friends was founded in 1965 and now serves more than 800 people each year from throughout DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Will and western Cook counties in Illinois.
Our Mission
It is the mission of Little Friends, Inc. to empower children and adults with special challenges to live, learn, work and participate in the community.
Your gift will help to ensure that all members of the Little Friends family will get the support they need to excel and continue to reach their fullest potential.
Learn More About Little Friends, Inc.
To learn more about the programs and services of Little Friends, Inc., please watch the video below.
Little Friends will host a meeting for community volunteers interested in helping to plan the agency’s 35th Annual Bids for Kids Benefit Auction. The informational meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, at the agency’s Naperville location, 140 N. Wright Street.
The 2010 Friends of Little Friends Electric Parade is just around the corner, and Little Friends is currently seekingapplications for parade entries.Applications must be received byFriday, October 22.
Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage their employees to contribute to charitable organizations. If you made a donation to Little Friends this year, your donation may qualify for your employer’s matching gift program.
It’s time to dust off the old nine-iron and start working on your short game because the Little Friends Golf Classic is just around the corner! Now in its eighth year, this year’s outing will be held on Monday, September 20, at the historic Naperville Country Club.
In an effort to capitalize on unique and exciting new fundraising opportunities, Little Friends has teamed up with Tix4Cause. Ticket holders sell their unwanted sporting, theater and music tickets, and can donate 100% of the proceeds to Little Friends!!
Mark your calendars and plan to join the Little Friends Family Council for the seventh annual Family Picnic on Saturday, September 11, at the Little Friends administrative building. All Little Friends clients and their families are invited to be our guests at this summertime celebration.
The Family Council will host a free information session on government-sponsored benefits from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28, in Meeting Room C at Naperville’s 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. Designed for parents and guardians of people with disabilities, this free information session will help participants learn about government-sponsored benefits programs that are available for families with special needs loved ones.
Little Friends, Inc. is now posting updates about agency programs, services and fundraising events on Facebook. Log on today and become a fan of Little Friends, Inc.
140 N. Wright St. | Naperville, IL 60540 | (630) 355-6533 | | btran@lilfriends.com