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 Little Friends Family Council
Since its inception in 1997, the Little Friends Family Council has worked to raise funds and provide volunteer support through countless Little Friends special events and fundraisers. Designed to create a sense of community among Little Friends families, Family Council members serve as volunteers and spearhead a number of fundraising and educational events throughout the year.
The Little Friends Family Council meets monthly at the Little Friends Administrative building, located at 140 N. Wright Street in Naperville. Family Council members play an integral role at Little Friends, helping to ensure the success of countless endeavors each year.
How You Can Get Involved
There are a variety of ways for Little Friends families to get involved with the Family Council throughout the year, including:
- Serving on the Steering Committee to help plan all Family Council events
- Volunteering at a variety of Little Friends special events and fundraisers
- Attending or helping to coordinate Information Sessions on topics of interest to families across the agency
- Attending social activities, such as the annual Family Picnic
Steering Committee Meetings
The Little Friends Family Council meets monthly at the administrative building, located at 140 N. Wright Street in Naperville. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.
Join us!
Upcoming Meetings:
October 7, 2008
November 11, 2008
December 2, 2008
Upcoming Events
Family Council "Meet and Greet"
Tuesday, October 7
6:30 p.m.
Little Friends Administration Building
140 N. Wright Street, Naperville
Since its inception in 1997, the Little Friends Family Council has worked to raise funds and provide volunteer support through countless Little Friends special events and fundraisers. Designed to create a sense of community among Little Friends families, Family Council members serve as volunteers and spearhead a number of fundraising and educational events throughout the year.
This unique evening will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about the Family Council, meet families from across the agency and speak one-on-one with representatives from various programs. All Little Friends families and guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
Free Information Session- Government-Sponsored Benefits
Tuesday, October 21
6:30-8 p.m.
95th Street Library
3015 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville
The Little Friends Family Council will host a free information session on government-sponsored benefits from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. This unique seminar will be held in Meeting Room B 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. Participants will learn to research government-sponsored benefits, develop a comprehensive strategic plan to maximize all available assistance programs and complete applications for assistance.
The evening’s featured speaker will be Sherri Schneider, president of Family Benefit Solutions, Inc. Admission is free, but seats are limited. Parking is available at the library. For details, please contact Special Events and Volunteer Manager Cally Edwards at (630) 281-1882 or via e-mail at credwards@lilfriends.com.
Annual Events
Expressions of Us: Art & Interpretive Creations Exhibition and Auction - NEW
May 18, 2008
Nearly 100 guests helped Little Friends, Inc. raise more than $4,000 at its first annual Expressions of Us: Art & Interpretive Creations exhibition and auction on Sunday, May 18. This exciting event, which was held from 2-4 p.m. at the Naperville Art League, featured original artwork from more than a dozen clients across the agency’s 14 programs.
Hosted by the Little Friends Family Council, this unique event was designed to showcase the artistic talents of the many individuals within the Little Friends family. Selected clients from across the agency were invited to participate in the inaugural exhibition, which featured more than 60 original paintings, sculptures and other one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted creations.
The Little Friends Family Council was instrumental in planning and hosting the first annual Art Gallery event. Funds raised from the event benefited art programs across the agency.
Little Friends Family Picnic
 Hundreds of Little Friends clients and their families attend the agency's annual Family Council Picnic, which is held each June on the lawn at the Little Friends administrative building. Clients of all ages and their families enjoy a homestyle barbeque prepared by volunteers from across the agency.
Hosted by the Little Friends Family Council, this annual get-together provides Little Friends families with the opportunity to meet and visit with each other. Picnic-goers enjoy great food and musical entertainment. Our youngest clients enjoy spending time in the moon jumps and blowing bubbles. The Little Friends Family Council plans and hosts this annual event.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
We hope that you will support Little Friends by joining the Family Council at one of the following special events:
Phonathon 2008
November 12-13, 2008 - National City Bank, Naperville
Volunteers from across the agency and the community will be calling members of the
Little Friends family to raise money and encourage membership by requesting a pledge
of financial support.
Friends of Little Friends Parade
November 28, 2008 - Downtown Naperville
Volunteers are needed to serve as parade helpers, reindeer helpers, costume character
assistants and photographers.
Bids for Kids Benefit Auction
March 7, 2009 - Hilton Lisle-Naperville
Volunteers are needed to serve on the planning committee, volunteer on the day of the event and donate auction items.
Get Involved Today
To learn more about the Little Friends Family Council, please contact:
Cally Edwards
Manager of Special Events and Volunteers
Phone: (630) 281-1882
E-mail: credwards@lilfriends.com
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