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  Little Friends Hosts Second Annual SparkForce Inclusive Manufacturing Camp, Expanding Career Pathways for Young Adults with Disabilities

  WARRENVILLE, Ill. — For the second consecutive year, Little Friends, Inc. proudly hosted a SparkForce Inclusive Manufacturing Camp, an eight-week workforce development program designed to introduce young adults with disabilities to careers in manufacturing through hands-on training, industry exposure, and direct employer engagement. Funded by SparkForce, the charitable foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA), this impactful program provides participants with valuable workplace experience, technical skill development, and professional training that help prepare them… Read Full Post

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  Little Friends Welcomes Leigh-Anne Kazma to its Board of Directors

  Little Friends is pleased to welcome Leigh-Anne Kazma to its Board of Directors. A dedicated philanthropist and community leader, Leigh-Anne has served as President and Managing Director of the Kazma Family Foundation since its founding in 1997. In this role, she oversees all foundation operations, including grantmaking programs, scholarship selections, and the development of new initiatives that support charitable causes and strengthen communities. Leigh-Anne brings extensive nonprofit leadership experience to Little Friends. She currently serves… Read Full Post

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  Art on Display in Glen Ellyn

  Celebrate the creativity of Inklude Studio artists at a special exhibition at the Glen Ellyn Public Library (400 Duane Street), on display from May 4–31. Join us for a featured Artist Reception on Thursday, May 7, from 5:30–7:00 p.m., located on the library’s second floor by the Gallery Wall. Bring your friends and family to explore the exhibit, meet the artists, and enjoy an evening dedicated to their talent and creative expression.

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  SAVE THE DATE! 49th Annual Little Friends Benefit Auction – March 7, 2026
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  Save the Dates! Two Golf Outings Planned for this Fall

  Get ready to hit the links this fall with Little Friends! We are excited to announce the Little Friends Invitational, which will take place on September 8 at Cress Creek Country Club in Naperville. The Dottee Krejci Memorial Women’s Golf Outing will be held on October 13 at Naperville Country Club. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ LITTLE FRIENDS INVITATIONAL Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 Location: Cress Creek Country Club (1215 Royal St George Dr, Naperville, IL 60563) PURCHASE TICKETS… Read Full Post

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  Family Support Network – February Event

  Little Friends next Family Support Network event will be held Friday, February 21, from 6-8pm. Representatives from Clancy & Associates, a full-service law firm focused on special needs planning, will share information regarding tools to help protect your child’s future. On-site care for the children of attendees will be available, please RSVP using this link by Feb. 19.