Little City 2014 Annual Dinner Gala Raises $325,000 in Celebration of The Center for Employment and Business Opportunities

Posted November 04, 2014 10:00 pm

Terry Braune

PALATINE, IL-October 28, 2014- Honoring Little City's Emerald Anniversary for 55 years of service, "The Emerald City" themed Annual Dinner Gala generated much-needed funds and awareness for children and adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

In celebration of The Center for Employment and Business Opportunities, Little City honored Matthew and Tina Schubert of Paramount Staffing with the Sidney L. Port Legacy of Distinction Award, which inspired numerous gifts of support to youth and adults with special needs.

Emceed by Co-Chairs Eleni Bousis, Kristina McGrath, Susanna Negovan and Lisa Palivos, the live auction pledge raised $60,000 which will help individuals with disabilities find and maintain employment.

Distinguished guests included: Senator John Cullerton, the Honorable Roger Fein, Richard Mell and Bruce Rauner.

Little City wishes to thank its generous sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors: Cermak Fresh Market, Eleni & Jimmy Bousis and Family, Eleni, Bobby & Taso Tzotzolis and Family, Friends of Kevin Desmond, George & Dimitra Zervas; Gold Sponsor: Paramount Staffing; Silver Sponsor: The Walgreen Company; Bronze Sponsors: Alexian Brothers Health System, Barbara and Steve Anderson of Hockfield & Associates, Inc., McGrath Lexus, Mesirow Financial, Rose/Hockfield Family, Zurich NA; Official Media Sponsors: Chicago Sun-Times, Splash.

For complete information, visit www.littlecity.org or contact Terry Braune at tbraune@littlecity.org or 847-221-7831.

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About Little City Foundation

Our mission is to provide children and adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities the best options and opportunities to live safely, work productively, explore creatively and learn continuously throughout their lifetime. At Little City, there is no finish line. Our goal is to make tomorrow better than today. The only constant is our desire to change and improve. We do so by continually making great strides to further enrich the lives of those we serve and help them flourish. The organization has a 56-acre campus in Palatine and offices in Schaumburg and Chicago. Visit www.littlecity.org.

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