Golfers raise over $270,000 for Little City
Despite the rain, 150 golfers joined Little City, at Twin Orchard Country Club, for the 49th annual Little City Invitational Golf Tournament on Monday, Aug. 13, to help raise funds for children and adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Little City engages and supports individuals, families and communities to ensure that children and adults with disabilities can realize their unique potential to live safely, work productively, explore creatively and learn continuously throughout their lifetime.
“The Little City Invitational Golf Tournament has continued its tradition of being the largest fundraiser for the children and adults of Little City,” said Executive Director Shawn E. Jeffers. “It was another successful year and we are already looking forward to next year, our 50th.”
Additionally, golfers raised $17,500 for a sensory therapy room that will be in the first home of the Children’s Village Initiative. These new group homes were specifically designed for individuals with autism, addressing the fact that 80 percent of the children at Little City have autism. Sensory rooms are an important aspect of each of these homes as they allow children to regulate their emotions.
To support individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, visit www.littlecity.org/support.
For complete information, visit www.littlecity.org or contact Sally Blake at sblake@littlecity.org or 847-221-7831.
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