More than 2,000 in Grant Park Little City walk
More than 2,000 people walked two miles along Chicago's lakefront on Sunday, Nov. 8, with proceeds from the fundraiser benefiting Little City in Palatine. The nonprofit's 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.
The walk was part of the larger Hot Chocolate 5K/15K race held the same day in Grant Park. The Walk for Little City was an untimed walk and attracted people of all ages, including families with young children.
Little City assists hundreds of children and adults along with their families throughout the Chicago area, by providing innovative and personalized programs that enable individuals to live life to the fullest. Programs include residential services for children and adults, home-based supports, foster care and adoption, employment opportunities, Special Olympics, a therapeutic day school, horticulture therapy and an award winning Center for the Arts. For information, visit littlecity.org.
For complete information, visit www.littlecity.org or contact Ann Meyer at ameyer@littlecity.org or (847) 221-7831.
For more than 50 years, Little City Foundation has developed innovative and personalized programs to fully assist and empower children and adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. With a commitment to attaining a greater quality of life for Illinois' most vulnerable citizens, Little City actively promotes choice, person-centered planning and a holistic approach to health and wellness.
Little City's ChildBridge services include in-home personal and family supports, clinical and behavior intervention, 24/7 residential services and special needs foster care and adoption.
Little City's LifePath Adult Services offers a variety of residential options, employment opportunities, home-based services, case management, day supports, Special Olympics, an award-winning Center for the Arts and more.
The organization has a 56-acre campus in Palatine and offices in Chicago. Visit www.littlecity.org.
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