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Little Friends, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization serving children and adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities. Based in Naperville, Illinois, Little Friends operates 14 programs including early intervention, alternative schools, family support, vocational training, and community-based residential services.

Little Friends was founded in 1965 and now serves more than 800 people each year from throughout DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Will and western Cook counties in Illinois.

Our Mission

It is the mission of Little Friends, Inc. to empower children and adults with special challenges to live, learn, work and participate in the community.

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Your gift will help to ensure that all members of the Little Friends family will get the support they need to excel and continue to reach their fullest potential.

Upcoming Events
July 26 - Saturday
9:00 am		Visual Systems for Now and the Future
July 30 - Wednesday
6:00 pm		An Update on Asthma and Food Allergies in Children
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News

Sixth Annual Little Friends Golf Classic Slated for September 15

Make your reservations and plan to attend the Little Friends Golf Classic on Monday, September 15. Now in its sixth year, this year’s outing will be held at Naperville Country Club, a private, newly-renovated course in Naperville.

Alliant Credit Union Hosts Volleyball Fundraiser to Benefit Little Friends

Alliant Credit Union will host its third annual Employee Volleyball Tournament and Fundraising Event on Thursday, July 24, at its Touhy Avenue and Wolf Road headquarters. Proceeds from this annual day of fun in the sun will benefit Little Friends, Inc.

Little Friends Family Council Seeking New Members

The Little Friends Family Council is seeking new members to plan a number of exciting events in the upcoming year. Plan to attend the Council's next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, at the Little Friends Administrative Building, 140 N. Wright Street.

Little Friends Seeking Community Volunteers to Plan 2009 Bids for Kids Benefit Auction

Little Friends is seeking volunteers to help plan next year’s Bids for Kids Benefit Auction, which will be held on Saturday, March 7, at the Hilton Lisle-Naperville. If you are interested in volunteering on the planning committee for next year’s Bids for Kids Benefit Auction, please contact Special Events and Volunteer Manager Cally Edwards at (630) 281-1882 or via e-mail at credwards@lilfriends.com.

Little Friends Center for Autism to Host Forum on Asthma and Food Allergies on July 30

The Little Friends Center for Autism will welcome Dr. Diane Ozog, one of Chicago’s leading authorities on Allergy and Immunology, to its Naperville location as part of its Professional Guest Lecture Series on Wednesday, July 30. An Update on Asthma and Food Allergies in Children will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Little Friends Center for Autism, 140 N. Wright Street.

Zaidi’s Steak Sushi Seafood Grand Opening Set for September 9

Be the first to experience Naperville’s newest and most sophisticated nightspot when you attend the Red Carpet Grand Opening of Zaidi’s Steak Sushi Seafood from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9. Tickets are $100 per person, and 100 percent of the proceeds from the evening will benefit Little Friends.

Sponsorship Opportunities for Little Friends Golf Classic Available

A variety of exciting sponsorship opportunities for the sixth annual Little Friends Golf Classic are now available. This year’s outing will be held on Monday, September 15, at Naperville Country Club, a private, newly renovated course in Naperville.