LITTLE FRIENDS Wirk the hrlp of sponsors swh as Gerald Cares, Late Friends Inc. supports those apriencing antism, intellectual and emotional disabilities and their families. Little Friends Inc. makes a big difference in families' lives Since 1965, Little Friends by dinner, program and a live Inc. has been making a big auction. Tickets are still available difference in the lives of those but are selling fast. Altenbern experiencing autism, intellectual suggests not delaying a ticket and emotional disabilities, and purchase if you're planning to their families by empowering attend in person. Those who can't them to live, learn work and make it to the live event can still thrive in their communities. This support the cause by donating Warrenville-based to Little Friends Inc. directly. multi-faceted human service Proceeds from this event support agency serves over 800 people Little Friends Inc. and ensure that throughout nine counties and the organization's services are 53 school districts every year available now and into the future across northern Illinois. Little for the families they serve. Friends Inc. addresses the many needs of this community through fundraising event, and we are a variety of programs and delighted to celebrate in person modalities. The agency runs two this year with our friends and schools, holds vocational training supporters" said Altenbern. "In programs, offers community addition to raising funds, the based residential opportunities, Auction provides other benefits and operates the Little Friends such as buikding awareness Center for Autism, which offers about the work we perform and comprehensive therapies and trainings for support our mission." parents and professionals "Little Friends Inc. supports support of individuals, corporate a wide spectrum of people with sponsors such as Gerald Cares ages ranging from 18 months to help further Little Friends the end of an adult's life. Our staff mission. works on the front lines in the classroomsandinhomes. offering a positive impact on the families critical resources for those under they serve. We are honored our care every day" said Jason to continue supporting their Altenbern, Vice President for mission Agency Advancement for Little and look forward to seeing Friends Inc. As a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, grow and thrive" said Doug this vital organization relies on Gerald, Presidlent of the Gerald donationsto maintainand further Auto Group. operations While COVID-19 put an in-person fundraiser on hold in previous years, this delightful and entertaining evening is littlefriendsinc.org/little-friends- back in 2022, Ihe 45th Annual 2022-benefit-auction or https:/I Benefit Auction returns to an in- person format on March 5, 2022. Ihe event at the Sheraton Lisle Naperville will feature a cocktail reception and raffle followed "Ihe Auction is our signature evaluations, sharing how people can actively In addition to the generous "Little Friends makes such and programming this organization continue to To purchase tickets for the 45th Benefit Auction or to donate, visit: https://www. www.littlefriendsinc.org/donate. To learn more about Gerald Cares, visit https:// geraldcares.tumblr.com. Gerald Cares www.GeraldCares.com LITTLE FRIENDS Wirk the hrlp of sponsors swh as Gerald Cares, Late Friends Inc. supports those apriencing antism, intellectual and emotional disabilities and their families. Little Friends Inc. makes a big difference in families' lives Since 1965, Little Friends by dinner, program and a live Inc. has been making a big auction. Tickets are still available difference in the lives of those but are selling fast. Altenbern experiencing autism, intellectual suggests not delaying a ticket and emotional disabilities, and purchase if you're planning to their families by empowering attend in person. Those who can't them to live, learn work and make it to the live event can still thrive in their communities. This support the cause by donating Warrenville-based to Little Friends Inc. directly. multi-faceted human service Proceeds from this event support agency serves over 800 people Little Friends Inc. and ensure that throughout nine counties and the organization's services are 53 school districts every year available now and into the future across northern Illinois. Little for the families they serve. Friends Inc. addresses the many needs of this community through fundraising event, and we are a variety of programs and delighted to celebrate in person modalities. The agency runs two this year with our friends and schools, holds vocational training supporters" said Altenbern. "In programs, offers community addition to raising funds, the based residential opportunities, Auction provides other benefits and operates the Little Friends such as buikding awareness Center for Autism, which offers about the work we perform and comprehensive therapies and trainings for support our mission." parents and professionals "Little Friends Inc. supports support of individuals, corporate a wide spectrum of people with sponsors such as Gerald Cares ages ranging from 18 months to help further Little Friends the end of an adult's life. Our staff mission. works on the front lines in the classroomsandinhomes. offering a positive impact on the families critical resources for those under they serve. We are honored our care every day" said Jason to continue supporting their Altenbern, Vice President for mission Agency Advancement for Little and look forward to seeing Friends Inc. As a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, grow and thrive" said Doug this vital organization relies on Gerald, Presidlent of the Gerald donationsto maintainand further Auto Group. operations While COVID-19 put an in-person fundraiser on hold in previous years, this delightful and entertaining evening is littlefriendsinc.org/little-friends- back in 2022, Ihe 45th Annual 2022-benefit-auction or https:/I Benefit Auction returns to an in- person format on March 5, 2022. Ihe event at the Sheraton Lisle Naperville will feature a cocktail reception and raffle followed "Ihe Auction is our signature evaluations, sharing how people can actively In addition to the generous "Little Friends makes such and programming this organization continue to To purchase tickets for the 45th Benefit Auction or to donate, visit: https://www. www.littlefriendsinc.org/donate. To learn more about Gerald Cares, visit https:// geraldcares.tumblr.com. Gerald Cares www.GeraldCares.com