Above / To heighten awareness for its Giving Tree Program, Little Friends hosted a special guest bartending event at Topgolf on Thurs., Nov. 19.
UPDATE Nov. 19, 2015 / Topgolf provided a fun and engaging setting for folks to learn about the Little Friends Giving Tree Program with members of the Little Friends Board of Directors.
This year, many businesses will host Giving Trees for their employees to have opportunities to purchase gifts by simply choosing a tag from a Giving Tree, and then returning the wrapped gift to the tree location. Gifts will be delivered to hundreds of Little Friends’ clients across the agency in mid-December.
In addition, Giving Trees in public places include Airtistic Playland, 850 S Frontenac St, Aurora, IL; Casey’s Foods and First Community Financial Bank, Washington at Gartner in Naperville Plaza; Little Friends, 140 N. Wright Street; and Northstar Credit Union, 3S555 Winfield Rd, Warrenville, IL.
To participate in the spirit of the Giving Tree, individuals are welcome to visit any of the five above locations, select a tag and return the wrapped gift by Dec. 11, 2015.
Original Post / Little Friends again is prepared to launch of its annual Giving Tree Program. Starting in mid-November, Giving Trees can be found at businesses in Naperville and across the Western Suburbs.
To kick off the Giving Tree program, Little Friends is hosting a celebrity bartending event open to the public from 5:30PM to 7:30PM on Thurs., Nov. 19, at Topgolf in Naperville.
Local personalities expected to show off their bartending prowess include Nicki Anderson, Emily Erickson, Christine Jeffries, Kevin Kobe, John Koranda, Casey McCormick, Bianca Morin and Whitney Robbins.
Above / Topgolf is located at 3211 Odyssey Court on Naperville’s northwest side.
Proceeds from this event will benefit programs and services provided by Little Friends.
Little Friends Giving Tree
To participate, simply choose a tag from one of the Giving Trees, purchase and wrap the gift and return it to the business location by December 11, 2015.
“Individuals whose names appear on the Giving Tree tags are in financial need and would receive few or no gifts this holiday season if it were not for the generosity of our community,” said Renee Miklosik, Director of Special Events and Volunteers.
In addition to the Giving Trees Program, Little Friends seeks groups willing to host various drives by collecting non-perishable food items and warm weather clothing. For more information on how you can be of assistance this holiday season, contact Miklosik at (630) 281-1882.
For a complete list of Giving Tree businesses and locations, visit littlefriendsinc.org.
Did you know?
Since 1965, Little Friends has served children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Always in tune with the needs of the community, Little Friends has continued to evolve, consistently introducing new and dynamic programs and services.
Its dedicated staff has worked tirelessly to stay abreast of the most cutting-edge therapies and learning techniques for its clients. Little Friends believes that everyone should have the opportunity for a full life in their own community with meaningful work, their choice in living arrangements, education, strong relationships, fun and laughter. For more information, visit littlefriendsinc.org.
Save the dates!
Wrapping up the 50th anniversary year of Little Friends, the annual Parade of Lights will wind through downtown Naperville beginning at 5PM Sun., Nov. 29.
Looking toward 2016, Shaken Not Stirred, the 40th Annual Little Friends Benefit Auction, is slated for Sat., March 5, at the Hilton, located at 3003 Corporate West Dr., in Lisle. With a James Bond theme, the event will begin at 6PM.
