Little Friends has recently formed an Auxiliary Board to help us spread the word about the good work we do and assist in generating much needed funding to conti...
A year ago, I was approached by a family with an interesting proposal. Older in years and having a child with special needs that they cared for their entire lif...
Every nonprofit agency that helps others in some way knows that it has to rely upon generous donors to survive and be able to do the special work that it does. ...
Little Friends began more than 53 years ago as one private school that grew into three unique programs serving those with special needs. Though we’re on “summer...
Every nonprofit agency has an internal debate as to how they know their work “matters.” Recently our Senior Leadership Team revisited our internal metrics, focu...
One of the best things about being involved with Little Friends is that good friends and neighbors often present opportunities that they hope will be of benefit...
In April, we make people aware of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the impact it has on the lives of so many in our community. We have seen incredible growth ...
UPDATE, September 17, 2018 / Little Friends' Respite Opportunities program offers caregivers time for rest and relief from challenges associated with raisi...
Our monthly articles typically bring news about Little Friends’ programs and services and the successes we have in helping our clients. We serve 800-plus client...
Coming to Little Friends nearly a year ago, I’ve had the privilege of meeting a number of people whose lives have been touched by the work done at our agency. W...
2017 was quite a year and I look forward to 2018 with such excitement! The start of a new year provides both individuals and organizations a chance take aim and...
For Little Friends, 2017 was a year marked by transition and incredible investment in our facilities and program infrastructure. When I took the reins as CEO in...
The ‘Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ seems to arrive earlier and earlier. For many, it’s a time for family, friends, and grand celebrations. That’s true of Lit...
For 52 years, Little Friends has been serving the needs of students with developmental disabilities. What began as a school for five young children with Down sy...
Any parent whose child has just been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has to have a thousand questions running through their mind. The fear of the ...
Shoppers from all walks of life have found that a trip to downtown Naperville can be made complete with a visit to Little Friends’ Serendipity Resale Shop, loca...
Rarely does Little Friends venture into the political arena. However, several of our peer organizations across the State have recently invested in an advertisin...
Little Friends will be celebrating our 53rd anniversary in May. Located primarily in Naperville, we support those with autism and other developmental disabiliti...
April is National Autism Awareness Month, an initiative set forth to help increase society’s understanding and acceptance of those affected by autism and other ...
Mike Briggs is the President and CEO of Little Friends. Little Friends empowers clients with autism and other developmental disabilities to thrive in our community. Their groundbreaking programs and nationally-renowned staff provide lifelong opportunities for growth, so their clients can work, learn, play and experience the joy of life’s everyday moments.
