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Events

Celebrating Community, Connection, and Compassion.

Every event we host is more than a gathering, it’s a powerful act of love and support for the children and adults we serve. When you attend a Little Friends fundraiser, you’re not just buying a ticket or making a donation, you’re helping someone find their voice, gain independence, and feel seen. These moments of connection and generosity ripple outward changing lives in ways that words can’t fully capture.

Join us throughout the year as we celebrate community, compassion, and the incredible impact we can make, together.

LITTLE FRIENDS INVITATIONAL

Date: Monday, September 8, 2025

Location: Cress Creek Country Club

1215 Royal St George Dr, Naperville, IL 60563

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Event Details:

  • 10 AM – Registration opens
  • 10:30 AM – Lunch buffet served
  • 11: 30 AM – Welcome and opening remarks
  • 12 PM – Shotgun start
  • 5 PM – Community carnival begins
    • Non-golfers are welcome to join the community carnival portion of the evening.
  • 8 PM – Event Concludes

Activities:

  • On-course sponsorship interaction
  • Various competitive games 
  • After golf community carnival
    • Games, prizes and fun! 
    • Food and beverages available
    • All ages welcome

Funds raised from this event will directly help Little Friends provide comprehensive care for adults living with physical challenges following our recent merger with the Illinois Independent Living Center (IILC) and programming of Little Friends Inc.
 
The Illinois Independent Living Center offers fully accessible and barrier-free residential spaces designed to empower residents in managing their daily lives with greater independence and dignity. This affordable housing community, conveniently located in Naperville, provides residents with convenient access to a variety of amenities, including beautiful parks, diverse shopping centers, healthcare facilities, and other critical services that enhance community engagement.

DOTTEE KREJCI MEMORIAL WOMEN’S GOLF OUTING

Date: Monday, October 13, 2025

Location: Naperville Country Club

25W570 Chicago Ave., Naperville, IL 60540

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Event Details:

  • 10 AM – Registration opens
  • 10:30 AM – Lunch buffet served
  • 11: 30 AM – Welcome and opening remarks
  • 12 PM – Shotgun start
  • 5 PM – Cocktail party
    • Men and non-golfers are welcome to join the cocktail portion of the evening.
  • 6 PM – Awards Ceremony and Remarks
  • 6:30 PM – Raffle winners announced
  • 9 PM – Event Concludes

Activities:

  • Raffle
  • Fund a need
  • On-course sponsorship interaction
  • Putt-putt game
  • Longest drive
  • Closest to the pin

All funds raised from our Dottee Krejci Memorial Women’s Golf Outing, will be directed toward furnishing our two new children’s group homes. These homes, which will be built and occupied later this year, will provide a nurturing and supportive environment for the children we serve. Our goal is to raise $20,000 to cover the cost of furniture for both homes. Your participation and generosity will directly impact the comfort and well-being of these children. 

49th Annual Little Friends Benefit Auction

The 49th Annual Little Friends Benefit Auction  is an exciting evening of friendship, advocacy, and support to ensure those Little Friends serve lead fulfilling lives in our community. Proceeds from this annual event benefit Little Friends and our programs that provide the people we serve and their families with therapies, education, vocational training, housing, family assistance, and much more.

The event will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at The Matrix, located at 808 Illinois Route 59, Naperville, Illinois.

Supporting our annual Benefit Auction gives you a unique opportunity to connect with the community and show your support for an important cause:  helping those with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities lead fulfilling lives.

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

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I love my school

“I love my school because I have great teachers and friends.”

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I like to socialize and laugh

“I like to socialize and laugh with my friends every day.”

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Little Friends staff are remarkable people

“As parents, we feel truly thankful and blessed for the opportunities that Little Friends has provided and offered.  Little Friends staff are remarkable people who are dedicated to what they do and those they serve.”

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Good times with friends and people who care

“For my son, this has not been just a school but the place where he spends good times with friends and people who care about him.”

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How grateful we are

“How grateful we are to all the angels who work with our son at Little Friends. This is his home.”

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Krejci means so much to Us

“Krejci means so much to us because it’s been the one place that has truly helped my child excel and grow; the place that he is not judged or made to feel different but accepted. I am so appreciative of the patience, care, and hard work from all the Krejci staff.”

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Positive Impact on our Family

“Respite has had such a positive impact on our family. We love that our kids can socialize with other families that share our similarities. It gives me comfort knowing he is in good hands”