With special guests: State Representative Suzie Bassi, Sheriff Tom Dart, Little City board members, parents, residents and staff, the non-profit agency announced its strategic plans for the next 50 years and presented its “City Partnership” Award to Omron and its “Spirit of Inukshuk” Award to Tom Dart

Little City Foundation

Lisa Reyes, 847-221-7825

lreyes@littlecity.org

Logo: http://www.littlecity.org

Little City Foundation last night welcomed the community to its annual “State of the City” townhall meeting. Details of its strategic plan to expand its most desired, most promising and most successful services and programs were shared with the audience. In addition, Little City partners Omron Electronic Components and Northwest Community Hospital (NWCH) joined to share in Little City’s vision for the first-ever dental clinic, which will specialize in dental care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“A Golden Anniversary can certainly serve as a testament to the true value an organization brings to both its clients and to the community,” commented Executive Director Shawn Jeffers. “We have been creating hope, changing lives, and challenging the limits of hundreds of individuals with disabilities, and we could not do so without visionaries and integral community partners such as Omron, Northwest Community Hospital, Sheriff Tom Dart, and State Representative Suzie Bassi.”

Travel to the only available dental clinic specializing in oral medical care for individuals with disabilities requires more than an hour of transport and months of advance notice. Recognizing the need to attend to the sensitivities and dental needs of individuals with disabilities, Omron and NWCH partnered with Little City to provide a more compassionate solution. Omron’s chief operating officer and managing director, Nigel Blakeway, presented $75,000 dollars to begin construction of the much-needed dental clinic.

Little City honored Omron with its “City Partnership” award for its exemplary collaboration and Sherriff Tom Dart with its “Spirit of Inukshuk” award for the friendship, cooperation, and promotion of safety the Sherriff’s Department has provided to Little City.

Little City also presented memorabilia from its 25-year-old time capsule unearthed on its 50th birthday. Staff and residents shared displays illustrating their various horticultural activities, pieces of notable artwork, handcrafted gift items, Special Olympics achievements, advocacy efforts, and numerous business services.

To donate, visit: www.littlecity.org/support.

Visit www.littlecity.org or contact Lisa Reyes at lreyes@littlecity.org or 847-221-7825.

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