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Little City Creating hope & happiness every day for children and adults with autism and other disabilities!

Your plant purchase makes a difference! Little City’s Annual Plant Sale supports a fully operational horticulture center...
06/04/2026

Your plant purchase makes a difference! Little City’s Annual Plant Sale supports a fully operational horticulture center that also serves as a vocational training program for individuals with developmental disabilities. Every flower, herb, vegetable, and plant has been grown and cared for by participants building valuable job skills and hands-on experience.

May 1 – June 27

Little City Horticulture Center
1740 W. Algonquin Rd.
Palatine, IL 60067 (large A-frame building)

Thursday & Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Recently, Little City was honored to receive a $9,300 grant from the Barrington Area Community Foundation to support Emp...
06/03/2026

Recently, Little City was honored to receive a $9,300 grant from the Barrington Area Community Foundation to support Employment Development Services for individuals and businesses throughout the Barrington area. This funding will help create more opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while connecting local businesses with a talented and dedicated workforce.

We’re grateful to the Barrington Area Community Foundation for their support

Participants from Little City’s EDS program recently enjoyed a trip to the Libertyville Farmers Market! They spent the m...
06/02/2026

Participants from Little City’s EDS program recently enjoyed a trip to the Libertyville Farmers Market! They spent the morning exploring local vendors, picking out fresh produce and handmade goods, and enjoying everything the market had to offer. It was a great opportunity to connect with the community, practice social skills, and enjoy a beautiful day out! 🌽🍓☀️

At Little City, our mission is rooted in respect, inclusion, and empowerment. This Pride Month, we honor the strength it...
06/01/2026

At Little City, our mission is rooted in respect, inclusion, and empowerment. This Pride Month, we honor the strength it takes to live authentically—and the joy that comes with being accepted for who you are.

Every day at Little City is powered by something bigger than a job. It’s powered by purpose. The heart of this community...
06/01/2026

Every day at Little City is powered by something bigger than a job. It’s powered by purpose. The heart of this community is the people who make it what it is!

The Little City, Big Why series celebrates the personal stories behind why our team chooses this work and what makes Little City so special.

Recently, Little City’s Foster Care & Adoption Program and Community-Based Clinical Program celebrated Mental Health Awa...
05/29/2026

Recently, Little City’s Foster Care & Adoption Program and Community-Based Clinical Program celebrated Mental Health Awareness Month with a special event at our Behavioral Health Clinic!

The celebration featured therapy dogs, a gratitude garden, wellness treat bags, calming drinks and snacks, and plenty of opportunities to focus on self care and connection. Huge thanks to our Clinical Team for organizing such a thoughtful and uplifting event!

At the recent graduation ceremony at the Little City Center for Education, families, staff, and classmates came together...
05/29/2026

At the recent graduation ceremony at the Little City Center for Education, families, staff, and classmates came together to celebrate an incredible group of students and everything they’ve accomplished this year! 🎓

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We’re so proud of you and excited for what’s ahead!

05/28/2026

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, the Hero Walk will take place on Little City’s beautiful 56-acre campus — giving you the opportunity to walk the grounds where community, connection, and possibility come to life!

Join us for City’s 7th Annual Hero Walk on Saturday, September 26, 2026, as we come together to celebrate, support, and champion individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

👟 Enjoy a family-friendly walk experience
🎉 Celebrate with music, activities, and community fun
💙 Meet the heroes at the heart of Little City’s mission
🙌 Fundraise to create more opportunities, inclusion, and life-changing support for nearly 1,000 children and adults with disabilities

Whether you walk, donate, fundraise, or cheer others on, every step helps empower individuals to reach their fullest potential.

Power the Mission. Fuel the Heroes. Donate or start a team today to support the Hero Walk: https://www.littlecity.org/herowalk

Little City’s Annual Plant Sale is growing more than flowers this season.Each purchase supports a fully-operational hort...
05/28/2026

Little City’s Annual Plant Sale is growing more than flowers this season.

Each purchase supports a fully-operational horticulture center that doubles as a hands-on vocational training program for individuals with developmental disabilities. Everything available at the sale has been planted, nurtured, and maintained by participants building valuable job and life skills along the way!

Little City Horticulture Center
1740 W. Algonquin Rd.
Palatine, IL 60067
(large A-frame building)

May 1 – June 27
Thursday & Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 3pm

Address

1760 W Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL
60067

Telephone

+18473585510

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