Special Olympics marked a groundbreaking year with a literal ground breaking that will provide years of memories for athletes and residents...
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Shifting Gears to New Careers
by LittleCityOrg | Apr 22, 2024 | Employment
When it came to landing his first job, Pavel hit the jackpot. It’s not easy for people like Pavel to find the right fit, but he navigated the...
READ MOREBuilding A Solid Foundation
by LittleCityOrg | Apr 15, 2024 | Employment
In 2023, Little City’s Foster Care & Adoption program made the kind of difference that lasts forever. For the first time ever, the program...
READ MOREFinding A New Rhythm
by LittleCityOrg | Apr 8, 2024 | Employment
Sometimes a change is all you need to break new ground. Few people have seen more change at Little City’s Countryside Center than Katie. Katie...
READ MORETears of Joy
by LittleCityOrg | Mar 15, 2024 | Foster Care & Adoption
TEARS OF JOY History: Henry* entered care in 2015 when he was one year old due to neglect and possible physical abuse/corporal...
READ MOREWhat is Art Therapy?
by LittleCityOrg | Feb 22, 2024 | Employment
By Kimberly Blecha, LCPC, ATR, CCTP As an emerging treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), art therapy has many benefits...
READ MOREWhat Does Success Look Like at Little City?
by Lauren McCoy | Jun 29, 2023 | Employment
Every nonprofit has a different definition of success, whether it’s in terms of numbers or the qualitative changes they see in the lives of the...
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by Lauren McCoy | Jun 20, 2023 | Employment
Working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can be a challenge, but it’s a rewarding one if people are willing to put...
READ MOREA Look Back at the 20 Year Legacy of Shawn Jeffers
by Alexa Karp | May 8, 2023 | Spring 2023
It was almost over before it ever started for Shawn Jeffers. Thirty years of experience in the health and human services field had prepared him...
READ MOREYou Are Helping Ryan Go Full Speed Ahead
by Alexa Karp | May 5, 2023 | Spring 2023
As the youngest member of Little City’s Special Olympics team, Ryan has proven to be a champion athlete in record time. Having first started...
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