In 1959, Freda and Dr. Jack Decker teamed up with the founding parents and families of Little City in the struggle to provide a safe and dignified environment for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. More than 50 years later, another generation from the Decker family – Randi Baskin Blume – stepped in to ensure that a new generation of community leaders realizes the importance of Little City’s programs and mission. Wanting to live out the legacy of her grandparents, Blume, a young commercial banker from Chicago, spearheaded the process of forming a group of young and engaged leaders to champion for Little City Foundation – known today as the Little City Junior Board (LCJB).
Mission
With more than 15 members between the ages of 22 and 35, the Junior Board works to support the services and programs offered to the individuals with intellectual and development disabilities at Little City in a fresh and engaging way. The group demonstrates its commitment to some of our community’s most vulnerable citizens through fundraising and volunteer activities, while offering its members invaluable networking and leadership opportunities.
LCJB Board
Josh Steinfeld, President
Alyse Eligulashvili, Vice President
Dan Salemi, Treasurer
Rachael Rose, Secretary
Members
| Christina Berger |
Alex Hilton |
Kathryn Nelson |
| Randi Blume |
Marni Hirschfield |
Megan Phee |
| Amanda Bowser |
Annie King |
Dana Rice |
| Jill Cole |
Connor McCarthy |
Andy Shessler |
| Ashley Decker |
Erin McCrary |
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| Timur Eligulashvili |
Justin Millner |
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Events
Little City’s Junior Board has raised thousands of dollars in support of the organization. All proceeds help provide innovative programs and services to the children and adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities served by Little City Foundation.
Learn more about our upcoming events.
Get Involved
Members of Junior Board meet in a downtown location bi-monthly to strategize, plan and produce two annual fundraising events designed to attract the next generation of leaders to help promote awareness and advocacy for Little City Foundation within the Chicago Metropolitan area.
For more information on joining the Little City Junior Board and for member requirements, contact ypg@littlecity.org or call (847) 221-7804.
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