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Mission

It is the mission of Lighted Way to value each child as an individual, capable of personal growth and development in reaching his/ her highest potential cognitively, emotionally, physically, and socially. Lighted Way strives to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Quality of life is improved by empowering students to make choices, thereby giving them some control over their environment. Lighted Way strives to integrate students into their community and to help students form social relationships. All students are treated with dignity, regardless of their ability level.

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2025 - 2026 Lighted Way Calendar

2026 -2027 Lighted Way Calendar

Lighted Way Spaghetti Supper Success!

Thanks to the incredible efforts of our Uptown and Lighted Way staff and volunteers, along with the amazing support of our Illinois Valley community, we served over 2,000 meals and raised more than $42,000 for Lighted Way Children's Developmental Center!

Thank you to everyone who volunteered, attended, purchased raffle tickets, and helped make this event a success. Your generosity helps provide the tools and resources our students need to grow, learn, and reach their fullest potential.

As we always say, it's not about making a donation—it's about making a difference.

Looking Ahead

We're excited to announce that our next Spaghetti Supper will be held in Spring 2027! Guests can once again enjoy a delicious dinner while participating in our raffle and cash raffle opportunities.

We look forward to gathering with our community once again to celebrate, support, and make a difference in the lives of the students we serve. For additional questions, please call 815-224-1345 or email jkreiser@lway1.org.

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