AID’s largest fundraising event, our annual Benefit Auction is an inspirational event which attracts 300 guests and offers stunning raffle baskets, 75 silent auction items and exciting live auction items. Auction supporters benefit over 5,500 special needs children and adults with disabilities. 

The Association for Individual Development (AID) has been dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with physical and behavioral disabilities, mental illness and special needs since 1961. AID is a non-profit, community-based organization that serves individuals in 46 communities throughout Northern Illinois. We assist people at each stage of their lives and work hard to ensure that our clients live their lives to the fullest. We are a recognized leader providing best quality outcomes for individuals served in areas of housing, employment, community integration, health promotion, recovery and crisis prevention.