The mission of the Center for Independence is to help children and young adults with physical disabilities maximize their independence by offering motor programs that promote positive self-direction, self-esteem and an "I Can!" attitude. Since 1998, the Center has provided services to more than 600 children and young adults with physical disabilities and approximately $11,000,000 in charitable services. No child has ever been turned away, nor program hours reduced, due to inability to pay! The Center meets all 20 Better Business Bureau of Chicago Standards for Charity Accountability, is rated highly by Guidestar Charity Navigator, and was awarded a 2017 Top Non-Profit Award by Philanthropedia!

The Center’s Annual Benefit is the single largest fundraiser held each year. This year, the Center is celebrating our 20th anniversary! There is a golf outing during the day and a raffle, auction, dinner, and dance at night. The event runs solely on the help and donation of community members - 100% of proceeds will directly support children with physical disabilities. The Annual Benefit is on September 28, 2018, located at Seven Bridges Golf Course and Bobak’s Signature Events in Woodridge, IL. Around 450 people will attend the event. In gratitude for your donation, we will highlight your business in our program book as well as our Annual Newsletter distributed to 4,000 donors.