Center for Independence

Center for Independence An IL 501(c)3 dedicated to helping children & young adults with disabilities reach their potential.

The mission of the Center for Independence is to help children and young adults with disabilities achieve their highest level of independence in the home, school, community and workforce. We provide therapy programs that develop life skills and motor function in a manner that promotes positive self-reliance, self-esteem and an “I Can!” attitude. Committed to breaking down barriers to the workforce, the Center also provides job linkage and placement for young adults with disabilities through our innovative program, Working Together Chicago.

01/26/2026

Turkey Bowl 2026 is more than a competition — it’s a community showing up with heart.

On Sunday, February 1st at 11:30am, Hawthorne’s Backyard in West Chicago turns friendly rivalry into real impact as we bowl to benefit the Center for Independence. Your participation helps children and young adults with cerebral palsy and other motor challenges receive life-changing therapy — keeping care accessible and affordable.

Roll for bragging rights. Bowl for something bigger.

Because of YOU—and the generous Giving Tuesday match from the Coleman Foundation—we raised over $100,000 for Center for ...
01/16/2026

Because of YOU—and the generous Giving Tuesday match from the Coleman Foundation—we raised over $100,000 for Center for Independence and Working Together Chicago! Thank you to every donor who showed up and made a difference. Your belief in our mission helps create opportunity, independence and inclusion every single day. Thank YOU for making this possible! 💙💚

We’re excited to share a fundraising event that we are lucky to be chosen as the beneficiary this year.On Sunday, Februa...
01/12/2026

We’re excited to share a fundraising event that we are lucky to be chosen as the beneficiary this year.

On Sunday, February 1st, starting at 11:30 AM, at Hawthorne’s Backyard, in West Chicago, they will be hosting their annual Turkey Bowling event—turning a parking lot into an outdoor bowling alley where teams knock down pins using frozen turkeys. Yes, really! 🦃🎳

A chance to raise meaningful funds for CFI programs

🎳 Event Details: See Attached Flyer https://www.hawthornesbackyard.com/upcoming-events

Whether you form a team, come out to cheer, or participate in the raffle, your involvement helps make a real difference.

Thank you for supporting CFI, and we hope to see you there—one turkey at a time!

2025 Wrapped ✨Independence was our top track—and it played loud this year! From everyday victories to life-changing mile...
12/31/2025

2025 Wrapped ✨

Independence was our top track—and it played loud this year! From everyday victories to life-changing milestones, 2025 was powered by courage commitment and a community that believes in empowering independent futures.

Thank you to our participants, families, staff and supporters who make independence possible every single day. We could not have done it without YOU!

We are proud of what we have acomplished this year and we can’t wait to turn it up in 2026! 💙💚

Help us start 2026 our strong,donate today!
https://www.cfimove.org/donate/

Wishing you joy, peace, and light this holiday season!✨As we gather with friends and family, we reflect on the people wh...
12/24/2025

Wishing you joy, peace, and light this holiday season!✨

As we gather with friends and family, we reflect on the people who bring us joy. At the Center for Independence, that joy is found in moments like watching a child with a disability take steps with a walker or reach out to accept a gift from Santa.

A Season of Joy-Made Brighter through Independence!
Happy Holidays from out CFI family to yours! 💚

12/19/2025

Its really important that they did:
Take the leap.
Build the nonprofit.
Put independence first. 💫

Thank you to all our families, donors, therapists and children for the past 28 years of support, dedication and unwavering belief in independence for all!

Spreading Holiday Cheer from CFI to you and yours! 🌲$5 for a pack of 5 cards — designed by CFI kids! Get yours while the...
12/03/2025

Spreading Holiday Cheer from CFI to you and yours! 🌲
$5 for a pack of 5 cards — designed by CFI kids!
Get yours while they last— pick up at CFI (shipping costs will apply)

Message or Email: ereynolds@cfice.org to place your order today!!

On this Thanksgiving, we pause to express our deepest gratitude — to the families who inspire us, the staff who give the...
11/27/2025

On this Thanksgiving, we pause to express our deepest gratitude — to the families who inspire us, the staff who give their all, and the donors who make life-changing therapy possible. ❤️💙

Your generosity fuels every milestone, every breakthrough, every “I Can!” moment.
With around the corner, your kindness can go twice as far with a $10,000 match from the Coleman Foundation.

Donate Here: https://www.cfimove.org/donate/

AHHHH! Together, we make independence possible.💙Now thru December 2, every donation to the Center for Independence will ...
11/24/2025

AHHHH! Together, we make independence possible.💙
Now thru December 2, every donation to the Center for Independence will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000 by the Coleman Foundation!

Your gift helps empower children and adults with disabilities say “I Can” every day!

Donate Here: https://www.cfimove.org/donate/

This  , we’re giving a big 👍 to generosity that goes twice as far!The Coleman Foundation will match all donations up to ...
11/18/2025

This , we’re giving a big 👍 to generosity that goes twice as far!

The Coleman Foundation will match all donations up to $10,000 now through December 2 — helping the Center for Independence double its impact for children, teens, and adults with disabilities.

Your gift builds confidence, independence, and community — one “thumbs up” moment at a time. 💙💚

Donate Here: https://www.cfimove.org/donate/

Address

100 W Plainfield Road, Ste 100
Countryside, IL
60525

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17085880833

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