Walter Lawson Children's Home

12/22/2025

Our annual 12 Days of Christmas brought joy to our staff and residents. Games, White Elephant shopping and ugly sweater day proved to be a hit, but the highlight was Santa coming to town.

12/22/2025

Thank you to Neighbors Bar and Grill and their generous customers for the wonderful Christmas gifts. Every year they donate a gift to every resident from their Angel Tree. We appreciate the support and generosity in supporting all our residents!

12/04/2025

It's almost here! December 14th is family picture day. We will take pictures from 10am through 3pm. If you would like a photo with Santa, he will be available from 1pm-3-pm.
To make reservations for a photo time, call Donna Monday -Friday between 9am and 3pm.
*Parents will be notified if this event is cancelled to heath concerns.

12/03/2025

💙 Thank you. Truly. 💙
This Giving Tuesday, you showed our residents that they are seen, valued, and surrounded by a caring community.
Your generosity — of spirit, time, and support — directly enriches lives.
From all of us at HutsonWood:
Thank you for Empowering Possibilities and Brightening Futures.

12/02/2025

🎉 We’re already seeing wonderful generosity this Giving Tuesday — thank you!
If you haven’t yet joined in, there’s still time to make an impact today.
So far, supporters have contributed:
✔ Volunteer sign-ups
✔ Donations of art & craft supplies
✔ Thoughtful messages and notes of encouragement
✔ Financial gifts — large and small
Your participation — in any form — means the world.
Let’s keep the momentum going and make this a day full of hope, kindness, and community support.
Together, we are Empowering Possibilities, Brightening Futures.

12/02/2025

💛 Today is Giving Tuesday! 💛
At HutsonWood’s Cornerstone Special Care, Swann Special Care, and Walter Lawson Children’s Home communities, the smallest moments make the biggest impact — art sessions that spark creativity, music that brings smiles, and volunteers whose presence says, “You matter. You are valued.”
This Giving Tuesday, your kindness empowers:
✨ Creative expression
✨ Social connection
✨ Confidence and joy
✨ A sense of belonging
You can:
💙 Volunteer your time
💙 Send encouraging notes
💙 Donate art supplies, books, and activity materials
💙 Make a financial contribution of any size
Together, we are Empowering Possibilities, Brightening Futures.

11/28/2025

🌟 Giving Tuesday is December 2! 🌟
This year, HutsonWood invites you to support our Illinois communities — Cornerstone Special Care, Swann Special Care, and Walter Lawson Children's Home, where individuals with developmental disabilities are supported with dignity, compassion, and joy.
You can give in many meaningful ways:
💙 Volunteer your time
💙 Send gratitude through notes or messages
💙 Donate art supplies, books, puzzles, and materials
💙 Offer financial support of any amount
Every act of kindness matters — and every contribution brings warmth, connection, and joy into daily life.
Join us in Empowering Possibilities & Brightening Futures this Giving Tuesday.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!
Today, we give thanks for the incredible residents, families, staff and supporters who make our mission possible.

As you gather with loved ones, may your day be filled with joy, gratitude and hope. From all of us at Walter Lawson Children’s Home, thank you for being a part of our family.

What are you most grateful for this year? Share with us in the comments! 🧡

11/24/2025

11/11/2025

Thank you for your service and dedication! ❤️🤍💙

11/03/2025

Halloween is all about spooktacular creativity and our school costume parade is the proof! We had the Mario Cart Crew, Agents from Men in Black, Day of the Dead costumes and a whole classroom dressed as Waldo. Our nurses, DSPs and activity staff joined in the festivities with their own unique looks. Finally, our annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest highlighted just how creative we are with the winners being a pumpkin fairy hut and a pumpkin dino egg.

10/16/2025

Congratulations to Sheila, our October gift basket winner! We’re so grateful for your hard work, kindness, and all that you do every day. You truly make a difference — thank you, Sheila!