Gateway Services, Inc.

Gateway Services, Inc. Gateway Services, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides services to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

We aim to provide supports tailored to individuals' choices in order for them to live the lives they dream of. To that end, we will:

Ensure that all individuals are healthy and safe. Support individuals to have real relationships with family and friends. Assist individuals to have a paying job if they want to work. Encourage individuals to make decisions about their lives. Facilitate opportunities for individuals to contribute to their community.

Plan to join us for a night of fun, laughs, and useless knowledge!  Special thanks to Midland States Bank for sponsoring...
08/11/2025

Plan to join us for a night of fun, laughs, and useless knowledge! Special thanks to Midland States Bank for sponsoring the prize money again this year and to Princeton Moose Lodge for hosting us!

We'll be at National Night Out in Princeton AND Spring Valley tomorrow (Tuesday, August 5) between 5 and 8 p.m.  Stop by...
08/04/2025

We'll be at National Night Out in Princeton AND Spring Valley tomorrow (Tuesday, August 5) between 5 and 8 p.m. Stop by our table to visit and pick up some freebies for the kiddos

08/01/2025
The Marshall-Putnam Fair has wrapped up, and everyone was excited to show off their art entries and LOTS of prize ribbon...
07/30/2025

The Marshall-Putnam Fair has wrapped up, and everyone was excited to show off their art entries and LOTS of prize ribbons (and some cash!) 🥇🥈🥉 Special thanks to Mary Jane Peterson-Thornton for sharing her time and talents with us throughout the year! Her love of art has rubbed off on many, and she makes participation in the fair possible 🎨🖌

Today marks 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, a groundbreaking moment that changed...
07/26/2025

Today marks 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, a groundbreaking moment that changed the lives of millions of people with disabilities. It opened doors, broke down barriers, and helped make our country more accessible and inclusive. Yes, we’ve made progress, but there’s still a long way to go. Disability rights are facing real challenges, and it’s up to all of us to keep showing up, speaking out, and standing together.

Pardon our dust!  Excavation work began on the north side of our main building on S. Gosse Blvd. in preparation for the ...
07/25/2025

Pardon our dust! Excavation work began on the north side of our main building on S. Gosse Blvd. in preparation for the very welcome addition of 12 new parking spots for employees and visitors. Traffic in and out of the main entrance may be limited intermittently while the project is underway. If that's the case, anyone needing access to the building can park in the south parking lot and enter under the covered sidewalk 🚌🚛🛻

We are excited to have received a Spark Good Local Grant through Walmart Facility  #6092 (Walmart Distribution Center in...
07/24/2025

We are excited to have received a Spark Good Local Grant through Walmart Facility #6092 (Walmart Distribution Center in Spring Valley)! This particular grant helps to fund our Community Employment Services program -- a perfect example of diversity and inclusion within our communities! THANK YOU to Walmart for their continued support of their local communities and organizations like ours!

What a great community we live in with so much to do!  "Carrie" was the hit of the night at Festival 56 (thanks to Kurt ...
07/19/2025

What a great community we live in with so much to do! "Carrie" was the hit of the night at Festival 56 (thanks to Kurt Workman for his generosity in donating 4 tickets!), and the Dave Matthews Tribute Band did not disappoint either, thanks to Princeton Tourism. The guys even got to meet the lead singer and grab a pic!

Congrats to Shannon on 15 years!  This is what she had to say:  "I started working at Gateway Services as a Job Develope...
07/19/2025

Congrats to Shannon on 15 years! This is what she had to say: "I started working at Gateway Services as a Job Developer. Within this position, I worked with local employers developing various positions for the individuals we provide services to. This position was very rewarding, as I experienced many successful employment opportunities and got to work with some great employers within our community. I then moved into the Director of Human Resources position 13 years ago. In this position, I get the opportunity to work directly with our employees. We have a variety of different personalities and interests within our staff. The individuals love this because whatever interests they may have, we have employees who share some of the same. This has been the most challenging yet rewarding position I have experienced in my career and I love that I can say I’m a part of Gateway Services."

Looking for a job?!  Come visit with us today!
07/18/2025

Looking for a job?! Come visit with us today!

A group from the Henry Day Services program had a great time at the "Fun Day" hosted by our friends at Streator Unlimite...
07/14/2025

A group from the Henry Day Services program had a great time at the "Fun Day" hosted by our friends at Streator Unlimited, Inc! Thanks for the invite!

Address

406 S Gosse Boulevard
Princeton, IL
61356

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18158754548

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Our Story

Our humble beginnings started in 1970 in an abandoned schoolhouse in Malden, Illinois. Staffed with a crew of 3, 1 program, and $35,000, Gateway Services was born. Currently Gateway has 7 programs, approximately 115 staff, 3 office buildings, a mechanic's garage, and 6 residential homes.

In 1978, our first home was rented to provide 24 hour residential supports. Today, we have 6 CILA homes, 1 of which is owned by Gateway Services, and 5 are rental agreements between a landlord and the individuals who live there.

Prior to 1989, transportation was Gateway-specific. Today, BPART consists of Gateway as the lead administrator and 3 partner agencies (St. Margaret’s Hospital, Bureau County Senior Citizens Association, and Putnam County Achievement Services). In FY20, the BPART system logged over 600,000 miles, providing nearly 65,000 rides!

In 2007, our day program expanded from the Princeton location to include an office in Henry to better serve individuals from eastern Bureau, Marshall, and Putnam Counties.