NGI Summer Social 2026
We’re excited to invite you to the 2026 Next Generation Initiative (NGI) Spring Social on Thursday, June 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Crawford in Naperville. Save the date for an evening of connection, community, and giving back!
At our summer social, we are focused on workforce development and are proud to spotlight Parents Alliance Employment Project (PAEP). PAEP helps neurodiverse job seekers build confidence, develop real-world skills, and connect with meaningful employment opportunities through individualized support tailored to each person’s strengths and goals.
As you register, consider making a donation directly through the registration link to support NGI’s grant to PAEP’s. This grant will support funding for PAEP’s new Learning Lab, providing hands-on training tools and adaptive technology that improve job readiness, strengthen long-term employment outcomes, and expand opportunities for people with disabilities in our community.
To help meet this goal, our Matching Challenge Partner—the Edward and Wanda Jordan Family Foundation—have pledged to meet the first $2,500 in donations.
Can’t make it to the event? Support PAEP here: https://www.dupagefoundation.org/ngi-donation/
Join us as we work together to make a difference in DuPage! The event is free to attend, and all are welcome.
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
- Catering Partner: Busy Butternut
- Catering Partner: Cinnaholic Naperville
- Venue Partner: The Crawford
- Silver Annual Partner: Duly Health and Care
- Silver Annual Partner: Kaskov Valuations
- Bronze Annual Partner: Edward Jones
- Bronze Annual Partner: Kuhn, Heap & Monson