Who We AreSRRC is a premier provider of developmental, speech and occupational therapy services for children
SRRC is a child care center and pre-school for children with and without special needs SRRC is a non-profit organization that strives to help all children live, learn and play to their maximum ability |
HistoryStarved Rock Regional Center for Therapy and Child Development (SRRC) has been providing services in the area since 1947. That is when “LaSalle County Chapter for Crippled Children” was begun by Streator business leader Henry M. Light. The agency eventually changed its name to Easter Seals of LaSalle & Bureau Counties and then in 2015 to Starved Rock Regional Center for Therapy and Child Development. We continue to provide quality services to LaSalle and Bureau counties.
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MissionStarved Rock Regional Center provides quality services to children with, and without, special needs and their families so that they have equal opportunity to live, learn, and play in their community.
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Donate NowMake a secure online gift. Donate to SRRC today Help local children with disabilities get the services they need now |
Set up a matching giftMany employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees. Find out if your company has a matching gift policy. |
Transfer Securities to SRRCHave you ever considered donating your securities (i.e. stocks and mutual funds)? There might be additional tax advantages associated with donating securities instead of cash. |
Workplace and Employee GivingSimply sign up for your employer's workplace giving campaign and use automatic payroll deduction to make your donation to SRRC. |
Gift PlanningMeet your financial, tax, or estate planning objectives while providing critical support to children and adults with disabilities. |
Volunteer your time or talent
We have many opportunities for volunteers including rocking babies, reading to children, helping at an event, selling raffle tickets, performing music, dance or drama, assembling mailers, lawn clean-up and gardening, serving on committees or our Board of Directors, painting, cleaning building repairs and more.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Tracy Beattie at 815-434-0857 or tracyb@starvedrockcenter.org.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Tracy Beattie at 815-434-0857 or tracyb@starvedrockcenter.org.
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Our Events
We are always busy at SRRC. Below are some of the events we organize throughout the year. If you have a fundraising idea contact us today!
Black & White Ball
The 12th Annual Black & White Ball is scheduled for February 27nd, 2021 at Grand Bear Lodge in Utica. This popular annual event includes dinner, dancing, raffles, complimentary martini bar, photos by Annette Barr, live auction by Matthew Bullock Auctioneers and the introduction of the 2021 Ambassador family. Stay tuned for more details about ticket purchases and more right here, or visit our Facebook page. |
Celebration
The Annual Celebration and Car Show for the Kids Presented by The Auto Inspector is slated to be held Sunday, June 6th 11 am to 4 pm at Skydive Chicago, 3215 E 1969th Rd in Ottawa. Admission is free and the event includes live music, food, beer, 50/50 raffle, children’s activities and inflatables, games, skydiving, a fly-in and a Car Show for the Kids Presented by The Auto Inspector. The event draws in thousands of guests to enjoy the day. |
6K Run/Walk for the Kids
This year our 5K was held virtually as a 6K around the Ottawa area. Runners registered for free and were encouraged to take a photo with the sponsor banner in front of SRRC. Runners and non-runners alike could also order t-shirts and medals to commemorate the event. |
Trunk or Treat
We held our first annual trunk or treat October 18th, 2019 at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Ottawa. Unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus, the 2020 event was cancelled. But have no fear, we will return in 2021, bigger and better than before. Stay tuned for information on date(s) for 2021. |