News

Community Link Thanks Board Members Foppe and Niemeyer

November 10, 2025

Community Link extends a heartfelt thanks to Ron Foppe and Jeff Niemeyer for their service as members of the Board of Directors. Both are retiring due to term limits, serving since 2019.

HSHS Sponsors Community Link Buddy Walk

October 27, 2025

Community Link is proud to announce HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese as a Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 Buddy Walk, with a generous contribution of $2,500 in support of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Community Link Welcomes Dodd to Board of Directors

September 29, 2025

Community Link is proud to announce that Heidi Dodd has joined its Board of Directors.

Dairy King Welcomes Community Link Participants as a Community Partner

September 22, 2025

Community Link would like to share appreciation to Dairy King for being a Community Partner for the second year.

A Groovy Day at the 19th Annual Buddy Walk

September 15, 2025

Breese, IL - It was a sunny day at Northside Park in Breese for the 19th Annual Community Link Buddy Walk this Saturday, September 13. Over 1500 groovy members of the community registered to celebrate all individuals with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities. As the event day ended, Community Link surpassed its goal of $150,000 and raised over $165,000 with the support of family, friends, and sponsors.

Excel Makes Sweetest Mile Soda for the 2025 Buddy Walk

August 25, 2025

Community Link is excited to announce that Excel Bottling has once again shown its generous support by creating a limited-edition specialty soda, “The Sweetest Mile,” in honor of the upcoming Buddy Walk on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

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