In May, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs stopped by the Village Bakery in Oregon, IL, to meet with staff, leadership, educators, and families.
The Village Bakery offers more than delicious fresh-baked treats loved by locals (two thumbs up for the cinnamon rolls!). The bakery is also “baking a difference” by creating meaningful community-based work opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. The Bakery is an arm of Village of Progress, which has provided impactful vocational, recreational, and social services for people with developmental disabilities in Ogle County since 1969.
The Treasurer learned about the Bakery’s mission and shared information with families and self-advocates about the IL ABLE program as an important tool in the toolbox to build financial wellness for people with disabilities.
Visit the Village Bakery website to learn more about its work and to plan a visit.
Would your organization or agency like to host a visit by the Treasurer to discuss IL ABLE? Please email able@illinoistreasurer.gov and let us know.
Download the IL ABLE investment guide to compare investment options, potential risks and returns, fees, and how each choice may affect your disability savings goals. You can download and print the PDF here: What Type of Investor Are You?
Learn More About IL ABLE
Learn what an IL ABLE disability savings account is, who is eligible, how to open an account, and how it can help you save for qualified disability-related expenses while protecting important benefits.
- Visit the IL ABLE website
- Review the Plan Disclosure Booklet
- Explore IL ABLE Investment Options
- Open an IL ABLE Account online
For assistance, call 888-609-8683 Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm CT, or email il.clientservice@savewithable.com. Support is available in multiple languages and for callers who are deaf or hard of hearing.