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.
03/12/2026
Thanks to everyone who supported our fundraiser at Rip's Tavern tonight! Their crew was great, and the chicken was amazing as always! Special thanks to Alex and Kenzie from our Community Day Services team for their help with the bake sale and Stephanie and Michelle from Financial Plus Credit Union in Peru for helping out with the 50/50 and basket raffles. We'll be back tomorrow (Thursday) from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tickets are still available from our Princeton office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sorry, we can't sell tickets at the door. Come see us 🍗
03/11/2026
We've got your dinner plans covered (but don't forget to stop by and purchase your tickets!) Our office is open from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 🍗🍗🍗
03/10/2026
Our annual fundraiser at Rip's Tavern kicks off TOMORROW 🍗 Tickets are available only at our main office. They will NOT be sold at the door! Come out and see us!
03/10/2026
As Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month continues, we wanted to share this video. Often times, people hear "what if . . ." and assume that people with disabilities must always be protected. But what happens when protecting people turns to limiting their opportunities and taking away choice?! Dignity of risk is about the basic human right to make your own decisions, to take risks, to live a life you choose
Dignity of risk is about the basic human right to make your own decisions, to take risks, to live a life you choose.
03/10/2026
Mark your calendars for March 24th! Transitions can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. Join us at LaSalle-Peru High School from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. for a night dedicated to independence. You'll receive advice on guardianship and Division of Rehabilitation Services, mental health resources, and 20+ agencies ready to support YOUR goals! See you in the cafeteria! We'll be there!
03/08/2026
Be sure to set those clocks ahead one hour before turning in for the night 😴
03/06/2026
Come out and support our friends at United Way of Bureau County! We'll be there!
03/05/2026
Do you have a group of friends, coworkers or club members with an extra hour of two of time?! We are looking for some people to help fill eggs for our upcoming fundraiser. Hours of availability may be somewhat limited, but we do have openings on March 25th and 26th between 9 a.m. and noon or March 27th and 28th between noon and 5 p.m. We may also be able to accommodate a small group after business hours. Interested?! Send a message to our page, email twright@gateway-services.org or call (815) 875-4548 Ext. 228 🐰🐰🐰
03/04/2026
Stop by and see us at The Princeton Closet as we celebrate 56 years of services and supports for some pretty amazing people! We'll have flyers about our programs (and cookies!) 🍪
The Princeton Closet is grateful for our long partnership with Gateway Services, Inc.! We are helping them celebrate 56 years this year! 👏👏👏
If you would like to stop by to say thanks or learn more about their services, they will have a table set up here on the following dates:
3/5 from 9:30-10:30am
3/13 from 9:30-10:30am
3/19 from 9:30-10:30am
3/27 from 9:30-10:30am
We will highlight their services throughout the month as well.
03/02/2026
During March every year, people with disabilities, families, loved ones, professionals, organizations, and other groups recognize Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to the lives of people with developmental disabilities. It’s a time to highlight achievements, honor progress, showcase contributions, and address ongoing challenges. Starting as a presidential proclamation in 1987, DD Awareness Month now provides an annual opportunity for intentional reflection, celebration, and transformation. Learn about the concept of presuming competence which means believing people are capable and that they do understand
This video discusses presuming competence of people with disabilities, which competence means believing people are capable and that they do understand you ev...
03/02/2026
Happy Birthday to US 🎂 We are so excited to celebrate 56 years of services and supports! It all started in an abandoned schoolhouse in Malden. There were 7 individuals, 3 staff, and a $35,000 budget! Today, we serve a 3 county area, provide supports to nearly 200 individuals, employ over 120 staff, have 3 separate locations, and operate on a $7.7M budget. Empowering People, Enriching Community. It's what we do
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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.
2017 saw the beginning of Open Doors Community Counseling, a community mental health program. Located in Perry Plaza (and in Henry as of 2019), we are currently seeing adults and children aged 5 and older with Medicaid only.
We have seen many changes since the 1970s; however, we share a common goal of ensuring a high quality of life for everyone.
