2016 Annual Report

Empowering people. Creating possibilities.

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Annual Report

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WEAVING THE FABRIC OF

COMMUNITY TABLE OF CONTENTS

Choice. Independence. Inclusion.

These three words form the core of who we are and what we do at Envision Unlimited. We repeat these words like a mantra because they capture the zeal with which our clients pursue their endeavors, be they related to employment, advocacy, the arts, or other means of self expression.

This year marked a tremendous period of growth in our programs and services, with expansion in the number of Host Families and the formation of the “Envision for Freedom” advocacy group among the highlights. Even with these successes, however, we never lose sight of the need to innovate in meaningful ways for our clients and their families.

In 2016, Envision was selected by the Illinois Department of Human Services to implement an innovative new residential program designed to stabilize individuals with behavioral challenges.

Our Short Term Stabilization Homes will combine intensive staff support with evidence-based treatment in a small group environment. The goal is to prevent hospitalization or placement in a state institution, and to help individuals transition back to a stable living situation in their communities. We’ll be sharing more as this promising new program progresses.

As we look ahead to ever greater accomplishments by our clients, we pause to recognize that none of this would be possible without your support. On behalf of our passionate team of staff, volunteers, and board members, we extend our gratitude for another transformative year at Envision Unlimited.

Mark McHugh Heather Nornes President and CEO Board Chair

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Every day our clients prove that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities desire the same things as everyone else: choice, independence, and inclusion. Together, we’re making that possibility a reality. Thank you for joining us on this journey.

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DEAR FRIENDS,

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A FAMILY FIRST ENVISION’S HOST FAMILY PROGRAM EXPANDS Inside voices. It’s the one thing that Mama Yolanda is always reminding Tiffany about.

Tiffany spent much of her adult life in a

from Envision support staff on a regular

Mama Yolanda’s house is calm and

by Yolanda, and experiences the ups

bustling group home setting. In contrast, tranquil, with fragrant candles and music playing softly in the background. It’s a

place where Tiffany’s voice is heard and respected, regardless of the volume.

Tiffany came to live with Yolanda and

her daughter Teanna through Envision’s

basis, has her medication monitored

and downs typical to any young adult with newfound freedom. Despite the

challenges, Yolanda sticks to the goal

she set when first joining the program: “My main thing is that Tiffany is independent.”

year-old Host Family Program, which

After just five months, Tiffany commutes

and developmental disabilities (IDD) to

volunteers at a child development center

encourages individuals with intellectual become more self-reliant through the

experience of living in the private home of a family. Yolanda first heard of the

program in an ad on the radio. With a

large house to share and her training as a nurse, she thought it was the perfect

opportunity for her and her daughter to

make a difference in the life of another.

After a period of training and trial visits, Tiffany came to live with them.

Being a Host Family requires no small amount of adjustment and

accommodation. Tiffany receives visits

on her own to her job at Mariano’s,

and a literacy program, and will soon get her passport so she can travel abroad

with Yolanda and Teanna. “Envision has showed me that I am capable, and I am not just a client,” Tiffany says. “They

have instilled in me that I am a person

who deserves to be included in society.”

Above her bed Tiffany has the words

“Dream - Imagine - Believe” inscribed on the wall. After years spent sharing rooms with others, she takes solace

in this quiet space that is her own.

She is home.

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and changed others’ lives by caring about us as individuals and not as a “file.” I finally have a job in the community where I work at Mariano’s and I am advocating for myself to get more hours. Mama Yolanda works one on one with me to assist me with budgeting—she helps me function beyond what others thought was my level of capacity. I have the same rights as everyone else and I can work endlessly to make my dreams come true.”

INDEPENDENCE

“I FEEL THAT HOST FAMILY HAS CHANGED MY LIFE

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HAMILTON PARK

A COMMUNITY INCLUSION INITIATIVE WITH THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT

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projects until 5:30, but often chose to

school program at Hamilton Park in

together. The parks department was

a new opportunity to work at an after Chicago’s South Side. “I hear you’re interviewing people for a community

volunteer job,” Celestine told Envision’s

Arts Consultant Monika Kimrey. “I really

want to do it and I think you should give

were thriving and Envision participants had emerged as natural leaders in this environment.

The residency was so successful that

along with fellow Day Program clients

partnership with Hamilton Park, part

to accompany Monika for a spring arts

to individuals and organizations in

Celestine an official interview, and she—

Envision has entered into a long-term

Andrew and Regina—were selected

of a larger effort to connect clients

residency at the park’s facility.

their communities. Programming is

Adults engaging children in the arts

camp program in establishing a butterfly

idea. But Envision’s endeavor was

groundbreaking, for it was the beginning

– Hamilton Park Staff Member

thrilled with the outcome: the children

me a chance.” Her enthusiasm earned

at an after school program isn’t a new

“We had preconceived notions about what people with disabilities would be like and wondered when they would arrive for the first session with the students. Turns out our Envision partners had already arrived and we’d been spending time with them! This experience really helped change our perceptions of people with disabilities.”

stay longer to prepare healthy snacks

of an initiative to integrate individuals

with IDD into the community in a way

expanding to include assisting the park habitat and promoting sustainability

through urban farming, thus creating

an environment where clients can be

agents of change in their communities.

that had not been done before. Hamilton

As for Celestine, a woman whose main

like any other facilitators at the Park

on television programs, the experience

for program excellence. Andrew,

the children. We teach them and they

Park staff treated Envision participants

exposure to children was watching them

District, holding them to high standards

was life changing: “You have to motivate

Celestine, and Regina officially worked

teach us. I just love the children.”

with the children on their creative

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That all changed when she heard about

INCLUSION

Celestine had never taught children before. In fact, in her entire life she’d spent very little time around kids.

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MAKING HER OWN DECISIONS In the beginning it was a struggle, the transition

Suddenly she had newfound free time in a neighborhood where she had yet to make friends. Although she knew the move was setting her on a positive path, Brandy looked forward to the fall, when she would see her friends in school. She was a good student enrolled at a performing arts high school.

School plays and debate tournaments filled her free time. As long as she was doing well in her academics—and she always was­­—her foster parents encouraged and supported her desire to participate in extracurriculars.

Brandy speaks often about giving back to her community and to other young people whose experiences mirror her own. Her favorite thing about college? “Now I actually have a choice—do I want to do this or not? Being in foster care influenced me to want to do better and be on my own.”

Throughout high school, Brandy’s Envision foster care case manager was her rock, attending school events in support of furthering Brandy’s education. On her days off, her case manager drove Brandy around for campus tours and assisted her in college applications.

Today Brandy is a sophomore at Western illinois University, studying youth

Brandy encourages current and prospective foster parents to embrace the risk of welcoming a child or teen into their home: “Let us discover what we really want to do.

Let us make our own decisions.” Her case manager always pushed Brandy to step outside her comfort zone and take risks, such as moving away to go to college and taking advantage of all her campus experience has to offer.

“I don’t want to be another statistic,” Brandy says. She’s already defied the odds. We can’t wait to see what’s next.

CHOICE

development and therapeutic recreation, and hoping to work at a nonprofit one day. She was inspired to pursue this career in no small part because of the role her case manager and Envision played in her life. Eventually, through the efforts of Envision, Brandy achieved permanency with her sister, whose home she returns to on breaks from college.

“Usually people feel bad for us, for foster kids. They

assume that because we’ve been through so much that

the rest of our lives will be traumatic. But it doesn’t have to be that way. It’ll get better eventually. My past has motivated me to do GREAT THINGS.”

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Brandy had gotten used to having nearly every moment of her day structured at the youth home where she lived throughout her early teens. There was a comfort to the routine of it all, to the schedule. That changed when she moved in with an Envision foster family during the summer before her freshman year in high school.

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Jerome volunteers at an animal shelter and lives in one of Envision’s 24-Hour CILA homes. “Working at the animal shelter gives you something meaningful to do. It is great to help animals find a home. I have made so many friends there, and they are glad to see me when I get there.”

J E ROM E G ILL Allison resides in a 24-Hour CILA home with plans soon to move into an Envision Host Family. “I like my job volunteering at St. Sabina Church, helping in the food pantry. I liked meeting Father Pfleger and even have a picture with him in my poster along with other pictures of friends I made there.”

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Through a Photo Voice Project in partnership with the University of Illinois - Chicago, and with the support of Envision staff, the self advocates documented the experiences that represent the inclusive lives they’re leading.

At the end of a three-week period, participants created visual presentations to illustrate each of their unique journeys. This structured exercise was designed

to empower the advocates to articulate their stories to a public audience, a skill that would serve them well when, for example, they meet with policy makers.

The group hopes to find additional opportunities to share their projects, and also find other ways to engage in high-profile advocacy work. In April, they traveled to Springfield to attend the Going Home Advocacy Rally at the Illinois State Capitol Rotunda to stand united in support of inclusion and equality for people with disabilities and their desire for the freedom to live in the communities of their choice. In July they proudly marched in Chicago’s 13th Annual Disability Rights Parade, taking yet another important step in making their voices heard.

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Tim resides in one of Envisions 24-hour CILA homes.

As part of the connection made with our community inclusion initiative Tim has been volunteering at Scottsdale park several afternoons each week.

Tim states “I like to help clean the gym at Scottsdale park. I have made friends there who are glad to work with me and help me.”

Driven by a need to make their voices heard on issues important to the IDD community, nine clients helped to form the “Envision for Freedom” chapter of the Illinois Alliance of Self Advocates, an initiative supported by the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. These self advocates have taken on a number of topics, including community organizing and volunteering as a form of work experience, capturing their progress along the way.

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FY16 IMPACTS AND OUTCOMES Persons with disabilities

Disabled children are up

The average cost of providing

the rate of unemployment

have experienced abuse

a state operated facility in Illinois

experience nearly double

of those without a disability.

Envision’s Employment and Business Services programs created meaningful employment for over 80 INDIVIDUALS with a developmental disability.

or neglect than youth without disabilities.

Envision’s Foster Care program ensured safe homes for 56 CHILDREN with specialized needs and their families.

care to an individual with IDD in is approximately $225,000.

Envision’s Community Living programs have eight or fewer residents living in a dynamic, communal setting, at an average cost of $53,000 per resident per year.

Recognizing that persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities want and deserve lives of meaning and self-determination, Envision Unlimited: • STARTS with what the client and their family need and want, regardless of their ability to pay • CREATES innovative, transformative opportunities and communities of care that support, challenge, and delight • LEADS THE FIELD, using our more than 50 years of experience to advocate for clients and sustain a dynamic, innovative organization

“ENVISION UNLIMITED IS TRULY A MODEL FOR THE FIELD.

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Envision Unlimited serves nearly 1,200 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) with the goal of enhancing their lives and expanding their futures. Our clients are diverse, spanning across all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, but one thing they all share is a drive to excel in their work. We believe all individuals, given the right opportunities, are capable of achieving great breakthroughs and leading lives with more meaningful possibilities.

to 3.5 times more likely to

I’m constantly impressed by how innovative and creative their programs and staff are, and the profoundly positive impact they have on the lives of the people with disabilities they serve.”

— Tamar Heller, Ph.D, Director of the Institute on Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago

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THE YEAR IN EVENTS:

BRIGHT FUTURES BALL AND THE GOOSE OPEN April 2016 marked the first year for the Bright Futures Ball! This year’s theme was “Lighting the Way,” and we were thrilled to be joined by our first Host Family, who spoke powerfully about their experience in one of Envision’s newest programs.

PRESENTING SPONSORS

Blue Cross Blue Shield Exelon CHAMPIONS

Foundation for Human Development The Northern Trust Company BENEFACTORS

Baker & McKenzie William Blair Thomas and Melanie Canale IL Select Risk Keno Kozie Meijer Michael & Sharyl Mackey RBC Capital RSM The PrivateBank United Airlines TABLE SPONSORS

Join us!

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April 29, 2017 • Palmer House Hilton

This year’s event drew 158 golfers to the highly-acclaimed courses at Harborside International Golf Center and raised nearly $90,000. Participants included the Envision Unlimited Golf Team, whose members use sports training to build athletic as well as social skills.

All proceeds ensure that we are able to create a world where our participants are able to achieve maximum choice, independence, and community inclusion.

Thank you to our generous sponsors for making the 20th anniversary a year to remember.

COURSE SPONSOR

Mesirow Financial DINNER SPONSOR

Foundation for Human Development GOLF CART SPONSOR

American Chartered Bank LUNCH SPONSORS

The Dick & Diane May Foundation Original Six

GAME HOLE SPONSORS

ABA of Illinois John Lemker Mark McHugh Monahan Law Group Mark Pignotti Staub Anderson

HOLE SPONSORS

Brown CPA Group, Ltd. Cappelle Pigments The Cary Company Envision HR Dept Richard Fitzgerald Betty Jackson Mary Kay Krupka The LARC Group Bob and Terry Lewandowski PEB Financial Steve Pratapas Bill Schneider Standard Insurance Company Teichart & Associates

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The event raised over $315,000, with nearly 500 guests in attendance. We truly appreciate everyone who attended and showed their support of the inaugural BRIGHT FUTURES BALL.

In 2016 we celebrated the 20th Annual Goose Open!

We were also honored to present the Envision Unlimited Legacy of Achievement Award to Justice Anne M. Burke and Alderman Edward M. Burke. Their tireless advocacy on behalf of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities empowers individuals like our clients to dream big and build bold futures.

Aon Benfield Aon Risk Solutions Auxilium Healthcare Services Inc. Mike Bagley Beverly Bank and Trust Jon S. Bilton Thomas and Melanie Canale Brian and Diane Diedrich John and Julie Dreixler Daniel Durbin Diane Baron and Mark Elliott Jim Franczek/Sally Scott Jeff Hellinga Brenda Hurley Mary Kay Krupka John and Margaret Lemker Robert and Teresa Lewandowski Mark McHugh Joe Monahan Mutual of America Dorothy O’Malley Mark O’Malley Dan Proft Proven Business Systems Lou and Sarah Rassey Regal Business/Konica & Minolta Business Systems Joe Zarlengo

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES (Year ended June 30, 2016)

Support and Revenue

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Envision Unlimited’s financial position improved significantly in fiscal year 2016, posting an increase in Net Assets of $849,775. Growth in Community Living Services, launching new programs such as Host Family living arrangements, and expense control across all programs drove the favorable results. With a renewed focus and success of the Bright Futures Ball, contributions and fund raising events provided new revenue and led to improved client outcomes.

Envision’s Net Assets as of June 30, 2016, were $6,481,101. Our balance sheet with no long-term debt grew in strength this past year and continues to provide us the flexibility needed to implement programs and services that fulfill our overall mission, despite the funding challenges presented by the State of Illinois.

Dan Durbin Treasurer

Operational Revenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,487,409

$18,257,453

Program fees and other revenues. . . . . . . . . . . 2,202,463

2,089,825

Contributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,524,570

1,270,471

TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE. . . . . . . . $23,214,442

$21,617,749

Expenses

2016 2015 (IN MILLIONS) 0

2016 2015

Vocational Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,216,049

$7,690,035

Community living services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,944,049

9,332,956

Family support services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,223,256

2,343,250

Total Program Expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,383,354

19,366,241

Management and general. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,327,317

2,390,892

Fundraising and development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 653,996

495,302

Total Expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,364,667

$22,252,435

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS . . . . . . . . . . $849,775

($634,686)

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Assets

Cash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,671,095

$1,544,571

Other Current Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,258,194

7,650,489

Total Current Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,929,289

9,195,060

Fixed Assets, net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,086,525

649,444

Other assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373,559

373,559

Total Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,389,373

$10,218,063

Liabilities and Net Assets

Total Current Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,908,272

$4,586,737

Net Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,481,101

$5,631,326

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,389,373

$10,218,063

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Sincerely,

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We begin fiscal year 2017 with the start-up and operation of the new Short-term Stabilization Homes program, continued expansion of the Host Family program, and the transformation of our day programming to a completely community-based model. Innovative initiatives like these help ensure the long-term financial health of the organization.

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THANKS TO OUR DONORS! $25,000 AND ABOVE

Blue Cross Blue Shield Exelon Foundation for Human Development Mesirow Financial The Coleman Foundation, Inc.

$10,000-$24,999

American Chartered Bank Anonymous Donor Bob Rohrman Auto Group Thomas & Melanie Canale Julie & John Dreixler Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities Mary Kay Krupka Robert & Teresa Lewandowski Monahan Law Group, LLC Northern Trust Company

$5,000-$9,999

Baker & McKenzie LLP Daniel & Nancy Durbin Franczek Radelet, P.C. Illinois Select Risk, LLC Keno Kozie & Associates Lawrence Kipperman Michael J. Mackey Maximus Charitable Foundation Meijer Daniel Proft Sarah & Lou Rassey RBC Capital Markets RSM The Dick & Diane May Foundation Inc. The Private Bank United Airlines Carey Ward William Blair & Company

$2,500-$4,999

AON Benfield Auxilium Health Care Services Mike Bagley Margaret H. Barnes Rhonda & Eric Berg Beverly Bank & Trust Celebrate Life Foundation 18

Brian & Diane Diedrich Graham Holdings Jeffrey Hellinga & Kristina Chung Brenda Hurley John & Margaret Lemker Randy & Heather Nornes Rob & Maggie Mann Mark & Leesa McHugh Tim & Stacey Murphy Mutual of America Paul & Mary Piet Mark & Melissa Pignotti Proven Business Systems Regal Business Machines Inc. Riverport Insurance Company Daniel & Carrie Rudman Ravi & Nalini Saligram Brian & Amy Stutz Mary P. Voorhees Ron Watson Joseph Zarlengo

$1,000-$2,449

AIG Matching Grant Programs Amber Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Ansari Charitable Foundation Stuart & Bette Bilton Denio & Terry Bolzan Alderman Edward Burke & Justice Anne Burke Steve & Jymme Chaouki Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Circle of Service Foundation Jean Colonomos Complete Plumbing, Inc. Dennis & Deborah Conway Allen Edge Bryon & Lisa Ehrhart Thomas & Lauren Evans Andrew & Stacia Feinberg Gelber Group John & Anastasia George Jay Gotelaere Nancy Green Tracey Hagelin Michael & Barbara Hall Illinois Sports Facilities Authority Betty J. Jackson

Barbara Johnson Darren & Jennifer Keller Ronald & Lisa Knoll Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Inc. Robert & Halina Kowalski Don & Gail Kraska Marc J. Lane Latimer Levay Fyock LLC Charles LeHew & Sally Scott Mark Lewandowski Charlotte R. Lewis Cindy Lusignan & Nancy Miller Kristin & Roderick MacRAE Marc Realty Don Mauger Corey & Jenny McQuade Metronome Chicago Northwestern Mutual Foundation Matching Gifts Program John & Sandy O’Brien Odell Hicks & Company LLC Susan Olavarria Oliveri Landscaping Ltd. Dorothy & Michael O’Malley Michael J. O’Malley Mark & Molly O’Malley Original Six William & Lorrie Schneider Staub Anderson Green LLC Jennifer Staudt Strauch Chemical Distributors Sutton Studios Joshua A. Youngblood

$500-$999

Ability Experience Adreani Foundation Amalgamated Bank of Chicago Rosemary Argus Arnstein & Lehr LLP Robert & Linda Badesch Diane Baron & Mark Elliott Brian & Carol Basic Jon S. Bilton Craig & Linda Brown Maureen Conway Joseph & Anne Coughlin Jim & Elizabeth Daum

Dearborn National Todd DeVoss Kourosh Dini Tom Donlon Donald F. Doyle Robert & Debbie Eberhardt Rick Erickson Dr. Thomas Fangman Richard & Elsie Fitzgerald James & Jacqueline Frett Dennis Kirby & Bridget Gainer Colby & Ralph Gaines James & Linda Garard Heather Gardner Andy & Mara Gloor Lawrence & Lyn Grant Paul & Kerri Hagy Cornelis Heemskerk Ed & Catherine Hennessy Jim & Karen Hrones Imerys Imperial Kitchens & Baths Paul & Mary Kahan Kurt & Emman Kidder Mark Kmety Kim Kraska LaChapelle Family Foundation Mary Jo Lamparski Christy Lauber Carol Leonard Gerald Levin Christine Lewis Majestic Florist Mary Martin Lowe Ellen Mason Mary & Geoff Matthews Terry McCafferty Patrick A. McCarthy Vanessa McGee Jonni Miklos & Ermit Finch Robert & Norma Peacock Dave Perez Karen L. Pierce Michael Pizzuto Kathleen Quinn William & Mary Lou Rafferty James & Debbie Rubens Christopher Ruppenthal Joel & Marilyn Schaffer James Schuster Barry & Lana Schwartz SEIU Local 73 Bridget Semmer

Patrick Sheahan John Shelton Joan & John Starcevich Carl & Charlene Sterzel James & Nicole Stinson Robert Teichart Bryan & Keri Tyrell Union Electric Company Carl & Merilyn Vanderwoude Voice of a Woman for Humanity Inc. Rox & Christa Voorhees Voorhees Farm, Ltd. Thomas & Carey Ward Gregory Warsek & Fiona Prentice Steven Weinstein Thomas A. Welch Jim Zawiski

UP TO $499

A & J Cleaning Service Maintenance Inc. Judith Abbey & Michael Phillips Sally Acker & John Curran Laura J. Allen Fred Altes Shelli Anderson Donald & Stephanie Andrassi Anonymous - Westtown Center Devon Anthony Aon Risk Solutions Gerald & Katie Bagnowski Jorge & Leslie Balandrin Bruce H. Balonick Herbert Barker Mildred C. Barnes Maureen Barney Jeff Barrett John Bates Keith Baugher Thomas Bennington Derek Bergquist Shelley & Larry Berkley Phyllis Berning Mary Claire Berry Mario & Diane Bertellotti John & Janice Besser Emily Bittner Peter & Alicia Blais Donald & Mary Ann Blyth Stephen Blyth Margaret Bodell Thomas & Jeanne Boyle Douglas & Judie Brandow Roberta Brewer

“I INVEST IN ENVISION UNLIMITED because I know that they have the stability, leadership, and service models to offer top-quality programs today, tomorrow, and for many years to come.”

— Thomas J. Canale, Northwestern Mutual

Peggy Brey Brown CPA Group, LTD. Cozette Buckney Robert & Carol Bures Christopher Burke Barry Butler Chester & Maria Buziak Mark Cahan Gene & Kathleen Callahan Pat Cameron Veronica & Dan Cardenas Tim Carlson Melissa Carnall Mike Carr Therese Carroll James & Patricia Carroll Rena Carter Peter Cassoli Judy Cavanaugh Rose-Lily Cervantes Mary Cherny Chicago Community Trust Chicago’s First Lady

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Ron & Karen Cichon Maryirene & James Clarke Classic Kids Chicago Ellen & Matthew Coghlan Heather Cole Cindy L. Collins John & Margaret Comer Christopher Conway Cooper’s Hawk Lou Covelli Alyx Cox Peter Crahan Sue Crowley Clinton & Leonie Cunningham Mary Curran Joann Czuba D.A.R. dba Neesh...by D.A.R. Margaret Daniel Meredith Darnall Karl Davies Douglas Dawson Alfonso De La Morena Peter Deeman John Deeman Delta Dental Anthony DeMaria Steven Denenberg Leah DeYoung Mort & Jeanne Dillon Andrea & Richard Dix Laleen Doerrer Jeanne F. Dolak Renee & Hubert Dolezal Edward S. Donahue Dave Doyle Dan Doyle Stephen & Nina Duke Rich Dunlap K Jeanne Dunning William Durbin Steve Durbin Martin & Eden Durbin Peter & Nora Durbin Lorraine Durbin Mike Dwyer Ruth Earnest Eli’s Cheesecake Company Dan Elliott Tori England Mike Englehaupt Donna & Rich Ennis Brian & Casey Enns Al Erlandson

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Mike & Marcy Etienne Scott Evans William Eveland Expense Reduction Analysts James & Joann Farley James & Theresa Farley Declan Fay John Festa Few Spirits, LLC Carla Fiessinger Scott Fink Mary L. Fitzpatrick Peter & Bonnie Flanzer Bill Freeston Christopher Gaddis Chris Gall Greg Gallagher Susan Gardner Andrew Gelman Marie Genovese Andrew Gistis Richard Glinski Todd & Brandy Goldberg Richard Goldsmith Mark Goldsmith Juan Gomez Marco Gonzalez Leukos Goodwin Margot Gordon Ronald & Diane Gorski Dolores & Ronald Gorski Julie Grand Lavonda Grandberry John Grazian Mary & Michael Green Anne Grgich Mark Grichanik Melanie Gruse Rakesh Gupta Charles & Randi Gurian Theresa Hair Stylist Anne Haley Scott Hall Andrea Hall Carmella Hannon Joann Hansen Valerie Hansen Jerry Harker Harold Burland & Son Inc Denny Harris Fred & Gail Hawk Deb Hayes Viola Heard

Scot Henderlong Jill Hermann David Hess David & Carol Hilvers Tim Holcer Lynn Hollenberg Lawrence & Nancy Holowinski Jim House Herb & Barbara Hrebic Tom Hubbler Mark & Karen Hurley Illinois Tool Works Foundation Intuit Craig Isacson Marti T. Izral Alicia James Raymond & Vicki Janutis Janet Joy Ruth & Richard Julian Dan Jurvik Shirley Kaczanowski Scott & Emily Kane Charles & Barbara Kappel Dolores Keating Colin Kelly Jamor P. Kelly Dan Kennedy Patrick Kenny Kiehl’s Lincoln Park Bill King Dennis Kirby & Bridget Gainer Michael & Pat Kissing James & Sharon Klepfer Alexia L. Koelling Barbara Koenen Jackie Koesters Dave Koloszar Rosemarie Kosik Edwina Kozica Jay Kozie Shane & Leonore Kranov Carol Kratville John & Deborah Kuikman Carl & Maida La Mell Richard & Dana LaChapelle Luc Lalane Mike Lambert Seth Lamden Philip & Kathleen Lannon Mary K. Lawler Lawn Lodge No. 815 A. F. & A. M. John Lawson Brad Lee & Mary Fitzpatrick

Ken Lelugas John Levi Kenneth & Mary Lewandowski Scott & Carol Lewis Jesse & Lisa Lewis Lincoln Park Zoo Michael Lindberg Mary Little John Livingston Marylou Lockerby Lynfred Winery Doug Mabie Nancy & Michael MacMullen Imelda S. Maley Rosemarie Mallers Loretta A. Malone MaryAnn & Reginald Marsh Beth Marshall Paul Martinez Pamela Matambanadzo George & Linda Mattes Vernice Mays-House Michael McErlean Lois McInerney

Kimberly & Craig McKesson John & Nancy McMahon Meadowbridge Marathon Ralph & Pam Meeker Joseph & Laurel Mensik Alexander & Antonia Miceli Matt Mikula Frances Mildice Anna Miller Jeffrey & Linda Miller Catherine Misniak Andrea Mitchell Lauren & Nick Mlade John & Kathryn Moery Dorrie & Wilfredo Mojica Joseph Monahan Patrick Monahan Sara & Tyler Mongerson Robert Moore Michael Moran Carol Moseley Braun Claire & Jason Mosshamer Kristi Moynihan Marc Muinzer

DONOR SPOTLIGHT:

J. Hobie Murnane Jihan Murray-Smith Russell & Marlene Nelson Monika Neuland Andrew & Janice Newport Frank Newton William & Lisa Noci Rick Nogal Northwest Millwork Co. Mark & Maria Novak Tony Nudo Nuns 4 Fun Entertainment, Inc. William & Teresa O’Brien David Ocasek Edward & Mary O’Connell Steve Oden Kristin Oleson Patrick & Ann Oliver Bob Olsen Margaret Olson Dennis O’Malley Paul & Lauren O’Malley John & Veronica O’Malley Matthew & Laura O’Malley

THE COLEMAN FOUNDATION

The Envision Unlimited Host Family Program is centered around the belief that our clients are functioning and contributing members of their communities.

They have much to offer interpersonally and in service to others.

The Coleman Foundation shares these beliefs and awarded Envision Unlimited a $262,750 grant to formalize and expand our Host Family program throughout 2016. Grant resources enabled Envision to increase our recruitment efforts for prospective host families and bear incremental program costs as we reach our goal of serving 30 individuals in the program’s initial phase.

“The Host Family model delivers a soughtafter residential environment in a financially sustainable manner, something critically important in this time of great need and strained resources,” said Clark McCain, Senior Program Officer at the Coleman Foundation. “We congratulate Envision Unlimited for scaling this effort to serve its clients in a new and effective way.”

We are grateful for the support of The Coleman Foundation as we continue to grow this innovative program that provides adults with IDD the setting they need to attain selfsufficiency and increase self-determination.

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Wayne Urbik Josephine Valentino Anthony & Sandra Valentino Sarah Valentino-Kantz Donna Van De Water Marvel Vena Kenneth & Judith Verhaeren Patricia Verhoestra Vida Vincent Charles Vinz Bret & Jennifer Voorhees Dorothea Wagner Debra Wasserman Mark & Vanya Weglarz John Whitcomb James Whitehead Catherine Wilcox Tom & Cathy Wilcox Barbara Wilczek Curt M. Wild Zach Williams Annetta & Reginald Williams Emily Winter Joanne Witkowski Rich Wojtecki Douglas Wolf Phillip & Heidie Wolfe Craig Wories Teresa & Conrad Wyszomirski Mike Yurczyk Aaron Zaretsky Eugene & Catherine Zdziarski Marianne Zelewsky Kenneth Zilka Gordon Ziols & Therese Krieger Fotena Zirps June Zogas

In recognizing our friends, we have made every effort to provide a complete and accurate list. If there is an error, please call 312.506.4806 and we will add your name to our list of donors on our website. Thank you for your generosity in support of our clients.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS

DIRECTORS

Heather Nornes Chair

Diane Baron

Brian Diedrich Vice Chair

Fernard Kenniel

Julie Dreixler Vice Chair

John Lemker

Dan Durbin Treasurer

Dennis O’Malley

Dorothy O’Malley Immediate Past Chair

Dan Proft

Chrisonia Butler Secretary (Ex-Officio)

Jonathan S. Bilton Lawrence Kipperman Robert Lewandowski Mark Pignotti

Sarah C. Rassey Brittany Scott

Zernul Shackleford Jr. Brian Stutz

Mark McHugh President/CEO Board of Directors as of October 2016

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