Lambs Farm Annual Report 2025 by lambsfarm

MAKING IT HAPPEN

OUR MISSION: Helping people with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives and connecting with the human spirit in us all

Dear Friends,

Growth is at the heart of everything we do at Lambs Farm. Every day, we witness the power of opportunity—whether it’s a participant becoming more confident in a new role, a staff member discovering innovative ways to provide support, or a visitor connecting with our mission in a meaningful way. Together, we create an environment where individuals can learn, thrive, and build a bright future.

This year, participants stepped out of their comfort zones and achieved things they thought they couldn’t. They embraced exciting challenges at work— strengthening their skills, gaining confidence, and taking on new responsibilities. They formed friendships, navigated daily responsibilities, and dove into new experiences that enriched their lives. Exploratory classes and enrichment programs provided creative outlets, and wellness initiatives fostered a commitment to health and well-being.

Each success is a testament to the power of perseverance and proves our unwavering belief that everyone has something valuable to contribute. Mastering a new task at work, expressing creativity in the art studio, competing in Special Olympics, or simply sharing moments of joy with friends—every achievement reflects the spirit of Lambs Farm.

We are deeply grateful for our dedicated staff, generous supporters, and, most of all, the inspiring individuals we serve. Thank you for being part of our journey and for believing in our mission. Your support makes all this possible. Together, we are building a brighter future.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Kathleen Buresch President & CEO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE STAFF STAFF

Lambs Farm Board of Directors Executive Staff

Joe Milburn, Chair

Chris Breck, Vice Chair

Margaret Aldridge

John Durbin

Joannie Foley

Keith Hickman

Ben Johnson

Melvin Katz, M.D.

Karen Lieberman

Ajay Madhani, M.D.

David Neiman

Dan Novak

Cyril Rosengarten

Eric Wright

James Zils

Arie Zoller

Robert Neiman, Chair Emeritus

Kathy Buresch, President & Chief Executive Officer

Kim Czyzowicz, Director of Health Services

Michael Diaz, Chief Program Officer

Jose Martinez, Director of Quality Assurance

Mike Martinez, Director of Facility Management

Mary McGonigel, Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives

Richard Nonnweiler, Controller

Carrie Tennyson, Director of Business Development

President & CEO Kathy Buresch with Lambs Farm participants Debbie and Laura

MAKING IT HAPPEN

EMPLOYMENT

Building on the legacy of our co-founders, Lambs Farm remains committed to providing robust employment support and opportunities. Our dedicated team assists participants every step of the way—from developing pre-employment skills and navigating job applications to offering job coaching as they transition into fulfilling roles. Whether working in our on-site businesses or contributing to local companies, individuals gain confidence, responsibility, and valuable workplace experience. These opportunities empower participants to build skills, achieve independence, and find a sense of accomplishment on their path to personal and professional growth.

Participants are making remarkable strides in their positions:

Jon, a dedicated employee at Jewel for nearly three decades, is known for his reliability and positive attitude, whether bagging groceries or gathering carts.

Jessica, a talented baker at Sugar Maple Country Store & Bakery, has progressed from sprinkling cookies to preparing dough independently, gaining confidence with each new task.

Joe, a loyal loader at Lowe’s, continues to impress us with his strong worth ethic and outstanding customer service.

Ja’Don’s love for plants and dedication have helped the Greenhouse blossom. He’s thriving in his role and making the most of every new opportunity that comes his way.

Michele, a warm and welcoming hostess at Magnolia Cafe & Bakery, is mastering phone orders and the point-of-sale system, enhancing her customer service skills.

Mary brings her cheerful spirit to every shift at Trader Joe’s, engaging with customers and coworkers while embracing the independence her job provides.

EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS

Ash Pallet Management, Inc.

CEJN

Crepes-a-Latte

Galloway Plastics Incorporated

Home Depot

Jewel-Osco Food Stores

Lowe’s

Mainstreet Libertyville Picnic in the Park

Mariano’s

Panera Bread

Rondout School District

Sedgebrook

Tamarisk NorthShore/Unidine

Trader Joe’s

Veritas Document Solutions

The Village at Victory Lakes

Tom and Laura received Employee of the Month awards for their outstanding work at Victory Lakes. They have both been part of an enclave for over two years, developing their kitchen skills and contributing to the team. They handle tasks such as washing and putting away dishes, changing garbage cans, and ensuring the space remains clean and organized.

HOME BASED SUPPORT PROGRAM

The Home Based Support Self Direction Assistance program offers individuals with disabilities the opportunity to continue to live with their family or semi-independently with provided support. Self direction assistants help the individual, or the individual’s family or representative, to arrange for, direct and manage services.

This can include:

• Assistance with creating, maintaining and monitoring each client’s annual budget

• Facilitating services and budget for day programs, Independent Service Coordination and behavior services

• Assistance with Division of Rehabilitation Services referrals

• Assistance with completing annual required documents

• Assistance with applying for emergency funding or one-time funding items such as adaptive equipment, home/vehicle modifications or assistive technology

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Lambs Farm offers participants a variety of living options, including group homes, individual apartments, an intermediate care facility, and community homes. Wherever they live, participants form strong bonds with their housemates and learn essential life skills such as meal preparation and household management. Here’s a look at what they enjoy doing together and some recent updates!

Whether it’s giving back as a volunteer, enjoying a shopping trip, checking out a museum or relaxing at the spa, participants love exploring their community with their housemates.

From birthdays and holidays to festivals and cozy movie nights, participants and staff always find a reason to celebrate and enjoy their time together.

Green-Field, our intermediate care facility, has been redecorated. With the help of a generous donor and dedicated staff, the space now features calming blue walls, updated furniture, and protective fiberglass wood paneling. Participants added their personal touch by selecting vibrant bedroom door colors, and the animal and floral-themed hallways make the space bright, fun, and easy to navigate. We hosted an open house to give everyone a look at the beautiful final result!

OUR PROGRAMS

At Lambs Farm, we focus on providing new experiences—key to personal growth and enrichment.

LF STUDIOS

Our art center, LF Studios, empowers participants of all skill levels to create, grow, and even sell their artwork. Whether they’re newcomers or seasoned artists, participants have the chance to explore their passion for art.

Dean, a Lambs Farm participant, was highlighted on WGN’s Spotlight Chicago for his love for the program. Although his physical disabilities have posed challenges in activities like drawing and painting, the introduction of adaptive tools and techniques has given him an inspiring sense of creative freedom.

Since Andy started at LF Studios, he’s discovered a true passion for the arts. He eagerly signs up for several classes each week and is always the first to arrive, ready to get to work. Andy also goes out of his way to help, whether it’s cleaning up or offering support to his classmates and instructors. It’s inspiring to see how much he’s embraced the studio and how proud he is of his artistic growth.

Wynn has really come into her own in the Studio, embracing art like never before. She’s enthusiastic about experimenting with new mediums, tackling different projects, and expressing herself in exciting and creative ways.

QUEST

From woodworking to cooking, Quest offers a wide range of activities that encourage participants to step outside the box, explore new interests, and find hobbies that spark joy.

After months of rehearsing, Theatre Quest participants performed Where the Wild Things Are for 170 students at Everett Elementary. They also took part in the Lambs Farm Talent Show, showcasing their jokes, dances, and songs. We can’t wait to see their continued growth as our programs expand!

Participants have the opportunity to take classes that teach survival skills, expedition group activities, and Dutch oven cooking, while mastering cool outdoor cooking techniques.

Through trips to local nature centers, forest preserves, and zoos, participants not only explore the beauty of nature but also gain hands-on learning experiences about wildlife, plant life, and environmental conservation.

RECREATION & WELLNESS

The Wellness Center, complete with a regulation-sized gym and physical fitness center, gives participants the resources and equipment needed to live a balanced lifestyle. Our dedicated athletes take great pride in competing in the 10+ Special Olympics sports offered year round, and the Healthy Lambs exercise program educates and motivates participants to make their health a priority.

The Lambs Farm dietitian teaches participants the importance of incorporating good habits into their daily routines and how healthy choices help us become the best version of ourselves.

Participants and staff enjoy friendly competition in sports like softball, basketball, bags, and bowling, all while motivating each other to hit their fitness goals and sharing plenty of good laughs along the way.

Participants are enjoying the new addition to our Wellness Center: the Multi-Sensory Environment (MSE)!

Thoughtfully designed to support wellness, relaxation and personal growth, the MSE offers a dynamic space where sensory elements like light, sound, touch and scent can be customized for each individual.

This room opens up a world of possibilities, and we are so grateful to the family of one of our staff members whose generosity made it all possible.

Earlier this year, we officially opened the clubhouse at Lambs Farm. This exciting space is filled with cool games and activities, offering even more ways for participants to relax, unwind, and have fun.

During the grand opening, everyone voted on the name. Club 61 was the winner, which honors the year Lambs Farm was founded.

ENRICHMENT

Participants stay engaged with activities like yoga, arts and crafts, and current events.

Here’s a look at some of the fun and learning happening in the program:

Participants love tapping into the power of music, learning new songs, exploring various instruments, and hosting their own concerts.

Creativity is flourishing as participants explore different artistic mediums and techniques, continually developing their skills.

Fitness is essential at every stage of life, and participants in the Enrichment program maintain their health by spending time in the gym. They enjoy playing games, taking a bike for a spin, walking on the treadmill, or building strength in the weight room.

FINANCIALS

The Lambs Farm, Inc. Consolidated Summary of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Assets July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 (UNAUDITED) Revenue

Operating Expenses

Salaries & Benefits

$12,374,707 Other Operating Expenses $2,805,607

Total Operating Expenses $15,180,314

Operating $4,887,443 Depreciation Expense $607,432

Net Loss after Depreciation Expense $4,280,011 Functional Expenses

DEVELOPMENT EVENTS

Every year, generous friends—old and new—come together in support of our two major fundraisers—a spring gala and a summer day of golf. We could not do what we do without these individuals and companies whose event sponsorship and donations make such an impact on our programs and services!

Celebrating the Spirit 2025 was a fantastic night at Cuneo Mansion & Gardens in Vernon Hills, a gorgeous venue much-appreciated by our gala guests. The evening featured dinner, games, a silent and live auction, a golden ticket raffle, and dancing to the music of the fabulous Not for Profit Band. Lambs Farm participant volunteers seated our guests—a new tradition they love! As always, a highlight of the evening was the awards program. We were delighted to honor Lambs Farm family members Lynn & Gwen Lyall with the Spirit of Giving Award. The Casanova Award—named in memory of Vince Casanova to honor his passionate commitment to the men and women of Lambs Farm—was awarded to extraordinary volunteer Anne Mullen, and the Founders Award went to three remarkable participants who found their joyful creative spark at LF Studios— Gina Mork, Wynn Rosengarten, and Bob Stein.

We are immensely grateful to our returning Jubilee Sponsor— Packaging Corporation of America (PCA)—and Celebrate Sponsor Joe & Carol Milburn. A special thank you also to Rejoice Sponsors Alera Group, Nancy & Bob Goerne and Barbara Sheahan, Michael & Toby Liner, Anne Mullen & John Jennnings, and Susan Siebers, and to our Cheer and Toast Sponsors—Abbott, Belmont Bank & Trust, DiVinci Painters, Libertyville Bank & Trust, MarshMcLennan Agency, Uline, Hahn Loeser Attorneys at Law, Pam Diedrich (In Honor of Linda Schuh), Joan Fuller, and Mesirow Financial.

The 40th Annual Lambs Farm Golf Day in Memory of Jack Stein was a wonderful day! As they do every year, our treasured friends turned out to golf with a mission. Held at ThunderHawk Golf Club—a spectacular Robert Trent Jones Jr. course recognized by the Audubon Society as a Signature Sanctuary Course—Golf Day featured morning and afternoon tee times, a lunchtime introduction of the Lambs Farm Golf Team, and a full day of golf ending with afternoon awards and delicious barbeque.

Many thanks to Abbott, our Masters Sponsor and to PCA, our major donor for the event. We are so grateful to them and to our other generous sponsors and donors: Wallace Miller (Shirt Sponsor), Exclusive Woodworking and nuHaus (Pin Flag Sponsor), MedScript LTC Pharmacy (Lunch Sponsor), Libertyville Bank & Trust (Golf Cart Sponsor), MPS Law and Peter Levy (Golf Ball Sponsor), Milburn Demolition (Hat Sponsor), Resnick Auto Group (Bag Sponsor) and Uline (19th Hole Sponsor). We also appreciate the support of our Hole Sponsors: Alera Group, Golder Family Foundation, The Heyn Family, Karen & Jodye Lieberman in Loving Memory of Raymond Lieberman, Paulette & Taylor O’Malley, John Salvino, and Tithof Tile and Marble, Inc.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Families and friends from near and far come to see the Lambs Farm mission in action at our special events.

12th Annual Lambs Farm Car Show

July 21, 2024

Families, friends and nearly 100 cars gathered in the Lambs Farm main parking lot. Everyone checked out the makes and models, enjoyed a food and beer tent, entered raffles and listened to music while supporting the Lambs Farm mission.

WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS

Lambs Farm benefits from a rich tradition of community support that continued to flourish in Fiscal Year 2025. Thank you to the generous corporations, groups and individuals for helping us grow!

COMMUNITY GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS

The following community groups, schools and organizations supported Lambs Farm by lending a helping hand at special events or visiting for a day of service:

Buffalo Grove High School

Carmel Catholic High School College of Lake County

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest High School

Libertyville High School

Notre Dame Club

Oak Grove School, Libertyville

Order of Malta

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

University of Illinois

Extension

U.S. Navy

Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart

Zion Benton High School

Thanks to Subaru, our annual garden thrives with fresh vegetable plants and supplies, as they come out every spring to help us get started.

This allows participants to grow ingredients for healthy meals at the Cafe. Master Gardeners from the University of Illinois lend their expertise, making it a fun and rewarding experience for all.

INDIVIDUALS

The following individuals generously contributed their time, efforts and services to support our participants. We couldn’t do what we do without them!

Michael Akutagawa

Margaret Aldridge

Warren Aldridge

Jack Becker

Terese Bell

Marty Biondi

Anne Bolotin

Robyn Bonate

Marge Bousson

Linda Bowers

Paul Bruno

Charlotte Czarnecki

Russell Dann

Zach Emry

Barb Ferguson

Melinda Flinchum

Betty Gallagher

Gail Galter

Cheryl Garamoni

Bena Gerber

Peter Giudice

Beatrice Gomez

Amanda Hadjuk

Steve Harris

Matt Holop

Jim Hynan

Dori Keller

Meg Kerber

Pete Kerber

Edward Kim

Amanda Kolakowski

Vijay Kumar

Daniel Johnson

Claudia Landolfi

Andy Linders

Jordan Lisitza

Susan Luhr

Tim Maher

Joe Marks

Dave Mausner

Ciara Mazurek

Bryan McAdams

Michael McMeins

Dennis McWherter

Jan Meyer

Michelle Moody

Tessa Moody

Anne Mullen

Ali Neville

Joshua Novick

Gretchen Overton

Mia Padilla

Amanda Parsin

Bruce Peters

Laura Peterson

Susan Peterson

Susan Pinsel

Lina Robinson

Jomara Salinas

Doris Santi

Dave Schaefer

Laurie Schwartz

Connie Shanahan

Dennis Smith

Terry Stubing

Elizabeth Sullens

Mark Tazioli

Khue To

Linda Tumonis

Donna Von Allman

Nanette Warar

Barbara Weidner

Trudy Whitaker

Carol Zarnow

Ellen Zemel

CORPORATE SUPPORTERS

We are honored that the following corporations graciously chose Lambs Farm for their volunteer outings:

Abbott Laboratories

Abbvie

Allstate/Sewa

Aon Corporation

Astellas Pharma US

Baxter

BeiGene USA

Callero & Callero LLP

Cisco

Discover

Embassy Suites/

Marriott Suites/ Deerfield

Flex

Guaranteed Trust

Johnson & Johnson

Legacy Varin

Properties

Manfredini Landscaping

Medline Industries

Mesirow Financial

Northwestern Medicine

Nutrien

Omron Healthcare Inc

Plexus

Stream Realty

Subaru of America

Sysco

T-Mobile

Volkswagen Credit Union

ANNUAL DONORS

July 1, 2024 -June 30, 2025

Lambs Farm wishes to thank the many individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations who gave generously during the past fiscal year. Donors who gave $250 or more are listed below.

$100,000 and above

Mr. & Mrs. Warren Aldridge FunFund

Packaging Corporation of America

The Lyall Family Charitable Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Warren Wiegand, Jr.

$50,000 to $99,999

Anonymous

Gerald & Olivia Shapiro

Family Foundation

Mr. James F. Hynan

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Kowlzan

Mr. & Mrs. Seymour Levine

$25,000 to $49,999

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Aldridge

New Trier Township

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Rogan

Ms. Susan Siebers

The Trustmark Foundation

Vernon Township

Mr. & Mrs. Philip Wernick

Mr. & Mrs. James P. Zils

$10,000 to $24,999

Abbott Laboratories AbbVie

Adreani Foundation

Anonymous

Grace A. Bersted Foundation

Fred J. Brunner Foundation

The Buchanan Family Foundation

Kathy & Eric Buresch

Andrew Campbell

Mr. Russell Dann

Shawn & David Durand

Mr. & Mrs. Doug Durbin

Mrs. Joan Fuller

Mr. & Mrs. David P. Glover

Mr. Keith Hickman

Lori Smith & Mitch Horwitz

Mrs. Christine Juiris

Klaff Family Foundation

Joan & James Lancaster

Libertyville Bank & Trust Company

Marvin and Kay Lichtman Foundation

Mrs. Karen Lieberman

Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Liner

Ms. Patricia Marshall

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Milburn

Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Neiman

The Reichert Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Reilly

Mr. Robert N. Savoie

Janet & Thomas Scarf

Charles & M.R. Shapiro Foundation, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. David Sorenson

The Valerious Family Foundation

Mr. Daniel L. Ushman

Walker Group

W. P. & H. B. White Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Willix

$5,000 to $9,999

Ms. Renate Ade

Apex Wood Floors

Don & Elaine Berki

Cisco

Mrs. Virginia Cleary

Mr. Thomas D. Creigh

Mr. & Mrs. Dale A. Dellutri

Mary Anne Ehlert

Exclusive Woodworking

Generations of Giving Foundation Inc.

George M. Eisenberg Foundation for Charities

Dr. Shari B. Glynn and Dr. John Glynn

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Goerne

Mrs. Joan J. Golder

Ms. M. Victoria Greene

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gruebnau

Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Harer

William & Susan Jacobs

Ms. Elizabeth C. Jeffries

Mr. John Jennings

Dr. Melvin P. Katz

Mr. Ronald Krupp

Libertyville Township

Mr. Donald P. Maves

MedScript Long Term Care Pharmacy

Mr. & Mrs. James Milburn

nuHaus

Mr. & Mrs. Eric P. Olson

Mr. Chaitanya Patel

Ms. Rosalie Piazza

Ms. Susan Rancourt

Dr. & Mrs. Stuart M. Schwartz

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Seymour

Mrs. Gertrude Smutney

Ms. Eiko Terao

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Thill

Uline

Ms. Janet L. Winter

Mr. Eric Wright & Ms. Sarah Rulseh

Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. Zaun

Mr. Sheldon O. Zisook

$2,500 to $4,999

Mrs. Margaret A. Adreani

Mrs. Laurie Asbeck-Hickman

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin A. Avin

Paul Barter

Belmont Bank & Trust

Maureen & Doug Beyer

Mrs. Martha M. Boudewyns

College Park Athletic Club

Craft Productions, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Czaja

DiVinci Painters

Mr. Gerald H. Elbin

Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Fick

Mr. & Mrs. Albert D. Fox

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gabuzzi

Golder Family Foundation

Richard Green

Dr. Richard A. Hirth and Dr. JoAnn S. Hirth

Mr. & Mrs. Craig W. Hoffman

IMC

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Karpek

Michelle Kelly

Mr. & Mrs. Kennen H. Kim

Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Kimble

Mr. & Mrs. Gideon Kishony

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Koehler

Mary E. Lane

Barbara Lannon

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Levy

Lundbeck LLC

Mr. Paul M. Mandell

Maron Electric Company

McCortney Foundation

Mesirow Financial

Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Mork

Dr. Ujjvala Nadkarni

Mrs. Jill Nicholson

Prince Charitable Trusts

RCNP Family Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Rosengarten

Miss Margaret Schaefer

Joseph & Katie Sharp

Mr. & Mrs. James Stephanak

Tithof Tile & Marble, Inc.

Upland Design

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wegner

Ms. Gina M. Zisook

$1,000 to $2,499

2nd Brigrade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division

Mr. & Mrs. Eduardo L. Acuna

Allstate Giving Campaign

Allstate PAC

Allways Towing & Recovery Inc.

Clyde & Becky Anderson

Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. Lee Barbakoff

Eilah & Ben Beavers Fund

Mr. Jeffery K. Benham

Ms. Michelle Benham

Ms. Susan Brandel

Tara & Curt Braun

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Breck

Dr. & Mrs. Robert Bronski

Bujak Family Fund

Mr. Scott Busse

Tim Callahan

Andrias Campbell

Mr. & Mrs. Dean Chudy

Nancy Cirone

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Condon

Mr. James H. Davis

Mr. Rocco DeFilippis

Pamela Diedrich Charitable Fund, a Donor Advised Fund of Renaissance Charitable Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Donlon, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. John Durbin

Patrick Edwards

Richard & Willo Falstein

Mrs. Rona Farber

Mr. Douglas A. Fisher

Joannie & Mike Foley

Ms. Joan Froncek

Mr. & Mrs. James E. Gallagher

Mr. & Mrs. Peter F. Geraci

Gescheidle Charitable Fund at The Community Foundation Martin - St. Lucie

Robert Glavin & Linda Post

Mr. & Mrs. David B. Golder

Cary & Danielle Goldman

Linda Grade

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Mr. & Mrs. H. Donald Hanson

Mr. Mark Harer

Harty Realty Group

John G. Harty Ltd.

Barbara Hendrickson Charitable Fund, a Donor Advised Fund of Renaissance Charitable Foundation

Mrs. Diane Hettinger

Dr. & Mrs. Robert Holstein

Bob & Dot Hurley

International Decorators, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry R. Jenkins

JMD Builders, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Johnson

Rajesh Keswani

Kingsbury Fund

Mr. Michael L. Kirk

David C. Kleiman Charitable Giving Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Kleinschmidt

Cardinal Stritch Knights of Columbus 3674

Mary Ann Koncz

Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Korol

Mr. William Kovacich

Mrs. Caryl Lasko

Ms. Janice L. Leclerc

Mr. & Mrs. Craig Levin

Mr. & Mrs. Rob Lewis

Lions Club of Lake Forest - Lake Bluff

Dr. & Mrs. Marshall A. Lyall

Ron & Paula Mallicoat

Mr. & Mrs. Craig Marlowe

Marsh & McLennan Companies

Andrew Mazar

Mr. & Mrs. Vern McCain

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. McFadden

Mary McGonigel

Virginia McLain

Medline Foundation Fund at the Chicago Community Foundation

Meltzer Purtill & Stelle LLC

Mr. & Mrs. David Midgley

Mr. Timothy T. Miller

Mr. Todd Mintz

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Moore

Mutual of America

Mr. & Mrs. James H. Norem

Mr. & Mrs. Rob Northrip

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Nutrien

Ms. Patricia O’Donnell

Omron Foundation, Inc.

Mr. Jeff O’Reilly

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Palm, Sr.

Pank and Reeber Fund

Photo’s Hot Dogs

Kim Plencner

Salvador and Debra Ramsey Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Riley

Romanucci & Blandin, LLC

Roof Management LLC

Rust-Oleum Corporation

S.J. Bacik Construction Co.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sabin

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Schleiden

Mr. & Mrs. Herbert O. Schmeisser

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schuh

Mrs. Kristin Scialabba

Mr. Steven E. Scott

John & Cheryl Seder

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Shannon

Mr. & Mrs. Curtis W. Siegel

Barbara Silverman

Southern California Endocrine

Center Inc.

Dr. Ira G. Spiro, DDS

Mr. & Mrs. Jerre L. Stead

Mr. & Mrs. Phillip L. Stern

Dr. & Mrs. Richard L. Sturm

Sub-Zero Group Midwest, LLC

Subaru of America Inc.

Synchrony Financial

Laurie & Bruce Tait

Carrie & Mike Tennyson

The Galley, LLC

John & Pam Tithof

Mrs. Suzanne B. Tobin

Mrs. Esther Vogel

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Vogl

Vulcan Materials Company

Susan Vondrak-Mark Tark Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Peter T. Wall

Heidi Waltner-Pepper

Samuel Weinstein Family Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Weitekamper

Ms. Jessye R. Wright

Jojo Yap

Ms. Ellen R. Zemel

$250 to $999

Randee Abramovitch

Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Abry

Access Life Care

Mr. Todd Adams

William Seth Adams & Amy Donohue

Mr. James Ahr

Toby & Michael Alexander

Mary Alindogan

American Outfitters

Anonymous

Ms. Sharon L. Asmus

Mr. Bruce Atkinson

Harrison Bach

Brenda Baker

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher B. Baker

Bank of America

Ms. Patricia A. Barker

Ms. Elizabeth L. Barr

Mrs. Patricia Baudendistel

Mr. Patrick Bazan

Mr. & Mrs. Walt Bazarnik

Mr. Glenn L. Beall

Mr. & Mrs. Tim Beccastro

Juliane Berbas Ginakakis

Mrs. Theresa Bero

Mr. Rick Bertolozzi

Ms. Kathleen L. Betterman

Mr. James Blank

Mrs. Marlene Blitstein

Mr. & Mrs. William Bocash

John Boege

Karen Borgerding

Mr. Stephen M. Boudreau

Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Boyd

Sheri Bradshaw

Ms. Nora Brake

Mrs. Susan J. Brassfield

Jim & Janet Brownlie

Mr. & Mrs. Art Brzezicki

Suzanne Budak

Mrs. Susanna Bunta

Kyle Buresch

Mr. Raymond P. Buschmann

Mr. Leonard V. Canino

Mr. Andrew Caputa

Amy & Michael Cash

Patrick Cassidy

Caterpillar Foundation

Mr. Nathaniel Catron

Cboe Global Markets

Paul & Jaclyn Chernawsky

Chicago Veterinary

Medical Foundation

Lindsay Cohen

Mrs. Jane Colman

Ms. Laurinda A. Cooker

Mr. & Mrs. Alan Copeland

Mr. & Mrs. Gerald R. Cote

Mr. Thomas W. Coyle

Mr. & Mrs. John Craychee

Mr. & Mrs. James E. Crist

Mr. Arie S. Crown

Freddy Cruz

ANNUAL DONORS

July 1, 2024 -June 30, 2025

Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Curran

Raymond & Marla Currie

Ms. Kelly K. Czyzowicz

Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Czyzowicz

Ms. Ellen Dalton

Felix Danciu

Mrs. Karen Davey

Dr. Jennifer Davis

Laura Davis

Brian & Greta Davison

Ann & Bill DeBruler

Deerfield Animal Care Center

Chad Dettloff

Ms. Janet L. Dever

Mr. Riccardo A. Di Monte

Ms. Amy T. Dickinson

Tiziano DiPaolo

The Walt Disney Company

Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Doherty

Ms. Maura Donohue

Ms. Bernadette P. Donze

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Douglass

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy P. Douglass

Beata Dudek

Kathy & John Dunn

Mr. & Mrs. Doug Elder

Mr. & Mrs. David A. Farsaci

John Ferrara

Mr. Jim Filson

Paul & Christine Fionda

Dave & Kim Floyd

Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Forlani

Ms. Diane Froelich

Mr. & Mrs. David Frohlichstein

Mr. & Mrs. Brock Fuller

Funny Sunny Bunny Family Fund

Mr. Timothy Gallagher

Dan Gamez

Maricris Garcia

Ann & Donald Garrity

Ms. Lorette Geiger

Kathleen Gentry Donor Advised Fund at the Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley

Mr. Larry Gerber

Jeff & Janet Gilbert

Mr. & Mrs. Anders Gilchrist

Theresa Gilmour

Give Lively Foundation, Inc.

Carol Goldbaum

Jay and Susie Goldberg

Mr. & Mrs. William Goldman

John Golkosky

Brenda Gonzalez

The Ellis Goodman Family Foundation

Grace Lutheran Church

Gray Salt Construction

Meg Green

Mr. & Mrs. Joel H. Greenburg

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Griffin

Gianna Gross Brandt

Guardian Angel Guild of Mary Seat of Wisdom Church

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Haeger

Andy Hamilton

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Hansen

Marita Hansen

Scott & Monica Harr

Kathleen Hartke

Mr. John Harty

Mr. Rich Harty

Kerry Hayden

Alison & Charles Hayes

Ms. Laurie Hernandez

Hillcrest Elementary School

Student Council

Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Hirsch

Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Hoffman

Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Hoglund

Dr. Lisa Hollensteiner

Katherine & James Honeywell

Rose Houston

HUB International

Sophie Hudson

Mr. & Mrs. Randall Imai

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Jaeger

Ms. Judith M. Jobbitt and Mr. Thomas A. Marshall

Mr. Blake B. Johnson

JRG Capital Park Partners LLC

Mr. Mark Kaczkowski

Mrs. Jenna Kallianis

Mrs. Loretta Kaplan

The Colmar Family FoundationSouthwest

Mrs. Patricia Kattner

Mr. & Mrs. Dale M. Kelley

Dan Kepler

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Kerber

Kim Keyworth

Ms. Alice Kim

Martha King & Christopher Deeney

Ms. Elizabeth C. Kitslaar

Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus Council 17253

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Knox

Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Koets

Ms. Elizabeth Krenzer

Mr. Kurt Krieghbaum

Mr. John J. Kunkes III

Mrs. Rosanne Kunze

Ms. Diane T. Kurzweil

Lake Forest Academy

Mr. Gerald Larsen

Mr. Jeff Later & Ms. Betsy Donahue

Mr. William J. Lawlor III

Mr. Drew Lerner

Mrs. Susan Levine

Cindy & Wade Lewis

Jo Ann Lichtman

Mr. William Liner

Todd Logan

LUMW Foundation

Lundstedt Family Charitable Fund

Mrs. Martha A. Lynch-Biasi

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne P. Madura

Ms. Joanna Mallers

Mr. Charles V. Maloney

Ms. Lois Marchini

Deborah Marron

Marshall Erb Design Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Jose F. Martinez

Dr. & Mrs. Richard P. Martino

Jack Matosian

Ms. Mary C. McBride

Mr. Lyle McCoy

Mr. Gibson McCullagh

Mrs. Kathleen McGahey

Ms. Mary McGahey

Mrs. Peggy McHenry

Mrs. Bonnie M. McLeod

Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. McMeins

Nancy Meacham

Sandra Mejia

Barbara & Craig Mengarelli

Ms. Nancy Meyer

Midwest Performance Cars

Dr. Thomas Misko and Ms. Marilyn Rawe

Sylwia Mleczko

Trond & Catherine Moody

Tonya Morris

Mr. Mark M. Mullally

Jose & Kourtney Munoz

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Murphy

Thomas & Carol Myers

Claire Nachbauer

Ms. Patricia R. Naguib

Mr. & Ms. Larry Neal

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Neiman

Mr. Carl E. Nelson

Ms. Marie Nelson

Mr. Matthew Nelson

Mr. Sheldon Nissen

Mrs. Helen Noskowicz

Mr. & Mrs. Edward U. Notz

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Nuccio

Kathleen O’Day

Mrs. Terrie O’Day

DJ O’Keeffe

Order of Malta, Federal Association, U.S.A.

Mr. Ronald E. Partington

The Pasek Family Performance Marketing Pros

Ms. Denise Petersen

Ms. Kari Peterson

Mrs. Cheryl Pettit

Mrs. Rhonda Pohn

Mr. William Preston

Chestine Puralewski

Mrs. Nicole Pursley

Quinlan, Newman & Assoc Ltd

Mr. James M. Rago

Siddharth Rajan

Mr. & Mrs. Ben Randall

Mr. William Ratzer

Mr. Cory S. Rau and Ms. Ellen Rusconi

Mr. & Mrs. Mario P. Retondo

Mr. James D. Riddell

Mr. & Mrs. William A. Riley

Bill & Jennifer Riordan

RLE

Rosenson Foundation

Rebecca Rothstein

Royce Realty and Management

Jeannette Rubenstein Trust

Bob & Lorrie Rushkewicz

Ms. Christine L. Ryan

Holly Sabaini

Marlisa Sailer

Tracy Salvetti

Ms. Mary Savoie

Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Schreck

David Schwabe

Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Scialabba

Mr. & Mrs. Donald P. Seberger

Bhawna & Rajesh Sharma

Mr. David Shedor

Haina Shin

Jonathan & Kim Shively

Jeff Simone

Jim Sisk

Ms. Barbara Sloan

Mrs. Valerie Slotnick

Ms. Lisa Smith

Mrs. Irene Statile

Mr. William J. Steciak

Ms. Elizabeth Stein

Robert Stein

Ms. Mary Ann Stephansen

Suits 20/20 Ltd

Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Sullivan

Sutherland Family Foundation

Charlie Swade

Ms. Marsha Swensen

Symetra

Marina Tarasova

Taskforce HR

The Clorox Company

The Faigus Group

Mr. Gary L. Thomas

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Thompson

Thrivent Choice

Linda Traeger

Mr. & Mrs. Constantine L. Trela

Jeff Tremain

Mr. & Mrs. Mark T. Tritschler

Audrey Trotsky

Mr. & Mrs. Billie B. Turner

Michelle Turner

Phil and Paula Turner Fund of Community Foundation of Northern Illinois

Two Paws Up Dog Training

Ann Van Meter

SHEPHERD’S CIRCLE

Mr. David Van Singel

Mr. & Mrs. David K. Vanderberg

Vijayakumar Velmurugan

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Voyda

W. W. Grainger, Inc.

The Danny and Janette Warner

Charitable Fund

Mr. & Mrs. David Waud

Mr. Eliot Weinstein

Dr. Thomas F. Willer

Mr. Douglas Winter

Wolters Kluwer

Justin Yap

Allison & Daniel Zabrowski

Mr. & Mrs. Dean B. Zemel

Mr. Rodd Zisook

Mark & Margie Zivin

The Shepherd’s Circle comprises individuals who have thoughtfully remembered Lambs Farm in their estate planning. Generous gifts have been received from the following estates this year.

Estate of Jay Burrus

Estate of John Bremer

Allen B. Frake Trust

Estate of Donna C. King

Jerry Korr Revocable Trust

Estate of Suzanne McKinley Tice

Ms. Daisy D. Patt Charitable Trust

Contact Information:

Phone: 847.362.4636

Automated Response: 847.362.0048

Fax: 847.362.0742

Directions

Lambs Farm is located just east of I-94 on the south side of Route 176 near Libertyville, Illinois.

Licensed by: State of Illinois

Recognized by: The Arc of Illinois

Department of Human Services

Department of Healthcare and Family Services

The Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities

Department of Public Health Lake County, Illinois Convention & Visitors Bureau

Lake County Public Health Department, Division of Rehabilitation Services

U.S. Department of Labor