2022 Annual Report

LEARNING TOGETHER 2022

LEARNING TOGETHER

Our Mission

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

In 1961, our Co-Founders created a model program when they opened a Pet Shop on State Street in Chicago. They knew that when given the education and opportunities they deserved, people with disabilities could learn how to be independent, lead productive lives and become an integral part of the community. After more than 60 years, the men and women of Lambs Farm continue to learn in all aspects of their lives while teaching us important lessons along the way.

Our 2022 Annual Report shows how much we can accomplish when we learn together.

LEARN WITH US

Jason, a participant since 2018, has stepped out of his comfort zone and continues to grow in all aspects of his life. He holds a job at the Farmyard, takes part in a wide variety of social support services, expands his knowledge in Quest classes and is a proud Special Olympics athlete.

Through all of these new opportunities, Jason has a newfound confidence and an expanded circle of friends. He has learned that having a positive attitude and open mind motivates him to learn new skills, build relationships and have fun.

We are proud of Jason for having the courage to try new things and never letting his disabilities get in the way of his goals and dreams.

Lambs Farm is a place where possibilities are endless. We are grateful for your continued support, which helps us offer all participants the opportunity to see the world from a new perspective. We hope you will continue to learn and grow with us.

Kathleen Buresch President and CEO

At Lamb Farm, Participants are given the opportunity to explore a variety of job options including working in the community.

With guidance from our Employment Specialists, they learn how to fill out a job application and prepare for an interview. Though the process can be intimidating, the men and women of Lambs Farm are given the support and boost of confidence they need to succeed. When they get an offer and tackle that first day on the job, there is no greater joy than watching them beam with excitement as they proudly share their new responsibilities with family, friends and staff.

When Participants go out of their comfort zone, they inspire and teach us how to take on new challenges in stride.

LAMBS FARM PROGRAMS

With 61 years of service to people with developmental disabilities, the vision of our Co-Founders, Bob Terese and Corinne Owen, lives on and serves as the foundation for the future of Lambs Farm. An innovation from its inception, Lambs Farm has grown from a small pet shop in Chicago to a 72-acre campus where opportunity flourishes for nearly 230 men and women. Lambs Farm helps to create these opportunities by offering a growing number of options for Participants through a full range of employment, residential, wellness and life skills programs.

EMPLOYMENT AND DAY PROGRAM SERVICES

Many Lambs Farm Participants work in the community. Individual, integrated community employment is facilitated by the Employment Specialist who works directly with Participants to find and be successful in their chosen jobs. Using a team approach, Supported Employment meets the staffing needs of local businesses by providing an enclave of two-to-six workers along with a Lambs Farm Job Coach. The Lambs Farm campus businesses serve as vocational training sites for Participants and teach valuable work skills. Participants at Lambs Industries, located near the Lambs Farm campus, undertake subcontract jobs such as packaging and assembly. When it is time to retire, Lambs Farm offers the Enrichment Center, which provides a variety of activities designed to help participants have enjoyable and productive retirement years.

HOME BASED SERVICES PROGRAM

Home Based Support Self Direction Assistance offers individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to continue to live with their family or to live semi-independently, with provided supports. Self-Direction Assistants assist the individual, or the individual’s family or representative, to arrange for, direct and manage services such as recruiting Personal Support Workers, managing budgets, completing required paperwork, applying for requested services, providing training and assisting with employment and educational supports.

RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS

Lambs Farm offers residential options both on and off campus. Participants living in campus group homes learn community and daily living skills in a supportive environment. The W. Clement and Jessie V. Stone Apartment Building features individual apartment units for Participants who have already acquired necessary daily living skills and require minimal staff support. The Green-Field intermediate care facility is home for Participants who require more staff assistance. Staff are available 24 hours a day to provide an increased level of care. Participants may also choose to live in a nearby community. These homes receive intermittent staff support.

WELLNESS, RECREATION AND ENRICHMENT

The Wellness Center provides Participants a variety of options to practice healthy behaviors, offers a holistic approach to promoting healthy choices, and fosters a wellness culture. The focus is on overall health, promoted through physical activities such as our Healthy Lambs exercise program and ten Special Olympics sports, as well as educating and encouraging our Participants to incorporate wellness into all aspects of their lives. The Founders Building, located on the Lambs Farm campus, holds a regulation-sized gym and physical fitness center.

The Quest program provides opportunities for Participants to pursue their personal goals with classes available on a wide variety of topics, ranging from social and daily living skills to travel, history, sports and computers. Quest also offers many classes that help educate Participants on wellness related topics. Classes take place on campus and in the community.

The Fine Arts program offers classes in the visual and performing arts. On their days off of work, Participants can also take part in Venture, a leisure skills program.

Enriching Participants, Inspiring Capabilities (EPIC) is a new day program that enables off-work Participants to engage in therapeutic recreation, creative arts and educational activities in the gym. EPIC is open to all Participants and offers fun opportunities daily.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

The men and women of Lambs Farm are integral members of the communities surrounding the campus. Many volunteer at local churches, long-term care facilities and other local organizations.Others find camaraderie through membership in community groups. Participants may also choose to join group outings to sporting events, musicals, dinners and more or use scheduled transportation to visit area stores, libraries, theaters or restaurants. Whether participating in local events and activities, visiting area attractions, relaxing in the parks or shopping, our Participants fully enjoy all of the amenities of their local community.

As we implement new business ideas, the men and women of Lambs Farm grow their skill sets.

Participants and staff in our Country Store & Bakery learned the art of making ice cream. Together they mastered the process of mixing ingredients and operating the new equipment, and developed a wide variety of flavors guests can’t get enough of.

The Magnolia Cafe & Bakery also expanded their offerings, giving Participants the fun task of serving up snow cones, hot dogs, popcorn and lemonade at our special events.

As Participants exude enthusiasm and an eagerness to try new things, we learn how to think outside the box to help them achieve their wishes and dreams.

PROGRAMS STATISTICS

The following statistics represent the many programs offered to the men and women of Lambs Farm in Fiscal Year 2022.

Program Statistics

EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND PLACEMENT PROGRAM

31 Participants worked in the community in the following capacities

52% Service Clerk

29% Custodial/Housekeeping

10% Production

6% Retail

3% Clerical

76 Participants received employment training in the Lambs Farm businesses and in the health services, administration and facility management departments

44 Participants received employment training at Lambs Industries

23 Participants received services through the Enrichment Center

62 people were served through the Home Based Support program

120 Participants were involved in Wellness activities

66 Participants were involved in the Quest Program

93 were involved in the EPIC program

171 Participants in total received employment/day program services through Lambs Farm, some participating in more than one program

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM

124 Beds in Community Living Facilities

Nine group homes with house 12 Participants each for those who require training and support to live semi-independently. The W. Clement and Jessie V. Stone Apartment Building is home to 16 Participants who need minimal staff support.

25 Beds in Community Residences (Community Integrated Living Arrangements)

There are five homes in neighboring communities for residents who have acquired skills in independent living. Lambs Farm also provides an individualized support program for those who choose to live on their own or with a roommate in our nearby communities.

16 Beds in Green-Field Residence (Intermediate Care Facility for the Developmentally Disabled)

This residence provides a structured training and support program, predominately for retirement-age Participants.

The happily retired individuals at Lambs Farm spend their days in the Enrichment Center - a peaceful and entertaining place where they continue to learn and grow.

They create beautiful artwork, listen to presentations and take part in current event discussions to help keep them stimulated and engaged at all times. They also practice yoga and engage in other forms of light exercise to increase strength and mobility.

As our older population continues to grow, we are reminded that we never stop learning, no matter our age.

FINANCIALS

The Lambs Farm, Inc. Consolidated Summary of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Assets July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED)

Through our social and recreational services, Participants are encouraged to pursue their personal goals.

Our Quest program allows the men and women of Lambs Farm to explore new hobbies through an array of classes that they identify and select. From fishing and science experiments to woodworking and gardening, they not only learn new skills, but also learn about themselves in the process.

ANNUAL DONORS

July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022

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.

$50,000 to $99,999

The Aldridge Family Charitable Fund

Packaging Corporation of America

$25,000 to $49,999

Mr. & Mrs. Warren Aldridge

Anonymous

Grace A. Bersted Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Carl Heldmaier

Mr. & Mrs. Philip Wernick

Mr. & Mrs. Warren Wiegand, Jr.

$10,000 to $24,999

Abbott Laboratories

AbbVie

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Abington

Adreani Foundation

Anonymous

Autohaus on Edens, Inc.

Don & Elaine Berki

BMO Financial Group

Fred J. Brunner Foundation

The Buchanan Family Foundation

Mr. John W. Burrus

The Coleman Foundation, Inc.

Mr. Thomas D. Creigh

Mr. & Mrs. John Durbin

Mrs. Joan Fuller

Mr. & Mrs. David P. Glover

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Goerne

Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Harer

Mrs. Gloria A. Harer

Marvin and Kay Lichtman Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Liner

Ms. Patricia McGuire

Mr. Robert Neiman

New Trier Township

Mr. & Mrs. Eric P. Olson

The Reichert Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Rogan

Mr. Robert N. Savoie

Ms. Janet Scarf

The John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation

Charles & M.R. Shapiro Foundation, Inc.

Mr. David Shorr

Ms. Susan Siebers

The Trustmark Foundation

Walker Group

Mr. & Mrs. Willard T. Walker

W. P. & H. B. White Foundation

Ms. Ruth Wittenberg

Mr. & Mrs. James P. Zils

$5,000 to $9,999

Alper Services, LLC

Anonymous Aon

Assurance

Mrs. Electra Carlson

Mrs. Nancy Casanova

Mr. & Mrs. Dale A. Dellutri

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Dvorkin

George M. Eisenberg Foundation for Charities

Exclusive Woodworking

Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Fick

Mrs. Joan J. Golder

Ms. M. Victoria Greene

Mr. Keith Hickman

Mrs. Virginia C. Horsch

Mr. & Mrs. William R. Jacobs

James A. Kreiser Trust

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Krupp

Ms. Joan Lancaster

Ms. Janice L. Leclerc

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Leclerc

Libertyville Township

Daniel H. Lome Foundation

Ms. Patricia Marshall

MedScript Long Term Care Pharmacy

Milburn Family Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Miller

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare nuHaus

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.

Mr. Chaitanya Patel

Ms. Rosalie Piazza

Dr. & Mrs. Stuart M. Schwartz

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Seymour

Mrs. Gertrude Smutney

Ms. Eiko Terao

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Thill

Uline

Vernon Township

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wegner

Ms. Alice P. White

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Willix

Ms. Dianne M. Yaconetti

Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. Zaun

Mrs. Lita Zemel

Mr. Sheldon O. Zisook

$2,500 to $4,999

Ms. Renate Ade

Anonymous

Apex Wood Floors

Ms. Awshee Bator

Mr. & Mrs. Walt Bazarnik

Cerwin Family

Consumers Cooperative Association

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Czaja

Mr. Douglas A. Fisher

Gardi & Haught, Ltd

Mr. & Mrs. Robert V. Gattuso

Grand Foundation

Mr. Richard Green

Mr. & Mrs. Craig W. Hoffman

Ms. Elizabeth C. Jeffries

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Karpek

Dr. Melvin P. Katz

Ms. Alice Kim

Mr. & Mrs. Kennen H. Kim

Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Kimble

Mr. & Mrs. Gideon Kishony

Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Kleinschmidt

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Koehler

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Koss

Mr. & Mrs. H. M. Kurzman

McCortney Foundation

Meltzer Purtill & Stelle LLC

Milburn Demolition

Mr. & Mrs. John D. Mooney

Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Mork

Mrs. Marlene Pomerance

Prince Charitable Trusts

Ravine Park Partners, LLC

Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Reilly

Mr. Steven E. Scott

Mrs. Casey Sroka

Mr. & Mrs. James Stephanak

Sub-Zero Group Midwest, LLC

Mr. & Mrs. Duf Sundheim

Mr. & Mrs. Kent Verner

Mr. & Mrs. Brad Vogan

Mr. & Mrs. Peter S. West

Mr. & Mrs. Arie Zoller

ANNUAL DONORS July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022

$1,000 to $2,499

Abt Electronics

Allstate Giving Campaign

Alper Family Foundation

Amacher Giving Fund

Mr. & Mrs. John Amboian

Ms. Pam Anderson

Anonymous

Ms. Charlene R. Apoyan

Mrs. Laurie Asbeck-Hickman

Mr. Stephen Baker

Mr. & Mrs. Lee Barbakoff

Mr. Jon Becker

Benham Family Fund

Mr. Rick Bertolozzi

Elaine E. Farrell, MD and Jason C. Birnholz. MD

Mr. Brian Boorstein

Mrs. Martha M. Boudewyns

Ms. Nora Brake

Bramco Construction Company

Ms. Susan Brandel

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Breck

Dr. & Mrs. Robert Bronski

Mr. Robert Carone

Castle Automotive Group

Mr. Nathaniel Catron

Cboe Global Markets

Mr. Thomas A. Cerwin

Mr. & Mrs. Dean Chudy

Comcast NBCUniversal Matching Gift Program

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Condon

Mr. & Mrs. Jason Cronlund

Dell Technologies

Denton Family Fund

Ms. Marcia Diefendorff

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Donlon

Ms. Rosemary Draine

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald J. Dunbar

Mr. & Mrs. Doug Durbin

Mr. & Mrs. Nick Durbin

Mrs. Arpita Dutt

Dutt Family Fund

Ms. Donna R. Epton

Estes Products, LLC - Craft Advent Box

Richard & Willo Falstein

Mrs. Rona Farber

Finspire

Florsheim Fund 3

Mr. & Mrs. Albert D. Fox

Mr. Brian Gallagher

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gallagher

GCG Financial, Inc.

The John and Elizabeth Gescheidle Family Fund at The Lake County Community Foundation

Ms. Bonnie Gillespie

Golder Family Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Goldman

The Ellis Goodman Family Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Goodman

Mr. & Mrs. David Grady

Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Grottke

Mr. David Hamel

Mrs. Andrea Hannus

Mr. & Mrs. H. Donald Hanson

Harty Realty Group

John G. Harty Ltd.

The Helping Hand Giving Fund

Michael & Diane Hettinger

Thorne Hill Trust

Dr. & Dr. Richard A. Hirth

Lawrence T. & Dorothy A. Holmes Foundation

Dr. & Mrs. Robert Holstein

Ms. Alice Huizinga

Immanuel Church

International Decorators, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. William S. Jansen

JMD Builders, Inc.

Mr. George E. Johnson

Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Johnson

Mrs. Kathleen Jordan

Mr. Robert F. Joyce

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Kassin

Kingsbury Fund

Mr. David Kipley and Ms. Francine Puglise

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kipley

Mr. David C. Kleiman

Mr. & Mrs. Burt B. Lasko

Launch - Gurnee

Laurie Demetrio Interiors

Law Office of Thaddeus M. Bond Jr & Assoc.

Mr. Jay Levine & Ms. Mary Ann Childers

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Levy

Ms. Beth Lewis

Mr. Anthony Licata

Dr. & Mrs. John R. Lindquist

Mr. Paul M. Mandell

Mann Weitz & Associates

Mariani Landscape

Marsh & McLennan Companies

Mr. Ronald Mattson

Mr. Donald P. Maves

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. McGivern

Ms. Mary McGonigel

McGonigel's Mucky Duck

Mr. Phillip McMahon

Mesirow Financial

Mr. & Mrs. David Midgley

Mints Family

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Moore

Morgan Stanley

Mr. Arthur Nardiello

Not For Profit Band

Mr. & Mrs. Dan Novak

Ms. Patricia O'Donnell

Mr. Curtis Olson

Mr. Daric Olson

Omron Foundation, Inc.

Orthopaedic Spine Institute

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Perlow

Ms. Gail Petersdorff

Ms. Denise Petersen

Mr. & Mrs. John Piccione

Mrs. Jeanne Plattner

Mrs. Nicole Pursley

Salvador and Debra Ramsey Fund

Ms. Mary B. Rapp

Ms. Amy B. Rashkow

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sabin

Cari and Michael Sacks

Miss Margaret Schaefer

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schuh

Mr. & Mrs. Jack W. Schuler

Mrs. Kristin Scialabba

Mrs. Olivia Shapiro

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Southwell

Mr. & Mrs. Jerre L. Stead

Ms. Christine Stegman

Ms. Mary Ann Stephansen

Mr. & Mrs. Phillip L. Stern

Suits 20/20 LTD

Mr. Ben Syler

Synchrony Financial

Laurie & Bruce Tait

Tamarack Golf League

Mr. Leonard A. Tandaric

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Thompson

TIAA

Mr. John Tithof

Mrs. Suzanne B. Tobin

Mr. Gerard Toohey

Susan Vondrak-Mark Tark Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Wallace

Wauwatosa Savings and Loan Foundation

Samuel Weinstein Family Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Weitekamper

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC

Mr. Gordon E. White

Mr. & Mrs. Mitch Wilneff

Mr. Mike Wilson

$250 to $999

Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Abry

Ace Hardware Of Libertyville

Mr. & Mrs. Eduardo L. Acuna

William Seth Adams & Amy Donohue

Mrs. Margaret A. Adreani

James & Lynn Albrecht

Mrs. Elizabeth Alkon

Mrs. Catherine Alvary

AM Shalom

AmazonSmile Foundation

Anonymous

Ms. Sharon L. Asmus

Mr. & Mrs. Walter Atzel

Mr. Joey Avraham

Bank Financial

Mr. Doug Barnum

Ms. Elizabeth L. Barr

Mr.& Mrs. Ronald Bartkowski

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Bayer

Mr. Patrick Bazan

Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home

Ms. Michelle Benham

Ms. Susan L. Benham

Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Benson

Mr. James Blank

Board & Brush Libertyville

Mr. & Mrs. Jon Bottorff

Ms. Linda Bowers

Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Boyd

Mr. Tim Brankin

Mr. Steve Braun

ANNUAL DONORS July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Brudenell

Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Bryzelak

Mrs. Kathy Buresch

Busey Bank

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bush

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Butler

Mr. Leonard V. Canino

Mr. James P. Caputo

Mr. Ronald Caras

Mr. Richard Carey

Mr. & Mrs. David Carlsen

Ms. Amy Cash

CDL Consultant Inc.

CDW Computer Centers, Inc.

Mr. Russell Cernansky

Mr. Alan Chapman

Mr. & Mrs. William Chapman

Mr. David Cheung

Mr. Adam Ciborowski

Club Pilates North Buffalo Grove & Libertyville

Ms. Colleen M. Collins

Mr. Brett Conklin

Mr. Thomas Conner

Ms. Laurinda A. Cooker

Mr. & Mrs. Alan Copeland

Mr. & Mrs. Gerald R. Cote

Mr. Kenneth Couch

Mr. Thomas W. Coyle

Mr. Thomas Crane

Mr. & Mrs. John Craychee

Cura Personalis Wellness

Mr. & Mrs. James E. Dahl

Mr. William Dahlin

Ms. Ellen Dalton

Brian & Greta Davison

Dr. Richard Davison

Mr. Rocco DeFilippis

Deuce Riders M.C.

Ms. Janet L. Dever

Ms. Amy T. Dickinson

Mrs. Melinda Diesslin

Discover Financial Services

Mr. James Dixon

Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Doherty

Ms. Maura Donohue

Mrs. Diane Donovan

Mr. & Mrs. Joel C. Eckberg

Mrs. Stacy C. Eifert

Mr. & Mrs. Ashor Elia

The Emani Family Fund at The Chicago Community Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. David L. Endrody

Eugene Cohen Insurance Agency

Eye Level Learning

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Faigus

The Faigus Group

Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Fayard

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ferrarese

Mr. & Mrs. Mario Filippo

Mr. & Mrs. Earl Forbes

Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Forlani

Ms. Diane Froelich

Ms. Joan Froncek

Mr. & Mrs. Fred Fugate

Mr. William Fuller and Ms. Brenda Wiederholt

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gabuzzi

Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Gately

Mr. Michael Giannetti

Mr. & Mrs. Anders Gilchrist

Girl Scout Troop 45584

Girl Scout Troop 45679

Givinga Foundation, Inc.

Mr. Brad Glass

Cary & Danielle Goldman

Mr. & Mrs. William Goldman

Mr. & Mrs. Edward G. Gourley

Gray Salt Construction

Great Lakes Construction Association

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Green

Greentree Animal Hospital

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Griffin

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Haeger

Mr. Laurens Halsey

Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Hansen

Happy Tails Ranch, Inc.

Ms. Karen Haynie

Mrs. Barbara J. Hebda

Bruce & Barbie Hecktman

Ms. Barbara A. Hendrickson

Mrs. Betty Heninger

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Hetler

Mrs. Ellen Hill

Mr. Ken Hoffman

Dr. Lisa Hollensteiner

Rose Houston Charitable Foundation

Maureen and Phillip Hunt

Huron Consulting Group Inc.

IBM Employee Services Center

Mr. & Mrs. Randall Imai

Independent Recycling Services, Inc.

Iskalis Interiors, Inc.

Mr. Dan Jackson

Mr. Mark Jacobs

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Jaeger

Mrs. Susie Jennings

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

Mr. Blake Johnson

JRG Capital Park Partners LLC

Mrs. Christine Juiris

Junk Car Medics Chicago

Mr. & Mrs. Allan Kaplan

Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Karlblom

Ms. Dawn Kassin

Mr. & Mrs. Melvin L. Katten

Mr. & Mrs. Pravin M. Katwala

Mr. David E. Kenney

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Kerber

Mr. & Mrs. Tom King

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick M. Klemens

Knights of Columbus Council #17253

Knights of Columbus Council 3674

Knollwood Animal Hospital

Ms. Kathleen Krysiak

Mr. John J. Kunkes III

Mr. Anthony Lamonia

Mr. & Mrs. Craig Levin

Mrs. Carole Levy

Mrs. Cindy Lewis

Mr. & Ms. Rob Lewis

Mrs. Ann G. Litza

Mrs. Laura Longfellow

Ms. Debora S. Ludolph

LUMW Foundation

Lundstedt Family Charitable Fund

Mr. Donald L. Luskin

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne P. Madura

Ms. Joanna Mallers

Mr. & Mrs. William Maniscalco

Ms. Lois Marchini

Mr. & Mrs. Craig Marlowe

Maron Electric Company

Dr. & Mrs. Richard P. Martino

Mrs. Carol L. Maxon

Ms. Mary C. McBride

Prof. David McCoy

Mr. Gibson McCullagh

Mr. Dean McLaughlin

Mr. William Melamed and Mr. Jamey Lundblad

Miss Gabrielle Melchert

Mr. & Mrs. John Mikusa

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Milburn

Mr. & Mrs. Peter F. Miller, Jr.

Mr. Timothy T. Miller

Mr. Bertram Miner

Dr. Thomas Misko and Ms. Marilyn Rawe

Mr. Barrett Morgan

Mr. Mark M. Mullally

Mundelein Animal Hospital, LTD

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Murphy

Mr. Thomas C. Myers

Nature's Feed

Ms. Marie Nelson

Mr. Matthew Nelson

Mrs. Maymay d Ng

Mrs. Jill Nicholson

Niles Township Department Of Special Education

Mr. Sheldon Nissen

Mr. & Mrs. Carl Nordeen

Mr. & Mrs. James H. Norem

Mr. & Mrs. James W. Norris

Mrs. Helen Noskowicz

Mr. & Mrs. Edward U. Notz

Mr. & Mrs. Donnell O'Callaghan

Ms. Kelli OHara

Mrs. Judy Ohlwein

Ms. Virginia Olsen

Orangetheory Fitness Vernon Hills

Mr. Jeff O'Reilly

Ms. Florence Osmund

Mrs. Pramila Patel

Mrs. Phyllis Peacock

Mr. Anthony Pertile

Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Petersen

Ms. Susan J. Pfeiffer

Podolsky Family Foundation

Mrs. Rhonda Pohn

ANNUAL DONORS July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022

Mr. Douglas Prey

Jennifer N Pritzker Revocable Trust

Mr. Herbert Prochnow Jr.

Leigh & Shonah Rabman

Mr. & Mrs. Ben Randall

Duncan Randall Family Fund

Ms. Helene T. Rantz

Mr. William Ratzer

Mr. Cory S. Rau and Ms. Ellen Rusconi

Mr. & Mrs. Ralph E. Rau

Renaissance Reinsurance

Mr. Mark Reuter

rhelge Glass Art

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Riley

Mr. Matthew Rink

The Rivalry Limited

Mr. Jose Rivera

Mrs. Carol J. Robb

Ms. Lynne K. Roberts

Ms. Marianne Roderick

Mr. Cy Rosengarten

Rosenson Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Rothner

Mrs. Betty B. Ruben

Jeannette Rubenstein Trust

Mr. & Mrs. James I. Rubin

Mr. Jim Runkle

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rushkewicz

Ms. Christine L. Ryan

Mr. Robert Ryan & Mrs. Harriet Pistorio

Ms. Deborah Rymko

S.J. Bacik Construction Co.

Mrs. Betty L. Sample

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Schleiden

Mr. & Mrs. Herbert O. Schmeisser

Ms. Barbara J. Schroeder

Mr. Roger Schwab

Dr. & Mrs. Mark Schweitzer

Mr. Frank Sears

Mr. John Seder

Dr. & Mrs. Ron Semerdjian

Seva Global

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Shannon

Bhawna & Rajesh Sharma

Ms. Barbara Sheahan

Mrs. Jennifer Siefken

Ms. Jennifer Sloan

Mrs. Valerie Slotnick

Mr. & Mrs. John Q. Smith

Snow Foundation

Prof. Eve Sorum

Southern California Endocrine Center Inc.

Ms. Gloria L. Stachnik

Star Moulding & Trim

Ms. Kathleen R. Stear

Mr. William J. Steciak

Mr. Robert Stephenson

Ms. Kim Stevens

Dr. Bradley Strimling

Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Strube

Subaru of America Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Sullivan

Symetra

Synchronicity Group, Inc.

Mr. Gary L. Thomas

Tithof Tile & Marble, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Constantine L. Trela

Mr. & Mrs. Mark T. Tritschler

Ms. Dona-Lee Trotter

Two Paws Up Dog Training

Mr. David Van Singel

Mr. & Mrs. David K. Vanderberg

Mr. Brian Verner

Mr. & Mrs. Sam C. Vitale

Volo Museum

W. W. Grainger, Inc.

Waukegan Bally Muck, Inc.

Mr. Eliot Weinstein

Mr. Mark Weller

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Wendt

Wepickuplitter.org

Mr. & Mrs. Brian White

Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Wiertel, Jr.

Dr. Thomas F. Willer

Mr. & Mrs. Rich Willix

Mr. Carl R. Winger

Mr. Douglas Winter

Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Wise

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Witt

Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Zacharia

Ms. Judith P. Zelisko

Mark & Margie Zivin

Shepherd’s Circle

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

Alan Barsumian Trust

Benesh Marital Trust

Estate of John Bremer

John G Burke Trust

Estate of June F. Choate

Allen B. Frake Trust

Roberta Kapoun Supplemental Needs Trust

Ms. Daisy D. Patt Charitable Trust

Shirley Roann Deering Trust

Robert D. Tice Trust

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Lambs Farm benefits from a rich tradition of community support that continued to flourish in Fiscal Year 2022 with the involvement of generous corporations, groups, and individuals. Thousands of hours of volunteer service, donations of budgetrelieving equipment, furniture, and materials, as well as professional services and financial support, have greatly assisted our Participants and Lambs Farm operations.

CORPORATE SUPPORTERS

Abbott Laboratories

Abbvie

Alight Solutions

Aon Corporation

Astellas Pharma US

Baxter

CDW Corporation

Churchill Downs

Essendant

Exclusive Woodworking

LTD Commodities

Manfredini Landscaping

MBX Systems

Mesirow Financial

COMMUNITY GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS

Adler Family Association

Bach to Rock Northbrook

Buffalo Grove High School

Club Pilates – Buffalo Grove & Libertyville

GV2GT

Glynn Chiropractic

GreenTree Animal Hospital

HandsOn Suburban Chicago

Happy Tails Ranch, Inc.

Individuals

Hawthorne Mall

Knollwood Animal Hospital

Lake County Cares

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest High School

Launch – Gurnee

Mundelein Animal Hospital

Oak Grove School, Libertyville

90.1 Moody FM Radio

Northwestern Medicine

Lake Forest Hospital

Nuhaus

Nutrien

Omron Healthcare, Inc.

PharMEDium

Orange Theory Fitness –Vernon Hills

Pure Health and Vitality

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Snow Foundation

Two Paws Up Dog Training

United Way of Lake County

University of Illinois Extension

Siemens Healthineers

Stream Realty

Subaru of America

Sysco

Target

Union Insurance Group

U.S. Navy Visit Lake County

Volunteer Center of Lake County

Volunteer Center of

Northwest Suburban Chicago

Volunteer Pool of Highland Park

The following individuals generouslycontributed their time, efforts and services to directly benefit our many programs. We appreciate each of them.

Michael Akutagawa

Margaret Aldridge

Warren Aldridge

Marlene Becker

Olivia Beeks

Robyn Bonate

Marge Bousson

Linda Bowers

Paul Bruno

Judy Catherall

Charlotte Czarnecki

Kerry Deardorff

April Dislers

Melinda Flinchum

Betty Gallagher

Gail Galter

David Garcia

Volunteers

Bena Gerber

Peter Giudice

David Hamel

Steve Harris

Kristen Hudrick

Jim Hynan

Jane Clery & Master Gardeners

Meg Kerber

Pete Kerber

Edward Kim

Amanda Kolakowski

Ronald Krupp

Claudia Landolfi

Phoebe Lee

Robbie Levensbaum

Sue Levensbaum

Andy Linders

Susan Luhr

Tim Maher

Joe Marks

Bryan McAdams

Michael McMeins

Erica Meyer

Jan Meyer

Angie Miller

Michelle Moody

Tessa Moody

Mia Padilla

Leslie Padilla

Bruce Peters

Susan Pinsel

Richard Reder

Chris Rezotko

Lina Robinson

Jomara Salinas

Doris Santi

Laurie Schwartz

Connie Shanahan

Olivia Shapiro

Dennis Smith

Elizabeth Sullens

Audrey Torrence

Greg Torrence

Linda Tumonis

Donna Von Allman

Nanette Warar

Barbara Weidner

Richard Willix

Trudy Whitaker

Carol Zarnow

Volunteers are the backbone of most non-profit organizations, and Lambs Farm is no exception. We are proud to benefit from the dedicated services of extraordinary individuals. Whether our volunteers are teaching Quest classes for Participants, providing technology assistance, painting buildings, coaching our Special Olympics athletes, sorting Thrift Shop donations, or playing one of the many other vital roles so important to fulfilling our mission, they deserve our gratitude and appreciation.

WITH APPRECIATION

RESTRICTED FUNDS

Over the years, many permanently restricted funds have been created to ensure that Lambs Farm can continue serving the needs of adults with developmental disabilities. Earnings generated from the funds listed here are a valuable source of revenue for Lambs Farm.

Lorraine S. Allen Fund

Earnings used for Participants

Paul Brandel Memorial Fund*

Earnings used for operations

Brichta-Crawford-Scott Memorial Fund*

A portion of the earnings used for “Lambs good works”

Building Maintenance Fund

Earnings used for maintenance of the Founders Building

The Coleman Foundation Resident Assistance Endowment Fund

Earnings used for scholarships and resident assistance

Founder’s Fund*

Earnings used for operations

COPORATE PARTNERS

General Parent Pledge Fund

Earnings used for Participant services based on need

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Fund Earnings used for operations

Johnson-Larson Endowment Fund*

A portion of the earnings used for the direct benefit of Participants

James Kemper, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund

Earnings used for Participant services based on need

Koch-Spitzer Family Endowment Fund* Earnings used for operations

Lazar-Wagner Fund*

Fund to directly benefit Participants or their services

Helen McLoraine Memorial Fund

Earnings used for scholarships for Participants

Rosengarten Fund* Fund used to benefit Participants and for operations

Steve Shelley Memorial Fund*

Earnings used for personal and healthcare special needs of Participants

*donors may contribute to this fund

Lambs Farm wishes to thank these businesses that employed our Participants during the past year.

Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center

CEJN

Galloway Plastics Incorporated

Home Depot

Jewel-Osco Food Stores

Lake Forest College

Lowe’s Mainstreet Libertyville –Picnic in the Park Navy Exchange/Great Lakes Naval Base

Quest/Libertyville High School Sedgebrook

Tamarisk NorthShore

Trader Joe’s Veritas Document Solutions

FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Friends of Lambs Farm advanced our mission in Fiscal Year 2022 by supporting Golf Day and Harvesting the Spirit, Virtual for the Farm.

36th Annual Lambs Farm Golf Day in Memory

of Jack Stein

July 13, 2021

The second Tuesday in July was once again a spectacular day of golf with a special purpose. ThunderHawk Golf Club in Beach Park was the place to be! Many friends turn out every year to support the remarkable men and women of Lambs Farm, and our 36th Annual Golf Day was no exception. We love to see old friends at this event and welcome new ones. Golf Day raised over $126,000 through the generous support of corporations, foundations, and individuals.

We especially appreciate the following Golf Day sponsors: Abbott, Abt Electronics, Alper Services, John & Ann Amboian, The Dutt Family, Exclusive Woodworking, Gardi & Haught Ltd, GCG, Golder Family Foundation, Hinckley Springs, Jay Levine, Peter & Pam Levy, Karen & Jodye Lieberman, Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC, MedScript Long Term Care Pharmacy, MercedesBenz of St. Charles, Milburn Demolition, Moyer Properties and Annenberg Investments, MPS Law, nuHaus, the Resnick Automotive Group, Romanucci & Blandin (Masters Sponsor), Cari Sacks, and Uline. Many thanks also to Peter Levy who donated four tickets to an exciting Cubs game at Wrigley Field.

Harvesting the Spirit, Virtual for the Farm

November 6, 2021

Our second virtual gala—Harvesting the Spirit, Virtual for the Farm 2021—was a big success, thanks to our generous donors and sponsors who gave from their hearts in the absence of our traditional festive evening of good food and good cheer. We told our story again this year in a video featuring Lambs Farm Participants, families, and volunteers.

Through sponsorships, donations, auction bids, and raffle ticket sales, Harvesting the Spirit, Virtual for the Farm raised over $119,582.

We are grateful to our generous sponsors whose contributions enriched the lives of Lambs Farm Participants:Abbott Laboratories, Howard Alper, Alper Services and GCG, Assurance, Autohaus on Edens, The Casanova Family, Consumers Cooperative Association/Consumers Credit Union, Paul Frederick & Marilyn Rosengarden Frederick, Nancy Goerne & Barbara Sheahan, Joan Golder, David Grady, Calvin & Jamie Kleinschmidt, Ron & Betty Krupp, Mike & Toby Liner, Karen Lieberman, McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, MedScript Long Term Care Pharmacy, Mesirow

Financial, Joe & Carol Milburn, Harriet Pistorio & Robert Ryan, Dennis Riley, Susan Siebers, Wintrust Commercial Banking, Dianne Yaconetti, Arie & Shannon Zoller, and Morgan Stanley, Robert V. Gattuso, CFP Wealth Advisor.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Lambs Farm is a very special place hosting thousands of visitors each year who come to enjoy a day with their families and friends and attend our numerous special events.

Dogwood Day

August 7, 2021

Dog lovers celebrated the special bond between mankind and their four-legged friends. Guests could enter their puppy in a costume contest, listen to presentations from local veterinarians and take part in a dog training demonstration.

60th Anniversary on the Farm

September 18 & September 19, 2021

Families gathered to celebrate the fall season and our milestone anniversary. Guests completed crafts, visited the Farmyard, took barrel train rides from the Lake County Farm Heritage Association, enjoyed live music from 60s tribute band The Rockets and browsed dozens of vendor booths.

Model Train Day

October 16, 2021

Visitors operated and viewed model trains from Valley Model Railroad Association. Children also participated in train-related activities for a day full of fun.

Breakfast with Santa

December 11, 12, 18 & 19, 2021

Old St. Nick visited Lambs Farm for the annual Breakfast with Santa and brought his usual holiday cheer. After dining on traditional brunch favorites, families made their way to the North Pole for holiday activities and photos with Santa.

Bunny Brunch

April 15 & 16, 2022

Families continue to make Lambs Farm part of their Easter celebrations. Guests dined on their favorite brunch items and then hopped over to the Garden Patch for springtime activities and photos with their favorite Bunny.

Model Train Day

April 30, 2022

Hosted earlier this year, train enthusiasts could operate an intricate model train display courtesy of Valley Model Railroad Club. Children also worked on crafts, activities and visited Lambs Farm businesses.

Potting Party at Lambs Farm

May 14 & May 22, 2022

Guests visited our Greenhouse to create beautiful containers with the help of Master Gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension. They were able to choose from our wide range of sun and shade annuals and Proven Winners.

10th Annual Lambs Farm Champion Car Show

June 5, 2022

Lambs Farm’s parking lot was filled with more than 100 vehicles. It was a fun-filled day with a 50/50 raffle, auction and prizes for the winners in each category.

9th Annual Fun & Fit Family Day

June 1-30, 2021

Visitors of all ages came out to be a part of our 5K/2 Mile Walk to support Lambs Farm. Following the race/walk attendees visited the many vendor and sponsor booths, and enjoyed games and activities for the whole family.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE STAFF

Lambs Farm wishes to thank our Board of Directors and staff for their dedication to the fulfillment of our mission.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Robert Neiman, Chairman

Arie Zoller, Vice Chairman

Margaret Aldridge

Chris Breck

Melvin Katz, M.D.

EXECUTIVE STAFF

Kathy Buresch President and Chief Executive Officer

Kim Czyzowicz Director, Health Programs

Romie Johnson Director, Facility Management

CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone: 847.362.4636

Automated Response: 847.362.0048

Fax: 847.362.0742

Directions

Karen Lieberman

Ajay Madhani, M.D.

Joe Milburn

Dan Novak

Cyril Rosengarten

Eric Wright

Dianne Yaconetti

James Zils

Jose Martinez Director, Quality Assurance

Mary McGonigel Director, Development

Marie Nelson Director, Vocational Programs

Richard Nonnweiler Controller

Vicky Raier Director, Residential Programs

Mesha Williams-Jackson Director, Human Resources

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

Accredited by: Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, CARF International

Licensed by: State of Illinois

Recognized by:

Illinois Department of Human Services

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services

Illinois Department of Public Health

Lake County, Illinois Convention & Visitors Bureau

Lake County Public Health Department, Division of Rehabilitation Services

U.S. Department of Labor

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