At Lambs Farm, we offer people with developmental disabilities what they deserve — a life full of independence, meaning and productivity through choices. Choices allow individuals to meet new people, enjoy new adventures and be who they truly are. The way the men and women of Lambs Farm express their passions, achieve goals and celebrate their abilities is truly inspiring. Our 2018 Annual Report gives an inside look at how choices open the door to a life full of never-ending growth.
Dear Friends,
At the very foundation of the Lambs Farm philosophy has always been the staunch belief of our Co-Foundersthat given the opportunity, people with developmentaldisabilities could lead meaningful, productive lives. Over the years, we have honored that belief, proven to be true time and again by our Participants. We have also learned to understand that a successful life must only be defined by the person who will live it.
As individuals, we all have different interests, abilities and needs. It is, therefore, not for us to design a lifestyle for each individual we serve. Instead, our person-centered philosophy assures each Participant the assistance they need to formulate their own independent plan based upon their expressed needs, desires and abilities. Our responsibility is to provide a diverse list of choices from which our Participants may choose as they create lives for themselves that are both personal and gratifying, and then modify that plan in a continuing effort to reach their goals as interests and needs evolve.
As time has gone on and our population has become more diverse, we have been fortunate to maintain our ability to offer a wide and ongoing variety of opportunities for all of the men and women we serve. The people and their interests remain our focus, rather than the programs themselves. Whether those interests involve living accommodations, employment, recreating,
leisure-time activities, sports competitions, or wellness, each Lambs Farm Participant has the opportunity to define his or her own life, and not one is the same as another.
Our Participants are very proud of their accomplishments. Each success gives them the confidence to pursue yet anotherchallenge. Their lives are theirs and theirs alone, grown out of sheer courage with the determination to succeed – and, most importantly lived in a way that fulfills their own needs.
Lambs Farm has always been a place where the possibilities are endless. We are grateful for the continued support of our many friends, without which we could not provide the opportunities our men and women deserve. Our hope is that you will stay with them on their journey to experience all that life has to offer.
Sincerely,
Dianne M. Yaconetti President and CEO
Helping people with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives and connecting with the human spirit in us all.
their own interests, learn new responsibilities and live a fulfilling life. The men and women of Lambs Farm can choose to venture out and work in the community or grow in their roles in one of the many jobs available on the Farm. Some decide to stay at the same job for years, and others enjoy the freedom of learning a new position from time to time.
No matter the job, the men and women of Lambs Farm make significant contributions through their hard work and dedication. The many choices Lambs Farm offers allow each individual to build confidence and continue to grow.
With more than 57 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 our inception, Lambs Farm has grown from a small pet shop in Chicago to a 72-acre campus where opportunity flourishes for nearly 250 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.
The men and women of Lambs Farm have their own hobbies and passions. Some are fascinated by technology, others are intrigued by nature, and some enjoy art.
With so many choices available to them, Participants can explore their personal interests and grow as the unique individuals they truly are. The musical theater program offers Participants the chance to star in the annual play, while other Fine Arts and Quest classes provide an endless list of fun and enriching courses in the areas of social, leisure, education, wellness and community. The Special Olympics program is embraced by those who love sports, enjoy friendly competition and the camaraderie of being part of a team.
Every day, the men and women of Lambs Farm are assured an expanding array of options to chase their dreams and enjoy life.
The Lambs Farm campus businesses serve as vocational training sites for Participants, and teach valuable work skills. Participants may choose to work in community businesses. Individual placements are facilitated by the Lambs Farm employment specialist who works directly with Participants to be successful in their chosen jobs. Using a team approach, Supported Employment Programs meet the staffing needs of local businesses by providing an enclave of two-to-eight workers along with a Lambs Farm job coach. 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.
Lambs Farm offers residential options both on and off campus. Participants living in the 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.
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. Social activities include specialinterest clubs, dances and many activities in the local communities.
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.
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.
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.
Education is an integral part of every individual’s life, and with the many choices available at Lambs Farm, learning never ends.
Outings, trips and classes provide an interactive way to expand knowledge and gain life-long skills. Job training allows Participants to learn how to be successful in their careers, and when retirement comes, the men and women of Lambs Farm continue to grow and acquire new skills through a variety of enrichment activities.
Though they are continually learning from others, the men and women of Lambs Farm teach us much more - what it means to embrace life with true meaning.
The following statistics represent the many programs offered to the men and women of Lambs Farm in Fiscal Year 2018.
Employment Training and Placement Program
48 Participants worked in the community in the following capacities
35% Service Clerk
25% Custodial/Housekeeping
15% Production
13% Corporate/School Food Service
10% Retail
2% Clerical
84 Participants received employment training in the Lambs Farm businesses and in the Health Services, Administration and Facility Management Departments
59 Participants received employment training at Lambs Industries
40 Participants received services through the Enrichment Center
164 Participants were involved in the Quest/Fine Arts Programs/Venture Program
173 Participants were involved in Recreation activities
Wellness at Lambs Farm encapsulates all the essential elements of a healthy lifestyle. The men and women of Lambs Farm participate in recreation activities, partake in health-related classes and learn nutrition initiatives through our Dietary services.
As the men and women of Lambs Farm take a brisk walk, race a friend around the track or learn a new skill at practice, they’re boosting energy levels, building strength and incorporating good habits into their daily routine — while having fun in the process.
To keep them inspired and encouraged, Participants are motivated by monthly exercise challenges, fitness contests, guest speakers and the tracking and results of their progress.
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
There are nine group homes with 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 1F6 Participants who need minimal staff support.
33 Beds in Community Residences (Community Integrated Living Arrangements)
There are seven 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 men and women of Lambs Farm have friendships and connections that make all the difference. They swap stories at the dinner table, share laughs walking to and from work and celebrate holidays together.
When things get tough, their extraordinary bonds ensure that there will always be a shoulder to cry on or a friend to talk to at any time of the day.
The sense of community among Participants is remarkable. As they experience the highs and lows of life together, they will tell you that there is nothing on this earth they value more than true friendship.
The Lambs Farm, Inc. Consolidated Summary of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Assets
July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
Annual Donors July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018
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
Ms. Margaret V. Denton
Lynn & Gwen Lyall
Royal Terrace Partnership L.P.
The Grainger Foundation
$25,000 to $49,999
Anonymous
Mr. Jeffery K. Benham
Grace A. Bersted Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Warren Wiegand, Jr.
Ms. Dianne M. Yaconetti
Mr. & Mrs. James P. Zils
$10,000 to $24,999
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Agers, Jr.
The Aldridge Family Charitable Fund
Anonymous
Autohaus on Edens
Mr. Alan G. Barsumian
BMO Harris Bank
Fred J. Brunner Foundation
The Buchanan Family Foundation
Mr. Thomas D. Creigh
Discover Financial Services
Mr. & Mrs. Ashoke Dutt
Mrs. Joan Fuller
Mr. & Mrs. James E. Gallagher
Mr. & Mrs. David P. Glover
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Goerne
Mrs. Joan J. Golder
Mrs. Gloria A. Harer
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Krupp
Lake Shore Harley-Davidson
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Levy
Marvin and Kay Lichtman Foundation
Mrs. Karen Lieberman
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Liner
MedScript Long Term Care Pharmacy
Mr. Tom Mints
Mr. Robert Neiman
New Trier Township
The Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation
Edward & Karen Rogan
Mr. Robert N. Savoie
Michael & Audrey Sepe
Charles & M.R. Shapiro Foundation, Inc.
Ms. Susan Siebers
The Edward S. Sprague Foundation
Mrs. Susan Sprowl
Mr. & Mrs. Kent Verner
Walker Group
Mr. & Mrs. Willard T. Walker
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Wernick
W. P. & H. B. White Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Willix
Ms. Ruth Wittenberg
$5,000 to $9,999
Abbott Laboratories
Mr. Dieter Ade
Ms. Renate Ade
Adreani Foundation
Alper Services, LLC
Mr. Alan O. Amos & Ms. Marcia E. Lazar
Mr. & Mrs. John Arnold
Mr. & Mrs. Walt Bazarnik
Mr. John W. Burrus
Mrs. Electra Carlson
Carney Foundation
Chicago Tribune Company
Dr. & Mrs. Denis Clohisy
The Davee Foundation
Dr. Richard Davison
Mr. & Mrs. Dale A. Dellutri
George M. Eisenberg Foundation for Charities
Exclusive Woodworking
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Fick
Ms. Martha Fox
Mr. & Mrs. Robert V. Gattuso
Golder Family Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gruebnau
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne B. Harer
Mr. & Mrs. Edmund A. Horsch
Mr. & Mrs. William R. Jacobs
Ms. Rose Kapoun
The Kara Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Karpek
Dr. & Mrs. Melvin P. Katz
Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Kleinschmidt
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Koss
James A. Kreiser Trust
Mrs. Patricia M. Kurschner
Mrs. Miriam Lazar
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Leclerc
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Levy
Libertyville Township
Elinor and Maynard Marks Family Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Vern McCain
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Milburn
Mr. & Mrs. James W. Norris
Mr. & Mrs. Eric P. Olson
Packaging Corporation of America
Mr. Chaitanya Patel
Ms. Rosalie Piazza
Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Pomerance
Ms. Mary B. Rapp
The Reichert Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Reilly
The Rhoades Foundation
Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Foundation
Ms. Janet Scarf
Dr. & Mrs. Stuart M. Schwartz
Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Smoler
Mr. & Mrs. David Sorenson
Mrs. Christine Stegman
Mrs. Susan Stein
Dr. & Mrs. Richard L. Sturm
Sysco Chicago Inc.
Ms. Eiko Terao
Mr. & Mrs. Randall Terry
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Thill
The Trustmark Foundation
Uline
Vernon Township
Mr. & Mrs. Brad Vogan
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Wyllie
Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. Zaun
Mrs. Lita Zemel
Mr. Sheldon O. Zisook
Mr. & Mrs. Arie Zoller
$2,500 to $4,999
Mr. & Mrs. John Alexander
Aileen S. Andrew Foundation
Ms. Maureen Annamaree
Baizer Kolar P.C.
The Howard B. Bernick Foundation
Jacob Best Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Stephan Blandin
Mrs. Susan Boyd
Mrs. Nancy Casanova
The Cerwin Family
Ms. Mary Crosset
Mr. & Mrs. James E. Dahl
Mr. & Mrs. Robert O. Delaney
DLA Piper LLP (US)
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Earhart
Eriksen Armstrong Corporation
F.C.L. Graphics, Inc.
Mr. Douglas A. Fisher
Mr. & Mrs. Craig W. Hoffman
Dr. Elizabeth A. Hull
Italian Women's Prosperity Club
Mr. & Mrs. Kennen H. Kim
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Kimble
Mr. & Mrs. Gideon Kishony
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Koehler
Mr. & Mrs. H. M. Kurzman
Labor Temps
Levenfeld Pearlstein,
Dr. & Mrs. John R. Lindquist
McCortney Foundation
Dr. Donald McEvoy
Mesirow Financial
Milburn L.L.C.
Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Mork
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Moyer
nuHaus
The Options Clearing Corporation Petersen Aluminum Corporation
Mr. & Mrs. John Piccione
Plante Moran
Mr. & Mrs. David Price
Prince Charitable Trusts
Ravine Park Partners, LLC
Mr. & Mrs. Earl Roloff
The John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Scialabba
Subaru of America Inc.
VS Kinhal LLC
Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Wagner
Mr. & Mrs. Peter S. West
Ms. Alice P. White
Mr. Gregory L. Zaun
$1,000 to $2,499
Abt Electronics
Mrs. Margaret A. Adreani
American Alliance Casualty Company, Inc.
James R. & Lesley B. Anixter
Family Foundation
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Baehr
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Barbakoff
Mr.& Mrs. Ronald Bartkowski
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Bottorff
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bronski
The Brunswick Foundation, Inc.
Mr. Edward F. Buron
Mrs. Ursula G. Child
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Condon
Conor Commercial Real Estate
Ms. Laurinda A. Cooker
Crab Tree Farm
Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Curran
Mr. & Mrs. David Curtin
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Danis, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert O. Delaney, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. David Denman
Mr. Walter Depcik
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy P. Douglass
Downsview Kitchens & Fine
Custom Cabinetry
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald J. Dunbar
Mrs. Elizabeth Duquette
Essendant Charitable Foundation
Executives Guild, Ltd.
Mrs. Rona Farber
Stephanie and Michael Ferdman Fund
of the Community Foundation of New Jersey
Lillian H. Florsheim Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Albert D. Fox
Mrs. Fern Frank
Dr. Paul E. Frederick & Mrs. Marilyn
Rosengarden
Ms. Joan Froncek
The Galley, LLC
Ms. Sharon P. Garcia
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gentner
Mr. & Mrs. John Gescheidle
Ms. Bonnie Gillespie
Mr. & Mrs. David Grady
Mr. John E. Graham
Dr. & Mrs. John P. Hanlon
Mr. & Mrs. H. Donald Hanson
Mr. & Mrs. Keith Hickman
Dr. & Dr. Richard A. Hirth
Hollister Incorporated
IBM
International Decorators, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. William S. Jansen
Javo Beverage
Mr. Donald Clark Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Johnson
Mrs. Christine Juiris
Mr. Jerome M. Katz
Ms. Alice Kim
Mr. David Kipley and Ms. Francine Puglise
Mr. & Mrs. David Knudson
Kroeschell, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Randall Kuhn
Mr. & Mrs. Burt B. Lasko
Lawyers Inc. P.C.
Leahy Family Foundation
Ms. Janice L. Leclerc
Libertyville Rotary Foundation, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Licata
Dr. & Mrs. Marshall A. Lyall
Maron Electric Company
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. McGivern
Medwest Associates, Inc
Mr. & Mrs. David Midgley
Mr. Bertram Miner
Mr. Thomas M. Mints III
Mr. Todd Mintz
Mr. Luke Molloy & Ms. Suzanne Yoon
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Neiman
Mrs. Karen Nixon
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Northrip
The Northstar Group, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Donnell O'Callaghan
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Perlow
Mr. Dave Perry
Power Construction
Richard and Marianne Reinisch Foundation
Dr. Jack S. Remington
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Richter
Roof Management LLC
Richard C. and Margaret V. Romano
Charitable Trust
Ms. Roda Rubenstein
Ms. Joanna Rupp
Howard & Raina Ruskin Family Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Schoen
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schuh
Ms. Kristin Scialabba
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Seymour
Mr. David Shorr
Mr. & Mrs. Edward P. Showtis
Squires Men's Club
Mr. & Mrs. Jerre L. Stead
Mr. & Mrs. Phil Stephan
Mr. & Mrs. James Stephanak
Ms. Mary Ann Stephansen
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip L. Stern
Sub-Zero Group Midwest, LLC
Ms. Dorothy Sully
Mr. & Mrs. Harold B. Tobin
Mr. Gerard Toohey
Traders General Agency, Inc.
Unique Insurance Company
Vulcan Materials Company
Mr. & Mrs. Peter T. Wall
Mr. Joseph Wallace
Col. & Mrs. Charles R. Wallis
Samuel Weinstein Family Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Wendt
Mr. Gordon E. White
Mr. & Mrs. Rich Willix
Mrs. Rosemary Wolinski
Mrs. Beverly Yusim
Mr. & Mrs. Andre L. Zafrani
$250 to $999
Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Abry
Mr. & Mrs. Eduardo L. Acuna
Mr. Harvey B. Adelstein
Advocate Condell Medical Center
Allstate Giving Campaign
Alsdorf Foundation
Mrs. Catherine Alvary
AmazonSmile Foundation
American Freedom Insurance Company
Mr. & Mrs. Paul O. Anda
Anonymous
Antioch School District 34
Antioch Upper Grade School
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Arkes
Mr. JD Arkin
Ms. Sharon L. Asmus
Ms. Pamela Balazs
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Barbieri
Mr. Marc Barney
Mr. Thomas F. Barnstable
Ms. Elizabeth L. Barr
Mr. & Mrs. John Barrett
Mr. & Mrs. Edward M. Barrow
Mrs. Patricia Baudendistel
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Bayer
Beam Suntory
Ms. Barbara Becker
Mr. & Mrs. Eric P. Bell
Ms. Nancy Bellew
Ms. Alicia Bellis
Mr. & Mrs. William C. Benoit
Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Benson
Mr. Michael Berliant
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Berry
Mr. & Mrs. Willard R. Bishop, Jr.
Ms. Maureen Blankfield
Ms. Nell Blatherwick
Mrs. Judy Bloom
Mrs. Martha M. Boudewyns
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Boyd
Mr. Kevin Brady
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Breck
Mr. & Mrs. Eric J. Buresch
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Butler
Mr. Leonard V. Canino
Mr. William Capodanno
Mr. James P. Caputo
Ms. Nancy Cassidy
Mr. Nathaniel Catron
Ms. Soundarya Chandran
Mr. Arthur D. Chantler, Jr.
Mrs. Diane Chapin
Ms. Susan Chertkow
Ms. June Choate
The Choo Choo
CMW Creations, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Coats
Conagra Brands Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Brian J. Cook
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Copeland
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Corr
Mr. Richard Cortesi
Mr. Harold Cowley
Mr. Jeffery T. Craft
Mr. & Mrs. John Craychee
Mr. Arie S. Crown
Ms. Ellen Dalton
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Dansart
Brian & Greta Davison
DaVita
Mr. & Mrs. Mel De Matoff
Ms. Tanisha Denham
Deuce Riders M.C.
Ms. Janet L. Dever
Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Doherty
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Donlon
Mr. Christopher J. Douglass
Dr. & Mrs. James C. Erickson III
The Faigus Group
Fairchild Foundation Trust
Mr. & Mrs. Lenny Fayard
Mr. & Mrs. William R. Feller
Mr. & Mrs. Jason D. Ferrari
Mr. & Mrs. Hal Flowers
Mr. Mark Foster
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce J. Frank
Mrs. Fern Frank
Mr. & Mrs. Stuart J. Frankenthal
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Fugate
Mr. Martin H. Fujimoto
Mr. William Fuller & Ms. Brenda Wiederholt
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gallagher
Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Gately
Mr. John A. Georgeson
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Gilberg
Mr. & Mrs. Anders Gilchrist
Mr. & Mrs. Allen J. Ginsburg
Mr. Brad Glass
Goldfish Swim School
Grace Lutheran Church
Mr. Martin A. Gradman
Mr. James Graham & Ms. Barbara
Blinderman
Mr. Robert Graham
Mr. Steven Greenes
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Grossi
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Haeger
Mrs. Kate Hansen
Hart Davis Hart Wine Co.
Mr. Paul Hart
Mr. Charles Hatch
Mr. Seth Hatlestad
Mrs. Barbara J. Hebda
Mrs. Betty Heninger
Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Hoffman
Mr. Ken Hoffman
Dr. Lisa Hollensteiner
Ms. Pamela Hollis
Huron Consulting Group Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Illian
Illinois Tool Works Foundation
Ms. Melissa Ince
Independent Recycling Services, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Ingolia
Frank & Audrey Jackson Family Fund of InFaith Community Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Jaeger
Mr. & Mrs. James R. Jennings
Ms. Judith M. Jobbitt & Mr. Thomas A.
Marshall
Mr. & Mrs. Matt Johanson
Mrs. Kathleen Jordan
Dr. Miriam Kalichman
Mr. Tilden Katz
Mr. David E. Kenney
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey M. Kern
Mr. Michael Klimas
Knights of Columbus Council 13448
Kohl's Cares
Mrs. Rosanne Kunze
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Lang
Law Offices of Brown & Brown, P.C.
Law Offices of Kennen H. Kim, Apc.
Ms. Winfred M. Leaf
Ms. Lisa Lee
Mr. Marc Levy
Mr. & Mrs. Rob Lewis
Liberty Auto City
Libertyville Bank & Trust Company
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Longfellow
Mr. & Mrs. Paul W. Lundstedt
Mr. Donald L. Luskin
Cindy MacFarland Designs
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne P. Madura
Ms. Joanna Mallers
Mr. Paul M. Mandell
Mr. & Mrs. William Maniscalco
Ms. Lois Marchini
Mariani Landscape
Mr. & Mrs. Jose F. Martinez
Dr. & Mrs. Richard P. Martino
Ms. Gale Zemel & Mr. David Mausner
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mayer
Mr. Stephen Mazzoni
Ms. Mary C. McBride
Mr. David McCoy
Ms. Megan L. McCoy
Mr. Charles McDonald-Kane & Mr. Troy
McDonald-Kane
Ms. Mary McGonigel
Ms. Kimiko K. McKeel
Mr. Dean McLaughlin
Mr. & Mrs. Scott R. McLeod
Melvoin Foundation
Ms. Nancy Meyer
Ms. Pamela G. Meyer
Mr. John T. Meyers
Michael & Michael
Mr. & Mrs. John Mikusa
Mr. James Milburn
Mr. & Mrs. Lee I. Miller
Mr. Timothy T. Miller
Dr. Thomas Misko & Ms. Marilyn Rawe
Mr. & Mrs. John D. Mooney
Mr. J. Clifford Moos
Mr. & Mrs. Perry J. Morelli
Mrs. Theresa Mosser
Mr. & Mrs. Sundaram Nagarajan
Mr. Arthur Nardiello
Mr. & Mrs. David Neiman
Mr. Andy Nelson
Mr. & Mrs. John Niemann
Mr. Sheldon Nissen
North Shore Unitarian Church
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Mr. & Mrs. Edward U. Notz
Michael Obremski & Randy Patton
Mrs. Verlyn J. O'Halloran
Mr. David O'Keeffe
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Palm, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Pariso
Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Parrillo
Mr. Ronald E. Partington & Ms. Christy Cosmano
Mrs. Marian P. Pawlick
PCI Energy Services
Mr. Anthony Pertile
Ms. Julie Ann Peters
Ms. Denise Petersen
Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Petersen
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Pietka
Mrs. Jan Pomerantz
Mr. Frank Ponterio
Precision Steel Warehouse, Inc.
Mr. Herbert Prochnow, Jr.
Pure Health & Vitality
Quality Restorations, Inc.
Quotepro, Inc.
Mr. Leigh Rabman
Mr. James M. Rago
Mr. Brian Rainey
Ms. Susan Rancourt
Mr. & Mrs. Ben Randall
Ms. Helene T. Rantz
Mr. Cory S. Rau and Ms. Ellen Rusconi
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
Redfin
Mr. & Mrs. Mario P. Retondo
Mr. Matt Rink
Jeff & Marilyn Rivkin Family Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation
Rose Houston Charitable Foundation
Mr. Michael Rosenblum
Mr. & Mrs. Cy Rosengarten
Rosenson Foundation
Ms. Doris D. Roskin
Mr. Thomas L. Rozzi
Mr. & Mrs. James I. Rubin
Mr. Milton Rudo
The Runner's Edge
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rushkewicz
Ms. Christine L. Ryan
Mr. Robert Ryan & Mrs. Harriet Pistorio
Ms. Deborah Rymko
Sanctuary Farms
Mr. Arman Sarkisian
Mrs. Geraldine A. Schaefer
Mr. James Schaefges
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Schleiden
Mr. David Schulz
Mr. & Mrs. Lewis E. Seagraves
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Sears
Mr. & Mrs. Donald P. Seberger
Mr. John Seder
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Shannon
Miss Eileen Shaughnessy
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Sichi
Mrs. Mary Silver
Simo Brothers Tree Service, Inc.
Mr. David J. Slate
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen M. Slavin
Ms. Jennifer Sloan
Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell L. Slotnick
SmithMarco, P.C.
Mr. Adam Smoler
Mr. Marc Smoler
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Smutney
Mr. Edgardo G. Soledad
Mr. Lee Spector & Ms. Adrienne Perlman
Ms. Gloria L. Stachnik
Mr. & Mrs. James S. Stanhaus
Mr. William J. Steciak
Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Steel
Mr. & Mrs. Avy H. Stein
Mr. Joseph E. Sullivan
Ms. Siouxzy Sundheim
Mr. Jeremy Sutton
Ms. Marsha Swensen
Synchronicity Group, Inc.
Mr. Leonard A. Tandaric
The Women's Guild of St. Joseph's
Catholic Church
Mr. Gary L. Thomas
Ms. Katie Thomas
Ms. Elizabeth Tobolt
Ms. Judith M. Toenings
Mr. & Mrs. Mark T. Tritschler
Ms. Dona-Lee Trotter
Mr. & Mrs. Rob Valerious
Valley Systems of Florida, LLC
Mrs. Judith M. Verhaeren
Mr. & Mrs. Sam C. Vitale
Mr. & Mrs. Hannelore Völkner
W. W. Grainger, Inc.
Mr. Russell Warye
Wauwatosa Savings and Loan Foundation
Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy White
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Wilson
Mr. Carl R. Winger
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Witt
Mrs. Cynthia K. Witten
Mrs. Ann Wolff
Wolters Kluwer
Mr. Steve Wong
Ms. Judith P. Zelisko
Ms. Ellen R. Zemel
Mr. Glen Zemke
Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Zimelis
Corporate Supporters
Abbott Laboratories
Abbvie
Advocate Condell Medical
Center
The Aldridge Family
Charitable Fund
Allante-XLR Club
Allstate Insurance Company
Alper Services
Aon Corporation
Astellas Pharma US
AT&T
Bank Financial
Baxter
Baxter Interns
Beam Suntory
Benefit Express
BMO Harris Bank
Builtech Construction
Chick-fil-A
The Choo Choo Restaurant
Churchill Downs
Discover Financial Services
Essendant
Exclusive Woodworking Inc
Eye Level Learning
F.C.L. Graphics, Inc.
First Midwest Bank
Foss Swim School
GCG Financial Services
Goldfish Swim School
Healthsmart
Community Groups & Organizations
Adler Family Assocation
Adler Park School
Bagels By the Book
Blue Sky Yoga
Buffalo Grove High School
Chicago Cares
General Mills/Kellogg’s
Glynn Chiropractic
GoGo squeeZ
HandsOn Suburban Chicago
Lake Bluff Brewing Co.
Individuals
Lake County Cares
Lake County Farm Heritage Association
Lake Forest High School
Libertyville Fire Department
Libertyville High School
Libertyville Running Club
Libertyville Varsity Football Team
Oak Grove School, Libertyville
Portillo’s Vernon Hills
Joanna Willix Ltd
Keller Williams Realty
Lake Shore Harley-Davidson
Libertyville Bank & Trust
Lundbeck
Manfredini Landscaping
Maurice Sporting Goods
MBX Systems Medicine
Moody FM Radio
Nestlé Health Science
Northwestern Medicine
Lake Forest Hospital
nuHaus
Omron Healthcare
Quill
Redfin
Pure Health and Vitality
Revolution of Love
Rockin’ Jump, Buffalo Grove
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Rosati’s of Libertyville
The Runner’s Edge
The Safe + Fair Food Company
St. Johns School –
Johnsburg, Illinois
Tighthead Brewing Co.
Rust-Oleum Shire Biotech
Siemens Healthineers
Simo Brothers Tree Service, Inc.
Six Flags
Subaru of America
Sysco Target Tower Show Productions
Trustmark
Walgreens
WTTW Kids Big Idea Tour
The Westin North Shore
The Westin O’Hare
Yardmax
Trader Joe’s Libertyville
United Way of Lake County
U.S. Navy
Valley Model Railroad Club
Volunteer Center of Lake County
Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago
Volunteer Pool of Highland Park Youth Conservation Corps
The following individuals generouslycontributed their time, efforts and services to directly benefit our many programs. We appreciate each of them.
Mike Akutagawa
Mary Alwart
Wayne Alwart
Andy Amend
Marlene Becker
Carol Benvenuti
Michelle Bosco
Marge Bousson
Linda Bowers
Jessica Bridgewater
Paul Bruno
Judy Catherall
Bonnie Cervany
Jeanne Curtin
Charlotte Czarnecki
Volunteers
Roy DaSilva
Betty Gallagher
Gail Galter
Krishna Gupta
Steve Harris
Kristen Hudrick
Jim Hyman
Mark Ingrum
Meg Kerber
Pete Kerber
Char Komperda
Richard Komperda
Ronald Krupp
Claudia Landolfi
Janice LeClerc
Robbie Levensbaum
Sue Levensbaum
Andy Linders
Susan Luhr
Tim Maher
Merri Martin
David Mausner
Courtney McCloskey
Kerri McColter
Michael McMeins
Marilyn McMurrough
Rinat Metton
Angie Miller
Astrid Moniri
Bruce Peters
Chris Rezotko
Linda Robinson
Ali Ross
Gene Rudd
Doris Santi
Connie Shanahan
Charolette Skibbs
Linda Tumonis
Donna Von Allman
Kirk G. Vistain
The Waddick Family
Nanette Warar
Barbara Weidner
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 extraordinaryindividuals. 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.
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
Corporate 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
Friends of Lambs Farm advanced our mission in Fiscal Year 2018 by supporting our major fundraising events — Golf Day and our annual gala.
33rd Annual Lambs Farm Golf Day in Memory of Jack Stein
July 11, 2017
Almost 200 enthusiastic golfers signed up to support Lambs Farm by taking part in our 33rd Annual Lambs Farm Golf Day at the award-winning ThunderHawk Golf Club in Beach Park. Morning and afternoon tee times allowed more golfers to participate and offered a choice of morning Best Ball or afternoon Scramble. Golf Day raised over $166,000 through generous corporate, foundation, and individual contributions, and a good time was had by all.
Harvesting the Spirit, Downtown on the Farm November 4, 2017
Lambs Farm brought some down-home country charm to Venue SIX10 in Chicago when over 250 guests joined us for a festive evening of good food and good times, including music, dancing, and games. Guests competed to support our programs through bids for exciting experiences and interesting items in our live and silent auctions. The highpoints of the evening were a lively performance by the Lambs Farm Cast of Aladdin and special award presentations. The Casanova Award was given to our long-serving volunteers and friends Carol Benvenuti and Carol Zarnow, and the Living Legacy Award was presented to Jane Wagner.
Lambs Farm wishes to thank these businesses that employed our Participants during the past year.
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
Cardinal Health Chartwells/LHS
Chuck E. Cheese Galloway Plastics Incorporated
Jewel-Osco Food Stores
Lowe's Mainstreet LibertyvillePicnic in the Park
Mariano's in Vernon Hills/Gurnee
Navy Exchange/Great Lakes
Naval Base
Sedgebrook
The Sheridan of Green Oaks Sodexho/Siemems
Star Creations
Sunset Foods
Trader Joe's Veritas Document Solutions
Walgreens
We especially appreciate the following Golf Day sponsors: Baizer Kolar P.C. and MedScript Long Term Care Pharmacy (Masters Sponsors), Alper Services, BMO Harris Bank, Discover Global Network, DLA Piper, Downsview Kitchens, Arpita and Ashoke Dutt, Exclusive Woodworking, Golder Family Foundation, Hinckley Springs, Iskalis American Floor Show, Javo Beverage, Rose Kapoun, Laurie Demetrio Interiors, Law Office of Earl J. Roloff, Peter and Pam Levy, Karen and Jodye Lieberman, Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC, Moyer Properties and Annenberg Investments, nuHaus, Plante Moran, RCP Advisors, the Resnick Automotive Group, Semantify, Uline, Dick and Joan Willix, and Woodfield Lexus. Many thanks also to the donors who made our raffle possible with their generous contributions: Bob Gattuso, who donated four tickets to the prestigious BMW Championship at Conway Farms, and Peter Levy who donated four tickets to the exciting Cubs-White Sox Crosstown Classic game at Wrigley Field.
Through sponsorships, reservations, donations, auction sales, a paddle raiser, wine toss, grub grab, and more, Harvesting the Spirit raised over $270,000.
We appreciate our generous gala sponsors who made the evening possible: Abbott Laboratories, Alper Services, Alan Amos and Marcia Lazar, Autohaus on Edens, BMO Harris Bank, The Casanova Family, Chicago Tribune, Jim and Angie Dahl, Discover, Arpita and Ashoke Dutt, FCL Graphics, Joan Fuller, Robert Gattuso, Joan Golder, Rose Kapoun, Calvin and Jamie Kleinschmidt, Karen Lieberman, Donald McEvoy, MedScript Long Term Care Pharmacy, Mesirow Financial, Milburn LLC, Greg and Colleen Moyer, Robert and Judy Neiman, Nancy and Robert Northrip, RCP Advisors, The Sheahan Family, Susan Siebers, Uline, the Wagner Family, Dianne Yaconetti, and Arie and Shannon Zoller.
Participant Theater Presents: Aladdin
September 23 & 24, 2017
Lambs Farm Participants rehearsed lines and choreographed dances for many months prior to performing the Disney classic Aladdin for audiences at the Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest.
Fall on the Farm
October 7 & 8, 2017
Families gathered to celebrate the fall season. Guests completed crafts, visited the Farmyard, took barrel train rides from the Lake County Farm Heritage Association, participated in an educational program from WTTW Kids BIG IDEA Traveling Lab and browsed dozens of vendor booths.
37th Annual Lambs Farm Holiday Lights Gift & Craft Fair
November 30, December 1, 2, & 3, 2017
This annual event is a holiday staple with crafters and vendors from throughout the Midwest. The event was held at the Arlington Park Racecourse and continues to build on previous success. The Lambs Farm booth featured homemade jams, breads, chocolates, cookies and other items made by the men and women of Lambs Farm.
Breakfast with Santa
December 9, 10, 16 & 17, 2017
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.
Sweets for Sweetie
February 10, 2018
Guests enjoyed decorating cupcakes, pretzel rods and marshmallows for their special valentine. In addition, guests were able to create their own cards and packaging.
Lambs Farm wishes to thank our Board of Directors and staff for their dedication to the fulfillment of our mission.
Bunny Brunch
March 30 & 31, 2018
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 the Bunny.
Model Train Day
April 21, 2018
Visitors operated and viewed model trains from Valley Model Railroad Association. Children also participated in train-related activities for a day full of fun.
Antiques Appraisal Breakfast
May 15, 2018
Guests attending the Antiques Appraisal Breakfast discovered the value of their treasured items. Renowned appraiser Karl Gates provided the history and information on each item’s composition and origin, as well as its estimated value.
6th Annual Lambs Farm Champion Car Show
June 3, 2018
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.
5th Annual Fun and Fit Family Day
June 23, 2018
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 the kid’s dash, t-shirt dash, a free yoga class sponsored by Blue Sky Yoga of Libertyville, JG’s Traveling Reptile Show and more.
Board of Directors
Robert Neiman, Chairman
Arie Zoller, Vice Chairman
Chris Breck
John Burrus
Thomas Cerwin
Todd Chermak
Ashoke Dutt
Executive Staff
Dianne Yaconetti
President and Chief Executive Officer
Keri Andrews Director, Adminstration
Kathy Buresch Director, Operations, Marketing and Communications
Kim Czyzowicz Director, Health Services
Contact Information
Phone: 847.362.4636
Automated Response: 847.362.0048
Fax: 847.362.0742
Directions
Fern Frank
Robert Gattuso
Laurie Hernandez
Melvin Katz, M.D.
Calvin Kleinschmidt
Karen Lieberman
Ajay Madhani, M.D.
Dan Novak
Amy Parsons
Cyril Rosengarten
Lou Tazioli
Dianne Yaconetti
Jim Zils
Romie Johnson Director, Facility Management
Jose Martinez Director, Quality Assurance
Mary McGonigel
Director, Development
Pat McGuire Controller
Marie Nelson
Director, Vocational Programs
Vicky Raier
Director, Residential Programs
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)
Licensed by: State of Illinois
Recognized by:
Department of Human Services
Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Department of Public Health
Lake County, Illinois Convention & Visitors Bureau
Lake County Public Health Department, Division of Rehabilitation Services
U.S. Department of Labor
www.lambsfarm.org