Annual Report 2019

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Libertyville, IL Permit No. 171

where people grow 14245 W. Rockland Road l Libertyville, IL 60048

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

Growing Together 2019 Annual Report

A Message from the President and CEO Dear Friends,

Growing Together Nearly 60 years ago, our Co-Founders planted the seeds of an idea that grew into the exemplary organization where adults with disabilities could thrive. As the years go on, we continue to plant new seeds to help the men and women of Lambs Farm lead fulfilling lives. Through the many opportunities available, they create friendships that last a lifetime, celebrate achievements with their family, thank volunteers for their support and build strong bonds with staff.

An important element in the philosophy of Lambs Farm has been to provide sufficient diversity in our programming in order to meet the desires and needs of all Participants. Originally, our population was made up of people generally similar in age but with somewhat diverse interests.

Our hope was that the programs we offered would be embraced as the Participants created lives for themselves using the skills they had to learn and grow – and they did. Despite many challenges, they forged ahead and continued to learn, to work and to hone new skills, with a goal always to be as independent as possible.

As time went on, new Participants reached the top of our Wait List and joined us after waiting many years for the opportunity, and we have added or revised some of our offerings in an effort to appeal to all. Since then, our Participants live, work and recreate together as one large family with numerous individual options, many of which they have suggested.

With the support of Family, Friends, Staff and Volunteers, they are Growing Together making lives for themselves that are personally interesting and satisfying. They take ownership in their homes, hold jobs on or off our campus, earn income and pay taxes. Some have “retired” and spend their days in our Enrichment Program – always keeping busy and trying new things.

Although the State subsidizes the costs of housing and some vocational support, it does not adequately meet its obligation to do so beyond basic life necessities. As a result, it is up to us to ensure that our Participants remain in step with society. New ideas and new opportunities must be readily available, together with the adjustments that need to be made to accommodate the full spectrum of our population – both younger and older. They, of course, are doing their part to keep up, and our programming needs to do the same.

Because of your generous support, Lambs Farm remains at the forefront of service to people with developmental disabilities. As the world has changed, our Participants continue their pursuit of more and more opportunities that serve to nurture more and more abilities. Their goal – and ours – is for their personal fulfillment to remain a reality.

Sincerely,

Dianne M. Yaconetti President and CEO

The relationships shared in our 2019 Annual Report show that as the men and women of Lambs Farm continue to grow, we all grow together.

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

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Lambs Farm Programs With more than 58 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.

Employment and Day Program Services

Family When Participants arrive at Lambs Farm, they are opening a door to endless opportunity and growth.

Families feel an unexplainable sense of pride as they watch their loved ones achieve goals they never dreamed possible. They applaud them as they step on stage for the first time, cheer as they compete in their favorite Special Olympics sport, watch them take on a new form of independence and see the world like they never have before.

Families quickly learn that as their loved one grows, the whole family grows together.

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.

Residential Options 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.

Wellness, Recreation and Life Skills 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

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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. 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.

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.

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Program Statistics The following statistics represent the many programs offered to the men and women of Lambs Farm in Fiscal Year 2019.

Employment Training and Placement Program 45 Participants worked in the community in the following capacities 31%

Service Clerk

25%

Custodial/Housekeeping

18%

Production

13%

Retail

11%

Corporate/School Food Service

2%

Clerical

94 Participants received employment training in the Lambs Farm businesses and in the Health Services, Administration and Facility Management Departments

Friends At Lambs Farm, Participants start with a root of friendship that often grows into a tree of love.

The way the men and women at Lambs Farm connect with one another is truly special.

Housemates excitedly gather around the TV to watch their favorite show and teammates encourage one another to always do their best.

Co-workers learn the ins and outs of a job together and retirees bond over shared experiences.

Participants who join clubs and classes hone in on their talents and inspire each other every day.

57 Participants received employment training at Lambs Industries 41 Participants received services through the Enrichment Center 155 Participants were involved in the Quest/Fine Arts Programs/Venture Program 184 Participants were involved in Recreation activities 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 16 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.

Out of all the wonderful aspects of Lambs Farm, Participants will assure you that it is their friends who make them smile brighter, laugh louder and grow stronger.

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Financials The Lambs Farm, Inc. Consolidated Summary of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Assets July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED)

Revenue Unrestricted Contributions

$2,308,924

18%

Bequests

$1,370,533

11%

Family Contributions

$481,929

4%

Government Funding

$6,914,086

54%

Fee Income

$250,491

2%

Net Sales from Vocational Worksites

$1,103,462

8%

Investment & Other Income

$457,445

3%

$12,886,870

100%

Total Operating Revenue

Staff Staff and Participants at Lambs Farm don’t just work together – they grow together.

They work as a team to find the perfect job, handle finances and discover new talents. Staff and Participants celebrate achievements and collaborate to set new goals. Participants turn to staff for help when needed. They are always there to give them the necessary tools to thrive, whether it be in a social setting, workplace or sport.

The men and women of Lambs Farm view staff as great role models, reliable support systems, knowledgeable mentors and loyal friends.

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Operating Expenses Salaries & Benefits

$9,582,743

Other Operating Expenses

$2,565,246

Total Operating Expenses

$12,147,989

Net Operating Gain

$738,881

Depreciation Expense

$442,127

Net Gain after Depreciation Expense

$296,754

Functional Expenses

n Residential Services n Vocational Sites & Services

n Participant Transportation Services n Facility Services n Administration n Development

40% 31% 5% 7% 14% 3%

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Annual Donors July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019 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 Anonymous $50,000 to $99,999 Mr. & Mrs. Carl Heldmaier The Rhoades Foundation at The Chicago Community Foundation

Volunteers Volunteers from businesses, schools and local groups plant the seeds to help Lambs Farm grow.

Whether a group paints a fence, plants a garden, socializes the adoptable puppies, sprinkles cookies with our Participant bakers or donates a special gift, volunteers grow in knowing that they are benefitting the men and women who call Lambs Farm home.

Every task, no matter how big or small, is always appreciated, cherished and valued by all.

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$25,000 to $49,999 Anonymous Mr. Jeffery K. Benham Grace A. Bersted Foundation Fred B. Snite Foundation Thaviu Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust Mr. & Mrs. Willard T. Walker Mr. & Mrs. Warren Wiegand, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Willix Ms. Dianne M. Yaconetti Mr. & Mrs. James P. Zils $10,000 to $24,999 Abbott Laboratories AbbVie Mrs. Catherine Alvary Mr. Alan O. Amos & Ms. Marcia E. Lazar Anonymous BMO Harris Bank Mrs. Susan Boyd Fred J. Brunner Foundation The Buchanan Family Foundation Discover Financial Services Durbin Family Fund Mr. & Mrs. David P. Glover Mr. & Mrs. Robert I. Goerne Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Krupp Marvin and Kay Lichtman Foundation Mrs. Karen Lieberman Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Liner Mr. James Maynard Mr. Robert Neiman New Trier Township Mr. & Mrs. Eric P. Olson Edmond & Alice Opler Foundation Mr. Michael Rosengarden Mr. Robert N. Savoie Charles & M.R. Shapiro Foundation, Inc. Ms. Susan Siebers Mrs. Susan Sprowl Takeda The Trustmark Foundation VS Kinhal LLC Walker Group Mr. & Mrs. Philip Wernick W. P. & H. B. White Foundation

$5,000 to $9,999 Adreani Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Agers, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John Alexander Alper Services, LLC Mr. & Mrs. John Arnold Mrs. Patricia Baudendistel Jacob Best Foundation Mr. John W. Burrus Mrs. Electra Carlson Carney Foundation Mrs. Nancy Casanova Mr. Thomas D. Creigh The Davee Foundation Dr. Richard Davison Mr. Robert O. Delaney Mr. & Mrs. Dale A. Dellutri Mr. Dennis Dooley Mr. & Mrs. Ashoke Dutt George M. Eisenberg Foundation for Charities Mr. Gerald H. Elbin Exclusive Woodworking Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Fick Ms. Martha Fox Mrs. Joan Fuller Mrs. Joan J. Golder Ms. Victoria Greene Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gruebnau Highland Middle School Mr. Edmund A. Horsch Mr. & Mrs. William R. Jacobs Ms. Rose Kapoun The Kara Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Karpek Dr. & Mrs. Melvin P. Katz Mr. Nigel Kirtley Mr. & Mrs. Michael Koss James A. Kreiser Trust Mr. & Mrs. H. M. Kurzman Mrs. Miriam Lazar Ms. Janice L. Leclerc Mr. & Mrs. Paul Leclerc Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Levy Mr. & Mrs. Vern McCain MedScript Long Term Care Pharmacy Mr. & Mrs. Joe Milburn Milburn, L.L.C. Mr. Tom Mints Mr. & Mrs. Greg Moyer Packaging Corporation of America Mr. Chaitanya Patel Ms. Rosalie Piazza Ms. Mary B. Rapp The Reichert Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Edward Rogan

The John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Stuart M. Schwartz Mr. David Shorr Ms. Christine Stegman Mr. & Mrs. Phil Stephan Dr. & Mrs. Richard L. Sturm Ms. Eiko Terao Mr. & Mrs. Randall Terry Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Thill Uline Upstaging Lighting & Transport Mr. & Mrs. Rob Valerious Mr. & Mrs. Kent Verner Vernon Township Ms. Ruth Wittenberg Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. Zaun Mrs. Lita Zemel $2,500 to $4,999 Peter and Thalia Anest Foundation Arkes Family Foundation The Brunswick Foundation, Inc. The Cerwin Family DLA Piper LLP (US) Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Earhart F.C.L. Graphics, Inc. Mr. Douglas A. Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Robert V. Gattuso Mr. & Mrs. Craig W. Hoffman Dr. Elizabeth A. Hull Ms. Alice Kim Mr. & Mrs. Kennen H. Kim Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Kimble Mr. & Mrs. Gideon Kishony Mr. & Mrs. Richard Koehler Labor Temps Lavin Family Foundation Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC Libertyville Township Dr. & Mrs. John R. Lindquist Mr. & Mrs. Jon Madorsky McCortney Foundation Dr. Donald McEvoy Mesirow Financial Milburn Family Fund Mr. & Mrs. James Milburn Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Mork Mr. & Mrs. James W. Norris nuHaus Petersen Aluminum Corporation Mr. & Mrs. John Piccione Plante Moran Mrs. Jeanne Plattner Mrs. Marlene Pomerance Mr. & Mrs. David Price Prince Charitable Trusts

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Annual Donors July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019 Ravine Park Partners, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Reilly Mr. & Mrs. Earl Roloff Ms. Janet Scarf Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Scialabba Michael and Audrey Sepe Mr. & Mrs. Robert Smutney Mr. & Mrs. James Stephanak Subaru of America Inc. The Swartzberg/Zoller Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Brad Vogan Col. & Mrs. Charles R. Wallis Mr. & Mrs. Peter S. West Ms. Alice P. White Ms. Ellen R. Zemel Mr. & Mrs. Arie Zoller $1,000 to $2,499 Abt Electronics Ms. Renate Ade James R. & Lesley B. Anixter Family Foundation Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Lee Barbakoff Mrs. Martha M. Boudewyns Bramco Construction Company Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bronski Mr. Louis Bucksbaum Mr. John C. Buddig Mr. & Mrs. Eric J. Buresch Mr. Robert Carone Mr. & Mrs. Andy Chepovetsky Mr. & Mrs. Brian Condon Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Curran Mr. & Mrs. James E. Dahl Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Danis, Jr. Ms. Barbara Davis Mr. & Mrs. Robert O. Delaney, Jr. Downsview Kitchens Mr. Robert V. Erausquin Eriksen Armstrong Corporation Mrs. Rona Farber Lillian H. Florsheim Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Hal Flowers Mr. & Mrs. Albert D. Fox Dr. Paul E. Frederick & Mrs. Marilyn Rosengarden The Galley, LLC Golder Family Foundation Mr. John E. Graham Mr. & Mrs. Jason Guyon Mr. & Mrs. H. Donald Hanson Harty Realty Group Mrs. Barbara J. Hebda Mr. & Mrs. Keith Hickman Dr. & Dr. Richard A. Hirth Hollister Incorporated Mr. & Mrs. Robert Holstein IBM Employee Services Center Independent Recycling Services, Inc. International Decorators, Inc. Iskalis American Floor Show

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Mr. & Mrs. William S. Jansen Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Johnson Mr. William Jordan Mrs. Christine Juiris Mr. Jerome M. Katz Mr. David Kipley and Ms. Francine Puglise Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. Mrs. Patricia M. Kurschner Mr. & Mrs. Burt B. Lasko Laurie Demetrio Interiors Lawyers Inc. P.C. Mr. & Mrs. Peter Levy Mr. Paul Lopez Dr. & Mrs. Marshall A. Lyall Mr. & Mrs. William Maniscalco Maron Electric Company Mr. David McCoy Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. McGivern Ms. Mary McGonigel Ms. Kimiko K. McKeel Mr. & Mrs. David Midgley Mr. J. Clifford Moos Dr. & Mrs. Norm Newman Mrs. Karen Nixon North Shore Unitarian Church Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Northrip Mr. Dan Novak Mrs. Verlyn J. O'Halloran The Options Clearing Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Palm, Sr. Power Construction Precision Steel Warehouse, Inc. RCP Advisors Richard and Marianne Reinisch Foundation Mr. James G. Richmond Mr. & Mrs. Jack Richter Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Riley Richard C. and Margaret V. Romano Charitable Trust Roof Management LLC Mr. Eric A. Rothner Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Roucka Howard & Raina Ruskin Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schuh Mr. & Mrs. Dan Schuld Mr. & Mrs. Jack W. Schuler Mr. & Mrs. Lewis E. Seagraves Squires Men's Club Ms. Mary Ann Stephansen Mr. & Mrs. Phillip L. Stern Sub-Zero Group Midwest, LLC Sysco Chicago Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Harold B. Tobin Susan Vondrak-Mark Tark Foundation Mr. Joseph Wallace Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wegner Samuel Weinstein Family Foundation Mr. Gordon E. White Mr. & Mrs. Rich Willix Mrs. Beverly Yusim Mr. Gregory L. Zaun

$250 to $999 Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Abry Ace Hardware of Libertyville Mr. & Mrs. Eduardo L. Acuna Advocate Condell Medical Center Alsdorf Foundation AmazonSmile Foundation Anonymous Ms. Sharon L. Asmus Avin Law Firm Ms. Pamela Balazs Bank Financial Mr. Thomas F. Barnstable Ms. Elizabeth L. Barr Mr.& Mrs. Ronald Bartkowski Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Bayer Ms. Nancy Bellew Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Benson Mr. & Mrs. Willard R. Bishop, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jon Bottorff Mr. Stephen M. Boudreau Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Boyd Mr. Steven Braun Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Breck Mr. Kenneth Brown Mr. & Mrs. Robert Burns Mr. Edward F. Buron Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Butler Mr. Leonard V. Canino Mr. James P. Caputo Mr. Nathaniel Catron Mr. Russell Cernansky Mr. & Mrs. Ken Chapin Ms. Leslie Chapman-Henderson Mr. Edward Chez The Choo Choo Mr. & Mrs. Brian J. Cook Ms. Laurinda A. Cooker Mr. & Mrs. Alan Copeland Mr. Jeffery T. Craft Dr. & Mrs. Arthur R. Crampton Mr. & Mrs. John Craychee Mr. & Mrs. James E. Crist Mr. Arie S. Crown Ms. Ellen Dalton Mr. Don D'Antonio Brian & Greta Davison Mr. & Mrs. Alex DeBartolo Ms. Tanisha Denham Ms. Janet L. Dever Mr. Neil Diesslin Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Doherty Mr. & Mrs. Tom Donlon Mr. Christopher J. Douglass Mr. & Mrs. Doug Durbin Mr. & Mrs. John Durbin Ms. Marsha Ebert Mr. & Mrs. Joel C. Eckberg Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Edwards Dr. & Mrs. James C. Erickson III Mr. Peter Evans Fairchild Foundation Trust

Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Forlani Mr. & Mrs. Charles Forness Mr. & Mrs. Bruce J. Frank Mr. & Mrs. Stuart J. Frankenthal Ms. Joan Froncek Mr. & Mrs. Fred Fugate Mr. Martin H. Fujimoto Fusion Academy Mr. & Mrs. James E. Gallagher Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Gallagher Ms. Ashley Gallegos Mr. John A. Georgeson Mr. Michael Giannetti Mr. & Mrs. Anders Gilchrist Ms. Bonnie Gillespie Mr. & Mrs. Allen J. Ginsburg Joseph H. Goldberg Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. David B. Golder The Ellis Goodman Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Goodman Mrs. Rose Gordon Mr. James Graham & Ms. Barbara Blinderman Mr. & Mrs. Jim Graham Dr. & Dr. Robert Graham Mr. & Mrs. Robert Green Mr. & Mrs. Michael Griffin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Haeger Mr. Charles Hatch Hawthorne Mall Mr. & Mrs. Scott Hayward Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Heidbreder Ms. Barbara A. Hendrickson Mrs. Betty Heninger Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. James Hollensteiner Ms. Pamela Hollis Mr. & Mrs. Larry Horstman Mr. Richard Horton Rose Houston Charitable Foundation Mrs. Anna Hutchinson Ikonix USA LLC Mr. & Mrs. Randall Imai Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Ingolia Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Jaeger Ms. Judith M. Jobbitt & Mr. Thomas A. Marshall Mrs. Joan Johnson Mr. & Mrs. John H. Johnson Mrs. Kathleen Jordan Ms. Miriam Kalichman Mr. & Mrs. Melvin L. Katten Mr. & Mrs. Pravin M. Katwala Mr. & Mrs. Fredric Keffer Mr. David E. Kenney Mr. & Mrs. Tony Kirch Joni Kirk Mr. Fred Kleisner Knights of Columbus Mr. & Mrs. David Knudson Mr. & Mrs. Robert Krebs Mr. Don Kuchler

Mr. & Mrs. William R. Kunkel Mr. John J. Kunkes III Mr. & Mrs. James Lacey Lake County Farm Heritage Lake Shore Harley-Davidson Lambs Insurance Services Mr. Gerald Larsen Ms. Molly Lazar Ms. Winfred M. Leaf Mr. John Lessick Ms. Nancy R. Levi Dr. & Mrs. Mark Levin Mr. Larry Lewek Mr. & Mrs. Rob Lewis Libertyville Running Club Ms. Debora S. Ludolph Mr. & Mrs. Paul W. Lundstedt Mr. Donald L. Luskin Cindy MacFarland Designs Mr. & Mrs. Wayne P. Madura Ms. Joanna Mallers Mr. Paul M. Mandell Ms. Lois Marchini Mariani Landscape Mr. & Mrs. Jose F. Martinez Dr. & Mrs. Richard P. Martino Mr. Ronald Mattson Mrs. Carol L. Maxon Mr. William Maxwell Ms. Elvira Mazzoni Mr. Stephen Mazzoni Mr. Charles McDonald-Kane & Mr. Troy McDonald-Kane Mr. Dean McLaughlin Mr. & Mrs. Scott R. McLeod Ms. Nancy Meyer Midas Mr. & Mrs. John Mikusa Mr. & Mrs. Lee I. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Louis R. Miller Mr. Timothy T. Miller Ms. & Mr. Vivian T. Miller Mr. Bertram Miner Dr. Thomas Misko & Ms. Marilyn Rawe Mr. & Mrs. John D. Mooney Mr. & Mrs. Mark Moore Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Moore Ms. Judith Moran Mrs. Theresa Mosser Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Moyer Mr. Scott Murrillo Mr. & Mrs. David Muse Mr. Arthur Nardiello Mr. Cary A. Nathenson & Ms. Katrin Voelkner Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Nells Mr. Sheldon Nissen Mr. & Mrs. James H. Norem Northrop Grumman Corporation Mrs. Helen Noskowicz Mr. & Mrs. Edward U. Notz Oak Park Temple Religious School

Mr. & Mrs. David Oestermeyer Mrs. Judy Ohlwein Mr. David O'Keeffe Owl Hardwood Lumber Company Mr. David Parmele Mr. Ronald E. Partington & Ms. Christy Cosmano Mr. Anthony Pertile Ms. Julie Ann Peters Ms. Denise Petersen Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Petersen Mrs. Cheryl Pettit Mr. & Mrs. Mark Pietka Ms. Nanci T. Ponne Mr. Frank Ponterio Mr. Herbert Prochnow, Jr. Quality Restorations, Inc. Mrs. Anne-Marie Queally Mrs. Mary A. Quertermus Ms. Susan Rancourt Mr. & Mrs. Ben Randall Ms. Helene T. Rantz Mr. & Mrs. Mario P. Retondo Mrs. Beverly M. Roitman Mr. Michael Rosenblum Rosenson Foundation Ms. Doris D. Roskin Mr. Thomas L. Rozzi Ms. Roda Rubenstein Mr. & Mrs. Domingo Rubinos Mr. Jim Runkle Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rushkewicz Ms. Christine L. Ryan Mr. Robert Ryan & Mrs. Harriet Pistorio Ms. Deborah Rymko Sanctuary Farms Ms. Margriet Bernier Santiago Dr. & Mrs. Michael Sassaris Ms. Jennifer Savage Mr. James Schaefges Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Schleiden Mrs. Noreen Schulz Dr. & Mrs. Mark Schweitzer Mr. & Mrs. Frank Sears Mr. John Seder Mr. & Mrs. Leon Shadowen Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Shannon Dr. Sameer Sharma Miss Eileen Shaughnessy Mr. & Mrs. Edward P. Showtis Sigma Lambda Sigma Simo Brothers Tree Service, Inc. Ms. Alex Singer Mr. & Mrs. Stephen M. Slavin Ms. Jennifer Sloan Mrs. Valerie Slotnick The Spiro Family Ms. Gloria L. Stachnik Star Moulding & Trim Mr. William J. Steciak Mrs. Susan Stein

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Special Acknowledgements

Stern Cassello & Associates LLP Charitable Giving Fund Suits 20/20 LTD Mr. Joseph E. Sullivan Ms. Marsha Swensen Synchronicity Group, Inc. Synchrony Financial Mr. Leonard A. Tandaric Mr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Thompson Tithof Tile & Marble, Inc. Ms. Judith M. Toenings Mr. & Mrs. Constantine L. Trela Mr. & Mrs. Mark T. Tritschler Murray & Virginia C. Vale Foundation Mr. David Van Singel Mr. & Mrs. David K. Vanderberg Mr. Brian Verner Mr. & Mrs. Sam C. Vitale W. W. Grainger, Inc. Wauwatosa Savings and Loan Foundation Mr. Eliot Weinstein Mr. Mark Weller Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Wendt Mr. & Mrs. Brian White Mr. & Mrs. Timothy White Mr. & Mrs. Robert Witt Mrs. Ann Wolff Mr. & Mrs. John Wollney Ms. Judith P. Zelisko Ms. Gale Zemel & Mr. David Mausner 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.

Corporate and Community Support

Estate of Sharon Dorfman Estate of Jessie McPhee Herndon Estate of Robert H. Schroer Estate of Margaret Southworth James R. Stellars Trust

Corporate Supporters Abbott Laboratories Abbvie Ace Hardware of Libertyville Advocate Condell Medical Center The Aldridge Family Charitable Fund Alight Solutions Allstate Insurance Company Alper Services Aon Corporation Astellas Pharma US Bank Financial Baxter Benefit Express

BMO Harris Bank Chick-fil-A The Choo Choo Restaurant Churchill Downs Discover Financial Services Essendant Exclusive Woodworking Inc Fusion Academy GCG Financial Services Healthsmart Jessup Manufacturing Lamb Insurance Services Lundbeck Manfredini Landscaping and Design

Community Groups & Organizations Lake County Trio Education Adler Family Assocation Lake Forest High School Buffalo Grove High School Libertyville Fire Department Chicago Cares Libertyville High School Glynn Chiropractic Libertyville Running Club HandsOn Suburban Chicago Oak Grove School, Hawthorne Mall Libertyville Highland Middle School Pure Health and Vitality Kellogg’s Rosalind Franklin University Lake County Cares of Medicine and Science Lake County Farm Heritage Association

Maurice Sporting Goods MBX Systems Mesirow Financial Midas Libertyville 90.1 Moody FM Radio Nestlé Health Science Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital nuHaus Omron Healthcare PharMEDium Quill Rust-Oleum Siemens Healthineers

Simo Brothers Tree Service, Inc. Subaru of America Sysco Takeda Target Tetra Pak Tower Show Productions Trustmark Walgreens The Westin North Shore The Westin O’Hare Yardmax

St. Johns School – Johnsburg, IL Tighthead Brewing Co. United Way of Lake County Unscheduled Tour U.S. Navy Valley Model Railroad Club Volunteer Center of Lake County

Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago Volunteer Pool of Highland Park Woodlands Academy Youth Conservation Corps

Individuals The following individuals generously contributed their time, efforts and services to directly benefit our many programs.

We appreciate each of them.

Mike Akutagawa Mary Alwardt Wayne Alwardt Andy Amend Marlene Becker Carol Benvenuti Michelle Bosco Marge Bousson Linda Bowers Jessica Bridgewater Paul Bruno Judy Catherall Bonnie Cervany Jeanne Curtin

Charlotte Czarnecki Betty Gallagher Gail Galter Steve Harris Kristen Hudrick Jim Hynan Mark Ingrum Meg Kerber Pete Kerber Char Komperda Richard Komperda Ronald Krupp Allison Kruse 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 Angie Miller Bruce Peters

Chris Rezotko Lina Robinson Allison Ross 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 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.

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With Appreciation

Fundraising Events

Restricted Funds

Friends of Lambs Farm advanced our mission in Fiscal Year 2019 by supporting Golf Day and Harvesting the Spirit, Downtown on the Farm—our two major fundraising events.

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

General Parent Pledge Fund Earnings used for Participant services based on need

Lazar-Wagner Fund* Fund to directly benefit Participants or their services

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Fund Earnings used for operations

Helen McLoraine Memorial Fund Earnings used for scholarships for Participants

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

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

Founder’s Fund* Earnings used for operations

Corporate Partners 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 Green Oaks Senior Living Home Depot

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Jewel-Osco Food Stores Lowe’s Mainstreet Libertyville – Picnic in the Park Mariano’s in Vernon Hills Navy Exchange/Great Lakes Naval Base Sedgebrook

The Sheridan of Green Oaks Sodexho/Siemens + CDW Star Creations Sunset Foods Trader Joe’s Veritas Document Solutions Walgreens

34th Annual Lambs Farm Golf Day in Memory of Jack Stein July 10, 2018 The second Tuesday in July was a spectacular day of golf with a special purpose at ThunderHawk Golf Club in Beach Park. Almost 200 golfers turned out to support Lambs Farm and the remarkable men and women we serve. Morning and afternoon tee times offered a choice of Best Ball or Scramble and allowed more golfers to take part. Golf Day raised over $163,000 through generous corporate, foundation and individual contributions. Everyone had a great time, including our Lambs Farm Golf Team!

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, Labor Temps, Laurie Demetrio Interiors, Earl and Barb Roloff, Peter & Pam Levy, Karen & Jodye Lieberman, Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC, Moyer Properties and Annenberg Investments, nuHaus, Plante Moran, RCP Advisors, the Resnick Automotive Group, Semantify, Uline, Dick & Joan Willix and Woodfield Lexus. Many thanks also to Peter Levy who donated four tickets to an exciting Cubs game at Wrigley Field.

Harvesting the Spirit, Downtown on the Farm November 5, 2018 With our Harvesting the Spirit, Downtown on the Farm gala, Lambs Farm brought some down-home country charm to the Chicago Cultural Center. Over 220 guests enjoyed a festive evening that featured good food and good cheer, music, dancing and games. Guests bid for exciting experiences and interesting items in our live and silent auctions, and our “paddle raiser” succeeded in raising almost $49,000 to support our programs and services. The highpoints of the evening were a lively performance by the Lambs Farm Cast of Mary Poppins and a special award presentation. Our Living Legacy Award was presented to Solita (Pat) Parker.

Through sponsorships, reservations, donations, auction sales, the paddle raiser, wine toss, grub grab and more, Harvesting the Spirit raised over $220,000.

We appreciate our generous gala sponsors and underwriters who made the evening possible: Abbott Laboratories, Alper Services, Alan Amos & Marcia Lazar, Autohaus on Edens, BMO Harris Bank, The Casanova Family, Discover, Arpita & Ashoke Dutt, FCL Graphics, Robert Gattuso, HHP/helping hand partners, Independent Recycling Services, Rose Kapoun, Calvin & Jamie Kleinschmidt, the Lazar-Wagner Fund, Karen Lieberman, MedScript Long Term Care Pharmacy, Mesirow Financial, Milburn LLC, Greg & Coleen Moyer, Robert & Judy Neiman, Revolution Brewing, The Sheahan Family, Susan Siebers, Marc Smoler of Hart David Hart Wine Co., Uline, Dick & Joan Willix, Dianne Yaconetti and Arie & Shannon Zoller.

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Community Events

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.

Participant Theater Presents: Mary Poppins

Bunny Brunch

September 22 & 23, 2018 Lambs Farm Participants rehearsed lines and choreographed dances for many months prior to performing the Disney classic Mary Poppins for audiences at the Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest.

April 19 & 20, 2019 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.

Fall on the Farm

Model Train Day

September 29 & 30, 2018 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.

April 27, 2019 Visitors operated and viewed model trains from Valley Model Railroad Association. Children also participated in train-related activities for a day full of fun.

38th Annual Lambs Farm Holiday Lights Gift & Craft Fair November 29 & 30, December 1 & 2, 2018 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 8, 9, 15 & 16, 2018 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 9, 2019 Guests enjoyed decorating cupcakes, pretzel rods and marshmallows for their special valentine. In addition, guests were able to create their own cards and packaging.

Board of Directors Robert Neiman, Chairman Arie Zoller, Vice Chairman Chris Breck John Burrus Todd Chermak Fern Frank

Dan Novak Amy Parsons Cyril Rosengarten Lou Tazioli Dianne Yaconetti James Zils

Romie Johnson Director, Facility Management

Marie Nelson Director, Vocational Programs

Jose Martinez Director, Quality Assurance

Vicky Raier Director, Residential Programs

Executive Staff Dianne Yaconetti President and Chief Executive Officer

Antiques Appraisal Breakfast May 21, 2019 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.

Robert Gattuso Melvin Katz, M.D. Calvin Kleinschmidt Karen Lieberman Ajay Madhani, M.D. Joe Milburn

Kathy Buresch Director, Operations, Marketing and Communications Kim Czyzowicz Director, Health Services

Mary McGonigel Director, Development Pat McGuire Controller

7th Annual Lambs Farm Champion Car Show June 2, 2019 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.

6th Annual Fun and Fit Family Day June 22, 2019 Visitors of all ages came out to be a part of our 5K/2 Mile Walk to support Lambs Farm. Before the race, runners could participate in a warm up led by Fit4Mom Chicago. Following the race/walk attendees visited the many vendor and sponsor booths, kid’s dash, t-shirt sling and other games.

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.

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

www.lambsfarm.org

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