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.
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. where people grow
Dear Friends,
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
Our Mission
Helping people with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives and connecting with the human spirit in us all
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
The Lambs Farm, Inc. Consolidated Summary of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Assets
July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED)
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.
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
$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
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
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
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.
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
Adler Family Assocation
Buffalo Grove High School
Chicago Cares
Glynn Chiropractic
HandsOn Suburban Chicago
Hawthorne Mall
Highland Middle School
Kellogg’s
Lake County Cares
Lake County Farm
Heritage Association
Individuals
Lake County Trio Education
Lake Forest High School
Libertyville Fire Department
Libertyville High School
Libertyville Running Club
Oak Grove School, Libertyville
Pure Health and Vitality
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
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
The following individuals generouslycontributed 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 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.
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 2019 by supporting Golf Day and Harvesting the Spirit, Downtown on the Farm—our two major fundraising events.
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!
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Fall on the Farm
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.
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.
Bunny Brunch
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.
Model Train Day
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.
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.
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.
Board of Directors
Robert Neiman, Chairman
Arie Zoller, Vice Chairman
Chris Breck
John Burrus
Todd Chermak
Fern Frank
Executive Staff
Dianne Yaconetti President and Chief Executive Officer
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
Robert Gattuso
Melvin Katz, M.D.
Calvin Kleinschmidt
Karen Lieberman
Ajay Madhani, M.D.
Joe Milburn
Dan Novak
Amy Parsons
Cyril Rosengarten
Lou Tazioli
Dianne Yaconetti
James 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 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