YMCA of Rock River Valley Impact Report 2018

2018 IMPACT REPORT

BUILDING COMMUNITY

WHO WE ARE OUR MISSION To put Christian principles into practice through programs, services and relationships that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

OUR VALUES CARING

HONESTY

RESPECT

RESPONSIBILITY

FAITH

Dear Friends: As each year grows into the next, we are grateful for each of you and your commitment to our community and our Y. 2018 was a year of building for us – of growth, additions and new partners.

We welcome to our downtown campus our new, named partner, SwedishAmerican, who has invested in our future and helped us improve our infrastructure.

OrthoIllinois has also joined our movement by making physical therapy more convenient and accessible to those in need of their care. We are delighted to have them housed in the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA and appreciate their dedication to service in our region. They also further invested in our Y by supporting our new, state-of-the-art climbing wall now located in the activity center.

Speaking of the activity center at SAY, it now bears the name of our loyal donors, Rick and Lana Engen. The Engens are a shining example of people who build one another up and who support important causes in the community through their donations and their time. Thank you!

And, when we talk about building, the new cardio and strength centers at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA and the Northeast Family YMCA now boast all new equipment designed to help our members reach their health goals.

In Ephesians, chapter 4, verse 16, we read, “From whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love” Thank you all, members, donors, leaders and friends, for being a part of our growth and a part of the body of people at our Y who are working to build up one another in love to serve our mission.

With Gratitude,

BRENT PENTENBURG CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

DR. DAVE GOMEL CHIEF VOLUNTEER OFFICER 2

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Imagine the feeling of conquering a difficult challenge - then take that challenge 50 feet in the air. That is what Isaiah, a 7th grade Soaring Eagle Camper, did this summer at Camp Winnebago.

He maneuvered his way through the high ropes course - something many people would never even consider out of fear. Isaiah has autism, and in the past, he would have been turned away from Camp because we didn’t have the training or capacity to serve children with special needs. Thanks to the National Inclusion Project and a grant from the William S. Howard Charitable Trust, we can offer the For All Inclusion Program.

At the Y, we believe no child should have to feel this way.

The For All Inclusion Program is our response to a decline in inclusion services in our community. This program is not designed to provide alternative spaces or activities for these children, but rather to offer a level of support that allows them to participate in each day’s planned activities.

YMCA Children’s Learning Center

Aquatics

Remember when the only job of being a kid was to have fun? At the YMCA Children’s Learning Center, we believe fun is the key to learning. We like to say confidence is grown here. Our program helps prepare kids ages six weeks to Pre-K for each stage of learning and ensures they are ready for kindergarten. We have created a safe and supportive environment that promotes each child’s self-confidence, curiosity, cooperation, and creativity.

Drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years old. As “America’s Swim Instructor,” the Y is the most accessible community resource to encourage a lifelong enjoyment of swimming. Learning to swim at the Y is more than just stroke development – our swimmers have fun, gain confidence and learn to be safe. In 2018, we partnered with the Rockford Park District, City of Loves Park, OSF Healthcare and Harlem School District to provide swim lessons in Loves Park and meet a community need while Sand Park Pool was closed. That collaboration served 88 children.

We hired a full-time, year-round inclusion director who helps develop our staff and our programs to meet the needs of children. We were also able to send our team to the Power of Play conference to learn the latest inclusive practices. We started with Camp Winnebago and have been able to extend to our Kids’ Time after school program.

Many kids with disabilities fear they will never Our goal is to build self-confidence in all children while make a friend. They may feel different and alone. also raising disability awareness in our community.

Participants Served: 153

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Participants Served: 2,105

“This is our second year as a camp family. Our kids love it and get experiences my wife and I never did as children. The counselors are second-to-none and all the staff on-hand are responsive to parent feedback.

I hope to be a part of the camp through my children for years to come. There is nowhere I’d rather have them for the summer, as they learn compassion for themselves and others, along with all the core values that will take them as far as they want to go in life.

I’d recommend this to anyone with children, my son is autistic and has been included by staff and peers in all aspects of camp; that’s a rare thing anywhere. A piece of my heart will always be with Camp Winnebago and its fantastic staff.”

Jakob, Camp Parent Isaiah’s Dad

Achievers

Kids’ Time

This program is for local high school students and provides career awareness, mentoring, weekly leadership meetings, recreational activities, volunteer opportunities, and college tours. Many of the students will become the first in their family to attend college. The program exposes students to a wide range of career opportunities while instilling selfesteem, self-respect, and character.

As the largest provider of before and after school programs in Winnebago County, we provide family-centered, valuesbased programs to nurture children’s healthy development.

There are numerous benefits to a quality after school program including higher rates of success in school, increase in high school graduation rates and higher levels of cooperation with adults. The Y instills the five core values in the students and teaches them how to practice nonviolent conflict resolution. Children gain multiple caring adults in their lives who want to see them be successful.

Participants Served: 118

Participants Served: 1,346 4

HEALTHY LIVING

Stephen Peterson has been on a journey that has “I went from fiscally responsible to paycheck-to-paycheck transformed his physical and emotional wellbeing. overnight. I gave up cable, Internet and going out to eat. I “When I got out of my own way, I realized my own was going to have to give up my Y membership, too.” success,” said Stephen.

That was a decision Stephen wanted to avoid at all costs It started seven years ago. Stephen was working because he knew the transformation he longed for would the night shift, not getting a lot of sleep and be so much easier if he had access to the Y. “I put my pride making unhealthy food choices. His weight got up aside and asked for help. The membership team gave me a to 335 pounds, which was unfamiliar territory for blessing and helped with short-term financial assistance. this former college swimmer. Stephen decided to I was so grateful.” join the Y and start exercising, but years later, he still wasn’t where he wanted to be.

Three months later, Stephen got a job promotion and a raise. He could now focus on his health transformation.

Meanwhile, life brought new difficulties. He had With the help of a friend who was a dietitian, Stephen three young boys and was going through a divorce. overhauled his eating. He increased his visits to the Y and He had to make some tough financial decisions. seven months later, he was down 100 pounds!

Healthy Living 101

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA

Healthy Living 101 is a six-week class that takes a holistic approach to wellness. The class covers goal setting, helpful apps and resources, nutrition, equipment orientation, group exercise options at the Y and more. This class is perfect for members who are ready to make a change in their lifestyle, but are unsure what steps to take. Several members report changes even after 6 weeks - with one being able to stop taking cholesterol medication.

The class creates a sense of community among members who are seeking similar goals.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a 12-week small group program designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their holistic health goals. Participants work with Y staff, trained in supportive cancer care, to achieve their goals such as building muscle mass and strength, increasing flexibility and endurance, and improving confidence and self-esteem safely. By focusing on the whole person and not the disease, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is helping people move beyond cancer in spirit, mind and body.

Participants Served: 85

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Participants Served: 36

“The Y helped me maintain a balance in my life and find motivation. I was going for fitness and exercise – I didn’t realize I would meet friends. I could see different people going through the same thing as me.”

You’ll find Stephen swimming laps, lifting weights, or running on the treadmill three to four days a week. On the other days he works out in his home gym. The Y is more than a place to exercise for Stephen, he is also a Jr. NBA coach for his son’s team. This role has helped him build even more relationships.

“I’m fortunate to have good people in my life,” said Stephen. “The Y brings people who normally wouldn’t be together – together. I love being a part of this healthy network of people. In fact, I’m always sharing my story and encouraging others to join the movement.”

Group Fitness

Corporate Wellness

Whether our members are starting their fitness journey, trying to get back on track or have always made physical activity a part of their days, we have a variety of exercise classes to keep them motivated and excited to work out.

Group exercise classes offer support, encouragement, accountability and a community for our members. Not to mention, they are fun. We have more than 100 different classes ranging from Les Mills, cycling and aqua fitness.

Our corporate wellness partnerships help companies develop a healthier, more productive and efficient staff that not only benefits the individual, but the organization, too. Our program offers financial discounts, promotions, wellness services and both organizational and on-site opportunities.

183 Companies 2,582 Corporate Membership Units

Hours of Group Exercise: 40,680

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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

When opportunity knocked - Kamrin Muhammad answered. When the Y offered her a role as an executive assistant in 2017 – she took it.

Little did Kamrin know at the time, God was creating a pathway for her to achieve a lifelong dream of earning her college degree. Soon after Kamrin joined the Y, she enrolled in a leadership development program and advanced into a new position. She was working hard and gaining confidence. So, when opportunity knocked once more with the potential for a Judson University college scholarship – Kamrin took a leap of faith and applied. She was selected and was finally pursuing her dream that had been on hold for so long.

“Twenty years ago, I thought I had my life all planned out, but was sadly mistaken as most children are. I thought that I was going to go

to my dream school Howard University, continue my education at a prestigious law school, and ultimately pursue a successful career as an attorney. Instead I attended the University of Iowa, discovered that I wasn’t very passionate about law, and ended up dropping out once I became pregnant at the age of 19.”

Kamrin tried to go back to school after her son was born, but wasn’t confident that she could juggle being a fulltime student and single mother. Kamrin is a very driven individual and while she didn’t have her degree – that didn’t stop her from finding purpose. Kamrin is a mentor for KFACT (Keeping Families and Communities Together), a local non-profit program that offers a holistic mentoring approach to young, underprivileged women. Part of the mentoring prepares the students for college. Kamrin knew her impact on others would only be strengthened if she could get her own degree.

Togetherhood

Impact 505

Togetherhood is a program that brings together Y members from all backgrounds to work sideby-side with neighbors and partners to plan and implement volunteer projects that strengthen our community. 2018 initiatives included a Rake and Run, professional clothing drive, and Easter basket for kids project.

Impact 505 is an initiative to activate teens, provide belonging and mentorship, and encourage the discovery of purpose. Impact 505 members earn service-based memberships to the YMCA. The Goal of Impact 505 is for teens to play an active role in impacting the community and for community members to offer guidance and support that impacts the lives of our youth.

Participants Served: 393

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When Judson University moved in to the YMCA in 2017, both organizations saw an opportunity to increase access to education.

“The pursuit of education is important,” said Dr. Susan Wesner, Associate Professor, Judson University (pictured at right with Kamrin). “One of the goals in the Division of Professional Studies is to remove barriers to education.

Recognizing that finances can cause individuals to delay their pursuit, Judson feels it is important to offer a scholarship opportunity to a local student who is engaged within the community.”

A new individual is awarded the scholarship each year.

Kamrin said school has been challenging and rewarding.

She says, with a smile, that her son, now 13, is keeping her on top of her homework. Kamrin will graduate in the Fall of 2020 with a Bachelor’s of Human Services. She has already added a new goal of earning a master’s degree in social work or counseling.

Veteran Programs

Spiritual Development

The YMCA salutes our country’s active duty military personnel and veterans. We offer several programs to promote and enhance the health and wellbeing of military members and their families. We offer discounted rates on membership and programs. Our nation’s veterans, and their families, have dedicated so much in service to our country.

The Y is honored to have the opportunity to show our appreciation.

The foundation of the YMCA is our Christian mission.

Ensuring members of our community experience the love of God, and others, matters to us. We offer a variety of ways for individuals to further their spiritual development.

We offer bible studies, classes in partnership with local churches, weekly times for prayer, chaplains’ program, spiritual leadership training for staff, partnership with Youth for Christ serving 50 teens and a part-time spiritual development director to further our outreach efforts.

Participants Served: 239

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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

1.5 MILLION

$

INVESTED IN OUR FACILITIES

CAPITAL DONORS ANONYMOUS Napleton Auto Group Atwood Foundation James & Christine Nordstrom Donald & Cheryl Balsam Octane InterLounge Dick & Kelly Bennett Olympic Tavern Bergstrom OrthoIllinois The Berry Family Roger & Mary Reithmeier Ken & Joanne Buss Jane Reuber Rick & Lana Engen Rockford Rotary Club Eric Gladish Rowe Family Innovation Trust Jason Haddad Scott & Virginia Webster Sheryl Hutchinson Charitable Foundation Jim & Pam Keeling Sjostrom & Sons Foundation Edward Kozel Specialty Screw Martin Langenberg Rich & Mary Anne Toppe Sean Lapinski UTC Aerospace Systems Mary’s Place Bar Tom Wieland Midland States Bank Thank you to the generous support of our donors who made an investment in our facilities. With their contributions, we were able to complete several projects in 2018 including: Pool Ventilation System at SAY Wellness Centers at SAY & NEB Brian Leaf Spin Studio OrthoIllinois Rock Climbing Corner

The Spot Teen Center Scott & Virgina Webster Pavilion New Roof at SAY

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS REVENUE: $12,169,997

MEMBERSHIP DOLLARS AT WORK

EXPENSES: $12,644,543 DONOR DOLLARS AT WORK

Depreciation $1,238,811

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Annual Y Dues $171,678

Operating $3,977,953

Salaries

$7,256,101

BOARD MEMBERS 2018 Board Members Dr. Dave Gomel – Chair Rosecrance Health Network

Rick Engen Pharmaceuticals

Steve Rosella Bergstrom INC

Mike Broski – Past Chair Entre Computer Solutions

Einar Forsman Rockford Chamber of Commerce

Cesar Sanchez Alpine Bank & Trust Company

Dr. Kathleen Kelly – Chair Elect University of Illinois College of Medicine - Rockford Keith Akre Stillman Bank

Bridget French Rockford Public Schools

Tom Sandquist WilliamsMcCarthy

Michael Gann MPEC

Skip Trotter Trotter Manufacturing Inc. Bruce Vorel Meridian

Joe Bruscato Winnebago County State’s Attorney

J. Hanley Rock River Water Reclamation District Mary McNamara Bernsten Keith Country Day School

Earl Dotson Jr. Rockford Public School District

Amy Ott Boylan Catholic High School

Tom Wieland Rock Valley Oil & Chemical Company Jim Zuba Zuba & Associates, P.C.

SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA

Northeast Family YMCA

Leslie West State Farm Insurance

Advisory Board Members Youth Development Betty Bartos Bill Bartos Mike Broski Brian Cotti James Crow Kuenzi Dearth Andrew Hall Jorge Herrera Becky Hopper Betheny Kopera Terese Marinelli Matt Marshall Monique McClurge Tom McNamara Kim Menke Rebecca Nunes Jennifer O’Brien Jenny Redington Craig Stallings Michelle Strand Karen Vilic Paul VonDriska Michele Wirtz Bobby Zoeller Dani Zoeller

Jason Augsburger Ron Bartz Clarence Beckum Sam Castree Anthony Dixon Zach Enderle Jerry Fry William Gahan David Johnson Naomi Miller Pam Blume Shelley Wagner

Puri Family YMCA

Chris Birnbaum Jan Bowman Patricia Fong Dr. Ronit Golan Cindy Johnson Mark Kuzdas Penny Kuzdas Eric Magnuson Jen Mateus Pedro Lara-Oliva Arlyn Poppen Brandon Sanchez Lawrence Taber Brian Thor Jamin Unger

Anthony Clerkin Julia Halsted Stephanie Hess Robert Jackson Kathleen Mayborne Jalysa Money Sam Noe Dave Timmons Dale Townsend

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A MESSAGE OF THANKS Dear Donors and Friends: Last year I promised that we would be out and about meeting you and hearing all the reasons you are donors to the mission of the Y. Thanks to all of you for spending time telling us your stories and sharing your inspiration for giving. What I heard more than anything else is that the Y helped to make you or someone you care about the people you are – the Y helped to build you and your family.

When generous and dedicated donors invest in our mission and make the Y available to all, we are able to open our doors to everyone who can benefit from the friendships and community that we build together.

Your combined gifts of $1.1 million in annual support and $1.3 million in capital, build the programs, buildings and skills of the people who make community possible at the Y. Thank you, Michelle Gorham, CFRE Chief Advancement Officer

HERITAGE CLUB From the very start of the YMCA of Rock River Valley, generous friends have recognized the value of the Y’s mission and have vowed to support it into the future. Heritage Club members have indicated their commitment to remembering the YMCA of Rock River Valley in their estate plans.

John R. Anderson Tom & Hody Dufault Rick & Lana Engen Roger R. Floody Michael & Patricia Gann

Donald Holt Roberta Holzwarth Wray & Sue Howard Brent Johnson Dick Leighton

Lois Lutz Kent Mallquist Mary Morrison Ray & Wilma Porter E. Roger & Mary Reithmeier

Dave Rydell Jan Tullock Jim & Shirley Waddell Thomas Walsh R. Ray Wood

IN MEMORIAM MEMBERS Ralph Anderson Lula Baker Harold G. Bargren George Brening Phyllis Brening David Carlson Jane Carlson Harold J. Carlson Ruth Carlson John Conrad Ruth Diehl Wayne Diehl C.E. Duclon Myrtle Erickson Myrtle Fetzer Cousie Fox

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Elaine Green Harry L. Green, Sr. Harry L. Green, Jr. J. Manely Gibson Helen C. Gregory Florence Gregory Howard Gregory Stanton Jensen Olive Edith Kaberg Janet Kjellstrom John A. Klingstedt Krohnen Kraftz Mildred M. Kral Grace Leighton Stanley Linderoth LeRoy Lindvahl

Jim Lockwood Allan Mallquist William A. McPhail H. Howard Maloney Fred Morrison Melvin & Marjorie Nelson Newcome Estate Ida Nieman Norm Noling William O’Donnell Trahern Ogilby Nels W. Oman Vivian Overton Hulda C. Peterson Grace Roper Elvin Rydell

Mabel Shields Al Siirila Dwight J. Sieman C. Gordon Smith Jack Smith Amy Stapleton Carl Swenson Virginia Swenson Glenn E. Thiel Genevieve Thompson Richard & Ruth Tower Diane Voneida Dr. Vernon & Rae Voltz Virginia Webster Frank White Eunice Wilson

LEADERSHIP AWARDS YMCA Community Leader Award Sunil Puri The Community Leader Award is recognition for any outstanding leader who embodies excellence in their field, is an outstanding role model and exemplifies the mission and vision of the YMCA. Sunil Puri immigrated to Rockford in 1979 and has certainly proven his dedication to our community. Just in the last few years, Mr. Puri has donated a combined total of over $5 million to education and healthcare organizations in our community. His contribution to the YMCA was unveiled with the opening of the Puri Family YMCA. His building donation to the Y allowed us to expand our reach to Southeast Rockford and Cherry Valley. More than 1,200 members now utilize this location in their pursuit of a healthy spirit, mind and body.

Past Recipients: 2017: Rick Engen 2016: Roberta Holzwarth 2015: Paul Logli 2014: Becky Cook Kendall 2013: Dr. Robert Willis

YMCA Outstanding Business Impact Award Manley’s Belvidere Ford Lincoln The YMCA Outstanding Business Impact Award recognizes an organization that increases the business image of the community as viewed on the local, state or national level. This organization also gives generously of its time and resources to better impact the community.​Since 2014, Manley’s Belvidere Ford Lincoln has hosted 26 events, raising over $100,000 for area organizations. The Y has reaped the generosity of this company.

They have hosted five events for us – raising nearly $24,000 for the Y. This company doesn’t do this for the accolades – they truly care about the community in which they live and work.

Past Recipients: 2017: Rockford Fire Department 2016: Transform Rockford 2015: Heartland Community Church 2014: SwedishAmerican Health System 2013: Rockford Park District

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OUR DONORS The work we are doing requires dedication from our team and from generous donors like you! Thank you to the following donors who invested in our community in 2017, giving everyone the opportunity to thrive. Your investment moves us all forward and builds a Better Us!

Golden Triangle - Donors gave $10,000 or more Aroha Philanthropy Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Rick & Lana Engen General Mills - Belvidere Guy Reno Family Foundation

Illinois Bank and Trust William S. Howard Charitable Trust YMCA of the USA YMCA Retired Men’s Club

Founder - Donors gave between $5,000 and $9,999 John Anderson James “Jim” Barrett Bergstrom, Inc. Elaine J. Green Endowment of the Community Foundation of Northern illinois Gloyd Family Foundation JL Clark Manley’s Belvidere Ford - Lincoln

Mercyhealth OSF Healthcare System Jane Reuber Rockford University Martha Rolf Carl Spangler SwedishAmerican a division of UW Health

Benefactor - Donors gave between $1,000 and $4,999 Barbara Adam Alpha Controls & Services David & Colleen Anderson Jeff Anderson Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. Bill & Betty Bartos Ben Harding Family Foundation Dick & Kelly Bennett Anita Pluta Mike & Nonie Broski Bif Buchan & Annelise Hall Ronald Burmeister Ken Buss Paul Callighan Thomas Chapman Chiropractic First of Rockford Conner Family Foundation Joseph Corrigan Crimson Valley Landscaping

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Patrick Derry Frank Wehrstein Entre Computer Solutions Barbara Erickson Tracy Fitzgerald Einar Forsman Rebecca Fox Bridget French Rob Funderburg Mike & Trish Gann GE Aviation David & Jennifer Gomel Jason & Michelle Gorham Harlem School District 122 Ken & Kathleen Hedrick Helen Hershner John Holmstrom Tessa Huftalin illinicare

JCPenney Employees Marcia Johnson Judson University Joan Kelley Kathleen Kelly & Arnold Rosen Loyd Koch Thomas Kress Audrey Kunert Michael LaLoggia LaMonica Beverages, Inc. Richard Leighton Lello Family Foundation Macy’s Cherryvale Edward McCaskey Meridian Midwest Energy, Inc. Brice & Lisa Miller Norman & Cindy Miller Minuteman Press

Benefactor - continued Becky Morris National Inclusion Project Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois Loren Nielsen Northwest Community Bank Northwestern Illinois Building & Construction Trades Council Oak Street Health Judith (Judy) Olsen OrthoIllinois Amy & Clint Ott Laurence Pearlman Dan Pecora Brent & Johnnie Pentenburg William Plate Roger & Mary Reithmeier Reno & Zahm LLP Peter & Sandra Roche Rock Valley Oil & Chemical Co. Rockford Bank & Trust Rockford Housing Authority Rockford Icehogs Rockford Park District

Rockford Public Schools John & Maggie Rose Rosecrance Health Network Steve Rosella Tom & Linda Sandquist Savant Schmeling Construction Scott’s RV Truck & Auto Repair, INC. Sherwin-Williams Sjostrom & Sons Foundation Jeff & Patty Smith Darlene Soppa Specialty Screw Corporation State Farm Companies Foundation State Farm Insurance - Ingvar Carlson Stateline Church Stenstrom Foundation Subway Scott & Suzi Sullivan SupplyCore Dave Syverson TH Foods, Inc Thayer Lighting, Inc.

The Morse Group, Inc. The Power Connection (IBEW-NECA) Trotter Manufacturing, Inc. Try Beta Foundation UPS Urban Equity Stan Valiulis Gerald “Goofy” Van-Alstyne Brian Venstrom Bruce Vorel Jim & Stephanie Waddell Walmart Foundation WATERSURPLUS Terry & Patricia White Tom Wieland WilliamsMcCarthy LLP Winnebago County States Attorney R. Ray Wood Workplace Staffing YMCA Rowing Club YMCA Senior Women’s Club James & Linda Zuba

Contributor - Donors gave between $500 and $999 Leslie Anderson Bank of America Karen Bartch William Baskin Jaron Bertelsen Chris & Melissa Burns Larry Carlson David Casalena Jake Castanza Beverly Chapman Comcast Rebecca Cook Kendall Coyle-Kiley Insurance Agency Inc. [design] [build] by architects Emmet & Kathleen Dingle William Durako Rebecca Epperson Robert Farrell John & Jean Frana Jason Geiger Gregory Giamalva Robert & Stephanie Giglio Tim & Angelyn Grable Carolyn Greenlaw Julia Halsted

Dan & Margie Hennig Pam Hochstetter Craig & Darla Homb Darrell & Candice Johnson Doug & Janet Johnson Kjellstrom Family Fund Of CFNIL Pedro Lara-Oliva Jennifer Lemke Tonya Lewers Janet Lundin Lois Lutz Marco Susan Marshall Robert McConnell Jim McIlwain Alan Mohring James Moore Stephen Moore Olson Aluminum Castings Barclay Olson David Orto Todd & Michelle Polivka Rusty Sargeant Charles Ray Jenny Redington

Bobby Reitsch Daniel Saavedra Thomas Schiller Samuel Schmitz David Schroepfer Steve & Romona Schupbach Donald Shriver Sikich LLP Simple Fuel Company Michael Spoden Stillman Bank TRUiST Tyler’s Landscaping United Way Suncoast Venetian Club Viking Chemical Company Paul & Beth VonDriska Rich Walsh West Bend Insurance Company Matt Wieland Amy Wilcox Wipfli, LLP Tom Yanik William Zibell

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Friend - Donors gave between $100 - $499 Kelli Aaby Michael Abate Gary Ackermann Fred Adamany Keith & Heather Akre Peter Alexander Colette Anderson Gary Anderson Mary Anderson Tyler & Ashley Anderson Vicky Anderson Wayne Augenson Jason Augsburger Joshua Aurand AYSO-Rockford Region 115 Richard Baer Marlon Bailey Ken & Nancy Baliga Joyce Ball Stephen Balogh Cheryl Balsam David Banner Donna Bara Kroll Leonard Barnhart Dennis & Shawna Bartimoccia Anna Bartos David Bearchell Randall Beckman Clarence Beckum Mark Begeot Angela Behling John Bendixen Benefit Solutions Stevia Bennett Tim & Nikkole Bennett Tim & Anne Bent Peggy Bergstrom Richard & Barbara Berman Stacy Bernardi Ben Bernsten & Mary McNamara Bernsten Best Home Care of Northern IL Kristin Billman Douglas Birch Christopher Birnbaum Heather Blecker Michael Blessing Pamela Blume David & Anne Boccignone Lori Bonelli Sophie Booker William (Walt) Boothe Michael & Joellen Born Julie Bosma Penni Bostelman & Jill Joliff

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Thomas Boswell Ethen Bovell John & Janice Bowman Gabriel Boyer Mike Boyer Trent Brass Larry Bridgeland Neil Brogren Karen Brown Joseph Bruscato Blake Buchan Darlene Bull John Cabello Paul Cain Chris Carlson Paul Carlson Carlyle Brewing Company Mary-Stuart Carruthers Craig & Barbara Cary Char Casalena Samuel & Linda Castree Luke Chachula Janet Chapman Chartwell Agency Cherryvale Dental Center Chicago Cares Citizens for Ken Crowley John & Paula Clark Rundquist Gilbert Clay Clearview Pools Inc. Joe Clinton Merle Clucas Brian Cotti Lynn Cotton Kaytlin Cox Lamya Cristillo Katie Ki Ryan & Kari Cullen Ginnie Cunningham Becky DalSanto John & Mary Dammann Don Daniels Frank & Kelly Davit Neal Day Dean DeBruyne Elizabeth Dickinson Natalie DiDomenico Ronald Dierks Philip Dierstein Jacquelyn Dillon Katie Dixon Earl Dotson Patricia Due Linda Dunn Shawn & Lynn Early

Phil Eaton Dionne Edgerton Kim Einhorn Jared Eischeid Scott Eischeid Alan Ekberg Steve Elsberg Carolyn Elston Kathryn Engstrom Neeley Erickson Talli Erickson Amy Esterhuizen Gary Evans Jay Evans Excelsior Robert Kartheiser Greg Farnham James Feiden Scott and Tiffanie Ferry Vincent Fidanza Deb Fisher Jacob Fitzgerald Betty Flack Craig Flynn Solomon Foley Victor & Patricia Fong Gabrielle Forsell Mike & Jessica Forsgren Megan Forsythe Michelle Foss Philip Frankfort Goran Fransson Brittany Freiberg Lori Frith Eric Fulcomer Thomas Furst Bill Gahan Fred & Mary Gahl Raymond Garcia Robert Gard Steven Gausebeck Ruth Gibson Marilyn Goepfert Ronit Golan Gary Grable David & Diane Graf Granite City Susan Grans Cynthia Grantz Charles Gray Tim Groeninger Karen Grover Adrian Grubb Susan Guevara Ronald Gustafson

Jeanine Hackert Fred Hadley Andrew Hall Betty Hallen Steven Halsted Joe Hamblock George & Mary Hampilos Frank Haney J & Ginger Hanley Rhonda Hanley Harlem School District 122 Joan Harmon Mary Healy Melissa Hendrix Ronald Herbig Daniel & Cathy Herdeman Jorge Herrera Mary Hicks Mark Hiser Kristina Hitzke Heath & Kaitlyn Hoffman Rita Hogan Donald Holt Rebecca Homb Becky Hopper Mark & Connie Hornbach Jody & Darcy Houser Robin Hovis Edward Howard Megan Huels James Hung Shurice Hunter IHOP Rockford Patricia Ingold Kamilah Jackson Robert Jackson John Jacobs David Jacques Karen Jasper JAWP ENDEAVORS INC, DBA Nancy Jenkins Delores Jensen Lauren Jensen Cynthia Johnson David Johnson Fredrick Johnson Jane Johnson Jean Johnson John Johnson Ken Johnson Linda Johnson Mark Johnson Lawrence Taber Sheryl Johnson Levi Johnston

Eugene “Gene” Jordan Greg Jury Gary & Tina Kaatz Mark & Nancy Kalchbrenner John & Gina Karvelis Jim & Pam Keeling Diana Kenyon Brad Keyes Dana & Brenda Kiley Matthew Kindler Charles “Michael” King Taylor Kirk John Kleber Margaret Knutson Betheny Kopera Mary Kowing Jack Kubitz Mark Kuzdas Dave & Kim Lape Steven Larsen Timothy Savage Izaiah Latham Natalie Latino Andrew & Bridget Leden Glenn & Melissa Lemmers Judy Letourneau Life Fitness Brock Lindsay Pamela Littrell Dan Loescher Jakob Loescher Paul Logli Jacquelyn Lopez Scott & Mary Lorenz Jeff & Kelly Lowary Steve Lukasik Joyce Lund Josephine Lyttle Maffett’s Advertising,LLC Eric Magnuson Dorothy Mahler Nick & Kelly Maier Nick Margaritondo Jennifer Mateus Louis Mateus Nick & Sharon Mattis Kathleen Mayborne Monique McClurge Melvadine McCollom Joan McDermaid Brian McDonald Colleen McDonald Vincent McGaw Mike McGuire Tom McNamara Rick McNelly Kimberly Menke

Steven Merkin Cynthia Miller Marlene Miller Naomi Miller Jim Millikin Dave Moore Kathleen Morken Kamrin Muhammad Carla Mullin Emmanuel & Lora Negrete Lawrence Nelson Stephen Newton Joanna Niemiec Jim & Denise Noe Dennis & Julia Norem Webbs* & Mary Norman North Ridge Community Church Rebecca Nunes Colleen & Tom O’Brien Kevin & Jennifer O’Brien Dan O’Shea OSF Healthcare System Panino’s Restaurants Paper Recovery Service Corp.

Allison Parlapiano Sam Paruszkiewicz John Paulsgrove Maclain Peacock Craig & JoAnn Pearson Frederick Pelley Janice Pennock Ginny Pentenburg Judith Penticoff Gerald Peterson Mark Peterson Mary Peterson Herbert & Julie Phelps Jay Pick Ellen Pidde James Pirages Susan Polivka Charles G. Popp, Attorney at Law Jacob & Molly Potter Forest Price Ed Prochaska Rita Prunuske Janice Rada Wanda Raner Marjorie Ransick Raptors Youth Soccer League RAY-ZORS EDGE SALON RE/MAX Property Source Reid Brody Sarah Renicker Guadalupe Reyes

Cynthia Reynolds Raymond Rhoads James Richter II Kevin Rilott Denise Rilott Kelli Ritschel Boehle Melissa Robertson Rockford Mutual Insurance Rocktown Adventures Joshua & Jennifer Rogel Linette Rojas Samuel & Carmella Rongere Dennis & Diane Roop Ellen Rose Darren & Cynthia Rowe Dawn Rudie Lee Ryden S & S Cartage Loren Salzman Cesar Sanchez AJ Sartino Julia Schaer Andrew & Kayla Scheffer Darrol Scheffer Lee Schreiner Andy Schumacher Gary & Jennifer Schwerin Douglas Scott Leslee Scurlock Riley Shannon Jan Shapin Nadeem & Ghazala Siddiqui Vernon Simon Adam Smith Charles & Bobbi Smith Square 1 Art Steve & Patty Stadelman Lynn Stainbrook State Farm Insurance - Kevin Molloy Stateline Family YMCA Stillman BancCorp N.A. Wendy Stolberg Meredith Stoll Jill Swanson Daniel Swift Catherine Sylve Nancy Sylvester Holli Tank Mike Teagardin Tonya Thayer-Meyer Brian Thiede William Thiede Charles Thomas Brian Thor Robert Thorsen Dave Timmons

Title Underwriters Mary Anne Toppe John Torrence Total Faith Community Church Curtis & Trisha Tousant Dale Townsend Carol Tuck Tuneberg Asset Management United Way of Massachusetts Bay University of Illinois College of Medicine David Urbelis Rodolfo Valdez Xavier Valdivieso Bryan & Linda Vandiver Adriana Vanwambeke Margie VanWambeke Deyanira Vargas Marjorie Veitch Barbara Vella Mark Vicencio Kathy (Mary) Vigna Matt & Michelle Vosberg James Waddell Karen Wade Lizabeth Wallin Rodney Wallin Shaun & Deanna Walsh Thomas Walsh James & Mary Warwick Brian Watkins Greg & Lulu Watt Julie Weaver Stephen Weiss Winton Werckle Paul Werther Lucille Westbrook Doug & Karen Weyburg Jason Whalen Curtis White Sheri White Don Whiting Isaiah Whyte Charles Wickhorst Brett Williams Jennifer Williamson Pamela Wilson Karl Winkler Heather Wittig Ruth Wrate Bill Zartman Bill & Joyce Zartman Bobby & Dani Zoeller Jacob Zoller * Deceased

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