Helping People with Developmental Disabilities Meet Life's Challenges & Reach Their Highest Potential

Our Board of Directors

Chuck Krugel, President Silvia Brito-Todd, Treasurer Tony Rodriguez, Secretary Melissa Wyatt, Past Board President Jennifer Doyle Victoria Ferrarini U n m a s Kelly Kester k i n g Craig Volpe O u r Our Core Values - Recognize the dignity of each individual. I m p a - Support personal choices whenever possible and safe. c t - Promote inclusion of each individual served within the larger community. - Facilitate and encourage family involvement and participation. - Strive to discover new and innovative programs to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. - Provide individually-designed programs that empower our clients. - Use resources in a manner that provides the maximum benefit for individuals served. - Maintain a welcoming environment that ensures attentive and responsive Annual care for all participants. Report 2017-2018 Oak-Leyden Developmental Services, Inc. 411 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 Phone: 708-524-1050 Fax: 708-524-2469 www.oak-leyden.org Dear Friends, UNMASKING OUR RESULTS

It is my pleasure to unmask the many ways that Oak-Leyden Developmental Services empowers children and adults with developmental disabilities to meet life's challenges and reach of children demonstrated their highest potential. Thank you for your interest! developmental increases 101000%% toward their personal I trust that this Annual Report provides you with a peek into the milestones as documented life-transforming work to which Oak-Leyden is committed. by their therapists. Our organization continues to help extraordinary people bring their very best to our communities. We provide effective day programs, meaningful employment opportunities and supportive housing for adults, as well as Early Intervention, critical therapies and integrated playtime for young children. of adult participants met or exceeded goals in their

91% person-centered plans. I am truly thankful to all who invested in our mission during this past fiscal year. Oak-Leyden would not be able to have such a positive impact on the people we serve were it not for the generosity of stakeholders and supporters like you. We look forward to continuing to partner with you in the year ahead! of participants who held community jobs through Warmest regards, our Supported Employment 81% Program retained their positions throughout the year.

Bertha G. Magaña Chief Executive Officer

To donate, volunteer, or sign up for our e-newsletter, visit www.oak-leyden.org/get-involved. Bevy Lu's Story

Children's Services

Oak-Leyden programs served 295 children from birth to age five from 26 different communities in 2018, with 113 graduating from the Early Cheryl, the parent of a participant in our Children's Services, was Intervention Program for ages three and under. in Maryland for a funeral and went into premature labor. Her daughter, Bevy Lu, was born at 23 weeks and remained in the 250 children with developmental disabilities or delays received direct hospital in Maryland for four months. therapy from physical, occupational, speech-language and/or developmental therapists. 16 children received professional screenings. Doctors told Cheryl her daughter would need Early Intervention services. As soon as she returned to Chicago, she contacted our 11 children gained hands-on experience with organization. When Cheryl came to Oak-Leyden, she quickly instruments through Music Together® classes 100% and 32 children came to therapeutic drop-in RATING gained an extended family. IL Department playgroups. of Human Services Monitoring The therapies Oak-Leyden provided have helped support Cheryl 100% of children showed gains in one or more and her family. "Susan Klinger has been amazing with physical specific area of development. therapy and Katie Crehan is a wonderful speech therapist," says Cheryl. Children's Services provides support for children with developmental disabilities from Bevy Lu started life at 1 lbs 5 oz. Two birth to age five and their families. Therapy is years later, she’s a healthy 20 pounds! provided on-site and in a child's natural The family is looking forward to seeing environment, as staff work with each child's Oak-Leyden’s new occupational caregivers to take advantage of everyday learning opportunities. Children also benefit therapist, Abigail Koning. from therapeutic playgroups. Salim's Story

Community Living Services & Salim is one of the connecting forces that makes our Lifelong Learning Center in Oak Park the social and community hub it is. Lifelong Learning Centers Each day, he comes to our program with enthusiasm and a desire to do new things. He is a helper, a listener and a volunteer. In 2018, Oak-Leyden provided family-style housing to 51 participants in 12 community integrated living arrangements, as well as intermittent Salim, because of who he is and because of the values his family support to 3 participants, through our Community Living Services. instilled in him, has the ability to seek out new things, go new 898 medical visits were made through our organizationally operated places and meet new people. His empathy toward others and his Clinic Services. personal energy inspires his peers to try new activities. 134 individuals participated in our Adult Lifelong Learning Whether getting people excited for the Centers, where they learned life and vocational skills. start of the Cubs season or helping 41 community jobs were secured or maintained through someone work through a tough time, our Supported Employment Program. Salim is there to be calm and supportive — always showing others how easy it is to try something new. Residents in Oak-Leyden community integrated living arrangements receive 24- In recognition of his values, hour support and care that promotes their perspective and personality, Oak- personal autonomy and physical well-being. Oak-Leyden also operates two adult day Salim Receives Leyden honored Salim with this year's Mighty Oak Award at our annual gala, programs in Oak Park and Elmwood Park, the Mighty Oak Award where participants with developmental Oak-Leyden Unmasked. disabilities learn the skills they need to live as independently as possible. Statement of Activities Where Do Your July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 TEMPORARILY INCOME UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED TOTAL Contributions Go? Government Grants $581,952 - $581,952 Children's Services Administration Program Service/Contract Revenues $4,526,030 $80,000 $4,606,030 13% 18% Contributions & Other Income $448,496 (35,402) $413,094 TOTAL INCOME $5,556,478 $44,598 $5,601,076

TEMPORARILY Fundraising EXPENSES UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED TOTAL 3% Program Services $4,559,386 - $4,559,386 General & Administrative $1,032,437 - $1,032,437 Fundraising $170,401 - $170,401

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,762,224 - $5,762,224 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $(161,148) Lifelong Learning NET ASSETS 23% Community Living Services Beginning Net Assets $2,518,256 43% Ending Net Assets $2,357,108

In 2018, contributions from public and private Statement of Financial Position sources helped make Oak-Leyden's programs and As of June 30, 2018 services even better:

ASSETS Children with developmental disabilities were able to engage in Current Assets $936,223 therapeutic drop-in playgroups alongside their typically Fixed Assets $3,864,540 developing peers in a newly renovated learning and play space. Total Assets $4,800,763 Lifelong Learning Centers in Oak Park and Elmwood Park installed LIABILITIES new sensory spaces for adults with sensory disorders such as Current Liabilities $394,658 autism through the support of the Healthy Communities Foundation. Long Term Liabilities $2,048,997 Total Liabilities $2,443,655 Voices of Oak-Leyden, a choir composed entirely of adults with developmental disabilities, gave dynamic performances throughout NET ASSETS Cook County. Unrestricted $2,208,792 Temporarily Restricted $148,316 Adults with developmental disabilities gained supported Total Net Assets $2,357,108 employment opportunities in our communities at places such as Aramark, Costco, Delta-Sonic, Jewel-Osco, Portillo’s, Sam's Club, TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $4,800,763 Target, and Walgreens. In Partnership Friends of Oak-Leyden

Donations of $100-$499 Mary Granger Timothy Ruch Chuck Krugel Funding Partners Steven Greenberg Lauren Rue Bertha Magaña Anonymous Michael Guerrieri Nicolas & Marie Sacarelos Maria Martinez Barnabas Foundation Berwyn Township Community Mental Health Board Megan Adolph Thomas Guido Mark & Clara Sage Samantha O'Keefe Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation Cicero Township Community Mental Health Board Kathy Altman Chris & Chelsea Guillen Linda & Sam Salchenberger Doyle & Sarah Olson The Coleman Foundation Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township Richard & Janet Anderson Eric Gustofson Amy Sardella Angela Pargas George M. Eisenberg Foundation Leyden Township Juana Arredondo Harriet Hausman Paul & Marcia Schattauer Ruth & Joel Schoenmeyer David & Lisette Eisendrath Foundation River Forest Township Mental Health Board John & Vivien Barkidjija Gordon Hellwig William Schmalzl William & Lyn Shean Sundholm Foundation Village of Elmwood Park Judith & Steven Barnett Ken & Megan Holub Michael Schoenecker Gregory Spear The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Village of Forest Park Margaret Barney Martin Huggins Kelly Soprych Missy & Chris Wyatt Healthy Communities Foundation Village of Oak Park Scott & Donna Baxter Marci Hughes Paul Scoptur Katie & David Zapata Carolyn Becker Conni Irwin Greg Scott Laura Zeman Ursula Bender Christopher Jachymiak LeeAnn & Danny Senese Corporations, Local Businesses & Organizations Tung Beng Tom and Suzy Jackson Patty Seo-Mayer Monthly Enrichment Jackie Bishop Peter & Tamara Jaffe-Notier Dmitry & Maureen Shifrin Partners Financial Supporters Oak Park Brewing /Hamburger Mary's East Bank Club Jack & Kristina Blakey Ted and Karen Jakubiak William & Alma Shubalis ABC Bank Oak Park Pediatrics Elan Hair, Body & Sole Alec & Belinda Carlucci Bliss Jon Johnson Jason & Kristen Sposeep Sharon & Emery Dault Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund Oak Park Youth & Escape Factor Chicago Mike & Anna Bonick Ann Jordan-Baker Haviva Siegel Dale Gapinski Garrett Borovik James & Kristen Keleher Brenan & Donald Smith-Evans Anastasie Sénat Azure Horizons, Inc. Pain & Rehab Specialists of Greater Chicago Extreme Sounds Tom & Janice Boyle Brian & Marie Kirk Bruce & Jean Stumbris Megan Van Petten Belmont Bank & Trust Paycom FFC/Formula Fitness Club Meg & Gregory Bracco Liebreich Elizabeth Kirk Siobhan Summers David & Darlene Wyosnick Big Guys Sausage Perl Mortgage For Eyes John Buchanan Philip & Lesia Kirk Deanna Taddei Big Voodoo Interactive, Inc. River Elm Properties Geppetto's Toy Box George & Mary Buhrfeind Michael Ko Cathy Taiwo Community Partners BZ On Harlem LLC/4051 Narragansett LLC Rotary Club of Oak Park-River Forest Gibson Foundation Wayne Burghardt Carolyn & Jack Koennecke Nancy Thomas Citizens for Saviano Same Day Tees Grace Lutheran Church Jeremy Butterfield Andrew Koennecke Marie & Mark Timko AOK Commercial Cleaning Group Sassetti LLC Hit It! FItness E. L. Carandang Brian & Pamela Koester Jill Uyeno The Arc of John Charleston David & Elizabeth Kruse Mary Ann Van Petten Cicero Community Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest Schaumburg Boomers Hofbräuhaus Ken & Linda Cheatham Edward Kunzman John & Mary Vicars Collaborative Connor & Gallagher Insurance Services, Inc. Sparkling Ice Beverage Co. Horn-McGowan Insurance Agency Claudia Chi Richard & Deborah Larkin Rebecca Voelker Collab for Early Childhood Continental Honda Talking Rain Beverage Co. The Junction Diner Tom & Kirsten Chute John Lengyel Alisa & Craig Volpe Community Alternatives Coplan & Crane Ltd. Wells Fargo Foundation David Kindler Diane Clark Bianca Leoni Katherine Volpe Concordia University Customized Protection Services West Bend Lagunitas Brewing Company Kathleen Clark Camille Lilly Bill Wallace Dominican University Cucina Paradiso /Twomaytoz Zapwater Communications Lemonmade Style and Snips Annette Coffee Mike Loperena Everett Walls Oak Park Public Library B. Colonna Bonnie Madigan Mark Weber Park District of Oak Park Elmhurst College Lilies & Spikes Lyn Conniff Timothy Mahoney Meagan Weschenfelder Suburban Access Fatduck dba Frankden Inc. In-Kind Gifts The Magic Tree Bookstore Patricia & Kenneth Cozzi Lori Malinski Celine Wojcik Sugar Beet Schoolhouse Fifth Third Bank ABC7 Chicago Lou Malnati's Restaurant Peggy Crane Bruce Martin Ryan & Jenna Wolf Wonder Works Forest Agency Insurance ACH Food Companies, Inc. Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts Ben & Gena Crane Mary Matas Scott Wolf FP Mailing Solutions AMJ Spectacular Events Oak Park Jewelers John Dainauskas Bruce & Susie McNulty Rachel & David Wood Framework Communications, LLC Anthony Peter Salon Olson's Ace Hardware Sean & Heather Dauber Frank & Collette Melchiorre Pamela & Glenn Woudenberg Friends of Don Harmon Julia Bonatz Photography Palmgren Acupuncture Center, Inc. Ana DeAlva Michael Moore Andy Yakubik Laura Degrandis Monica & Craig Moore Gale Zemel Friends of Camille Y. Lilly The Book Table Pumpkin Moon Lynne DesLauriers Karen Mullarkey-Kerrins Dolores Zeravich Glenbard Auto Brookfield Zoo/Chicago Zoological Society Radio Flyer Dennis & Judy DesLauriers Colleen Mulligan Good Heart Work Smart Foundation Buddha Belly Kids Yoga School of Rock Oak Park Lisa DeVivo Carolyn Newberry Schwartz Donations of $500 GP Insurance Solutions LLC Robert Buzek Designs, Inc. Solero Restaurant Emilio DiCesare Scott & Christa Nodolf or Higher Greenplan Management, Inc. The Buzz Café Southwest Airlines James Downing Shawn & Ryan Nofziger Chris Guilllen Photography Capital Grille Starbucks Joseph Dudzik Polly Novak The Barrett Family Jean Duecker John O'Brien Michael & Maria Otero Boisvert Heitzman Architects Careful Peach Boutique Starship Restaurant & Catering Tom Dwyer Nancy & James O'Brien Raul & Silvia Brito-Todd The Horton Group Chicago Architecture Center Sugar Fixe Patisserie Scottye & Paul Eakin Erin O'Neill Jeff & Karin Bronswick Kiwanis Club of River Forest & Oak Park Chicago Beer Experience Turano Baking Co. Douglas & Caitlin Eldridge George & Deborah Osterhout Steven Bylina Knights of Columbus, Ave Maria Council #4456 Chicago History Museum Two Brothers Brewing Co. Mary Beth & Paul Erickson Sarah Patton Michael & Linda Caprile Lake Street Kitchen + Bar Chicago Marriott Oak Brook TY International Phil Esposito Gary & Noreen Peterson Frank Colonna Little Newtons Vera Bradley Rosemary Ferreri Robert & Wendy Planek Drew & Linda Dammeier Maya Del Sol Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants Walt Disney World Co. Dan & Jean Finnegan Martin & Wilhelmina Pomrehn G. Grant & Susan Dixon Erron & Mollie Fisher Janice Rodman Mario DiPrizio MB Financial Services Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel Westgate Florist Andrew France Tony & Carmine Rodriguez Patricia Haustein Mujeres Latinas En Accion Cyclebar Wire Gina Garceau Sally Rodriguez Weston Koennecke Oak Park Area Arts Council Domino's Pizza Wishbone Restaurant Paul Gerczak Jack & Maureen Ross Joseph Krickl

Our sincere thanks to the generous individuals, businesses, corporations, and foundations Become a Friend Today: that helped us achieve our mission from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. www.oak-leyden.org/get-involved/donate