Annual Report2013 OUR MISSION

To help children and adults with developmental disabilities meet life’s challenges and reach their highest potential

Administration & Children’s Services 411 Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 524-1050 www.oak-leyden.org

Developmental Training Facilities 320 Chicago Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302

9238 Park Lane Franklin Park, IL 60131

22 W. Conti Parkway Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Community Living Services Oak-Leyden has 12 CILA (Community Intergrated Living Arrangements) homes in the communites of Oak Park, Franklin Park, Melrose Park, Berwyn, Forest Park, Elmwood Park, Northlake, and Westchester CHECK TO SEE IF CANDLELIGHT DearBOW ONLY CHANGE- Friends FY 2013 was a productive and rewarding year for Oak-Leyden during which we made considerable progress toward reaching goals established in our strategic plan. While one of our long-standing and respected Board members, Cathy Dahl, retired we continue to value the diversity and the broad range of expertise reflected in our Board, knowing that it will provide direction to our efforts, priorities to our plans and astuteness to our fundraising energies. We are confident of success, propelling us forward with both established approaches and innovative programs. With your assistance we continue to provide the crucial services described in the pages of this Annual Report.

We hope that as you leaf through the report’s pages, you will note that the appearance of our main building has been significantly improved and that now our façade reflects the quality and value of the services we provide within.

Our residential program has been expanding to meet the high demand for quality home environments for adults to live with dignity and inclusion in their communities. As we look to the future, we will increase the number of our comfortable family-style homes and will replace some with new construction, specifically designed to accommodate the needs of adults with development disabilities while blending in with the surrounding neighborhood.

Our day services for adults are also undergoing transformative changes. In June, 2013 we faced a great challenge, discovering that the roof trusses at our Developmental Training (DT) Program in Oak Park were failing and that we needed to vacate the building until this problem had been addressed. Fortunately, we were able to provide our program, on which so many depend, at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Lietz kindly opened the doors to our program participants until the roof could be repaired. The failed trusses presented the opportunity to re-configure the floor plan of the building to better serve the people who attend this program site daily. The newly remodeled space will allow our staff to provide the services described in this report in a fresh, updated environment.

As we improve and expand our services for adults, so do we also for children from birth to 5 years of age. This past year we initiated a program for children 3 to 5 who did not qualify for their school district’s Early Childhood classroom. The parent-child program for children who still exhibit mild developmental delays, enables the facilitator to provide parents with ideas and resources to help promote the continued development of their child’s skills. Additionally we received the exciting news that the Children’s Program was selected as the beneficiary of the 2013, 700 Bonnie Brae in River Forest, IL Annual Charity 911 LemonAid Stand, which will enable us to construct an outdoor therapeutic play space, offering another way for us to serve Oak-Leyden’s little ones.

All an all we have been busy during FY 2013, but could have not achieved any of our progress without your invaluable assistance. We are grateful for your participation in our many endeavors – your support of our Annual Benefit, your attendance at our bake sales and Candlelight Bowl, your camaraderie at our Fuego Loco Restaurant Day, and your responsiveness to our appeals. We are proud of our community and are appreciative of the trust you place in Oak-Leyden. We pledge to honor your confidence as we continue to assist children from infancy through 5 years of age with developmental delays and to empower adults with developmental disabilities to lead rich and fulfilling lives.

Tony and Bob with VP Lou Soteras, Whitney Gravely, and Parice Hayden

Tony Grant Robert W. Atkinson Board President President & CEO DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING PROGRAM arise, participantsarealsooffered theopportunitytoearnmoneywhilebuildingvocationalskills. activities fromwhichparticipantschooseandplaneachday. When contractworkopportunities Program encourageschoicebyoffering awidevariety ofclasses,clubs,outingsandvolunteer live asindependentlypossibleintheirhomesandcommunities. The Developmental Training activities designedtoassistadultswithdevelopmentaldisabilitiesinstrengtheningtheirability The Oak-LeydenDevelopmental Training Program Training PrograminFranklinPark.Later, shemovedtotheOakParkDevelopmental Training Nancy hasbeenapartofOak-Leydensince2003.ShefirstattendedtheDevelopmental Oak-Leyden Programthatgoaboveandbeyond expectations. awarded theMightyOak Award for2012-2013. This award isgiventoparticipantsinan knows whatshewantsandhasthesupportthat needstoaccomplishhergoals.Nancywas greet eachdaywithasmile.Nancysetsanexample ofwhatapersoncanaccomplishwhenshe Program, Nancyknowshowtomeetthechallenges shefacesonadailybasisandcontinuesto Through theguidanceandtrainingshereceivesfromOak-LeydenDevelopmental Training mail toshreddingpapers.Nancyisveryenthusiasticabouttheworkthatshedoes. because ofeverythingshedoes.Nancyhelpseverydayinanywaycan,frompassingout Oak-Leyden. Nancyisveryinvolved,somuchthatshehasgainedthetitleof“Office She isamemberofFirstUnitedPilgrimChurchandhasparticipatedinthe5KCropwalkat Program. NancyhasalwaysbeenanactivememberatOak-Leydenandinhercommunity. Nancy surrounded byherlovingfamily NANCY providespurposefulandmeaningful Assistant” SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM EMILY assists adults with developmental disabilities secure secure disabilities with developmental adults assists Employer of the Year Award. It is because of its great support for Emily, for Oak-Leyden and is because of its great support for Emily, It Award. Year Employer of the this wonderful Museum. for the community that we recognize Emily’s successful employment has been made possible with the help of her vocational coach successful employment has Emily’s employer. Supported Employment Program and support from her provided by Oak-Leyden’s 2012-2013 Museum was awarded Oak-Leyden’s Children’s Wonderworks employer, Emily’s patrons, restocks supplies, interacts with patrons and assists with staff training. Emily has a with patrons and assists with staff patrons, restocks supplies, interacts and loves her job. positive attitude towards her work Emily is a participant in the Supported Employment Program and has been employed by Emily is a participant in the Supported since February 2005. In fact, she is their longest tenured Museum Children’s Wonderworks of the Museum. She keeps the Museum neat and clean for employee. Emily is an integral part on-the-job training to ensure a successful transition and ongoing job support to sustain and ongoing job support to sustain to ensure a successful transition on-the-job training employment. participant’s developmental disabilities are individually supported to obtain and hold jobs in the to obtain and hold jobs in the are individually supported developmental disabilities well to identify positions that fit work with our local employers Job developers community. coaches provide and vocational talents. Job interests participant’s with an individual enhances self esteem and allows for greater choices in the lives of the individuals we serve. we serve. lives of the individuals choices in the allows for greater self esteem and enhances ensures that people with the Supported Employment Program Initiated in 1986, supporting individuals to retain long term employment. Clients are able to fully participate in fully participate are able to employment. Clients retain long term individuals to supporting employed we find that being case after case, citizens. In as tax-paying the community The Supported Employment Program Employment Supported The on successfully strength hinges The program’s wages. jobs at competitive private sector COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES maintain theirpersonalindependencebyproviding thesupporttheyneed. live ontheirowninthecommunity. Oak-Leydenstaff helpIntermittent CILA participants In addition,Oak-Leydenoffers intermittentsupporttoadultswithdevelopmentaldisabilitieswho communities astheirneighborsdo. build afoundationonwhichtheygrowandliveas independentlyaspossible,participatingin developmental steppingstonestoindependenceforeachindividual.Participantsareable The CommunityIntegratedLiving Arrangements (CILAs)provideapathladenwith Our participantsliveinfamilystylehomesthatallowforattentiontotheirindividualneeds. support andcarethatpromotepersonalindependencephysicalwell-being. and safetyinhomeslocatedsurroundingcommunities.Residentsareprovided24-hour Through Oak-Leyden’s CommunityLivingServiceprogram,adultparticipantsenjoycomfort MULTIDISCIPLINARY CLINIC help children and adults with help children

to is a unique concept initiated by Oak-Leyden twelve is a unique concept initiated by developmental disabilities meet life’s challenges and reach their highest potential. challenges and reach developmental disabilities meet life’s individual’s success. The Multidisciplinary Clinic helps provide this support. Oak-Leyden is The Multidisciplinary Clinic helps provide success. individual’s firm in its commitment to achieving our mission – appropriate attention to each participant’s health and wellness needs. health and wellness appropriate attention to each participant’s participants is a necessary and integral factor to each The health and well-being of our The Multidisciplinary Clinic is a treatment strategy that links each clinician The Multidisciplinary Clinic is a particular health care need to other providers caring for that coordinating a participant’s accurate and This forms a chain of communication that ensures individual. service gaps existing for people with developmental disabilities. service gaps existing for people The Multidisciplinary Clinic attentive response to one of the largest of the organization’s years ago. It is a strong example CHILDRENS SERVICES children withdevelopmentaldelaysaswelltotypicallydevelopinginthecommunity his peers. At theendofday, sayshisdad,theyarejustlikeanyother family. older brother, butisgentlewithhisbabysister. There aremoresimilaritiesthandifferences betweenElliotand independence, happytojumpontheschoolbus,noneofhisoldhesitanciesareevid adaptable andespeciallygreatwithtransitions,forwhichtheParkscreditBrandi. Brandi andmusictherapythatElliottlovesdancingplayinginstruments.alsobecamevery, very to themusicandmovementsthataccompanymusic. Those movementsledtosigning,itisbecauseof Once thetwogotknowoneanother, Elliott’s personality begantoemerge. Hewasveryattentivetoher, and also amusictherapist. therapy, theyturnedtoOak-LeydenwhosedevelopmentaltherapistBrandiCarson,is Originally enrolledinEIneartheirhome,whenitwastimetobegindevelopmental that wouldaccompanyit,aswelltheeffectiveness ofEarlyInterventionprograms. themselves aboutDownSyndrome(thecondition),andthedevelopmentaldelays sound. After hisbirthconfirmedthediagnosis, Elliott’s parentsbegantoeducate again. so thathecanbepartofOak-Leyden’s FridaymorningMusic Together classonce mom anddadplantoswitchElliott’s morningschoolsessionstotheafternoonjust on topublicschool,andnowislookingforwardreturningOak-Leyden.His Brandi isamazing,saytheParks.Elliotthadbeenveryquiet,hesitant,butfoundhispersonality The ParksfirstlearnedthatElliottmighthaveDownSyndromethroughanultra 3 1/2yearoldElliottParkagedoutofourEarlyIntervention(EI)inMay, went And likeanyotherfamily, theylookforwardtorevisitinganold pleasure— S he helpedshapewhoisandhowexpresseshimself. These days heisstartingtotalk,andasserthis ...... Community Drop-In-Days for childrenwith developmentaldisabilities surrounding communitiescan enrollinMusic Together® providing aninclusiveenvironment increase musicalawareness throughdevelopmentallyappropriateandfunactivities. Childrenin Music Together® classesareoffered tochildrenandtheirparents whichallowsthemto and referralstooutsideservices Family supportservicesand developmentalplaygroups,aswellfieldtrips,family outings, Parent supportthroughsocialevents,anduponrequest, parent-to-parentlinkages Parent educationinstrategiesandactivitiesdesigned tomeettheirindividualchild’s needs Individual andgroupopportunities toddlers, frombirthto5-years-old Direct developmental,occupational,physical,andspeech/language therapyforinfantsand Developmental screeningsandevaluations Services and through Supports Provided Services Early Intervention Early Music Together® ent. He wrestleswithhis —available to . VOLUNTEERS School’s Forest High High Forest Tau Gamma Gamma Tau Service Club Oak Park River River Oak Park Ben & Crane Annual Event 2012 Event Annual Predrag “Preki” Radosavljevic “Preki” Predrag Thank you for your support, Craig and Alisa Volpe and Craig without whomour success would not be possible. Community Support Day Support Community Annual Event Basket Making Basket Event Annual Whole Foods Market - River Forest - River Foods Market Whole CEO, Lou Soteras-Board Vice President Vice Soteras-Board Lou CEO, Tony Grant-Board President, Julia Evans - Evans Julia President, Grant-Board Tony Marketing & Community Support Specialist for for Specialist Support & Community Marketing Whole Foods Market, Bob Atkinson - President & - President Bob Atkinson Market, Foods Whole Buildings and grounds T The buildinglocatedat411 Chicago Avenue inOakParklookslikeanewbuildingwithits Oak-Leyden’s mainofficebuildingandChildren’s Services’ Centerreceived anewfacade. he Wolf RoadCILA (CommunityIntegratedLiving Arrangement) opened its doorsin2013. The frontporchatourChicago Avenue CILA inOakParkwasremoldedandrestored Beautifying Our Buildings Our Beautifying to highlightthe home’s beautifulhistorical character. decorative lighting,newsignageandcurbappeal. donations AFTER BEFORE Lowe's Helps With Lowe's Helps Beautifying Our Building to team together, adopt a volunteer project with a local nonprofit organization or K-12 public school or K-12 public organization volunteer project with a local nonprofit adopt a to team together, at 2630 the Chicago Brickyard Lowe's located are very grateful that We and make a difference. in Chicago chose to partner with Oak-Leyden. Ave N. Narragansett Lowe's Heroes since the a time - that's been the mission of lives one community at Transforming encourages employees The program years ago. began in their stores more than 10 volunteer program cabinets have been stained and installed, the lunchroom has two separate areas to warm up food, has two separate areas to warm stained and installed, the lunchroom cabinets have been exclaimed tons of storage space,” “There’s more functional during the lunch rush. making the space cabinets?” “How will we ever fill all of these another was overheard wondering one employee while Our Adult Services Oak Park site located at 320 Chicago Ave received a face lift thanks to the received a face Ave located at 320 Chicago Oak Park site Adult Services Our cabinets, Lowe's donated new kitchen Lowe's and their Lowe's Hero's Project. Chicago Brickyard new site's lunchroom. Now that the and a microwave for the Oak Park laminate counter tops, awards and recognition The O organization's Annual Meeting,onFebruary6,2013. These annualawardsaregivento ak ParkDevelopmentCorporation(OPDC)presentedit’s Nicholas Awards atthe Oak Parkpropertyownersand/orbusinessesthathavemadesignificant Brent ShowalterofHometownServiceGroup,Bob Atkinson -Oak-Leyden’s commitments totheeconomicwellbeingofcommunity. President &CEO,withOak-Leyden Trustee, Albert Benedict 2012 Nicholas Award Recipient BEFORE AFTER fundraisers $5,000 Donation $5,000 WHOLE FOODS MARKET FOODS MARKET WHOLE The Oak-Leyden Adult Choir with The Oak-Leyden The Tennis and Fitness Centre of Oak Park and Fitness Centre of Tennis The By Holding Two Community Fundraisers Community Fundraisers Two By Holding Oak-Leyden Celebrated "Disabilities Month" Oak-Leyden Celebrated "Disabilities Bob Atkinson Oak-Leyden’s CEO & Board President Tony Grant Tony CEO & Board President Oak-Leyden’s Atkinson Bob COMMUNITY SUPPORT DAY AT THE RIVER FOREST FOREST RIVER THE AT DAY COMMUNITY SUPPORT Support Day. as Oak-Leyden’s acclaimed Adult Choir, comprised of Oak-Leyden participants, performed Oak-Leyden of participants, comprised Choir, Adult acclaimed Oak-Leyden’s as and received participants our that the recognition with delighted were all. We and one for Community its through support generous Market’s Foods Whole of appreciative Shoppers at the River Forest Whole Foods Market were in for a huge treat in August 2012 2012 in August treat a huge in for were Market Foods Whole Forest the River at Shoppers Oak-Leyden. Thank you Starship! Oak-Leyden. Oak-Leyden Supporters "Ate For A Cause" Every Tuesday in March. Starship Restaurant and Tuesday Cause" Every A Oak-Leyden Supporters "Ate For order when they mentioned Catering in Forest Park generously donated 20% of any customer's March to Oak-Leyden, totaling over $600. We are very appreciative of The Tennis and Fitness Tennis The are very appreciative of We $600. March to Oak-Leyden, totaling over support. generous Centre’s The Tennis and Fitness Centre of Oak Park, donated 100% of its guest fees for the month of and Fitness Centre of Oak Park, donated 100% of its Tennis The FINANCIAL OVERVIEW & SUMMARY Total Liabilities&Net Assets Total Net Assets NET ASSETS Total Liabilities LIABILITIES Total Assets ASSETS Ending Net Assets Beginning Net Assets Change inNet Assets Released fromRestriction Total Expenses Fundraising General & Administrative Services Program Services EXPENSES Total Income Contributions &OtherIncome Program Service/ContractRevenues4,515,042 Government Grants INCOME STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FORJULY 1,2012THROUGHJUNE30,2013 Temporarily Restricted Unrestricted Long Term Liabilities Current Liabilities Fixed Assets Current Assets STATEMENT OFFINANCIAL POSITIONFORJUNE30,2013

4,489,310 2,599,601 42,755 2,556,846 1,889,709 1,041,208 848,501 4,489,310 3,196,224 1,293,086 2,556,846 2,444,402 112,444 22,322(22,322) 5,221,530 112,841 832,929 4,275,760 5,311,652 146,660 649,950 UNRESTRICTED (22,322) TEMPORARILY 42,755 65,077 RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,599,601 2,509,479 90,122 5,221.530 112,841 832,929 4,275,760 5,311,652 146,660 4,515,042 649,950 TOTAL 0 We are deeply grateful for all our supporters. We apologize for any omissions or errors. (from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013)

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Loretta Atkinson Diane Cummings Michael Harris GENEROUS SUPPORTERS Robert & Karen Atkinson Sherri Daedlow Harriet Hausman Peggy & Joseph Balestri Linda & Drew Dammeier Daniel Hernandez Barbara Ballinger Eleanor Dank Ronald & Deanna Hinds Bruce Balonick Mary Darnall Patrick Hughes Donald & Carloyn Becker Sharon Dault Lawerence& Jane Hund Mark Belew Barbara Davidson Jerome & Nancy Hunt Beth & Albert Benedict Cornelius & Susanna Decker Karen & Glenn Hunter Carolyn & J David Benjamin Sharon Depowski Mauricio Ikegami Alan & Janet Bennett Gus & Caroline DeSalvo Lois Imogene Laura & Steve Berggren James & Lillian Domino Audrey & Paul Ingersoll Kenneth & Annabel Bergman Pati Dossey William & Mary Rose Irons Dru & William Bergman Dale & Anna Ducommun Raymond James Mary Bodlak Mary Duff Steven Johns Michael & Maria Boisvert Joanne East Lela Johnson William & Anna Brennan Darlene Ehling Darlene Johnson Christhoper & Donna Brown Elizabeth & Charles Eich Shelia Johnson Mark & Margaret Burka Carol & Michael Figarelli Jean & Megan Joseph Stephen Burns Timothy & Mary Flanagan Robert & Patricia Kakos Julie Cameron James & Nancy Foley Andy Kean Catherine Campos Michael & Carol Ford Steven Keels Genalyn Canela Bradley Forray Mary Kelly Chris & Eleanor Caponigri Nancy & Carmen Forte Linda Kimball Michael & Linda Caprile John & Carol Freidhelm Philip & Lesia Kirk E. L. Carandang Willie Mae French Charles & Darlene Kizior Kathleen Cardelli Dale Gapinski Edward & Susan Klinger Robert Carlson Lois Gartner Ann Koch Donald Carlson Jr. Bryan Gartner Brian & Pamela Koester Colleen & Allan Caron Sergio Giangrande James & Deborah Korenich Steven & Kathleen Carpenter Donald Giannini Mary Kreis Leonard Cerniglia Lorraine Gillette Dolores Krickl John Charleston Robert & Addie Grant David & Elizabeth Kruse Kenneth & Linda Cheatham Alice Grant Randall Kulat Bryan Chilton Marshall & Delores Grant Stacey Latch Audrey Cirillo Kathy Grant James Leahy Tanner Cole Tony Grant Debbie & Myron Lee Robert Connors Marcia & Christopher Grant Joyce Leonardi Alma & Mark Conti David & Carolyn Grant Rick Letiza Marcel Lewinski Katherine Requa Irene Tindall Bettye Liddell Carmen Reyes Lucy Toomey Gregory& Meg Liebreich Robin Robinson Drs.Del Monico Trocchio Camille Lily Levoyd & Jackie Robinson Ronald & Geraldine Urbaniak Nicholas Lombardi Jorje& Maria Rodriguez Christa Van Ermen Dr. Mary Ann Louderback Lucja & Mark Rodziewicz Lois Vander Wel Kevin& Donna Maclaughlan Martha Rohlfing Mary Margaret Vicars Carole Malinski Carole Rosanova Mary & John Vicars Carla Marzano Thomas & Laura Rose Sarah Villeneuve Clare Mason Jack Ross Vida Vincent Mari-jo McNamara Bonnie Rounds Ricky & Poppy Vogel Drew & Jennifer Medland Nicholas & Maria Sacarelos Kathy Volpe Elaine & Mark Merkovitz Barry & Jeri Sadegi Manervia Walton-Newman Daniel& Diane Michael Mark & Clara Sage Mary Weaver Peter & Margaret Miller Melissa Salvino Mark & Joanne Weber & Kinoy Lisa Mitts Diane & David Salvino Richard & Eileen Weicher Khatija Mohiuddin Ralph Salvino Charles & Mary Westphal Jacob Montville Pamela & Golder Sanders RoseAnn White Charlotte Moore Daniel & Marcia Saracino Harvey Wittenberg Jame & Mary Moore James & Elizabeth Schwark Marion Wojcik David Morrison Anastie Senat Rachel & David Wood John & Janet Mueller Rosemaire & Antonio Senat Pamela Woudenberg Dennis Mullarkey Dmitry& Maureen Shifrin Melissa Wyatt Daniel Mullarkey Cara Shoss David & Darlene Wyosnick Barbara Mullarkey Daniel & Colleen Sjostrom Dolores Zeravich Karen Mullarkey-Kerrins Jerry & Nancy Sjostrom Thomas Zima John & Mary Murphy Galen Sjostrom Jennifer Zosel Joshua Mustachi Emily Sjostrom Marcy Nelson Traci Smith Robert Noga Greg & Katherine Solk Rochelle Norman Kenneth & Karen Sorensen Marie Nudo Carly Soteras S.E. & M.M. O’Donnell Louis Soteras Turee & Bruce Olsen Theodore & Stella Spas Justin & Dana Onayemi Craig Standen Michael Padavic Paul Stephenson Dedicated friends of Oak-Leyden at the 25th Annual Event Joseph Paldo David Stern Richard & Sandra Pasowicz Tera Sternitzke Margaret Pegler Edward Streeter Janice & William Pelz Carol Stuckey Jesse & Tracy Perez Marjorie Sullivan Phyllis Peters Scottie Sullivan Robert & Wendy Planek Eric & Jennifer Tatro Alicia Plomin Mary Taylor Valarie Plomin Alan Taylor Charles & Dagmar Porcelli Rosanne Tcard Ashley Rabins Nancy Thomas We are grateful for the confidence of our community’s organizations, businesses, corporations and governmental agencies from which we receive generous support.

101.9 fm The Mix Community Bank of Oak Park GGI-Great Guys, Inc. Midtown Fitness Stuart-Rodgers Photography River Forest 97.1 fm The Drive Gino Marino Outlet Stores Minuteman Press TAC/Summit LLC Conrad of Chicago Hotel AA Rental Center Gino’s East Mullarkey Distributors Taco Bell CORPORATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS Convenience Valet Abel’s Landscaping Forestry, Inc. Glenbard Auto Body Mutual of America TGI Friday Cookie Lee Jewelry Abt Good Heart Work Smart Naperville Heritage Society The 1st Citizen National Bank Coplan+Crane, Ltd Active Solutions & Knowledge Harley Davidson Museum Nineteenth Century Club of The Law Offices of Baudin & Baudin CPS, Inc Oak Park Adelle’s Fine American Fare Heartfelt Charity Cards The Car Wash Craig & Bachman Imports Oak Park Citgo Affordable Backyard Tents Heitzman Architects The Columbian Club of Chicago Cucino Paradiso Oak Park Place Apartments Al Char-House Steak House Hilton Chicago The Competitive Foot Customized FX Oak Park River Forest Lions Club Almart Discount Bedding Hometown Handyman The David & Lisette Eisendrath Customized Protection Serivces Oak Park River Forest Foundation Al’s Grill Horn Insurance Community Foundation Daps Kitchen and Tap The Drake Hotel Arbonne International Horton Oak Park River Forest Lions Depaul’s Theatre Candy Day The Label Printers Arrise Centers, Inc. Hotel Sax DPH Corp. Palmer House The Language and Music School At & T emp. Giving campaign Ingenii,LLC Dressel’s Hardware Panera Bread The Elmcrest Athenaeum Theatre Ingredion, Inc. Ed Debevic’s Pans Food Center The Play Room Belmont Bank & Trust Kean Heating & Air Conditinoning Edward Bray Consulting Co. Park Ave Hair Studio The Tennis & Fitness Centre Black Ensemble Theater Kel Corporation Edward Fox Photography PARK Engineering United Methodist Women 1st United Blue Plate/tesori Kelty Lawn Care, Inc. Methodist Church Edwardo’s PCS Industries Bonterra Orangic Vineyards Laugh Factory Chicago Theater United Way Metropolitan Chicago Elan Hair Body & Sole Permidt Engineering, Ltd. Brookfield Zoo Law Offices of Jordan Rifis Unity Temple Congregation Elmcrest Banquet Preferred Podiatry Group P.C. Burger Boss Lee Baglemann Photographics US Food Service Elmhurst Choral Union Prospect Hts. Park District Buzz Café Longhouse Capital Advisors, LLC USA Fire Protection ESW Ebel Signorelli Welke Prudential Rubloff Properties Carnivale Loro Auto Works, Inc. VHS West Suburban Medical Ctr. Evanston Photographic Studios & the Viti Group Casa Margarita Mexican Lou Malnati’s Visit Oak Park Restaurant Everett & Associates, Inc. Pumpkin Moon Luxe Home Interior Volare Catholic Bishop of Chicago EZ Duz It Products, Inc. Radio Flyer St. Giles Family Mass Lynfred Winery Ward Auto Body, Inc. Fannie Mae Ro’s Travel Services Inc. Ceramic Art Café Studio MacNeal Hospital Rose Pest Solutions West Suburban Medical Group Fastframe by Wallace Gilmours Manning Silverman & Co. Sabatino’s Restaurant Westgate Florist Chicago History Museum Fifth Thrid Bank Manor Press Commercial Print Salerno’s Westlake Hospital First Security Trust & Savings & Design Sassetti Certified Accountants Whole Foods Market, River Forest Flow Chiropractic Mark’s Quality Landscaping, Inc Schauer Hallmark Windy City ThunderBolts Forest Agency Insurance Marriott Chicago Oakbrook Second City Wishbone Restaurant & Catering Chicago’s Rewind 100.3 Forest Park National Bank Maya Del Sol & Trust Co. Chris Guillen Photography Seguin Retarded Citizen WRXXIV, LLC MB Charitable Foundation Friendly Tap Citizens for May Sidley Austin LLP WTMX Radio MB Financial Friends For Saviano Classic Cinemas Sonya Gilbert Photography Zanies Comedy Nite Club Medical Arts Insurance Fuego Loco Clydon Full Service Salon Starship Restaurant Zazu Salon & Day Spa Metropolis Performing Arts George M. Eisenberg Foundation Strikes Prof & Zigfield Troy Golf Range Micky’s Linen

GOVERNMENT

Berwyn Township 708 Community Mental Health Board Leyden Township Oak Park CDBG Oak Park Development Corporation Oak Park Township Community Mental Health Board CMHB Special RFP Village of Oak Park

Consider remembering Oak-Leyden through alternative ways of giving. Your gifts of bonds, mutual funds, and stock support our various programs and offer tax benefits to you. If you are 70 ½ or older, current tax permits a direct distribution from an IRA. By making the IRA distribution in the form of a donation to Oak-Leyden, you can take advantage of a tax break that will not count your donation as taxable income. Please contact our Development Office for more information: 708-524-1050 x102. MANAGEMENT TEAM

President & CEO - Robert W. Atkinson Vice President of Finance - Mary Taylor Division Chief of Facilities Management - Ken Cheatham Division Chief of Vocational Programs - Marcy Nelson Division Chief of Children’s Services - Rachel Wood Division Chief of Community Living - Catherine Campos Director of Human Resources - Nancy Thomas Directors of Development - Valerie Plomin & Darlene Ehling

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers President: Tony Grant Vice President: Lou Soteras Treasurer: Marvin Sanders Secretary: Craig Standen

Trustees Donald Becker Albert Benedict Cathy Dahl Randall Kulat Ken Holub Nancy Schirber-Winter Anastasie Senat,Esq. Craig Volpe

ACCREDITATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AFFILIATIONS

The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) The Association of Retarded Citizens (The Arc of ) Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) United Way Partner Agency THANK YOU Because of your support Oak-Leyden has been able to provide opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities to meet life’s challenges and reach their highest potential. Oak-Leyden is a not-for-profit agency that has been serving the needs of children and adults with developmental disabilities in the near western suburbs for over 50 years.

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