45years of service

2019 annual Report

Teresa Farley “This level of organizational alignment is quite rare. Our employees are each professionally and personally invested in the 689 lives of those they serve.” individuals served by Living Opportunities –Brent Kell, Board Chair 378,870 total service hours for all departments 110,143 total hours of service by Supported Living 80local Business Partners

“We are excited to celebrate 45 years of supporting individuals with intellectual and development disabilities, helping them live, work, and share in our wonderful community. 2019 brought many new opportunities for 38,607 Living Opportunities to fl ourish, grow, and total of hours of employment for individuals thrive.” –Emilie Wylde Turner, CEO in the community

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2019 Accomplishments ...... 2 What We Do ...... 8 Financial Positions ...... 16 Board Chair Report ...... 5 Mark and David ...... 12 Donors and Sponsors ...... 18 CEO Message ...... 7 Employment First Program ...... 14 In Memoriam ...... 22

2 Board of Directors 2019 Board Chair Report Brett Kell, Chair BRENT KELL, BOARD CHAIR Executive Director, Valley Immediate Care Board Member since 2014

Polly Williams, Vice Chair Program Manager, Carpenter Foundation I had my first introduction to Living Opportunities at a of Oregon’s reimbursement is not sufficient to provide Board Member since 2013 Livin’ Lovin’ Lunchin’ in 2006. I was so impressed that competitive wages for many of staff members. That Brent Pearson, Secretary immediately after returning to the office that day, I contacted said, I am pleased to report that we were able to increase AVP, First Interstate Bank the Supported Employment Director and met with the wages and wage bands for direct support professionals Board Member since 2014 employment team later that week. Two weeks after that, we substantially in the last year. This was accomplished due hired the first of many wonderful staff members through to the generosity of our donors. When you make a donation Tim D’Alessandro, Treasurer Living Opportunities. to Living Opportunities, you are directly supporting those Operations Manager, RVTD exceptional individuals, doing exceptional work in our As I met and worked with the job coaches, direct support City of Medford, Council Member Ward 2 community. On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I professionals, and administrative support teams at Living Board Member since 2016 would like to thank you for your donations. Opportunities, I was consistently impressed by their Sarah Lynch dedication to the mission. This level of organizational As we look forward to 2020, I am happy to report we have VP of Administration, Pacific Retirement Services alignment is quite rare. Living Opportunities employees are added new board members of a very high caliber with Board Member since 2017 each professionally and personally invested in the lives of expertise in insurance and risk, IT, and finance. Our executive Hugo Sanchez those they serve. and management teams are strong and healthy, and are blessed with the support of our generous donors and Financial Advisor, Edwards Jones Over the years, I became acquainted with other services business partners. Thus, I am confident Living Opportunities Board Member since 2019 provided by Living Opportunities, such as The Studio and will continue to be a leader in providing important services to Supported Living. In each program, I found the same Micah Shanks individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, selfless dedication to the mission. In 2014, I was extremely CEO, Lifeline Computers Solutions, Inc. locally, regionally, and nationally. honored when asked to serve on Living Opportunities Board MIEKE DRAWS AND PAINTS IN THE STUDIO Board Member since 2019 of Directors. I am very proud to report that each and every Thank you all, once again, for your support this past year and CJ Shipley board member serves with the same shared dedication for your continued support in 2020. Sales Executive, PayneWest Insurance to the mission—inclusion for all, including those with Sincerely, Board Member since 2019 developmental and intellectual disabilities. As a board, we feel strongly that our job is to support Living Opportunities Denise Wisnovsky outstanding staff as they carry out their mission. Owner, Cooking Buddies Board Member since 2014 Obviously, wages and benefits are one of the most important pillars of support we provide our staff. By itself, The State

4 5 Executive Team CEO Message Emilie Wylde Turner EMILIE WYLDE TURNER CEO

Jim Norris COO

Ann Dahl This year, we are excited to celebrate 45 years of supporting We take pride in our continued leadership in the Supported Director of Residential Services individuals with intellectual and development disabilities, Employment Program by helping match individuals to jobs helping them live, work, and share in our wonderful and careers that are meaningful for them. Last year, our Sara Davis community. 2019 brought many new opportunities for Living Supported Employment team placed job seekers in 25 new Director of Supported Living Services Opportunities to flourish, grow, and thrive. Here are some career opportunities. We also partnered again with the Brian Johnson highlights: Ashland High School’s transition program and the ESTeeM classes to teach students how to create résumés, participate Director of Consulting I am pleased to announce Living Opportunities has been in mock interviews, make first impressions, and much more. Jenny Lor chosen for the 9th time as one of the Top 100 Non-Profits to work for in Oregon. I am very proud of the work done by our Living Opportunities had the privilege to bring three new Human Resources Manager staff—they are essential to our mission. members onto our board of directors. Thank you to Dan Mish CJ Shipley, Micah Shanks, and Hugo Sanchez for your In March, we were able to increase wages for our Direct Director of The Studio at Living Opportunities dedication to our mission. Support Professionals. As a service-oriented business, Amber Robles more than 80% of our annual budget is made up of wages. Finally, I would like to extend a special thanks to the many Director of Employment Services I’m proud we were able to recognize the hard work and donors and business partners who give so generously in dedication of our staff by increasing their wages. support of the work we do. We would not be able to continue David Van Hook our mission without you. I also want to thank our board Towards the end of 2018, we developed a strategic plan IT Manager of directors, staff, and volunteers—the time you give is for the future of Living Opportunities with direct input from incredibly meaningful to both Living Opportunities and the staff, families, and self-advocates. This framework guides community members we support. DR. GEORGE SCHULTZ AND KEVIN AT PROVIDENCE MEDICAL GROUP decisions about services and helps us plan for the future. Thank you for such a strong year! In the fall of 2019, we had the opportunity to lease a new home in Central Point which allowed us to transition from five people to three people living in the home. Adding this property to our residential program not only allows us to better meet the needs of people we support, it also allows for us to align our services with our mission and vision.

6 7 CAMMIE enjoys participating in Southern Oregon Special Olympics. In 2019, she earned a medal in the bowling competition. Live What We Do in the same neighborhoods SERVICES OFFERED BY LIVING OPPORTUNITIES Work for the same employers

ZAHRA has known she As one of the largest service providers helping people with Supported Living wanted to be an actress intellectual and developmental disabilities in Southern We currently serve 70 individuals who live in their own since 3rd grade. Her Oregon, Living Opportunities meets basic needs and homes in our community. Supports are designed specifi cally life-long dream came provides services to hundreds of individuals of all ages. for each individual with their unique needs in mind. Some of true when director Chris Everyone in our organization aspires to the same goals: these individuals need support 1-2 times per week with tasks Moore cast Zahra in the that the individuals we serve live with dignity, experience like managing their checkbook and ordering medication musical Hairspray, which meaningful work, and enjoy rewarding careers. from their pharmacy. Other people need 24-hour support played during the Oregon We work hard to ensure that individuals with disabilities are availability to assure they are living healthy and safe in their Shakespeare Festivals’ included as an integral part of our community. It has only own homes 2019 season. been in the last few decades that we’ve been able to imagine that people with disabilities could live in an apartment Employment on their own and work in a regular job in the community. Living Opportunities supports people with intellectual and We need to continue to think big. We must be here for developmental disabilities to work for the same employers generations to come, growing and meeting the each new and have the same experiences everyone aspires to in our challenge we encounter, offering strength and support for community. By partnering with local businesses of all sizes people with disabilities and their families. and in all sectors of our local economy, we are providing an inclusive, diverse workforce in the Rogue Valley. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: On the job training, mentoring, and ongoing evaluation and Residential Care assessment ensure success for both the employer and We provide person-centric, continuous care for individuals the employee. Living Opportunities currently partners with who live in small groups of three to fi ve people in Medford over 80 businesses throughout the Rogue Valley, providing and Central Point. Some residents have complex physical jobs to over 110 community members with intellectual and and medical conditions, others require sophisticated developmental disabilities. communication techniques and behavioral support. No matter the type or level of care, our homes are modern, well- maintained, and indistinguishable from other residences in their neighborhoods.

8 9 SELF-ADVOCACY is vital to getting what you want out of life. Over the past five years, Living Opportunities has partnered with the Oregon Self-Advocacy Network and Jackson County Self-Advocates. This team of advocates attended the Major Legislations Days in 2019 and spoke with local law makers. This year, they advocated for improving pay and working conditions for Housing and Direct Support Professionals. Share in the same experiences to which we all aspire

Individual Consultations The Studio Bridging Communities is guided by the core belief that Our behavior consultants provide a full range of The Studio at Living Opportunities is a lively hub for creativity people who experience disability and their families have the consulting to individuals and families, including visual and connection open to all individuals across the Rogue right to live, love, work, play and pursue their life aspirations communication systems (instruction in the use of assistive Valley. Our workshops in painting, music, and drama are just as others do in their community. TM and augmentative technology), Social Stories skills designed to be accessible for all community members, The Oregon Consortium of Family Networks, a project of acquisition, Functional Assessment and development and including those experiencing disabilities. the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities and the implementation of Positive Behavior Support Plans. “The light is shining brightly at The Studio. Something I always Office of Developmental Disability Services, is an association Living Opportunities behavior consultants have expertise dreamed of is at last coming true; a place where artists with of family networks committed to a set of core values. Each in numerous techniques and strategies that maximize the disabilities can release their feelings through the visual arts. member is an independent, family-led organization working individual’s communication and self-management skills, What a worthy cause that is!” – Kim Novak, Artist and Actress in collaboration with community partners and each other. thus reducing the frustration of all parties and mitigating We believe that art speaks a universal language that engagement in problematic, challenging, and even becomes more meaningful the more it is shared. We hope dangerous behavior. you’ll join our colorful arts community by dropping by for a Assistive Technology workshop, visiting our gallery, or attending a special event like furnARTure. Living Opportunities’ Assistive Technology Consultants are available to conduct an analysis, design and develop an Bridging Communities Assistive Technology Plan, oversee implementation and Bridging Communities is a family-led initiative that is evaluate effectiveness for an individual. responsive to the needs of families in Southern Oregon Technology is bringing us to new frontiers, enhancing with children experiencing intellectual and developmental communications and optimizing the choice and control disabilities. people have over their own lives. From the moment Bridging Communities was launched, it 150 Assistive Technology is any item, piece of equipment, has been shaped by the voices of families in the community. dedicated and caring support staffers software program, or product system that is used to It was these families who worked together to choose the makes what we do possible increase, maintain, or improve the communication, self- name of the program. direction and independence of persons with disabilities.

10 11 20 years of local employment Mark is Home David’s the Star At Lithia place Ofs tar body works

In August 2019, Mark moved from one of our Residential David has had two long term jobs over the last 20 years. homes into his own apartment at Lithia Place, where he His first was at Barry’s Automotive for 10 years until they receives supports from our Lithia Place/Harper Supported closed the business, and then at the Grange Co-op for 10 Living team. Mark settled into his new living environment years. That job came to an end and David expressed that with ease, from the very first day working to put away he really missed working around cars and the friends that his things in his new apartment. Since his move, Mark he had made at Barry’s. We had looked at various auto has continued to practice his skills at banking, planning businesses around the area, but couldn’t find the right his weekly menus, shopping, proper storage of food, and match and number of hours that David wanted. But that all many other household chores, all with the help of staff changed when Star Body Works opened their new location support. Mark has shown interest in his med organizer box, in Medford and said they had a position open. David tried attending self-advocacy meetings, and attending parties out the job and felt right at home with the team—he even with his friends. He is learning how to count his daily cash reconnected with a co-worker who had worked along side and is starting to participate more in his finances. Mark him back at Barry’s Auto. Jake Jennings, David’s supervisor, enjoys spending time with new friends at Lithia Place. He says David is always positive and has a great work ethic. will often be seen laughing along with his neighbors and He asks for extra things to do if he gets done early. David’s giving them thumbs up and high fives. Mark still enjoys teammates say he is definitely one of the gang and has going to the local market to get his pop each day, as well great stories to share. Friendly banter is part of what he as taking walks with his neighbors and support staff. Mark enjoys most. “I love my job,” says David. “I love the people is doing incredibly well with his transition into supported here. They’re the best!” living. When asked, Mark quickly shares with everyone how 13 happy he is living in his own apartment. independent new skills (and counting)

12 13 The Employment First Program H ANDS ON T RAINING AND TEC HNIC AL ASSISTANCE

In 2015, the State of Oregon issued an Executive Order courses which help staff working at provider organizations to close segregated workshops, where individuals who throughout Oregon maintain the continuing education hours experience intellectual and developmental disabilities were required by the state. segregated, and in many cases earned sub-minimum wages. Additionally, in 2016, Living Opportunities began working To promote integrated employment, Living Opportunities as a contractor with Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation to was one of two organizations chosen by Oregon’s Office of provide statewide career counseling for people earning sub- Developmental Disabilities Services to assist organizations minimum wages. in changing their program structure. From Portland to Grants We are committed to continuing our work until all workers in Pass to Bend, the Living Opportunities team spent countless Oregon earn minimum wage or more. hours assisting 15 provider organizations to implement their transformation—which included organizational re-branding, board restructuring, culture change, and staff mentoring. Living Opportunities helped each organization reach 1704 their goals by providing hands-on training and technical assistance. The organizations we worked with had a fewer individuals working in sheltered combined total of 438 individuals in segregated workshops. BY the end of last year, 276 individuals had accepted settings statewide in Oregon minimum wage (or above) employment in a variety of industries.

In March 2015, there were 1,926 individuals statewide working in sheltered workshops. As of December 31, 2019 there are only 222 individuals still working in sheltered settings, and that number will decrease to zero by September, 2020. Continuing to take a proactive role, the Employment Department at Living Opportunities has been approved through 2021 to offer continuing education

14 15 24-7/365 support offered to everyone we serve

Financial Positions 2019 A NNUAL R EPORT

INCOME EXPENSES 2018-2019 2018-2019

PUBLIC SUPPORT 3% n DISABILITY AGREEMENTS $5,758,290 EMPLOYMENT FIRST 3% n RESIDENTIAL $2,487,228

CLIENT FEES 2% THE STUDIO >2% n CONTRACT SALES $1,475,309 n SUPPORTED LIVING $1,725,325 MISCELLANEOUS >1% CONSULTING <2% n PUBLIC SUPPORT $214,066 n ADMINISTRATION / FUNDRAISING $1,620,256 CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS 1% TRANSPORTATION >1%

n CLIENT FEES $154,670 BRIDGING COMMUNITIES <1% n SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT $1,436,707

n MISCELLANEOUS $109,303 n EMPLOYMENT FIRST $240,346

n CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS $82,211 n THE STUDIO $161,121

TOTAL $7,793,849 n CONSULTING $145,824

CONTRACT SUPPORTED RESIDENTIAL n TRANSPORTATION $118,289 SALES 19% EMPLOYMENT 31% 18% n BRIDGING COMMUNITIES $42,264

TOTAL $7,977,360

ADMINISTRATION DISABILITY FUNDRAISING AGREEMENTS 20% SUPPORTED 74% LIVING 22%

16 17 Donors and Sponsors THANK YOU F OR SUPPORT ING OUR M ISSION 2306 individual donations in 2019

Sponsors Voices for Hope Mary Nelson Dana & Bill Feagin Neal & Jo Smith Mike & Dena Smith Tom & Kim Pepple Erin McConnell Susan Lichtenwalner Maggie Purves Dawn & Richard Watson Pegi Smith Pretty in Paint Betsy Moore These Community Partners help to These donors pledged to give at least Anonymous Dee & Barbara Selby Patricia C. Smullin Rogue Valley Country Club Tom & Kathy Mustard underwrite the cost of our fundraising $1000+ year for five years. Names in $1000-4999 Terra Firma Home Gina Savage Peter Nystrom events. bold gave $5,000+ per year. 2009 2015 Anonymous (2x) Matt Barnes, ReMax Integrity CJ Shipley Marilyn & Bill Patterson Marty & Mary Fiorentino Emilie Wylde Turner Tamara Abbett Sally Wagoner Teri Smith Brent Pearson $10,000+ 2004 Dave & Marge Bernard Jim Gochenour Rich & Pam Bock Ward Insurance Tiger Lily Inn People’s Bank KMVU Fox 26 Brian & Cathy May Ashland Springs Hotel Mark & Donna Eisenstein Matia Brizman Lisa & Bill Watkins Debbie Wilbur Greg Redfern Valley Immediate Care Bruce & Arlene Morgan Catherine & Craig Bitterman Nelson Family Trust Rosemary Deardorff John & Cathy Watt Linda & Ward Wilson Jim & Danielle Remley Diana Quirk Diana Quirk Moni Peterson Alan & Rebecca DeBoer Polly Williams Kandice Robbins $5000 Dr. Michael & Lorrie Hall Shlesinger & DeVilleneuve Attorneys Raymond Family Foundation Dan Devine Emilie Wylde Turner $250-499 Rogue Design Group KOBI NBC 5 Jean Atalla Susan & Bob Labozetta Rockwell Real Estate Anna Elkins Steven & Beth Zerkel Anonymous (2x) Rory Wold Insurance Agency, Inc. KTVL CBS 10 Jiffy Lube Anonymous Rogue Valley Manor Steven & Gretchen Ferreira Jake Allmaras Nicole Russo Neuman Hotel Group Ken & Shirley Oswald John & Mindy Ferris $500-999 Shelli Bates Andrea Saxon Gibson OPUS Broadcasting Red Robin 2010 2016 Jim Gochenour Alissa Arp Leslie Bullock Sewing Women of Trinity Church Raymond Family Foundation Roger & Janice Hassenpflug Anonymous Dave & Marge Bernard Jim & Susan Gould Jean Atalla Virginia Busby Taffy Shahbozian Sally Wagoner Chuck & Linda Butler Steven & Gretchen Ferreira Helen Grizzle Avista Foundation Central Art Supply SO Elegant Events $2500 Anonymous (2) Clint & Mary Driver Jim & Robin Norris Kristi Haavig & Jacob Allmaras Tim Barnack Rachel Chamberland Southern Oregon Goodwill Les & Paula Cracraft Catherine & Craig Bitterman Kingsley & Diana Kelley Human Bean Dan Bentley Andrea & Jeff Childreth Donald Steiner Matt Barnes, ReMax Integrity 2005 Donald & Clare Bruch Nelson Family Trust Delphine Hunter Becki Bernard Tim & Vicki D’Alessandro The Speech Center Snapshot Group Sue Naumes Raymond Family Foundation Jiffy Lube (Kelkir Corp) Lucinda Blesse Curt Evans Carl & Deona Thomas $1000 John & Gwen Johnson Grange Co-op John & Gwen Johnson Wayne & Julie Brown Facebook Kathleen Thompson BioMed Diagnostics Steve & Valerie Rinkle 2017 Brent & Becky Kell Kathy & Lou Budge First American Title Insurance Co. Three Spirits LLC First Interstate Bank 2006 Dave & Marge Bernard Allison & Greg Koenig Candida Bunn Lee & Carolyn Fishel Truist Koenig Investment Advisory Cary & Gail Jones 2011 John & Marilyn Duke Ed & Christina Lassman Gregory & Vicki Capp Fountain Plaza Brett Turner David & Lisa Robino Anonymous Lifeline Lausmann Foundation Church of Latter Day Saints Cindy Glover Peter & Anita Van Fleet Dr. Cornelia Byers & Dr. Stephen Grantors Dave & Marge Bernard Raymond Family Foundation Lifeline Paula & Warren Cooper Grange Co-op Brummer David Van Hook Catherine & Craig Bitterman Southern Oregon Community Services Scott & Stephanie Lippert Jan Danziger Greater Douglas United Way These community partners provide Les & Paula Cracraft Weisinger Family Winery Jennifer Sieg Jason & Sarah Lynch Bryan & Stephanie DeBoer Barbara Harper funds for initiatives and projects Dave & Marge Bernard Western Promotions 2018 Loretta McGregor Dana & Bill Feagin Cheryl Harrison throughout the year. Cropper Medical, Inc. Ben Wood Tim & Vicki D’Alessandro 2012 Ronald & Kate Moore Fran & Garry Gatti Tim & Tiffany Hazen Seth Zirkle Avista Foundation Dr. Gene & Linda Meyerding John & Cathy Watt James Scott & Kim Karniol Mustard Press Nancy Hartman Holly & David Herick Banner Bank Diana Quirk Marilyn & Bob Hutchins Southern Oregon Dental Society Jim & Robin Norris Chandra Hayes Craig Hilty $100-249 Carrico Family Foundation Lonny & Sue Slack Rick & Natalie Smith Pavel Zoubok Fine Art Rex Holt Bob & Laryne Holcomb Anonymous (8x) GreenSprings Fund of The Oregon Anonymous 2019 Tom & Kendall Harrison Maggie Purves JoAnn Houghton Nancy Hough Vonda Allen Community Foundation Raymond Family Foundation Dan Mish Diana Quirk Huggins Insurance Services, Inc. Hugs from Heaven Todd & Karin Anderson Haines & Friends Fund 2007 William Haseltine Raymond Family Foundation Thais Kishi Joe & Shelly Hunter Don & Lynn Anway Nye Family Fund of The Oregon Bliss Sequoia Insurance 2013 Community Foundation Catherine & Craig Bitterman Remax Integrity Kelly LaFord Shane Hunter Gini Armstrong Mark & Candice Eberle Pacific Power Foundation Doug Gordenier Donors John & Bonnie Rinaldi Steve & Sue Lawrence Joseph & Katherine Iverson Art F/X Diana Quirk Reed and Carolee Walker Fund of The Tom & Kendall Harrison Rockwell Real Estate Megan & Steve Lightman Kingsley & Diana Kelley Kathy & Bruce Ascuena Jerry & Jeanne Taylor Oregon Community Foundation $5000+ Leslie Hough Rogue Valley Doodles Ginny Matheson Lois Langlois & Dan Baty Taylor Ashland Anonymous Catherine & Craig Bitterman Reser Family Foundation Brenda Barca Rogue Valley Manor Roxanne McKee Baylee & John LaVoie Alan & Carole Balzer William Haseltine Rogue Valley Transportation District Cynthia Scherr & Stuart Meyer Paul & Therese Nash Greg & Jessica Lemhouse Matt Barnes 2014 KDP Certified Public Accountants United Way 2008 James Scott & Kim Karniol Kim Novak Georgette & Dan Lucier Joshua Barth Judy Charbonneau Frank Kukla US Bank Foundation Mary Baer Dee & Barbara Selby On the Wall Lisa Mandell Robert & Lesslie Bauer Ronald & Kate Moore Micah Shanks Catherine & Craig Bitterman Lonny & Sue Slack Rachel Pena Hobart Marliave Robin Beaudry

18 19 8200 lives collectively impacted by our mission

Benevity Community Impact Fund Kathy Lawson Michelle Walters Tracy Dutey Josh Morris Sheila Wedel City of Central Point—Parks & Rec Rogue Valley Country Club Rebecca Best Renard Maiuri Sandy Warren Kristin & Jake Edwards Barbara Musta Reena White City of Medford—City Hall Rogue Valley Manor Charmagne Blackaby Margaret & Ray Mallette Faye Weisler Maxwell Fadden National Heating and Air Conditioning, Terra White City of Medford—Parks & Rec Rogue Valley Transit District (RVTD) Taneea & Chase Browning Darryl & Alice Mallory Paige West Pamela Farquhar Sandra Neves Suzanne Wren & Bill Bedard City of Medford—Public Works Rosario’s Italian Kitchen Christy Cammarota Randie Martz Ann Woods Glennie Feinsmith Sarah Neves Michael & Amelia Zarosinski Climate Control Mini Storage St. Mary’s School Brandon Carlson Robb Mayers First Interstate Foundation Toni Neves Zazzle Creative Supports, Inc. Shastina Millworks Shawna & Dave Carroll Mona Mcardle $1-99 Athena Fliegel Baylie Nixon Kim Zerkel Cummins NW, Inc. Skylark Assisted Living and Memory Elan Chardin Gombart Gray McKee & Carol Ovenburg Anonymous (12x) Tim Fountain Randy & Dierdre Nixon Theresa Zwan Darex, LLC Care Ellen Cholewa Tim & June McReynolds Amazon - Charitable Giving Anne Golden & Mark Valens Dick & Melody O’Brien Dazey’s / Hubbards Southern Oregon Head Start Cigar Cave Medford Animal Hospital Judith Anderson Kelly Gonzales Rosa Ochoa Volunteers EC Blend Southern Oregon Subaru Richard & Nancy Cogswell Monica Morales Carnicero Tom & Lori Arney Gordon Elwood Foundation Brent & Rachel Olstad Fit for a Queen SOU—Dining Services Jean Atalla Crater Chain Saw Heather & Chris Olivier Ashland Supportive Housing Sue Graves Becky Owston & Jeff Judkins Focus 1 Associates Star Body Works Pam Bock Ann Dahl & Robert Horton Jeffery & Traci Olson Andy Atalla Kathy Greenwood PayneWest Insurance Grange Co-op—5 Locations Tinseltown—Cinemark Tim D’Alesandro Sara & Darrel Davis Nancy Pagani Awen Winecraft Jeny Grupe Kristen Philbrook Great American Pizza Co. United Way Elizabeth Ellingson Teresa Deen Brian Pahl Cynthia Barnard Hadley Roofling Jessie Pratt Housing Authority of Jackson County Valley Immediate Care Alex Fauver Al & Sally Densmore Denise Pearson Pam Beeman Jeanne Heaton Nate & Megan Pratt ICWUSA.com, Inc. Veterans Administration Brent Kell Brent Dey Greg Petersen Cheryl Benham Barbara Heddon Joyce Reavis Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Walgreens Frank Kukla Marshall & Virginia Doak Project Motorsports Robert Benham Valen & Christina Herd Steve & Valerie Rinkle Jackson County Library Yerba Prima Sarah Lynch Douglas M McGeary Attorney at Law Julie Reve Cory Benton Wendi Hinson Cyd Ropp Jiffy Lube, White City Kelly McGee Eric Eisenberg Amber Richardson Aria Bettinger Terri Hogeland Mary Rosas John L. Scott Real Estate Brent Pearson Kiley & Karen Evans Lindsay Riggs Peggy Binney Megan Howell Leslee Ryerson Kaleidoscope Pizzeria & Pub Hugo Sanchez Brianna Fadden Phill Robbins Betsy Black Melissa Hughes Juana Sarmiento Kids Unlimited Andrea Saxon Gibson John Flores Holly Roberts Midge Black Jennifer Huston Robert & Dolores Scheelen KTVL News 10 Micah Shanks Jim Frings Ray & Marianne Robison Nick Black Joan Isaacs Lona Schultz La Clinica CJ Shipley FrontStream Rogue Disposal Lori Bowers Terry & Lawrence James Sherry & Larry Self Lark’s Restaurant—Medford Sheriff Nathan Sickler Olive Fry Hugo Sanchez Crystina Brazie Beverly Jay Sensory Elements Leone Holden, CPA Jennifer Spangler Gathering Glass Studios Jerry & Laurie Sankey Linda Brown Michelle Johannes Grant & June Shepard Lithia Springs Resort & Gardens Sally Wagner Christian Gold-Stagg Scott Sherbourne Terry Burgess Brian Johnson Jennifer Sieg Maslow Project Reena White Danielle & Neal Governor Garland & Roberta Shinn Alison Nicole Burt Shannon Johnson Ashley Silow Medford Visitor Center Denise Winovsky Pat & Mike Guyette Eva Shipley Charles Carraway Jerry Kenefick Curtis Smith Moda Health Jennifer Hall Nathan & DeAnna Sickler Audrey Cohen Ann & Bob Kennedy Gary Smith Oregon Commission for the Blind Sandra Hannon Silver Creek Massage Ben Cohn Kellie Kinkeid Sade Smith Business Partners Oregon Community Foundation Steve & Ann Hanson Brenda Smith Judy Conrad Ashley Kirk Tim Snaith Aflac Oregon Dept. of Human Services William Harrington Tim & Luanne Spencer Jacob Cook Vanessa Kolkow Shawn Starr Albertson’s West Main Oregon Employment Department Susan & Christian Hearn Samantha Steele Dannew Cooks Paul & Mona Kool-Harrington Leslie Straus-Fowler & Jim Fowler Alternative Services, Inc. Oregon Dept. of Senior Services Hubert Heideman Steele Ranches James Cornell Kroger - Fred Meyer Laura Sutton Aramark Oregon Shakespeare Festival Samantha Hess Danielle Stovall Leilani Cummings Anna Laca Jacob Thomas ARC of Jackson County Personnel Source, Inc. Ruth Hodge Lucy Strasburg Cummins NW, Inc. Denise Lewman Tim & Collette Tidball Asante Ashland Hospital Providence Medical Center Marshall Holman Mary Sutherland Cindy Dahl Reba Louis Stephens Twin Creeks Retirement Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites Punky’s Diner Don & Kathleen Hoskin Creed & Michele Terry Sharon Dahl Melissa Lowry Luis Valtierra Ashland Springs Hotel Quality Market Arthur & Nancy Hughes The Garden Chicks Steve Dawes Ron Lyman Carly & Stephanie Vandenbusch Auntie Carol’s Hawaiian Cafe Quantum Innovation Adrienne Husum The Rogue Grape Christine DeLoza Sabina Martin Bonnie Walter BioMed Diagnostics Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield Janice Jackson Christine Toth Delta Dental Carol McGrath Justin Warren Blackstone Audio, Inc. Renal Care Consultants Stephen & Shannon Johnson Madonna Turner Llyssa Deveney Diane Menzie Sue Watkins Butler Automotive Group-4 Locations Retail Profit Systems (RPS) Don & Pam Kelley Brandi Verkempinck Alice & Rob Diefenbach Cynthia Mish Marcia Weatherall Carestream Rogue Community College Danielle Khieu Melissa Walker Gina DuQuenne Nancy Moran Marcia & Jeff Weatherell Chamber of Medford/Jackson County Rogue Credit Union

20 21 100% loved by everyone who knew them

In Memoriam B LESSINGS

We are honored to support individuals to live full and happy lives in our communities. Here, we recognize the impact the following people have made on our lives, and the years they were with us.

FROM UPPER LEFT TO RIGHT

Danny Weaver 10 YEARS

Mark Mason 15 YEARS

Roger Graeber 23 YEARS

Leanna Oswald 22 YEARS

Job Williams 28 YEARS

Wayne Robinson 16 YEARS

Charlotte DeRoss 8 YEARS

Calvin Pinheiro 18 YEARS

Lori Glen 10 YEARS

Kenny Putnam 3 YEARS

Trista DeAvilla 3 YEARS

Teresa Farley 38 YEARS

Lorraine Corneal 25 YEARS

22 23 Our Vision is a welcoming community that embraces individuality and passionately supports and empowers people. Our Mission is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to LIVE in the same neighborhoods, WORK for the same employers, and SHARE in the same experiences to which we all aspire.

SUPPORT US IN 2020 541-772-1503 www.LivingOpps.org

PO Box 1105, Medford, Oregon 97501

P ROduced By RO gue d e S ign gROu P • PR inted By M u S tARd PRe SS