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2014-15 Annual Report

We like to express a heartfelt thank you to all who contributed to Oak-Leyden’s successful 2014-2015 fiscal year. Formed as the Oak Community School in 1956 by a group of concerned parents, Oak-Leyden continues to advance our founders’ mission. We provide those with developmental disabilities with the training, therapies, and education they need to help meet life’s challenges and reach their highest potential.

Through the talents of our staff and the support of our families and community, Oak-Leyden has grown significantly over the past 60 years. We now assist more than 700 children and adults annually in western Cook County with a variety of services that promote a sense of inclusion within a larger community. This report illustrates the impact Oak-Leyden and its partners have made on our programs and services over the past year.

Our Adult Services Program achieved Department of Human Services licensure at 100% and successfully completed the Bureau of Quality survey. Our Children’s Services Program received 100% by the Department of Human Services’ Early Intervention Monitoring team. This year, an impressive 84% of the financial contributions we received went to directly fund our programs – far exceeding the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance’s minimum recommendation of 65%.

Like many of the non-profit agencies in the social impact sector this year, we experienced challenges with the availability of state funding. Now more than ever, your support is critical to ensuring Oak-Leyden continues to make an impact for our families and community.

Throughout 2016, we’ll be hosting special fundraisers and events to commemorate our 60th anniversary. Please visit www.oak-leyden.org and our Facebook page to learn how you can help us celebrate this milestone and continue to grow!

Warm Regards,

Robert W. AtkinsonPresident & CEO

Sarah Patton President, Board of Directors

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Since 1956, Oak-Leyden has helped tens of thousands of people with developmental disabilities meet life’s challenges and reach their highest potential.

Celebrating 60 Years

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Children's Services

Oak-Leyden’s Music Together® program instructed dozens of newborns to five-year-olds of all abilities and encouraged each child to participate at their own level for an enlightening experience. Our popular drop-in programs celebrated holidays, hosted readers, offered can-do craft projects, and modeled healthy social skills.

Families of children with developmental delays or disabilities receive coaching, support, and services to help them thrive.

Helping children with developmental disabilities or delays is a team effort. We worked with families and siblings to overcome physical, mental, and social hurdles through activities they learned in our sessions. Family members actively participated in our therapies with professional guidance and took away new skills they can use every day.

Hitting Milestones

Reaching Out

Assisting Families

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• In May, Oak-Leyden awarded 98 diplomas to our Children’s Program’s graduates. Their families and therapists were proud of their accomplishments and our graduates are now better prepared to take their next steps with confidence.

• Our Children’s Services Program enjoyed the opportunity to expand its therapy services during our first full season in our new outdoor play space.

• Therapists in our program retrofitted four GoBabyGo ride-on, battery-operated cars for the use of our children with limited mobility.

• We hosted a variety of offsite outings for our program’s families. Children made new observations and built confidence through field trips to the Brookfield Zoo, WonderWorks, and the Trailside Museum.

• Grants awarded to our program provided for the purchase of new instruments for Music Together and a terrific climbing apparatus. Private donations funded our new ball pit and a wide range of creative toys and craft supplies.

In FY2015, our Children’s Services Program assisted 366 children in 30 communities. Oak-Leyden’s unique, multi-disciplinary team approach encouraged collaboration among developmental, physical, speech-language, and occupational therapists to assist with the holistic development of our program’s participants.

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Community Living ServicesOur 12 group homes created safe and supportive environments for each of our residents. With low residence turnovers and a caring 24/7 staff, our clients developed friendships, respect, and independence. Our residents learned new skills through cooking, housekeeping, personal upkeep, and connecting with their neighborhoods.

• Our Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Accreditation Survey received an excellent rating, with zero recommendations for improvements to our residential services.

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• Oak-Leyden filled three open residential beds and ended the fiscal year with only one open bed.

• We converted our Oak Park group home from an eight-bed to a seven-bed residence, providing each resident with a private bedroom.

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• The adult programs contracted with Applied Behavior Analysis of IL for licensed Behavior Analysts to develop Individual Behavior Support Plans for our group home and Lifelong Learning Center participants, train staff on the programs, and track and report progress.

• We held holiday parties for all residents at Villa Brunetti and Bear Manor in Oak Brook.

The unique treatment strategy of our Multidisciplinary Clinic ensured the successful care of our clients by linking together members of each client’s medical team. This facilitated smooth communication, effective problem solving, and less intrusive treatment.

• Our CARF Accreditation Survey received an excellent rating, with zero recommendations for improvements to our clinical services.

• Oak-Leyden performed annual safety training with all division staff and a licensed dietician trained staff on our residents’ special diets.

• We worked with Walgreens to provide onsite flu shots to all residents.

• A Department of Human Services Nurse Trainer held several Medication Administration Training (MAT) classes to educate all group home staff on administering medications.

Persons served indicated satisfaction at a 4.5 level of out of 5

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS

Our Adult Services Program empowers participants to build confidence, develop new skills, and

integrate with the broader community.

• The clinic team presented at a parent night at Oak Park/River Forest High School for Oak-Leyden's residential and clinical services.

• The clinic contracted with Therapy Providers to offer evaluations and access to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy for our CILA residents.

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Lifelong Learning

Our program’s staff worked one-on-one to help our clients identify skills they would need to reach their goals and dreams. From field trips and cooking instruction to technology training and healthy eating habits, Oak-Leyden ensured our day program was welcoming, educational, and engaging for each participant.

• Our day program participants averaged 2.5 community activities per month.  Visits to the beach, park, museums, festivals, concerts, ice skating shows, zoo, and barber as well as shopping trips, lunch outings, architectural tours, and gardening, connected our clients to their communities and provided social and educational opportunities.

• 90% of our program participants met or exceeded their goals of daily living.  Skills such as memorizing their addresses and phone numbers, carrying Identification, learning to count change, following a budget, looking for a job, reading a newspaper, listening to and reporting the news, and learning to do laundry and dishes, were among the many steps they took toward independence.

• Health and safety was a program emphasis this year.  Each day started with exercise.  Many of the daily classes were devoted to topics of healthy eating, community safety, and relaxation/meditation. Day service buildings added alarmed doors and video cameras.  The Office of Inspector General gave us a clean bill of health and Licensure found us in 100% compliance with all safety requirements.  All staff carried valid first aid and CPR cards and the number of incidents requiring more than simple first aid was at an all-time low.

• Our program was managed with exceptional efficiency.  Budget targets were reached. All who applied for service found easy access to the program, and no one lost service that desired it. A survey of our participants and family members indicated that Oak-Leyden “exceeded expectations.” 

Oak-Leyden’s Supported Employment Program identified and developed skills for our participants who are ready and eager to join the workforce, and mentored those who are currently employed. Working hand-in-hand with our SEP participants, their families, and their employers, ensured they made smooth transitions, found the ideal fit, met employer expectations, and developed satisfying working relationships.

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Event Highlights for FY2014-2015 27th Annual Benefit: Oaktoberfest

• A capacity crowd of 200 attended the event, hosted by Presenting Sponsor, Hofbräuhaus Chicago.

• More than $70,000 was raised for our programs and services.

• The Oak-Leyden Adult Choir wowed the crowd on the Hofbräuhaus’ main stage.

The following acknowledgements were presented:President’s Award – IFF for providing financial assistance, and construction and project management consultation for our Elmwood Park Lifelong Learning Center.

Volunteers of the Year – ACH Food Companies, Inc. for their annual holiday gift collection on behalf of Children’s Services families in need.

Mighty Oak Award – Alexis Colter

Special Honoree – Chris Caponigri, a long-time friend of Oak-Leyden for his donations ranging from vehicles to office furniture.

Dine for a CauseA special “Chef and Brewer’s Tasting” dinner at Hofbräuhaus Chicago raised nearly $10,000 for our Children’s Services Early Intervention Program.

Community EventsOak-Leyden had the pleasure of participating in a number of promotional events with our local businesses – thanks to Starship Restaurant, Ten Thousand Villages, and Carson’s for helping raise funds and awareness for our programs!

Community Contributions

Many thanks to each of our donors, sponsors, board members, staff, and volunteers. Your confidence, commitment, and investment ensures we achieve our mission and enriches the lives of our participants and their families.

Jerry AdamsBrandi AmbroseRaphael AmosMarie AndersonAnonymous Robbie AnthonyMelody AshmanLoretta AtkinsonRobert and Karen AtkinsonAdam and Marie AvrushinKaren BaileyTerrence BainesJames and Donna BartusekJonathan BeasleyDonald and Carolyn Becker*Elissa BeckmanMark BelewAl and Beth BenedictKenneth and Annabel BergmanPatrice BertonRocco BiscaglioChristopher Bogzevitz and Michaela SmithMichael and Maria BoisvertMaggie BorowickJaqueda BosemanElissa BoswellAudrey BowlingSimon BradleyDon BroniarczykRobert BrozMelissa BrozBeth BurdinErika CadenasJulie CameronAlfredia CampbellCatherine CamposChristopher and Eleanor CaponigriMichael and Linda CaprileKathleen CardelliAngelo CardelloColleen and Allan CaronJohn CharlestonKen and Linda CheathamBryan ChiltonRobert CibicJason CiesiolkaDan CoggswellJoseph and Maureen CollinsYvonne CollinsPaul and Kelly ColluraficiJamie Comiskey

Alma and Mark ContiMatt and Susn ContiSal and Tiwana CornaMichelle CoxPatricia and Kenneth CozziBen and Gena CraneKatherine CrehanBrandi CrosbyDavid and Mary CrossettOsvaldo CruzCatherine and Mark Cryder HoloubekLiz CullenMichael CussenEleanor DankBetty DardenJohnetta DardenSean DauberSharon DaultBarbara DavidsonCory DavidsonMichael DeVivoAna DeAlvaJose and Stephanie DeLaRosaGus and Caroline DeSalvoEmilio DiCesareMegan and Bob DickelKarel and Stephanie DobrJames and Lillian DominoMichael and Joan DoyleCharles and Linda DrakeMary Kathleen DuffNorma DurhamAndrea EdwardsEric EdwardsDarlene EhlingEmily and Tony EspañaMartha and Wayne FeatherstoneMichelle FergusonConrad and Carol FialkowskiSharon and Theodore FlintJames and Nancy FoleyJohn FoleyBrad ForrayNancy and Carmen ForteLaurie FreemanWillie Mae FrenchJames and Judith FullmerGeorge Fortis, DDSJohn GaglianoJohn GallagherPatricia GalowitchDale Gapinski*

Lois GartnerPaul GerczakLauren GianniniBob GiomiMary Jane GoldthwaiteBarbara GoodeDon GotsosColleen GovekarJoe Graber and Judith AlexanderTony GrantSharon GriffinMarcello GulottaSheryl HallmannJennifer Hardin-FinnSenator Don HarmonMalezetta HarrisMarquitta HarrisHarriet HausmanCaroline HebelDon and Maxine HellerMarva HemphillMary Carol HennessyLatasha HenryJeff HillMartese HiltonWillie HolmesPatricia HortonSarah Hudson Jerome and Nancy HuntKaren and Glenn HunterMauricio and Marra IkegamiWilliam and Mary Rose IronsEarlene JacksonMark and Karen JacksonTom and Suzy JacksonPeter and Tamara Jaffe-NotierTed and Karen JakubiakAnna JessTenika JonesDanielle JordanGalvin and Stacy KaufmanAlison and Pat KeanHardy KimJames KingBrian and Marie KirkPhilip and Lesia KirkTimothy KirkpatrickWilliam KlingEd and Susan KlingerWeston KoenneckeBrian and Pamela KoesterJoseph Krickl

Individual Donors

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Our sincere thanks to the generous individuals, businesses, corporations, foundations, community organizations, and government agencies that helped us achieve our mission from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.

Friends of Oak–Leyden

Catherine KrumpDavid and Elizabeth KruseRandy KulatJim and Bonnie LeahyDebbie and Myron LeeDanielle LemonSharon LepereMarcel and Johara LewinskiRobert and Tammy LicataMontgomery and Bettye LiddellMeg and Gregory LiebreichRep. Camille LillyColette LoesherDan LopataRon and Barbara LupoShirley LuyzaBrian LydigsenTatiana MaganaVince and Gerarda MaiettaDolores and John MalinskiGary MalinskiLori Malinski and Bill BangoNathan MandellStephen MannosLisa Lee MarchenkoBeatrice MarcheseG. MarshallBruce MartinDonna and Thomas MartinW. J. MartioRichie MayerKevin McDonoughJeannie McGromDaniel McLaughlinAndrew McLeanDenise McLinDrew and Jennifer MedlandDaniel and Diane MichaelMarie MikhailKhatija and Fatima MohiuddinSheryl MontgomeryDan and Fina MontvilleDoreen and Joseph MooreJoseph and Sandra MorganElaine MorkovitzOrson MorrisonKaren MossJohn NasoMarcy NelsonJim NesbitScott and Christa NodolfStacie NoletDale NotbushNancy NortonPolly NovakEdmund NowakMichael O’Brien

Nancy and James O’BrienMarie OlsenErin O’NeillTim O’NeillMichael OlejnikMarie OlsenJuan OrtizDana OswaldTammy OwinsChristopher PaluchHelene Pardo-IsaacRichard and Sandra PasowiczMary Ann PattiSarah PattonMargaret and Jeffery PaulBrian PechtNicholas PecoraMargaret PeglerPhyllis PetersVic PilollaGretchen and Justin PinkertonAndrea ReeseElise RehnJose ReyesRoger RhombergDan RichmaStephen RiordanDelphine RistoTiffany and Jeremy RobertsKelly RockwellJanice RodmanTony and Carmine RodriguezJorje and Maria RodriguezLucja and Mark RodziewiczMartha RohlfingElizabeth and Andrew RomanskiThomas and Laura RoseAndy and Annika RothbaumLaShunn RouseAlana RybakNicolas and Marie SacarelosLawrence and Victoria SalaCarols SalazarDavid and Diane SalvinoRalph SalvinoMarv SandersDaniel and Marcia SaracinoDennis and Linda SchlatholtJames SchottRuth SchwabPatty and Brewster ScovilleChristina SempasaAnastasie Sénat*Laurel and Bhaven ShahJohn and Joan SheehanRussell SheltonDimitry and Maureen Shifrin

William and Alma ShubalisOdette SlaughterBonnie SmedleyAdam and Heather SmedstadDiane SmithJoseph SmithKimberlee SmithAmy and Scott SmockDavid SnyderGreg and Katherine SolkKenneth and Karen SorensenLou SoterasStella SpasDebra StandberryJames StangeRita StarvovPatricia StewartRoy and Roberta StoppenbachLori and Werner StraubeEdward StreeterSusan StrellaTerry and Dean SurletaEva Marie SutoKathleen SweeneyMary TaylorDavid and Darlene TeichmanTed and Nancy TheodoreLinda ThirstonNancy ThomasAshley ThorsonAudrey TirilloPamela and Donn ToddMary and John VicarsGreg VitiPoppy and Ricky VogelCraig and Alisa VolpeKatherine VolpeEunice WebbMark WeberLizzest WentworthKevin and Julie WileyHarvey WittenbergEdward WojcikMarion WojcikRachel and David WoodPamela and Glenn WoudenbergChristopher WrightMay Wright-JonesMissy and Chris WyattDavid and Darlene Wyosnick*Toni YoungCosmas ZachosDolores ZeravichJonathan ZivojnovicJames Zych

*Oak-Leyden Enrichment Partner

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From annual giving, trusts, and monthly Enrichment Partner Program contributions to our fundraising events, online raffles, and dine-arounds,

every dollar makes a difference. Donations help us realize dreams through new programs, technologies, and individualized therapies.

Our Partners

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A Red Orchid TheatreA Still PlaceABC BankACH CompaniesAbt ElectronicsAl-Mart Bedding & FurnitureAllstate Giving CampaignAthenaeum TheatreAT&T Employee Giving ProgramA-Z Heating & CoolingRobert W. AtkinsonBarnard’s SchwinnBelmont Bank & TrustBill’s Appliance & AirBMO Harris BankBrookfield Zoo/Chicago Zoological SocietyBuona BeefThe Buzz caféThe Carleton of Oak ParkCarmike CinemasCatalina Marketing Charitable FoundationCarnivoreChicago Architecture FoundationChicago Blackhawks Chicago Blitz Indoor Pro Football TeamChicago BullsChicago White SoxChrysalis Consulting Group, Inc.Cinch Connectors, Inc.Citizens for SavianoCoachCollege Funding Planners LLCCommunity Bank of Oak Park River ForestConnor & Gallagher Insurance Services, Inc.Continental Motors GroupCrowne Plaza Chicago O’HareCustomized Protection ServicesDeeDee & EdeeDivine ConsignDoggie Day PlayDunkin’ DonutsEbert StudioDavid and Lisette Eisendrath FoundationElan Hair Body & SoleElmcrest BanquetsElmhurst CollegeExtreme Sounds EntertainmentE-Z Duz It Products Inc.Famous LiquorsFatduck Tavern & Grill

FHP ConstructionFidelity Charitable Gift FundFifth Third BankFirst Security Trust and SavingsFlow Chiropractic Forest Agency InsuranceForest Park National BankGabby’s BakeryGarland FlowersGeppetto’s Toy BoxGGI/Great Guys, Inc.Gibson Musical InstrumentsSonia Gilbert Fine PortraitureGlenbard Auto BodyGood Heart Work Smart FoundationGrand Appliance and TelevisionGreen Bay Packaging-Chicago Division/Kevin DavidsonGreenline WheelsHeartfelt Charity CardsHeitzman ArchitectsHeritage Wealth ManagementHofbräuhaus ChicagoThe Horton GroupIlliniCareIllinois Clean Energy FoundationIngenii LLCJ & L EnterprisesJP Morgan Chase FoundationKean Heating & Air ConditioningKirk Trucking, Inc.Knights of Columbus-Ave Maria Council #4456Knights of Columbus-Fr. Francis X. Breen #1899The Language and Music School of Oak ParkLevel Construction, Inc.Longhouse Capital AdvisorsLou Malnati’s PizzeriaLucky StrikeLuxe Home InteriorsLynfred WineryHorace Mann Elementary School of Oak ParkManor PressMarriott Hotels & Resortsmb financialMedieval TimesMidland Global Media SolutionsAmanda Miller Design StudiosMinuteman Press of Oak ParkMomentum Dry Finish WineMuseum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI)Naper SettlementNorth Avenue Neighbors Association of Oak ParkNottoli & SonOak Park JewelersOak Park Festival TheatreOlson’s Ace HardwarePCS IndustriesPamela Penney Textile ArtsPlanet Fitness/Elmwood ParkPleasant Home FoundationPrairie TitlePumpkin MoonRadio FlyerThe Redhead Piano BarRotary Club of Oak Park-River ForestSabatino’s RestaurantSassetti LLCSchool of RockScratch-N-SniffThe Security MakersShedd AquariumShowtime FitnessSmylie Brothers Brewing Co.Southwest AirlinesSundholm FoundationTen Thousand VillagesTennis and Fitness Centre of Oak Park River ForestTop GolfTrader Joe’sTropic Construction CorporationTwo Brothers Brewing Co.Ultimate Fire Protection, Inc.United Way of Metro Chicago Employee Payroll ProgramUnity Temple CongregationVera BradleyVertical EndeaveorsVisitOakParkWard Auto Body, Inc.West Suburban Medical CenterWestgate FlowersWhirlyBallWindy City LimoWines for HumanityWonder Works: A Children’s Museum in Oak ParkZanies Comedy Nite ClubZigfield Troy Golf Range & Par-3Zing Zang

Corporations, Local Businesses, Foundations, and Organizations

Through sponsorships, in-kind donations, and annual giving, Oak-Leyden benefits from a strong community foundation.

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Community PartnersBerwyn Township 708 Community Mental Health BoardCicero Township Community Mental Health BoardCollaboration for Early ChildhoodCommunity Mental Health Board of CiceroCommunity Mental Health Board of Oak Park TownshipLeyden TownshipParenthesisPark District of Oak ParkOak Park Public LibraryOak Park-River Forest Community FoundationRiver Forest Township Mental Health CommitteeRotary Club of Oak Park-River ForestSugar Beet SchoolhouseVillage of Oak Park

Affiliations and MembershipsThe American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)The Arc of IllinoisCommission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)Franklin Park/Schiller Park Chamber of CommerceGrand Corridor Chamber of CommerceMelrose Park Chamber of CommerceOak Park/River Forest Chamber of Commerce

We appreciate the enthusiasm and support of our community. It’s an essential catalyst for

our growth and achievements.

This year’s annual report was designed by Oak-Leyden volunteer and Dominican University student Julia Smith.

In recognition of our partners, we have made every effort to provide a complete and accurate list. If there is an error, please call 708-524-1050, extension 102 and we will publicly thank you in a subsequent issue of our e-newsletter.

2014-2015 Board of Directors

From filing, painting, and landscaping, to IT support, graphic design, office work, and event planning, our

volunteers keep Oak-Leyden humming.

OfficersPresident — Lou Soteras (2014) Sarah Patton (2015)Vice President — Al Benedict (2014) Melissa Wyatt (2015)Treasurer —  Ken HolubSecretary — Erin P. O’Neill (2014) Anastasie Sénat, Esq. (2015)

TrusteesRev. Donald BeckerMelissa BrozOrson MorrisonMarvin Sanders, Jr.Kimberlee L. SmithCraig Volpe

Staff Management TeamPresident & CEO — Robert W. AtkinsonDivision Chief of Community Living  — Catherine CamposDivision Chief of Facilities Management — Ken CheathamDirector of Fund Development — Lori MalinskiDivision Chief of Developmental Training — Marcy NelsonVice President of Finance — Mary TaylorDirector of Human Resources — Nancy ThomasDivision Chief of Children’s Services — Rachel Wood

VolunteersDominican University StudentsDorothy AndersonNick ArestopoulisBill BangoAna DeAlvaBrad ForrayMichael LoperenaDaniel MalinskiDrew MedlandLynn PalmgrenJack RossPoppy VogelRicky VogelDavid WoodWomen Everywhere Service Day Volunteers

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Statement of ActivitiesJuly 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

TEMPORARILYINCOME UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED TOTAL Government Grants $ 764,021 0 $ 764,021Program Service/Contract Revenues $ 4,742,242 0 $ 4,742,242Contributions & Other Income $ 216,095 $ 30,000 $ 229,852 $ (16,243)

TOTAL INCOME $ 5,722,358 $ 13,757 $ 5,736,115

TEMPORARILYEXPENSES UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED TOTAL Program Services $ 4,701,335 0 $ 4,701,335General & Administrative $ 838,975 0 $ 838,975Fundraising $ 139,778 0 $ 139,778

TOTAL EXPENSES $ 5,680,088 0 $ 5,680,088

Released from Restriction $ 13,757 $ 13,757Change in Net Assets $ 42,270 $ 13,757 $ 56,027Beginning Net Assets $ 2,858,745 $ 20,553 $ 2,879,298Ending Net Assets $ 2,901,015 $34,310 $ 2,935,325

Statement of Financial PositionAs of June 30, 2015ASSETS Current Assets $ 1,530,337Fixed Assets $ 4,521,596Total Assets $ 6,051,933

LIABILITIES Current Liabilities $ 1,096,071Long Term Liabilities $ 2,020,537Total Liabilities $ 3,116,608

NET ASSETS Unrestricted $ 2,901,015Temporarily Restricted $ 34,310Total Net Assets $ 2,935,325

TOTAL LIABILITIESAND NET ASSETS $ 6,051,933

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Every donation makes a difference in the lives of our participants. Our financial contributors help bridge the gap between state, federal, and insurance funding and enable us to continually improve the types and number of services we provide.

Donation OpportunitiesFrom online donations and matching gifts to real estate, charitable trusts, and memorial funds, 84% of every monetary gift goes directly to our programs that enrich Oak-Leyden’s clients’ lives.

Enrichment PartnersAs an Oak-Leyden Enrichment Partner, your monthly donations – even a little at a time – really add up. Our Enrichment Partners provide strong, consistent support for our programs and services.

Supporting Our Mission

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Corporate ContributionsOak-Leyden’s Annual Corporate Partner Fund presents local businesses in our neighboring communities an opportunity to make yearly contributions to help sustain our programs. We also seek Corporate Sponsors for our fundraising events. Such contributions offer high-profile recognition and help us keep costs to a minimum.

Wish ListWe have a wide range of needs for new or gently-used items. Our wish list is updated throughout the year at www.oak-leyden.org for items such as art and craft supplies, toys, housewares, toiletries, office supplies, electronics, and gift cards.

Volunteers'Volunteering at Oak-Leyden is a rewarding experience that makes a real difference to our organization and the participants we serve. From company and club volunteer days to regularly scheduled visits, we appreciate everyone who shares their interests and talents with us.

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.

- Winston Churchill

Helping children and adults with developmental disabilities meet life's

challenges and reach their highest potential

www.oak-leyden.org

Oak-Leyden Developmental Services, Inc.411 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park, Il 60302

Phone: 708-524-2050Fax: 708-524-2469