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Letter from AID President “Mizzou” Students Volunteer at AID AID McHenry Services Update AID Attends National APSE Conference AID Annual Meeting & Awards Night Become an Online AID Advocate Snapshots: Photos Around the Agency Fourth Annual AID 5K Raises Funds Memorials, Grants & Donations 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8-10 IN THIS ISSUE PAGE: AID AID Holds First Art Exhibition: “Never Underestimate the Power of a Person” On Friday, June 14, AID partnered with Water Street Studios (Batavia) to present the “Never Underestimate the Power of a Person” Art Exhibit. A one-night-only showcase featuring artwork created by clients from the AID Creative Expressions Group. Members of the AID Creative Expressions group meet weekly to create group projects, which are reflective of the triumphs and struggles they have endured. The members of the group utilize various artistic techniques to process and reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, develop social skills, and improve their overall mental health. The focus and goal of the Creative Expressions group is to educate, inform and increase awareness of the strengths and abilities of individuals who work beyond, strive, and conquer stigmas associated with mental illness; through the support of family, friends, professionals and their communities.

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Page 1: AID · employment opportunities for AID clients. Aramark (Aurora) and Liberty Lanes (Carpentersville), two local businesses who employ AID clients, received special awards for their

Letter from AID President

“Mizzou” Students Volunteer at AID

AID McHenry Services Update

AID Attends National APSE Conference

AID Annual Meeting & Awards Night

Become an Online AID Advocate

Snapshots: Photos Around the Agency

Fourth Annual AID 5K Raises Funds

Memorials, Grants & Donations

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IN THIS ISSUE PAGE:

AID

AID Holds First Art Exhibition: “Never Underestimate the Power of a Person” On Friday, June 14, AID partnered with Water Street Studios (Batavia) to present the “Never Underestimate the Power of a Person” Art Exhibit. A one-night-only showcase featuring artwork created by clients from the AID Creative Expressions Group.

Members of the AID Creative Expressions group meet weekly to create group projects, which are reflective of the triumphs and struggles they have endured. The members of the group utilize various artistic techniques to process and reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, develop social skills, and improve their overall mental health. The focus and goal of the Creative Expressions group is to educate, inform and increase awareness of the strengths and abilities of individuals who work beyond, strive, and conquer stigmas associated with mental illness; through the support of family, friends, professionals and their communities.

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LETTER FROM AID PRESIDENTDear Friends,

Wow! I can’t believe that I am wrapping up my first six months as AID President and CEO (and I’ve actually been on staff since October 1, 2018)! It has been an amazing journey so far:

Lore BakerAID CEO/President

• 6 Staff Appreciation Breakfasts, held in six different locations where AID staff were celebrated for the great work that they do every day, more than 300 staff members attended

• 4 Meet & Greet events where parents, guardians, clients and community members could meet me plus learn about a variety of supports, programs and financial resources in their communities

• Fantastic Annual Meeting where we recognized the many accomplishments of AID clients and staff

• Successfully advocated for Capital Funds for AID in the State of Illinois Capital Bill (stay tuned for information about what we plan to do with these funds)

• Completed one-on-one meetings with AID Board Members to get their input on the direction that AID should be going

• Cemented collaborative partnerships with Public Housing Authorities, Health Care Providers, Mental Health Providers, Homeless Service Systems, Funders, Affordable Housing Developers and more

• Sought to create new partnerships with the Aging Services Network, Children’s Programs and other pertinent potential partners

• Hosted Illinois Senators Ellman, Castro and DeWitte for site visits

• Represented AID at countless meetings, trainings, conferences and summits

• Met thousands of clients, staff, parents, guardians, funders, government officials and community members.

I’m so glad that I’ve been given the opportunity to be part of such an amazing organization! As we look to the last six months of the calendar year, we will begin an inclusive Strategic Planning process — keep an eye out for information about how you can participate; kick off an agency-wide Harm Reduction Training initiative; and centralize our intake process to make it easier for families and people seeking services to get connected to the services they need. I thank everyone for how welcoming you have been and ask for your continued support as we maintain and improve AID.

OUR MISSION: To empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual and mental health challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose

ABOUT AID: AID is a nonprofit, community-based organization that serves more than 5,500 individuals throughout DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, McHenry, suburban Cook and Will counties. Programs are available for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities and those in need of behavioral health services or crisis intervention. AID is a United Way partner agency and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please visit our website: www.AIDcares.org or call: Aurora area 630.966.4000 DeKalb area 630.966.4475 Elgin area 847.931.6200 McHenry area 847.931.2340 Yorkville area 630.966.4450 Crisis Line 630.966.9393

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2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS TOP ROW: Matt Bretz, Clifford Klotz (Vice Chairman), James Gould, Dan Lundberg (Treasurer),

David De La Fuente, Chuck Miles, Patrick Flaherty (Immediate Past Chairman)

BOTTOM ROW: Inez Toledo, Diana Law, AID President Lore Baker, Toni Vaughan, Melinda Tejada (Chairwoman)

NOT PICTURED: Dr. Timothy Brown (Secretary), Tanya Meyers (Retiring)

AID HOUSING BOARD

OFFICERS Walt Dwyer

Chairman, HUD

Dan LundbergChairman, CHDO

DIRECTORS Karen Maki

Chuck Miles

Rick Poulton

Carolyn Russell

Lester Sutcliff

University of Missouri (Mizzou) Students Volunteer at AIDInstead of taking a Spring break from studies, students from the University of Missouri participated in an “Alternative Break”. From Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29, 2019, Mizzou students’ entire days were filled with cooking and craft classes with AID clients, cleaning AID residential locations, helping clients bake dog biscuits, planting vegetables in the client garden and many more engaging activities.

AID appreciates this group of bright, positive and charitable students who committed their entire Spring break to brighten the lives of the individuals we serve.

AID offers volunteer opportunities throughout Kane County for individuals and groups who want to make a positive impact in their community. To connect to a volunteer experience, contact Maureen Spradlin, Volunteer Coordinator at (630) 966-4020/[email protected]. Learn more about AID volunteer opportunities online at AIDcares.org/volunteer.

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AID McHenry Area Services Highlight New & Updated Programs

AID Mental Health services continue to improve and expand in McHenry County. A complete revamp of the Woodstock based ”Drop-in” Center, a center for daily client events, is now underway. As of June 2019, the “Drop-in” Center includes Wellness Recovery Action Plan® (WRAP®) programming. WRAP® is a self-designed prevention and wellness process that anyone can use to get well and stay well. WRAP® helps individuals discover their own simple and safe wellness tools. The “Drop-In” Center and WRAP® is managed by AID Mental Health Professional/Certified Recovery Support Specialist, Debby Dillon. For more information, contact Debby at [email protected] or call (630) 450-1216.

McHenry County programs also include Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR). PSR offers counseling interventions to assist individuals in developing and refining life skills. PSR services began in March 2019 and are currently offered two days a week. In August 2019, PSR will increase to three days a week in McHenry. In addition, the Family Therapy Program and Child and Adolescent Services launched in January 2019 and has served more than 35 families in McHenry County.

AID Employment Specialists attend National APSE Conference

AID Employment Specialists recently attended the week-long 2019 National Association of People Supporting Employment (APSE) conference in St. Louis, MO. AID attendees included Carrie Flynn, Certified Employment Professional (CESP); Courtney Littlejohn, Individual Placement and Support (IPS)/Employment Specialist; and Terri Nelles, CESP. The event focused on fully integrated and customized employment; how to engage businesses in understanding the value of a diverse and inclusive work environment; and discussions on ending subminimum wages for people with disabilities.

The seminar included daily keynote speakers and multiple breakout sessions to cover a variety of topics, including: ‘Casting Your Net to Engage Employers’; ‘Reverse Job Fairs’; ‘Employment First – A New Day for Day Services’; and ‘Partnering with Families in Each Phase of the Employment Process’. AID attendees gained a wealth of information on best practices in the world of Employment First. As the Chair of the National Council which certifies Employment Specialists, Terri co-presented a breakout session on how Employment Specialists can become CESP certified through an exam process.

AID attendees are eager to share their newfound knowledge with co-workers and apply these skills in supporting individuals in employment. Employment First. Employment For All.

*Photo provided by APSE National

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AID Hosts Annual Meeting & Awards Night 2019The 2019 AID Annual Meeting & Awards Night was held on Wednesday, May 15 at the Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva, IL. The award presentation honored outstanding clients, dedicated staff and generous community supporters. The prestigious event was open to the public.

The ceremony began by recognizing retiring AID Board Member Tanya Meyers for her three years of dedication and service. Mrs. Meyers served on the AID Fundraising Committee and most recently opened her beautiful home to host a celebration of the successful AID Capital Campaign. Patrick Flaherty, Immediate Past Chairman of the AID Board, was honored for his 10 years of service and AID client advocacy.

During the presentation, AID President Lore Baker highlighted multiple organizational achievements from the previous year including an increase in staff wages and the expansion of supportive housing and employment opportunities for AID clients. Aramark (Aurora) and Liberty Lanes (Carpentersville), two local businesses who employ AID clients, received special awards for their dedication and commitment to employing individuals with disabilities.

24 AID clients were celebrated throughout the event for their accomplishments during the previous year. These individuals demonstrated an excellent work ethic and made gainful strides in their wellbeing and individual development.

The event concluded by honoring two retiring AID staff members. Terry Cremer, Director of Client, Family and Community Supports, was celebrated for her 33 years of services. Terry has been a true role model at AID. She was a strong client advocate and always assured families that AID is the right choice for their family member. Mike Miller, Director of Property and Fleet Management was recognized for his 44 years of service to AID. Mike built an exemplary career on determination, expertise, staff collaboration, patience and a strong work ethic. Both Terry and Mike have been invaluable members of the AID family and will truly be missed.

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BECOME A STRONG online AID SUPPORTER!

LIKE THE AID FACEBOOK PAGE:FACEBOOK.COM/AIDCARES

Help us reach over 2,000 likes!

ALREADY A FACEBOOK FOLLOWER?

Individuals seeking to fundraise for AID on social media can utilize the fundraiser tool on Facebook. To create a fundraiser for AID, follow these simple steps: Log-in to your personal facebook account, click “Fundraisers” in the left menu of your news feed, click “Raise Money”, select “Nonprofit/Charity”, select AID and click “Create”.

This is a great way to raise money for AID during the holidays, for birthdays or anytime of the year. Since mid-November of 2018, AID has received nearly $3,000 in facebook fundraising proceeds.

There are NO processing fees! AID will receive 100% of the money raised during a campaign.

START A FACEBOOK FUNDRAISER!

BOOKMARK SMILE.AMAZON.COM!Follow these simple steps and AID will receive .5% of all your Amazon purchases!Visit smile.amazon.com; search and select “Association for Individual Development” as your supported charity; and finally... make your purchases! You Shop. AID Smiles.

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Instructors from Kids Golf Foundation offer golf clinics to

Sugar Grove STARS clients; teaching the rules and techniques

of the sport.

AID recently held several informational open houses in Elgin and Aurora where individuals and families could meet and

greet AID president Lore Baker as well as learn important planning strategies from

special needs attorneys and trust officers.

Dundee Township Lions Club visited the AID Elgin Community

Day Services location to present a very generous donation.

State Senators Cristina Castro (D-22) (left), Laura Ellman (D-21) (middle) and Don DeWitte (D-33) (right), visited AID Community Day Services

locations to meet clients and experience the vital services AID provides. AID continues to be proactive in advocating for client rights,

as well as federal and state funding.

The AID Behavioral Health Residential management team joined the Kendall

County Senior Providers (KCSP) to volunteer at the Kendall County

Food Pantry. Many AID clients frequent the pantry.

The Elgin Knights of Columbus - Council #654 recently made an

extremely generous donation to AID thanks to their hard work

during their successful Tootsie Roll drive.

AID held several restaurant fundraisers over the past few months at Portillo’s and Panera locations throughout the

AID service area. Upcoming fundraisers will be listed online at:

AIDcares.org/restaurant-fundraisers

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AID Victim Services team members (left, right) and St. Charles Police Chief

James Keegan pose at the construction site of the new St. Charles Police station

where AID will have a unique office dedicated to social work.

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Fourth Annual 5K Raises Funds for AIDAID hosted the fourth annual “Color Burst 5k Fun Run & Roll” on Friday, June 7, 2019 to raise funds for programs and services benefiting 5,500 children and adults with developmental disabilities and mental illness.

Nearly 200 participants were “bursted” with colorful powder as they made their way across a 3-mile course, with the top three male and female runners receiving special prizes.

All event attendees enjoyed a spectacular pre and post party which included an energetic DJ, food & refreshments, and raffle prizes. Kids participated in fun and games provided by the Village of South Elgin’s “Rapid Response Recreation Team”.

Several vendor booths were on-site during the event, including McAlister’s Deli (Elgin), Riverlands Brewing Company (St. Charles), Kelsey Rankin’s Hemp Club Jewelry and Boho Earth Headbands, and a booth dedicated to AID client created crafts and jewelry.

The event was made possible with the help of 70 volunteers and generous event sponsors.

VIEW COMPLETE EVENT PHOTOS ONLINE:

AIDCARES.ORG/COLOR5k

MAJOR COLOR BURST SPONSORS:

WALT & JANET DWYER • CLIFF & MARILYNN KLOTZ TOM & LYNN O’SHEA • TIM & DEBBIE TORRES

DAVID & SUZANNE SMITH • OWEN & SUSAN LOWREYPAMELA MCGOUGHY • LINDA & BRUCE ROHR

NATHAN BRANSTAD • DEBBY & RANDY DALTON

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Benjamin AlexanderGreg & Patrice AlexanderTom & Lynn O’Shea

Joseph BroskiMendel Jones & Florence

FullwoodTom & Lynn O’Shea

Mary BroskiMendel Jones & Florence

FullwoodTom & Lynn O’Shea

Vinny FreemanMark FreemanTom & Lynn O’Shea

Raul GarciaBertha HouserightTom & Lynn O’Shea

MEMORIALS 7/1/18 - 12/31/18

GRANTS & DONATIONS7/1/18 - 12/31/18 | $50 OR MORE

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Jonathan AbarbanelAbbey Farms (Aurora)Don & Carol AdamitisDonald AdamsADS LLCAdvocates Network

of Kane and Kendall Counties

Leo & Barbara AhasicSarah AlbertiAlfred & Linda AlbrechtBob AlbrechtGreg & Patrice

AlexanderCesar AlfaroMark & Terry AllenAltrusa International

Club of ElginAmvets Post #103

Ladies AuxiliaryBarbara AndersonCharles & Linda

AndersonEric & John AndersonLaura AndersonLyle & Judy AndersonAndrew & Alice Fischer

Charitable TrustRobert ArdisanaBrian & Joni Augustine

Janice AugustineAurora TownshipJoy BaezHarry & Marlene

BaglayanFrances L. BakerDave & Cheryl BanasiakTheresa BanduskyHerman & Maria

BarriosLarry & Peggy BarryJohan & Carol BayerDave & Debbie BealJoseph & Lesley

BearyBeech Tree StudioMarion BegalkaNancy BellAnna & John BenniciRon & Peggy

BenzschawelWilliam & Linda BergRichard & Marianne

BergerNorman & Betty

BerthusenJohn & Wendy BialekBethany of Fox Valley

United Methodist Church

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Endowment Fund

William & Alyson Beucler

BMO Harris BankJane BolkemaKristin BolkemaTerri BolkemaTom & Patti BonifasEdward & Gerda BooneJoseph & Inga

BorowskiRonald & Donna BoshMichael & Kelly BossBrian & Tami BowmanDave & Kathy BradenDavid BretzJoe BretzMatthew* & Brittany

BretzBrian R. Tonner, DDS.PCThomas & Janice

BrocknerDr. Timothy*

& Susan BrownRichard & Rita BrummelAndrew & Patricia BuckCharles & Lenore BuglioLisa Bulak Simoncelli

Mildred BurkhartBusey Wealth

ManagementMag BusseyJeffrey & Pat ButlerDawn ByrneC.H. RobinsonArline & Sharon CammDonna CampPaul CarrCarson Family

FoundationCarole CejaBetty ChandlerRobin ChandlerMark & Lucretia

CharlsonChem-Wise Ecological

Pest ManagementWanita ChevalierChicago Botanical

GardensChicago CubsCity Auto WreckersCity of AuroraCity of ElginCity of St. CharlesSiegfried & Marjorie

ClaussnerDale & Cosette Clegg

Karen ClutterLindsay CochraneCoffman Trucking

Sales, IncColonial Cafe

(St. Charles)Computer Associates

International, Inc.James & Wendy

ConwayRobert CookCordogan Clark &

AssociatesDon & Wendy CoteCatherine CoulterCountry House

(Geneva)Wendy CovichPeter & Lisa CowanTerry CraftonJames & Linda CriniganAngela CudmoreLillian CuryloMike & Andrea DaileyRandy & Debby DaltonBonnie DavidsonJohn & Kathleen DavineBob & Maureen

De DobbelaereJeffrey & Kelly Deckrow

Paul KartheiserAmvets Post #103

Ladies AuxiliaryNorman & Betty BerthusenTom & Patti BonifasSusan ChamberlainRon & Mary EspositoMike & Stephanie KartheiserTed & Susan McCannonDavid & Linda MichelsTom & Lynn O’SheaRoger & Marilyn ProbstRobert & Nancy Zancig

Julie MarchinoTom & Lynn O’SheaJoy Springer

Linda MuntzJerri IngramTom & Lynn O’SheaDr. Brian R. Tonner

Virginia SeickTom & Lynn O’SheaPaul & Mary Zaander

Millie WolsfeldPeter & Lisa CowanTom & Lynn O’Shea

HONORARIUMS 7/1/18 - 12/31/18

Marlene EislerJonathan Abarbanel

Carole EngelnGeorge & Denise Engeln

Charles KuenThomas & Deborah Russo

Ben Stein BergScott & Taryn Goldstein

The Trippon FamilyNorman & Betty BerthusenSue Wathen

Sharon ErathBrian Hale

& Linda McDaniel-Hale

Sheryl OlsonKarleen Olson

Rasonja PriceJon & Cynthia Steimle

Honor that special someone today!

1. Visit AIDcares.org

2. Select “Donate” from the Support Tab

3. Fill in Required Information

4. Select “Yes” in the “Dedicate this Donation” section.

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GRANTS & DONATIONS

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David* & Donna De La Fuente

Arturo & Karin De La Paz

Ms. Julee DeGuesDeKalb County

Mental Health BoardNelson DeMilleDePaw University,

Canine Campus, Inc. (Geneva)

Kristine DeYoungRosalie DeYoungRichard & Patti DickensSusan DiLeonardoJohn & Marion DoddJohn DolanDouglas Coleman

Home SolutionsZach & Lindsay DouglasDrury Lane

(Oakbrook Terrace)Raymond & Mary Anne

Du RayJon & Joy DuerrPeter & Marta DuffyGuy DuMontDundee Township

Lions ClubDunham FundWalter & Janet DwyerEarthMover

Credit UnionGary & Jacquelyn

EberlyEby-Brown CompanyEby-Brown FoundationEcolab FoundationChris & Jane EdmondsEFS FoundationMartha EgelandKenneth & Andrea EgleRita EhrenbergMarlene EislerElgin TownshipLarry & Marla ElsbergGeorge & Denise

EngelnPaul & Christy EngenJohn & Sharon ErathCarlos & Juana EspejoKaren EspinosaRudolph EstradaEarl & April EvangelistaMilt & Linda EvansCheryl FairGene & Eileen FautAndrew FavillePeter & Patricia FennellFermilab (Batavia)Donald & Terrie FerrellWilliam & Carol

FerriganStephen & Barbara

FerrinDennis & Peggy FettingKeith & Sheri FitzgeraldJim & Linda FlahertyMark & Colleen Flaherty

Patrick* & Judith Flaherty

William FlahertyCarrie FlynnFocas Hair Salon

(St. Charles)Mike & Diane

FrantzenMark FreemanTim & Joanne FurnasLarry & Becky FurnishDennis & Daryl GalinskyWilliam & Nancy GarbeSylvia GarciaRichard & Kathy

GartelmannJoseph & Janice

GehrmanJoanne GemmerGeneva

Community ChestGeorge M. Eisenberg

Foundation for Charities

David & Lori Lynn Georgeson

John & Joanne GerlachRosemary GertyPartha & Geeti GhoshTheddia GillespiLoretta GilsdorfJerry & Valerie GiolittoAndrew & Ronda

GlowatyLoretta GlowatyDelores GlynnKathy GodsenBruce & Margot

GoldsmithScott & Taryn

GoldsteinSteven & Keli GonzalezRebecca GoodMelva Jo GordonPatrick & Ann GosselinJames* & Jenna GouldGrace United

Methodist Church (Naperville)

Grand Victoria Casino (Elgin)

Grand Victoria Foundation

Ronald & Joy GravesRobert & Debbie

GregorashRichard & Rita GregoryDonald & Jane GrimaldiJoseph & Kim GroomMichael & Karen GrossDonna GuddendorfLizzie GuendlingGreg & Gwen HaggisGary & Alice HallmannBob & Susan HamlinMarie & Art HammelJim & Anne HamrickHanover Township 708

Mental Health Board

Gordon & Kathleen Hard

Kathy HazelwoodKevin HazelwoodJim & Wyonne HeglandLinus & Pat HeineWayne Heinmiller &

Karen LavinMark & Sarah HeissRon & Janet HemR. Thomas & Allyson

HergetHeritage Crystal CleanArthur & Karen

HeritschCharles & Carla HerreraJames & Ina HeupHidden Key Escapes

(Naperville)Jean HilgerGary & Peggy HillHilton (Lisle/Naperville)Ronald & Emily HintonMichael & Becky HoagDennis HoganPhred & Bonnie

HollisterPeter HolmesHoly Cross Church

(Batavia)Hooters RestaurantJim & Nancy HoppKevin & Susan HopperRon & Carole HoslerHouse of Fireplaces

(Elgin)Bertha HouserightLea Anne HowellOliver HowellDavid & Cathy HoydaJohn & Debbie

HuddlestonJudy HuddlestonFrances HungNancy HustonKeith & Carol IdenIHC Construction

Company, LLCDieter & Elvira IlligSaher ImtiazINC Board, NFPLisa IppolitoJeanne IsabelJarosch Bakery

(Elk Grove)Cindy JenningsGary & Barb JensenRonald & Caryle JerrickBeth JohnsonDiane JohnsonKatherine JohnsonKenneth & Carol

JohnsonBob & Carol JohnsonMendel Jones &

Florence FullwoodColette JungJuvenile Protective

Association

K40 Electronics (Elgin)Kane County CougarsJack & Susan KarlovTesfa KassayeDiane KauffmanJan KeesKeith E. Eakins

Insurance Agency Inc.

Kendall County 708 Mental Health Board

Michael & Carol KenyonRakesh & Anu

KhetarpalCarol KicherTom & Kathy KieftKinnally, Flaherty,

Krentz & Loran, PCMary KirnerKiwanis Club of GenevaDawn KleckaAlyson KlineClifford* & Marilynn

KlotzJohn & Arlene KnewitzKnights of Columbus

Council #14795Knights of Columbus

Council #14929Knights of Columbus

Council #16720Knights Of Columbus/

St. Rita of Cascia #14825

Sandra KnippSteven KomistraKopy Kat Copier

(Aurora)Frank & Sharon KostelJeff & Janet KrahnThe Kramer FamilyThe Krause FamilyTom & Pat KraveCarla KrollDoris KrollRay & Janice KrouseLars & Connie KruseSusan Kuen GregoryBernard & Linda

La PorteRichard & Irma LarsonLaw Office Of

Mark C. SheaRobert Dore &

Diana* LawFrances LawsonLazarus HouseThomas LeaCynthia LeachEsther LebbinGilbert & Marliss LevySamantha LewisEdward & Nancy LilyLisa Slodki JewelryLodge on 64 (Wasco)Sandy & Greg

LoebbakaCharles & Karen

Lorence

Owen & Sue LowreyDan* & Melissa

LundbergLynfred Winery (Roselle)Jason MadonMake The Grade

TrainingDaniel & Karen MakiManagement Solutions

of Illinois IncMargaret Clark EstateMarriott Theatre

(Lincolnshire)Bionca MartinCraig & Leslie MartinJose & Jeanne MartinezGary & Joan MatherMcAlister’s Deli

(Geneva)Ted & Susan McCannonPatrick & Mary

McCloskeyJames & Barbara

McClungSue McCrackenMark & Ann McCullaghRaymond & Patricia

McDermottAl & Janice McFaddenPamela McGoughyMcHenry County

Building Trades Council

McHenry County Mental Health Board

John & Gwen McKeeCynthia McNeilKen & Kathy McNeilJames & Diana McNishMichael & Tammy

McQueenTom McTavishJohn MehaffeyMark & Beth MehaffeyClem & Susan MejiaMark & Rhoda

MelnicoffDarren MeyerTed & Tanya MeyersFrancisco & Elizabeth

MezaMidwest Ground Covers

(St. Charles)Craig Mielke

& Inez* ToledoChuck* & Sheri MilesDoug MilewskiMichael & Teresa

MilewskiTim & Deb MillardMillbrook United

Methodist ChurchBob & Rose MillerMike & Barb MillerRosemarie MillerTeresa MillerLinda MinuthMary MitchellBenjamin & Regina Moe

7/1/18 - 12/31/18 | $50 OR MORE

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*Indicates Board Member

GRANTS & DONATIONS7/1/18 - 12/31/18 | $50 OR MORE

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Gail & Jacob Molenhouse

Peter & Heidi Molenhouse

David & Karen MooreMichael & Vicki MorcosMargaret MortensonBarbara MortonDiane MotykaRichard MoutvicJeffrey & Noami

MurdochEdward MurtaughJeff & Lori NarofskyThomas NashDale & Pam NassSeamus NaughtonArchie NeedhamDavid & Pamela

NeisendorfJohn & Terri NellesDave & Gail NelsonRobert & Janet NelsonJulia NickelNicor GasNiko’s TavernKendra NohlFran NohlingNorthStar Credit UnionKathryn NorwoodStephanie NorwoodRobert NovackJoseph & Patricia

NovakOberweis FoundationDaniel O’BrienDaniel & Kristen O’BrienMichael & Brittanny

OcchipintiMary O’ConnorTerry & Kim OlahOld Second National

Bank (Aurora)Karleen OlsonTom & Cathy OlsonReed & Ute O’MalleyNeal & Mary OrmondChrissa OsbornDaniel & Faye O’SheaTom & Cheryl O’SheaTom & Lynn O’SheaJeffrey & Marcy

OstdickOswego TownshipOtter BoxOzinga Ready

Mix ConcreteJohn & Sharon PagelPancor Management

& ServicesDiane PapenhauseWieslaw & Elizabeth

ParadowskiAnila & Narendra ParikhAndy & Constance

ParkerCharles & Cheryl ParkerFrank & Brenda PaullKathleen Pawlak

Gerald & Donna PeddyPedersen Family

FoundationMarty & Kari PedersenCathy PeplinskiPerfection & Grace Inc.Julie PerrillJerry PetersonCaryl PhillipsJeff & Mary PhillipsDavid & Dorraine

PiersonThe Pierson FamilyDon & Kathy PilmerChristie & Jeremy

LaDueGeorge & Linda PlotzkeJohn & Suzanne PotterRichard & Bonnie

PoultonEddie & Maria PradoAnthony & Margaret

PriscoMargaret PriscoMartha PriscoRob & Georgette PriscoRoger & Marilyn ProbstJim QuilicoWilliam & Sherry QuinnCharles & Barbara

RadovichJennifer RakowSteve & Michele RakowRonald RandlPamela RattnerReam’s Elburn

Meat MarketPatricia RedingRose ReidDavid & Jennifer

ReulandTerry & Star RiceDenise RichNorm & Gina RichterKeith & Deborah RiddellRieke Office InteriorsJeff & Jennifer RischJamie RischeJeffrey & Christine

RobinsonMichael & Linda RocheDavid & Kathleen RockBruce & Linda RohrRoman IncMarlene RosenbergMary RossiRotary Club Of GenevaArlen & Elaine RubinMark RudolphThomas & Deborah

RussoBrad & Cortney RyanCelia RzeppaJoseph SachenSteve & Valerie

SalzbrunnSara Lee FoundationPeter & Karen SauterGeorgine Schick

Susan SchlosserRichard & Christine

SchmidtBradford & Jenny ScottBradley & Joan ScottConnie ScottStephen & Lori SeelerSerenity House

Foundation Inc.Benjamin SettletAlan & Donna

ShackletonMark & Tanya SheaShedd Aquarium

(Chicago)Charles & Lota

ShermanRuth Sherman & Jim

LassoieThomas & Kathi

ShermanWarren & Paula

ShermanWesley & Tammi

ShermanMartin & Kathleen

ShimkoSikich Group LLCRebecca SimmonsCheryl & Craig

SimoncelliBruce & Kathy SimpsonJasmine SimsAndrew & Katie SitterCaroline SmithCharles & Peggy SmithDavid & Suzanne SmithMelanie & Marcus

SmithValerie SmithTiffany SnowChristine SobekMark & Patricia

SouthernJeff & Heather SpaetzelRay & Mary SpanglerBryan & Amy SpearsMaureen SpradlinElizabeth SpringbornJoy SpringerSt. Catherine

of Siena Church (West Dundee)

St. Charles 708 Community Mental Health Board

St. Charles Club PilatesSt. John Neumann

Church (St. Charles)St. Patrick Church

(St. Charles)Stampin’ UpThomas & Cheryl

StarrettState Street Jewelers

(Geneva)James & Karen

StaulcupKen & Cheryl Stead

Jon & Cynthia SteimleAbe Steinberg

& Candy GoldsteinThomas SteinmetzJames & Deborah StobRandal & Deborah

StykaSugar Grove TownshipDavid & Lynne SullivanBeth SwickertSynergy KettlebellSystem SensorTala Housewares Inc.Gary & Marilyn TeagueMelinda* & Marcos

TejadaTellabs FoundationTony & Mary Beth

TemesvaryNancy TempleVerner & Judith TepeThe Arcada Theatre

(St. Charles)The Label PrintersWilliam & Melanie

ThomasMichael ThompsonTommy & Leah

ThompsonRoger & Pam TilbrookTop Golf (Naperville)Laurel TorrenceDave & Laurie TorresFred & Sherry TorresSteven TorresTim & Debbie TorresRichard & Barbara TracyPeter & Wendy TrainorTripar InternationalIris TripicchioMary TripponMark & Pam TruemperTrust Company

of IllinoisCharles & Becky TuckerNorm & Shirley TurnerTwo Brothers

Brewing Co.Robert UngerUnited Way (Elgin)United Way (Fox Valley)United Way (Batavia)United Way

of Greater McHenry County

Alan & Teresa Unnerstall

Upstaging, Inc.Bob & Sandy ValaitisMichael & Megan

VassarBob & Toni* VaughanPerialwar & Usharani

VenkataramanujamFrank & Lisa VignieriVillage of North AuroraVillage Of Villa ParkAnna VogtritterJim & Jackie Volkert

Robert & Kathy VorelW.B.F. Construction, Inc.Barbara WaddleMatt & Miriam

Wade-HicksWalter J. & Edith

E. Best FoundationCarol WalterSteve & Lori WardWasco Nursery

& Garden CenterWater Street Studios

(Batavia)John & Lisa WatersSue WathenWaubonsee

Community CollegeGilbert WebbJackie & Gary WeigandRichard & Kathy

WeilandRichard WeilandBarbara WeinerLinda WeissWeldstarJuanita WellsWenzak QSC

Management Inc.Douglas & Karen

WerrbachRichard Westphal

& Susan PalmerStu & Becky WhittJoe & Wendy WidmayerDavid & Corrine WieckToya WilbonWildfire Restaurant

Steaks, Chops & Seafood

William Wrigley, Jr. Company

Bud WilsonWendy WilsonCarol WinkleJoseph & Debra WinkleLuke WinkleMatthew & Chris

WinkleWinning Systems, Inc.Chester & Karen WitekWoman’s Club of

AuroraJoan WoodThomas & Christine

WoodFrank & Joan WooleyTimothy WozniakYorkville

Congregational Church

Daniel YunkerPaul & Mary ZaanderMike & Lynn ZakTony & Terry ZankerJoe ZieskeArthur & Barbara

ZillgittJohn Zweibohmer

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UPCOMING EVENTSAID HOLIDAY HOPES PROGRAM - BEGINS MONDAY, OCTOBER 1

AID BENEFIT AUCTION - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 - FISHERMEN’S INN (ELBURN)AID will host a themed benefit auction on Thursday, October 10th at the scenic Fishermen’s Inn. Support the auction by donating new items such as gift cards, wine/liquors, sports/concert tickets or consider sharing your timeshare or get a group together and create a Get-Away themed basket! Contact Angela Cudmore at 847.931.2294 or [email protected].

The holidays can be an upsetting time for clients who no longer have families. With the help of our exemplary donors, AID brings a little holiday cheer to clients in need by providing small gifts at Christmas. Individuals, groups or businesses interested in helping to purchase gifts for those in need can display itemized “gift tags” with gift ideas for clients at their place of business, worship or other social settings. Please contact Kathy Hazelwood at 847.931.2290 or [email protected].