Letter from AID President

AID Clients Thrive at Local Business

AID McHenry County Update

Elgin Aktion Club Flex Green Thumbs

Client Created Candles

Inspire Dreams Foundation

AID Annual Meeting & Awards Night

AID Color Burst 5K Fun Run & Roll

Photos Around the Agency

Waubonsee and AID Partnership

Memorials and Honorariums

Grants and Donations

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SPRING/SUMMER 2017

AID

AID Clients Thrive at Local BusinessIn the Spring of 2016, Midwest Groundcovers in St. Charles, IL, contacted the AID Community Employment Services department to inquire about a potential partnership. A trial program was soon established and AID clients became employees of Midwest Groundcovers. With the support of the AID Employment Specialists, clients learned about the garden nursery industry and prepared for a real job interview.

In early 2017, hired individuals were placed into two groups. Group A (Jay, Brian and Claudia) work Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7am-3pm; while Group B (Alise, Mike and Ken) work Tuesday and Thursday from 7am-3pm. For some clients, this is their first coommunity job. A full work day in the nursery generally requires individuals to be on their feet for 8 hours. Although some acclamation was required, clients quickly adjusted to this physically demanding job.

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LETTER FROM AID PRESIDENT

Dear Friends,

I am pleased to report that the response to the AID Capital Campaign has been wonderful. During the first 18 months of the campaign, we have secured gifts and pledges totaling nearly $2.2 million towards the $2.5 million goal! As a result, we have been able to pay off 2 of the 3 mortgages financing AID group homes, apartments and facilities. If you have not already pledged, please consider a personally significant gift to support All Their Tomorrows. I hope to meet with every family and contributor over the next year to explain how important this is to continue the life-sustaining services needed by the individuals we serve.

It is so hard to believe that we are facing a 3rd year without a state budget. Added to this is the current plan to eliminate the Affordable Health Care for America Act (Obamacare) and replace it with the Better Care Reconciliation Act, which, if passed, would greatly reduce and in some instances eliminate federal Medicaid funding for AID services. Medicaid accounts for 75% of AID total operating revenue, so any reductions will have a huge impact. We ask our supporters to contact their US Senator and Congressmen, State Senator and Representative, and urge them to PRESERVE current Medicaid funded services for children and adults with developmental disabilities, mental illness and crisis service needs. Find your legislator contact info at: illinoispolicy.org/maps. Find your Congressman and US Senator contact information at: whoismyrepresentative.com.

We are in unprecedented times. Momentum to reduce taxes has taken hold across Illinois and the country. As this occurs, AID will have to rely increasingly on contributions and donations to sustain services.

I hope we can count on your continued, generous support of the more than 5,500 children and adults served by AID last year. We couldn’t have done it with you.

AID President, Lynn O’Shea

OUR MISSION: To empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual and mental health challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and purposeABOUT 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.The-Association.org

or call: Aurora area 630-966-4000 DeKalb area 630-966-4475 Elgin area 847-931-6200 McHenry area 847-931-2340 Sycamore area 630-966-4475 Yorkville area 630-966-4450 Crisis Line 630-966-9393

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2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS TOP ROW: Dr. Timothy Brown (Secretary), Chuck Miles, Matt Bretz,

Patrick Flaherty (Chairman), David De La Fuente, James Gould

BOTTOM ROW: Diana Law, Tanya Meyers, Inez Toledo, AID President Lynn O’Shea, Toni Vaughan*, Mary Duncan

NOT PICTURED: Clifford Klotz, Dr. John Knewitz*

Dan Lundberg (Treasurer), Dr. Melinda Tejada (Vice Chairman)

AID HOUSING BOARD

OFFICERS Walt Dwyer

Chairman, HUD

Dan LundbergChairman, CHDO

DIRECTORS Guy Czymrid

Karen Maki

Chuck Miles

Rick Poulton

John Potter

Carolyn Russell*Term ended in FY17

AID Clients Thrive at Local Business (CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE)

A typical day at the nursery has the teams working on merging flats of plants from one hoop house to another, removing any dead plants from flats, consolidating the pots of dirt to the back of a truck and general cleanup of the grounds. Midwest Groundcover workers supervise the clients’ while AID Employment Specialists are on site, as well as on call, to provide support for both clients and the employer.

At a meeting held in May with the Midwest Groundcover Human Resources department, the clients’ direct supervisor Francisco and AID Employment Specialists, everyone agreed that the clients’ work ethic and progress has been outstanding. Clients are happy and Midwest Groundcovers reports the clients are meeting all of their expectations. When asked about their work, Claudia asks, “Can I work more days? I love it”. Jay has been heard to say “What a beautiful morning, I love working outside.” All six clients indicate that they are thankful for the job opportunity.

Midwest Groundcovers has become a great parner. This unique opportunity for several AID clients, who previously worked at the Elgin Training Center, is a win-win for everyone!

Thanks to a grant from the Kiwanis Club of Elgin, AID clients participating in the “Aktion Club” started a raised garden bed project. Clients dug holes, planted vegetables and are currently nurturing the garden to fruition. Lettuce, onions and pepper plants are among the many varieties of produce planted.

When harvest time arrives, clients plan to make a variety of meals including fresh salads, lettuce wraps and bruschetta. The Aktion Club hopes to expand the gardens next year by planting pumpkins and sweet corn.

AID Elgin Aktion Club Members Flex Green Thumbs

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AID Becomes Established Behavioral Health Service Provider for McHenry CountySince May of 2016, AID has served over 275 individuals in McHenry County through a growing variety of Behavioral Health services and programs. These programs include: individual, family and group counseling; supported living services; case management; psychiatry and a “drop-in” center. AID also plans to offer “pop-up” community mental health services in remote and rural locations this summer.

The AID clinical team has built connections with multiple providers and community partners to offer innovative and evidence-based, outcome-oriented treatment for people looking to improve the quality of their lives. The AID McHenry clinical team creatively and innovatively manages an always-evolving caseload with a focus on sustainability while ensuring that each individual receives the highest possible quality care.

Over the past year, AID McHenry has partnered with the 22nd Judicial District to offer a twice a week psychosocial rehabilitation program. This service offers life-improving psycho-educational programming to members of the community. AID also launched tele-health services, which offer desperately needed psychiatric services to rural and urban areas. The “Supported Living” program continues to expand and now offers in-home support and independent living skill development to 25 clients. Finally, the new “Drop-In” center offers eighteen hours of complimentary recovery support to clients who have completed formal treatment.

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Inspire Dreams Foundation Inspires ClientsThanks to the donation of new iPads from Inspire Dreams Foundation, AID clients are now able to actively participate in a multitude of new classroom activities. Non-verbal clients can communicate their wants, needs and thoughts through an assistive application on the iPad.

The founders of Inspire Dreams Foundation were all inspired by one child. Once they saw what immense results can come from something so simple as the donation of iPads, they were moved to pay it forward and help others with disabilities achieve their dreams. For more informations on this organization visit: www.InspireDreamsFoundation.org.

New Client Created Candles AvailableAID clients are proud to introduce a new line of “All-Natural Lavender Candles”. Beginning with carefully pouring wax into jars, inserting the wick and applying labels; clients are involved in every step of the process. Priced at only $6.00, these candles make a perfect gift for family and friends. Keep an eye out for more scents throughout the year.

Candles and other client products are available at both AID Elgin (1135 Bowes Rd.) & AID Aurora (309 New Indian Tr.). For more information, contact Wendy at (847) 931-2294 or wbialek@the-association.org. Every purchase benefits AID programs and services. (Check out the candle creation process on page 6)

The 2017 AID Annual Meeting & Awards Night was held on Wednesday, May 18th at the Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva, IL. The award portion of the presentation honored outstanding clients, dedicated staff, and our generous community supporters.

Highlights include client award speeches, honoring community employers and a client “parade” to reveal the current amount raised for the AID Capital Campaign ($2 million). AID is honored to celebrate the clients, staff and outstanding community supporters that make this agency a leader in Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health services.

AID Annual Meeting & Awards Night 2017

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Color Burst 5K Raises Funds for AID Programs and ServicesAID hosted the second annual “Color Burst 5k Fun Run & Roll” on Sunday, June 4, 2017 to raise funds for programs and services benefiting 5,500 children and adults with developmental disabilities, mental illness and special needs.

More than 170 participants were showered with colorful dust as they made their way across a 3-mile course. The top 3 male participants (Bill Koch, Christopher Schweitzer and Keith Cornille) and top 3 female participants (Arielle Cornille, Rhonda Bandey and Abigail Stoneman) received special prizes.

Event attendees also enjoyed a craft fair hosted by individuals with special needs and a special singing and dancing performance by AID clients.

This event was made possible with the help of 75 volunteers and multiple corporate, individual and family sponsors, including: Eby-Brown Foundation, Hollywood Casino Aurora, First Alert, Weldstar, The Klotz Family, Waubonsee Community College, John A. Mehaffey Family, Tim & Deb Torres, The Simpson Family, Caterpillar, Management Solutions of Illinois Inc. (MSI), Bennett Law Firm LLC., Walter & Janet Dwyer, Martha Egeland, Mary Francissen, Pamela McGoughy, Tom & Lynn O’Shea, Owen & Susan Lowrey, David Smith & Suzanne Bessette-Smith, Mary Trippon, Anderson Graphics Inc., Douglas Coleman Home Solutions, EFS Foundation, Elgin State Bank, NorthStar Credit Union, Hogan Plumbing Inc., Lauderdale Electric, Proven IT, Assurance Agency Ltd., John & Suzanne Potter and Deb Stob of County Financial.

AID is truly blessed to have made so many friends and partnered with so many supporters along the way. The demand for services far outweighs the current resources and AID must turn to the private sector to preserve and enhance many vital services.

The AID Glee Club put on an amazing “Disney”-inspired performance for staff and clients at the AID Elgin Center thanks to the guidance of the

Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA).

AID Elgin Kiwanis Aktion Club was well represented at the Kiwanis

Bowl-a-Thon for Spastic Paralysis.

Aurora area clients have been growing and caring for Tillandsias (air plants) in

hopes of selling to the community.

AID microbusiness owners showcased some of their best handmade arts and crafts projects at the AID “Color Burst 5K”. This was a great opportunity for the

community to shop for unique gifts while meeting the artists.

Aurora based St. Joseph’s Knights of Columbus Council

#14795 recently made a generous donation to AID.

AID VP of Behavioral Health, Joanne Furnas, was recognized by NAMI for her

tireless effort to improve the lives of individuals with mental health challenges.

AID clients and staff celebrated America by interacting with parade attendees atop a float at the annual Memorial Day parade in Aurora.

From start to finish, AID clients are involved in every step of the candle creation process. Purchase AID “All-Natural Lavender Candles” today

at AID Elgin (1135 Bowes Rd.) or AID Aurora (309 New Indian Tr.).

Waubonsee Recognizes AID Partnership As Institutional Success StoryAll year long, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Waubonsee Community College has been recognizing community partnerships that bring value to students and area residents. For the role it has played in improving the mental health of the college’s students, Waubonsee is proud to recognize its partnership with AID as January’s Student Success: Institutional Stories.

The story of college-aged students’ mental health is not necessarily a happy one. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), in the past year, more than 80 percent of college students felt overwhelmed by all they had to do, and 45 percent have gotten to the point of feeling that things were hopeless.

Obviously, such feelings can be huge barriers to academic success. That’s why Waubonsee’s Counseling, Advising and Transfer Center offers free personal counseling to students.

“We have amazing counselors, offering services at all four of our campuses,” said Dr. Melinda Tejada, Waubonsee’s Vice President of Student Development. “But we know crises don’t always happen when we have scheduled hours of operation.”

Recognizing that fact, the college partnered with AID in 2014 to create a Waubonsee Talk Line. The hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by counselors trained by AID, which operates other crisis referral hotlines.

The expertise AID brings both in the areas of mental health and local community resources has been a real positive for students, and the low cost of the local agency has been a real positive for the college.

“Our AID Talk Line Partnership has benefited our students at a fraction of the cost we’d pay for a national student assistance program,” explained Waubonsee’s Dean for Counseling, Career and Student Support Kelli Sinclair. “As an added bonus, AID knows our community inside and out, and they can better refer students to local agencies for further support.”

But the AID role with Waubonsee students goes beyond providing life-saving crisis support; sometimes the organization has helped students find their life paths through the internships it provides. Adriana Resendiz took classes at Waubonsee, including an internship experience with the AID crisis line.

After completing her bachelor’s degree at Elmhurst College and working for a few years out of state, she’s back in Aurora working full-time for AID.

A partnership that can work full-circle in this way — a community organization helping the college and its students, only to have the college’s alumni return to work for it and continue the cycle of help — is truly remarkable and worthy of recognition.

Story provided by Waubonsee Community College (www.Waubonsee.edu)PAGE 7

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YackleyTom & Lynn O’Shea

Meridith AlbrechtAlfred & Linda AlbrechtTom & Lynn O’Shea

Joseph BroskiFlorence FullwoodTom & Lynn O’Shea

Mary BroskiFlorence FullwoodTom & Lynn O’Shea

Doris DrostLouis & Judy SchutzTom & Lynn O’Shea

Greta DumontArthur & Diane BlodgettMichele CashThe Clemetz FamilyChireen DekingSharon DelineJoseph & Debra GonzalezJeff & Susanne HartnessJerry & Margie KileyMary MorehouseTom & Lynn O’SheaDanny & Linda WilsonNatalie Worthington

Rita T. DwigonGail CilliGregory McGovernTom & Lynn O’Shea

Helen GatelyDan & Nancy HowellJerry & Margie KileyEdward MurtaughTom & Lynn O’Shea

Lori GuddendorfDonna GuddendorfKimberley HaagTom & Lynn O’Shea

Dan HollonPatrick & Ellen HollonSara MichelsTom & Lynn O’SheaRollie & Judith Scroggins William & Janet SiersMichelle Zakosek Verna Huddleston John & Wendy BialekDiane MotykaTom & Lynn O’Shea

Susan M. Iwert Fred DrakeJack & Jane FranklinJeffrey & Emily LapidesChrista MurrayTom & Lynn O’SheaMaryann TarlachKen & Sharon VotavaPaul Vragel

Rick Kroll Doris KrollTom & Lynn O’Shea

Evelyn Moore Florence FullwoodTom & Lynn O’Shea Anthony J. “Tony” Prisco Tom & Lynn O’SheaJames & Clarice ToyntonJames & Carolyn Vaughan Michelle “Missy” Randl Ronald & Judith RandlTom & Lynn O’Shea Judith “Judy” Randl Ronald RandlTom & Lynn O’Shea

Virginia Seick Robert & Lois De BoerNoreen FaganMary FullerIhor & Catherine

HlohowskyjIrene HogstromKevin & Joan JoycePatricia MartinTom & Lynn O’SheaKenneth & Anne PickettMary WoodsMark & Linda ZaanderPaul & Mary ZaanderDaniel & Laura Zuzuly

Jon “Craig” Simmons Mary Lise DensmoreCraig Evan & FriendsCarol FeeceJill FeeceHeather FeenyKeith & Helga FisherDan & Peggy GurbalJim & Wyonne HeglandBob & Connie HeitzmanErica HolingPeter HolmesDorothy JensenNadene NicholsBruce NugentTom & Lynn O’SheaPekin InsuranceJeffrey & Kathleen

Pergande

HONORARIUMS7/1/16 - 12/31/16

Jon “Craig” Simmons (cont.) Judith PetersonKenneth PoellauerJane RyanIrene SchmutzLynnette SimmonsSusan VaughnWilliam VaughnWest Suburban

Insurance Agency Inc.Kevin & Tracy WilliamsCaroline Wooten

Daniel Trippon Carol FitzHenryTom & Lynn O’SheaMary TripponSue Wathen

Josephine Trippon Norman & Betty

BerthusenGary & Beverly BonineDan & Janis BorlaMary ConnerBarry & Ruth Ann CroninDiane DeLodderRaymond & Mary Anne

DurayMark & Susanne

EichelbergerCarol EinhornCarol FitzHenryCheryl HoganJim & Nancy HoppAlan & Ophelia Esther KortDavid & Patricia LohreyTerry McCullarTom & Lynn O’SheaRick & Joanna PriegelWilliam & Deborah

OchtinskyJoy SpringerJo Ann StegmaierMary TripponSue Wathen

Tom Wathen Joy SpringerMary Trippon Marilyn Wilson Steve & Susan

McCracken

MEMORIALS 7/1/16 - 12/31/16

Lyn Acocella-BagleyMary O’Connor

Ben AlexanderGreg & Patrice Alexander

Kim & Todd ChannellGeorge Dillmann

Billy DavisLeo & Barb AhasicKathleen Newcomb

Carole EngelnGeorge & Denise Engeln

Brenton KrauthCarol Brand

Deb MillardJoanne Crawford

Rob SandersonMary O’Connor

Laura SchutzLouis Gregory

The Trippon FamilyJoy SpringerSue Wathen

Mary TripponJoy Springer

Michael E. HaliburtonJanuary 7, 1949 - June 13, 2017

Michael was always known as a great team player at AID. Always willing to help out where needed, Michael was regarded as a hard worker and a strong client advocate. Michael was recently honored for 15 years of dedicated service to AID.

Michael will truly be missed by staff, clients and the entire AID community.

GRANTS & DONATIONS7/1/16 - 12/31/16 | $50 OR MORE

Claudia AbelDon & Carol AdamitisJacqueline AhasicAlarm Detection

Systems, Inc.Greg & Patrice AlexanderCesar AlfaroAlfred Bersted FoundationAlgonquin CommonsSteven AlgozinoAltrusa International Club

of ElginAltrusa International Club of

the Fox Valley, Inc.American Association Of

University Women - Elgin Branch

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Mental Health BoardHansen-Furnas FoundationHarbor Shores

on Lake GenevaHardware Sustainable

Gastropub and Brewery(North Aurora)

Catherine HarringtonJeff HartmanHoward & Phyllis HayKathy HazelwoodHerbert & Louise HedstromMark & Sarah HeissRon & Janet HemCharles & Carla HerreraRon & Dorene HerrmannThe Herwick FamilyJames & Ina HeupMatt & Miriam HicksJose & Antonia HidalgoJack & Diane HientonJean HilgerJohn & Nichola HilligossCassandra HintzscheMichael & Becky HoagHodgson MillAnn HoekstraDennis HoganPhred & Bonnie HollisterHooters RestaurantsJim & Nancy HoppNatalie HorathJean & Anthony HornerRon & Carole Hosler

* Indicates AID Board Member

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Kenneth & Lois LahnerElizabeth LampsonChristie & Jeremy LaDueLinda LaPorteRichard & Janis LariviereRichard & Irma LarsonWilliam & Roxanna

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McCauley ManorTed & Tanya* MeyersMichael Clark PhotographyMidwest Ground CoversChuck* & Sheri MilesDoug MilewskiMichael & Teresa MilewskiMillbrook United

Methodist ChurchMike & Barb Miller

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(Central Kane County)United Way

(Greater McHenry County)United Way

(Metropolitan Chicago)Untouchable

Times and Tours (Chicago)Upstaging, Inc.Nancy ValentaConnie VallelyElizabeth VaughanBob & Toni VaughanPerialwar & Usharani

VenkataramanujamFrank VignieriVilla Verone Ristorante

Italiano (Geneva)Village of North AuroraVillage Squire (South Elgin)Carmelo & Myriam

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Center (St. Charles)Waubonsee

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(Oak Brook)Tim & Laurie WilliamsBud WilsonWindy Acres Farm (Geneva)Carol WinkleJoseph & Debra WinkleMatthew & Chris WinkleMartina WinklerRonald & Gemma WintersWisdom Family FoundationWoman’s Club of AuroraJoan WoodWendy WoodsideFrank & Joan WooleyLinda YoakamYorkville

Congregational ChurchSteven & Peggy YoungrenYoungren’s, Inc. (Aurora)Daniel YunkerPaul & Mary ZaanderRaymond & Susan ZieglerArthur & Barbara ZillgittZimmerman Ford

James & Julie SippelSkinny PopCaroline SmithCharles & Peggy SmithDavid & Suzanne SmithSmith Amundsen LLCTiffany SnowDr. Christine SobekSock SmithKathy SommerMark & Patricia SouthernSouthwest AirlinesSpare Wheels Transportation

Company, Inc.Spring Bluff Nursery

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Of Sienna ChurchSt. Charles Community

Mental Health BoardSt. Charles Kiwanis

Noon ClubSt. Charles

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(Geneva)James & Karen StaulcupWilliam & LuAnn StefekAbe Steinberg & Candy

GoldsteinMinnie SteinbergThomas SteinmetzNatalie SteinwartFrank & Jody StepnowskiHerb & Mary StithJames & Deborah StobMary StreitRandal & Deborah StykaClaudia SuchorDavid & Lynne SullivanSWIBCO Inc.Jeanne TackettTap House Grill (St. Charles)Gary & Marilyn TeagueDr. Melinda* & Marcos TejadaNancy TempleThe Label PrintersThe Office Dining & Spirits

(St. Charles)The Olive Mill (Geneva)Larry & Wanda ThomasBill & Ericka ThomasWilliam & Melanie ThomasDewey & Marjorie ThompsonMichael ThompsonTommy & Leah ThompsonRoger & Pam TilbrookTimex CorporationBev & Nick TodusFred & Sherry TorresSteven TorresTim & Debbie TorresJames & Clarice ToyntonRichard & Barbara TracyPeter & Wendy TrainorTrend Setters (Elgin)Mark & Pam TreumperTrinity Episcopal ChurchTripar InternationalMary TripponMark & Pam TruemperTrust Company of IllinoisCharles & Becky Tucker

John & Suzanne PotterRichard & Bonnie PoultonPremier Commercial RealtyMargaret PriscoMartha PriscoJim QuilicoWilliam & Sherry QuinnCharles & Barbara RadovichJennifer RakowSteve & Michele RakowThomas & Susan RakowRandall Liquors (Aurora)Nancy RaseyDave & Aleta RasmussenPamela RattnerHank & Abby

RauschenbergerJohn RauschenbergerSteven & Betty

RauschenbergerRauschenberger PartnersRBG Properties, Inc.Ream’s Elburn Meat MarketPatricia RedingDamar ReedRose ReidDavid & Jennifer ReulandJessica RicciJeanette RichterNorm & Gina RichterKeith & Deborah RiddellRieke Office InteriorsRosalind RileyJeff & Jennifer RischJamie RischeSteve & Kathi RivaJeffrey & Chris RobinsonMichael & Linda RocheDavid & Kathleen RockRogue IndustriesLinda RohrRoman IncSherman & Sarene RosenJohn & Delia RossMary RossiArlen & Elaine RubinJon & Lori RunkleThomas & Deborah RussoRuth’s Chris Steak HousePeter & Karen SauterJohn & Jean SavageAlderman Michael SavilleTom & Emily SaylorHarold SchesslerGeorgine SchickBrian & Jill SchluntzLouis & Judy SchutzDennis & Bonnie SchwankSciTech Hands On Museum

(Aurora)Bradford & Jenny ScottBradley & Joan ScottConnie ScottJames & Marion ScottSeigle Family FoundationAlan & Donna ShackletonJack & Marlene ShalesMark & Tanya SheaCharles & Lota ShermanJoan ShermanRuth Sherman & Jim LassoieThomas & Kathi ShermanWarren & Paula ShermanWesley & Tammi ShermanShurtech BrandsSikich Group LLCCecelia SilberRebecca SimmonsCheryl & Craig SimoncelliBruce & Kathy SimpsonMax & Kelli Sinclair

John & Mary MitchellMike & Mary Beth MitchellMarlin & Pauline MittagCindy MochelGail & Jacob MolenhousePeter & Heidi MolenhouseAmanda MonahanAmy MooreDavid & Karen MooreKevin & Lynn MoranMichael & Vicki MorcosJames & Denise MorganDouglas & Christine MorrisMalcolm & Terry MorrisFred & Wendy MosierJeffrey & Noami MurdochMystic Clothing LLC/

Alexander Del RossaTom & Betty NashLeon NatonekJohn & Terri NellesRobert & Janet NelsonBrian NeupertViet & Tori NguyenJulia NickelRonnie & Jimmie NicklesRichard & Patty NiemaszykFran NohlingPete & Barb NomelliniNoMonetNorth Star Credit UnionNorthlight Theatre (Skokie)NorthStar Credit UnionKathryn NorwoodStephanie NorwoodJoseph & Patricia NovakMatthew & Eleanor NovakOberweis FoundationMichael & Karen O’ConnorOld Second

National Bank (Aurora)Clare OllayosRichard & Donna OlundUte O’MalleyOpen Range Southwest Grill

(Sugar Grove)Orchard Valley Golf Course

& Restaurant (Aurora)Neal & Mary OrmondJohn & Courtney OroniDaniel & Faye O’SheaTom & Cheryl O’SheaTom & Lynn O’SheaP.R. MayerJohn & Sharon PagelPainters and Allied Trades

for Children’s HopePainters District Council #30

(Aurora)Lisa PalesePandemonium (Seattle, WA)Bob & Susan PanozzoPapa Nicholas (Batavia)Diane PapenhauseParamount Arts Centre

(Aurora)Paramount Theatre (Aurora)Charles & Cheryl ParkerPatience Brewster Inc.Gerald & Donna PeddyMolly PeddyPenquin Random HousePenrose Brewing (Geneva)Perfection & Grace Inc.Caryl PhillipsCorinne PierogDiane PillarDon & Kathy PilmerGeorge & Linda PlotzkeRebecca PlotzkeMichael Potsic

309 New Indian Trail CourtAurora, Illinois 60506-2494

www.The-Association.orgwww.facebook.com/TheAID630.966.4000

UPCOMING EVENTS

AID is seeking both entry level and experienced professionals for our growing organization.

Open full-time and part-time positions are available immediately. Help provide community-based services to individuals with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health issues in training or group home settings.

Multiple positions are available in Aurora, Batavia, Geneva, Elgin, McHenry, St. Charles and Yorkville.

View and apply for open positions at www.The-Association.org or use our kiosk at the AID Aurora Main Office or Elgin Center.

Questions? Contact Kevin at 630. 966. 4028

AID HOLIDAY HOPES PROGRAM - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 ST - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 TH

ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTION - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 TH

AID will host a “Black & White” themed benefit auction on Thursday, October 12th 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 Wendy Bialek at 847.931.2294 or wbialek@the-association.org.

SUPPORT AID WITH #ILGIVE ON #GIVINGTUESDAY - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 TH On Tuesday, Nov. 28th, 2017, all online donations to AID will be matched by the Grand Victoria Foundation and the Dunham Fund. All donations must be made online at www.The-Association.org on the day of the event. AID raised over $40,000 thanks to 168 donors during #ILGIVE 2016.

The holidays can be an upsetting time for clients who no longer have families. With the help of our exemplary donors, AID attempts to bring 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 khazelwood@the-association.org.