the Spring 2016 AID Newsletter

SPRING 2016
SERVING KANE, KENDALL AND THE SURROUNDING COUNTIES
Developments
Association for Individual Development Launches Capital Campaign
AID has recently launched a capital campaign to provide
For All Their Tomorrows – from housing, employment
and community integration to health promotion, recovery
services and crisis prevention. Decreasing resources
have recently become compounded by increasing needs.
Over 1,500 people in the Fox Valley are currently on a
waiting list for help, yet very few individuals from the
waiting list get help each year. The list will continue
to grow as demand exceeds resources and more will
require help when aging parents can no longer be
caretakers.
The need for community based mental health and developmental disability services continues to grow.
Over the next 15 years, half of the 16,000 students in special education will graduate and seek adult
services. We are fortunate to have the compassionate programs and services of AID in the Fox Valley area
for those who were born with physical, developmental, intellectual or mental health challenges.
In This Issue...
Page:
President’s Message
Elgin Aktion Club Image Award
Yorkville Client Craft Mats
AID Client Corner Shop
AID DeKalb Behavioral Health Services
Riverboat Jan-AID Grant
Halloween IHC Day of Caring
Elgin Police Department Visit AID
AID Participates in “Giving Tuesday”
Snapshots! “Photos Around Agency”
AID Benefit Auction 2015
Clients Launch MicroBusinesses
Memorials and Honorariums
Grants and Donations
Join the campaign by contacting Kathy Hazelwood 847.931.2290 or khazelwood@the-association.org
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Developments is a bi-annual newsletter
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Letter from AID President...
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, communitybased organization that serves
more than 5,000 individuals
throughout Kane, Kendall, DeKalb,
DuPage, suburban Cook and Will
counties. More than 20 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 AID Information:
Please call or visit our website:
www.The-Association.org
Aurora area...........630-966-4000
Elgin area.............847-931-6200
Yorkville area........630-966-4450
Crisis Line............630-966-9393
We are excited to announce our first ever Capital Campaign! We aim
to raise $2.5 million for mortgage retirement to avail more funding for
direct services. Our Campaign materials were completed and printed
in February, at which point we began approaching our Leadership Team
regarding individual campaign pledges. Our leaders have been very
generous for which we are most grateful! A big thank you to them also
for assisting us in approaching many potential new donors!
In March we launched our employee campaign with staff luncheons and
generated much excitement. Many staff volunteered to be Campaign
Ambassadors, approaching their co-workers to consider a campaign gift
or pledge. The generosity of our staff is truly amazing. We plan to kick
off our family campaign in May, asking staff and families to work with
us as Campaign Ambassadors, approaching other families to consider
a campaign gift or pledge.
June will mark the end of the silent phase of the AID Capital Campaign
and we will be ready to launch the “public phase.” We are planning a
VIP Campaign kick-off event in conjunction with the AID Annual Meeting
at Eaglebrook Country Club in Geneva on May 18th. Please save the
date! This will be an exciting and fun event you won’t want to miss!
I am VERY pleased to report that we have already secured gifts and
pledges totaling $1.34 million! Further, by the kick-off date, we will
have reached ½ of our mortgage retirement goal! Truly, we could not
have achieved these milestones without the dedication, commitment
and generosity of our campaign Leadership Team, staff, families and
many friends. Special thanks are in order for the Campaign Co-Chairs
who are taking a lead role in moving the Campaign forward:
Toni and Bob Vaughan, Chuck and Sheri Miles, and Senator Steve
and Betty Rauschenberger.
We hope to see you at the Campaign kickoff at the AID Annual meeting
on May 18, at 5:30 pm at Eaglebrook Country Club in Geneva. We will
be recognizing our many friends, staff and clients who make AID a
stellar non-profit agency serving the Fox Valley community. Please RSVP
to Wendy Bialek at 847.931.2294 by Wednesday, May 4th.
Lynn O’Shea
AID President
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AID Kiwanis Club of Elgin Aktion Club Receives Image Award
Each year, the city of Elgin’s
Image Advisory Commission
recognizes image-enhancing
efforts from Elgin residents,
businesses and organizations.
The prestigious awards are
available in five categories:
individual professional, individual
volunteer, special projects,
organizations or businesses and
citizenship.
Through their work as Salvation Army
bell ringers and other fundraising efforts, members of the Kiwanis Club of
Elgin Aktion Club received a nomination for significant contributions to the
community.
AID Board of
Directors
Officers
Chuck Miles,
Chairman
Patrick Flaherty,
Vice Chairman
Dan Lundberg,
Treasurer
Toni Vaughan,
Secretary
Directors
Dr. Timothy Brown
David De La Fuente
Dr. Melinda James
Clifford Klotz
Dr. John Knewitz
AID Yorkville Clients Help Craft Sleeping Mats for Homeless
Ever think about the wastefulness
of a plastic bag? “New Life for Old
Bags” (NLOB), a collaboration of
individuals of all ages and abilities,
turn those plastic bags into
sleeping mats for the homeless.
Clients at the AID Yorkville location
have volunteered their time and
talent to help make this project
a reality.
Each third Saturday of the month,
volunteers meet at the Plano library to
flatten, fold and cut plastic bags into
strips which are then looped together
and rolled into “plarn” (plastic yarn) balls.
These “plarn” balls are used just like
yarn by crocheters to make mats for individuals who are homeless.
Many of the crocheters prefer only to crochet, so AID clients help expedite
the process by creating the “plarn”. Plastic bags can be donated at the
Plano Library. For more information, contact Ceil Carey at jackandceil@att.net.
Dr. Clem Mejia
John Potter
Angelica Silva
Inez Toledo
AID Housing
Boards
Officers
Walt Dwyer,
Chairman, HUD
Dan Lundberg,
Chairman, CHDO
Directors
Guy Czymrid
Karen Maki
Chuck Miles
Rick Poulton
John Potter
Carolyn Russell
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All items in the “AID Client Corner Shop” are designed or assembled
by individuals with special needs.
Every purchase helps AID continue to empower people with
physical, developmental, intellectual and mental health
challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose.
Client Corner
Purchase our products today at:
AID Aurora Main Office (630-966-4000) or
AID Elgin Center (847-931-6200)
Shop
Each scarf is uniquely patterned,
the product of a process called
tie transfer dyeing. From start
to finish, clients are involved
in every creative step of this
beautiful fashion statement.
For more information on client assembled products or for
bulk ordering, please contact Wendy Bialek: (847-931-2294)
or wbialek@the-association.org.
Silk Scarves
Only
15
$
Just in time for Spring! These colorful,
squishy bunnies are assembled by and
benefit children and adults with special
needs who participate in services at AID.
Only
8
$
Marianne hard at work
assembling a Bunny Buddy!
Additional Products: Dog Toy - $13; First-Aid Kits and AID Cookbooks - $10; Greeting Cards - $5
Visit AID Online for the latest additions to the AID client created line of products: www.The-Association.org
Association for Individual Development begins Behavioral Health Services in DeKalb, IL
AID Mental Health services began on February 22, 2016 in DeKalb,
IL with 25 individuals currently enrolled. By June 30, 2016 AID
will provide supported living services to 30 adults with behavioral
and mental health challenges, employing 6 full time Mental Health
Professionals (MHPs).
AID supported living services are designed to help individuals with
a diagnosed mental illness achieve independence and maintain
psychiatric stability. AID MHPs will visit clients in their home/
apartment based on mutually developed treatment goals, about
2-3 times each week.
MHPs will assist clients with managing various issues of concern
including symptom management, psychiatric crises, assistance
in obtaining and organizing medications for ease of use, budgeting and finances, socialization and
community integration, education and training, nutrition and wellness, increasing independence in
activities of daily living such as apartment maintenance, hygiene, grocery shopping and linkage to natural
community supports.
“Since AID will be on-site, employees will be able to provide resource referral and linkage services to other
residents,” said AID President, Lynn O’Shea, “AID proposes to provide these services to approximately
180 DeKalb residents each year.”
AID Receives Generous Grant from Kane County Riverboat
AID is very grateful for our partnership with the Kane County
Riverboat. This $20,000 will be used to purchase a new
passenger van for our Jan-AID employment program.
This program provides janitorial services for private,
commercial buildings and AID facilities.
Jan-AID offers job training and community employment for
individuals with physical, developmental, intellectual and
mental health challenges.
IHC Construction Employees Participate in United Way “Day of Caring”
Elgin area clients enjoyed a Halloween-themed party with a
costume contest, candy filled tick-or-treat bags and delicious
picnic foods.
The United Way “Day of Caring” promotes volunteer work
around the United States. AID would like to thank IHC for its
continued support. AID clients look forward to this exciting
event each year.
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Runners, walkers and wheelchair
riders will be blasted with colors in
this fun-filled family event to benefit
AID and our mission to empower
people with physical, developmental,
intellectual and mental health
challenges to enjoy lives of dignity
and purpose. (This is NOT a timed event)
Join the
5k!
Register Online Today!
www.The - Association.org
Only $35
Sunday, June 26th
309 New Indian Trail Court, Aurora, IL 60506
Pre-Race Registration: 7:30am - 8:45am
Race Time: 9:00am
Members of the Elgin Police Department Visit AID
On Tuesday, February 23, members of the Elgin Police Department
(EPD) met with AID clients to discuss the important role of policemen
and women in the community. Clients asked important questions and
discussed situations in which to dial 9-1-1.
AID would like to thank the EPD for holding this important seminar.
AID Participates in “Giving Tuesday”
In 2012, a New York non-profit created “Giving Tuesday” to bolster
communities and spur online giving following Thanksgiving, Black Friday,
and Cyber Monday. To help leverage social media and create a statewide
giving movement in Illinois, #ILGIVE was created for the first Tuesday in
December.
In 2015, AID participated for the first time in this statewide giving
campaign and raised over $19,000. The Grand Victoria Foundation
provided a 1:1 match for all individual contributions received electronically
up to a maximum of $5,000. AID is grateful to the Grand Victoria
Foundation and all AID donors for our successful first year of “Giving Tuesday”!
SWEET SWAG!
All registered racers
will receive an official
“AID Color Run”
moisture wicking T-shirt,
colorful lei and
a packet of color powder
ELVIS LIVES!! ...and he visited AID Keeler Center on his 81st birthday this past January.
Keeler clients enjoyed premiere photo opportunities with the king himself.
The AID 7th Annual Bean Bag Tournament
was a huge success as sixteen teams battled
for supremacy and a $200 grand prize.
Patricia received a “Home Based
Program” award at the annual
Elgin area client dinner dance
AID clients put on an amazing holiday performance with the help of
Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NIRSA) volunteers.
Can you help us with anything on our wishlist?
• Exercise Equipment and
• Arts & Crafts Materials
• Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Sports Equipment
Household Items
• Folding Tables, 10 Foot
• Gift Cards - Restaurants, Movies, • Batteries (All sizes)
• Sweatshirts and Pants
Bowling, Salon Service, etc.
(All adult sizes)
• Microwave Ovens
• Beds (Twin beds in good • Office Chairs & Office Supplies
condition)
• Passenger Van with Lift
• Board Games, Computer Games, • Padded Armchairs
• Patio Furniture,
Video games
• Music Items: CDs, Boombox
Picnic Table & Benches
CD/Tape/Radio, or Instruments
• Plastic Bins
• Flashlights and Fire Extinguishers • Swim Shoes, various adult sizes
• Vacuums & Carpet Cleaners
• Work Gloves
• Digital Cameras
• Rocking Chairs or Recliners • DVDs
(leather or vinyl)
• Yard Care items- Leaf Blower, Rakes, etc.
• Sponsor for Yoga and Tai Chi, Dance, Music
and Riding Classes
Please Contact
Kathy Hazelwood:
(847) 931-2290
khazelwood@the-association.org
if you are interested in making a
donation.
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“ Raising the Barn”
2015
AID hosted a refreshed, updated and exciting benefit auction
in 2015. The event was a sold out success held at the
scenic and beautifully renovated “Fisherman’s Inn” in Elburn.
Hundreds of great items were available during the live and
silent auctions, from sports tickets to wonderful vacations.
New interactive-fundraising games, “Heads Up” and “The Dash” were added to the festivities and kept the
audience buzzing with excitement.
The most notable moment of the evening came when Ryan P. spoke to the audience about his trials and
triumphs as an AID Thompson Center worker and Home-Based residential client.
AID Clients Launch “MicroBusinesses”
AID clients recently launched their own microbusiness, which allow
clients to showcase some of their best handmade arts and crafts
projects. It is an exciting opportunity for AID clients to learn valuable
vocational job skills while earning a profit.
Look for the next client microbusiness market at the AID Color Burst
5k on Sunday, June 26 at the AID Aurora main campus.
Interested in Becoming an AID Volunteer?
Volunteers assist with fundraising events, direct care or simply donate
their skills and talents. Become a volunteer today by filling out our online
volunteer form. Most volunteer positions will be held on-site at one of four
AID locations during regular programming hours: (Monday-Friday 9:00 am
to 3:00 pm). Locations include: Aurora, Batavia, Elgin and Yorkville.
Apply for volunteer opportunities online: www.The-Association.org
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Memorials
7/1/15 - 12/31/15
Louis Blevins
Tom & Lynn O’Shea
Patti Harvala
Mary Cinto
Brian & Judy Gilbert
Ellen Gilbert
John & Tracie Gilbert
Anne Heim
Margie Hansen
Tom & Lynn O’Shea
Perry Hazelwood
South Elgin Fest Donations
Daniel P. Guadio
Vicky Campbel
John & Therese Gaudio
Tom & Lynn O’Shea
Frederick “Rick” Kroll
Sheldon & Marjorie Nicol
Doris Kroll
Milton Link
Lawrence & Roberta Rhymes
Tom & Lynn O’Shea
Nancy Murtaugh
Janice Armstrong
Vicki Beghtol
Arline & Sharon Camm
Diane Duy
Arlene Flynn
Richard Gaffino
Helen Gately
Jim & Joan Gaul
Dale Hess
Beth Houck
Greg & Mary Houck
Jerri Ingram
Jerry & Margie Kiley
Kevin & Janeen Korody
John Lance
Steve Lunacek
Bob & Ann Miller
Todd Montgomery
Mick & Sara Murtaugh
Tim Murtaugh
Tom & Lynn O’Shea
Caryl Phillips
Bud Wehler
Dorothy O’Shea
Tom & Lynn O’Shea
Daniel Trippon Sr.
Norman & Betty Berthusen
Gene & Eileen Faut
Jim & Nancy Hopp
Alan & Ophelia Kort
Esther Kort
David & Patricia Lohrey
John & Kathy Mahony
Cynthia Miller (Webb)
Edward Murtaugh
Tom & Lynn O’Shea
Terry Perry
Jo Ann Stegmaier
Bob & Cheryl Trippon
Dan Trippon Jr.
Mary Trippon
Jo Trippon
Sue Wathen
Honorariums
7/1/15 - 12/31/15
Cliff, Marilyn &
Creighton Klotz
Jessie Groothuis
Thomas Lea
Rebecca Moore
Dan & Susan Borne
Rolling Pins Bowling Team
John & Darlene Harris
Ken and Karen Roth
Carrie Steiner
Laura Schutz
Elizabeth Richman
Aaron & Joan Young
Dan & Jo Trippon
Sue Wathen
Mayer Smith
Tom & Lynn O’Shea
Charlie Nestel
Ronald & Judith Randl
Tom & Lynn O’Shea
Grants & Donations
7/1/15 - 12/31/15 $50 and Above
34 Degrees
Claudia Abel
Ace Coffee Bar
Acquaviva Winery
Don & Carol Adamitis
Advocate Dreyer
Medical Center
Advocates Network of
Kane and Kendall Counties
Leo & Barb Ahasic
Alarm Detection Systems, Inc.
Bob Albrecht
Alex & Karen Alexandrou
Algonquin Commons
Allied Live
Tom & Cindy Alton
Suresh Ambudkar
Amvets Post #103 Auxiliary
Charles & Linda Anderson
Debbie Anderson
Lyle & Judy Anderson
Anderson Graphics Inc.
Steven & Nanette Andersson
Arcada Theatre (St. Charles)
Andrew & Alice Fischer
Charitable Trust
Arts & Artisans, Inc.
Assurance Agency Ltd
Lynda Atherton
Chuck & Barb Atwell
Dominque & Jeannine Aurelio
Aurora Country Club
Baby SuperMall LLC (Elgin)
Harry & Marlene Baglayan
Joan Baltusis
Larry & Peggy Barry
Bartolotta Restaurant
(Milwaukee, WI)
Batavia Fine Arts Center
Veronica Batterson
Wayne & Rhonda Bauer
Johan & Carol Bayer
Stewart & Claire Beach
Dave & Jackie Beane
Joseph & Lesley Beary
Robert & Peggy Beaver
David Beebe
Beech Tree Studio (Geneva)
Beef Villa (South Elgin)
Marion Begalka
Royleen Behling
The Beistle Co. (Pennsylvania)
Jordan & Leigh Bell
Bell Plantation
Suzanne Bement-Withrow
Margaret Bennett
Jeff & Ginny Benoit
Frankie Benson
Ron & Peggy Benzschawel
William & Linda Berg
Kathleen Bergholt
Shelly Bernat
Bethany of Fox Valley United
Methodist Church
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
William & Alyson Beucler
John & Wendy Bialek
Mary Bialek
David & Lora Bird
Sonny & Nancy Bissa
Black Jack Beef Jerky
Richard & Gale Blogg
Blue Harbor (Wisconsin)
BMO Harris Bank
Gary Bolger
Tom & Patti Bonifas
Jeff & Maria Bonk
Edward & Gerda Boone
Paul & Mary Borek
Joseph & Inga Borowski
Ronald & Donna Bosh
Brandmuscle
John & Kimberly Branstad
Steve & Theresa Brems
Brookfield Zoo-Chicago
Zoological Society
John & Janet Brooks
Jeanne Brown
Dr. Timothy* & Susan Brown
Michele Bruno
Brynn Capella
Scott & Pam Budd
Charles & Lenore Buglio
Dave & Celia Bumbar
Arthur & Marcia Burkett
Margaret Bussey
Jeffrey & Pat Butler
Cadence Fitness & Health
David & Lois Caldwell
Arline & Sharon Camm
Ricardo & Christina Canjura
Kathryn Canny
Carlson’s Flooring (Geneva)
Carson Family Foundation
Dan Caspers
Betty Chandler
Robin Chandler
Chicago Bears
Chimes Gourmet
Connie Christopher
City of Aurora
City of Elgin
City of St. Charles
Clean Steam Car Wash
(South Elgin)
Dale & Cosette Clegg
Coffman Trucking Sales, Inc.
(Aurora)
Community Christian Church
(Camdenton, MO)
Grants & Donations
7/1/15 - 12/31/15 $50 and Above
Mary Lou Conover
Cooking Skills Academy
Loren Cordain
John & Carmen Cordogan
Core Solutions Inc.
Don & Wendy Cote
Richard & Sheri Cote
Catherine Coulter
Country House Restaurant
(Geneva)
Joanne Crawford
Lawrence & Jennifer Creadon
Lisa Creger
James & Linda Crinigan
Lillian Curylo
D.C. Beane
Home Builders LLC
Randy & Debby Dalton
Bonnie Davidson
John & Kathleen Davine
John Davis
Bob & Maureen
De Dobbelaere
David* & Donna De La Fuente
Arturo & Karin De La Paz
Dean’s Clothing
Jeffrey & Kelly Deckrow
Brad & Bernadine DeKing
William Del Genio
Karin Dela Paz
David & Donna Delafuente
Matt Denton
John & Marilyn Depa
DePaw University
Judy DeVoe
Richard & Patti
Marion Dodd
Dog Patch Pet & Feed
(Naperville)
Brian & Kathy Dolan
Sandy Donovan
Raymond & Mary Anne Du Ray
John & Verona Duchaj
Jon Duerr
Guy DuMont
Dundee Township Lions Club
Dunham Fund
Walter* & Janet Dwyer
Brenda Dyer
E Street Denim
Eagle Brook Country Club
(Geneva)
Gary & Jacquelyn Eberly
Eby-Brown Company
Eby-Brown Foundation
Pedro Echevarria
Chris & Jane Edmonds
William & Carol Edson
Martha Egeland
Francine Eggleston
Rita Ehrenberg
Elgin Community College
Elgin Country Club
Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Elgin Township
Marla Elsberg
Paul & Christy Engen
Enjoy Life Foods (Schiller Park)
Diane Erickson
Excel Golf Tees
Exchange Club of Aurora
Feece Oil Company
Fermilab
Donald & Terrie Ferrell
Stephen Ferrin
Dennis & Peggy Fetting
James & Carol Fischer
Fishermans Inn (Elburn)
James & Cheryl Fitzgerald
Carol FitzHenry
Patrick* & Judith Flaherty
William Flaherty
Alan & Amy Flota
Focas Hair Salon (St. Charles)
Michelle Fontenot
Forum Novelties
Dan & Karen Fox
Fox Bend Golf Course
(Oswego)
Fox Valley Fire & Safety
Company Inc
Fox Valley Park District
Fox Valley Repertory
Fox Valley Special
Recreation Association
Diane Frantzen
Donald & Sharon Fredericks
Fresh Market (Geneva)
Larry & Patricia Frieders
Friends Of Linda Chapa LaVia
Fruitful Yield
Florence Fullwood
Tim & Joanne Furnas
Becky Furnish
Steven & Margaret Gaffney
Dennis & Daryl Galinsky
William & Nancy Garbe
Geneva Community Chest
Geneva Family Dental
Geneva Historical
Society & Museum
George M. Eisenberg
Foundation for Charities
David & Lori Lynn Georgeson
Bobbie Gerbrecht-Grayson
Partha & Geeti Ghosh
Randy & Mary Gibson
Ginger Root Hair Salon Inc
(St. Charles)
Jerry & Valerie Giolitto
Ken & Sue Glanz
Andrew & Ronda Glowaty
Delores Glynn
Kurt & Karen Goetze
Going To My Happy Place
(Geneva)
Scott & Taryn Goldstein
Steven & Keli Gonzalez
Goodie Girl
Goodman Theatre (Chicago)
Patrick & Ann Gosselin
David & Susan Gould
James & Jenna Gould
Phyllis Graeser
Graham’s Fine
Chocolate & Ice Cream
Jeffrey & Susan Green
Robert & Debbie Gregorash
Florian & Dianne Groesch
Robert Grometer
Michael & Karen Gross
Guge Institute
Dawn Guler
Cheryl Haack
Hack’s BBQ Sauce
Richard & Francesca
Hagerman
Brian & Linda Hale
Gary & Alice Hallmann
Bob & Susan Hamlin
Marie & Art Hammel
Jim & Anne Hamrick
Hanover Township
708 Mental Health Board
Kristin Hansen
Hansen-Furnas Foundation
Harbor Shores
on Lake Geneva
Catherine Harrington
David & Brandy Harrington
Katherine Harris
Richard Hart
Harvey And Ethel Daeumer
Foundation
Dick & Arlene Hawks
Kathy Hazelwood
Herb & Louise Hedstrom
Linus & Pat Heine
Heinz Brothers
Ron & Janet Hem
Douglas & Tamera
Hengesbaugh
The Herwick Family
James & Ina Heup
Ronald & Emily Hinton
Michael & Becky Hoag
Gerald & Lisa Hodge
Thomas & Dorothy Hoepper
Jim & JoAnn Hofer
Allyson Hoffmeyer
Hollywood Casino (Aurora)
Don & Pat Holmberg
Hooters Restaurant
Jim & Nancy Hopp
Stanley & Ann Horst
Ron & Carole Hosler
Clark & Pat Houghtby
Oliver & Joann Howell
David & Cathy Hoyda
Tom & Trudy Huberty
John Huettnec
Nancy Huston
Rick & Mary Hyatt
Jonathan & Amber Hylton
Keith & Carol Iden
IHC Group Foundation
Dieter & Elvira Illig
Illinois Tool Works Shakeproof
INC Board, NFP
Indilab Inc.
Inline Finishing Solutions
Dr. Melinda James*
Jarosch Bakery (Elk Grove)
Cindy Jennings
Ronald & Caryle Jerrick
Dennis & Kathy Jezior
Beth Johnson
Gary & Mary Johnson
Jeff & Beth Johnson
Robert Johnson & Candice
Hadley
Judicial Recovery Systems.
Inc.
Juvenile Protective Association
K40 Electronics
Kane County Flea Market
Jack & Susan Karlov
James & Donna Katek
Edward & Doreen Keating
Jan Kees
William & Joelle Kelly
Kendall County 708 Mental
Health Board
Charlene Kenny
Michael & Carol Kenyon
Rakesh & Anu Khetarpal
Kicks Shoes (Naperville)
Ellen Kijowski
Patrick & Sally Kinnally
Kinnally, Flaherty, Krentz
& Loran, PC
Michael & Cynthia Kirmse
Mary Kirner
Donald & Gloria Kittoe
Kiwanis Club of Elgin
Clifford* & Marilynn Klotz
Curtis & Angela Klotz
Dr. John* & Arlene Knewitz
Knights of Columbus Council
#12497
Knights of Columbus Council
#14929
Knights Of Columbus Council
#14825
Sandra Knipp
Ronald & Katherine Koca
William & Karen Koch
Konen Insurance
Kopy Kat Copier (Aurora)
Fran & Sharon Kostel
Kountry Pet Resort
(Hampshire)
The Krause Family
Michael & Kim Krauth
Tom & Pat Krave
KreativEdge (Oswego)
Beth Krentz
Carla Kroll
Ray & Janice Krouse
Leonard & Claudia Kruse
Peter & Carol Krysciak
Susan Kuen Gregory
John & Sheila Kukan
Christie & Jeremy LaDue
Kenneth & Lois Lahner
Lamp Inc.
Robert & Julie Langerveld
Linda LaPorte
Richard & Irma Larson
Laura Tanner Jewelry
Law Elderlaw LLP
Law Office Of Mark C. Shea
Frances Lawson
David & Susan Leader
Esther Lebbin
Leny Basa Designs
Mark & Susannah Lesswing
Lettuce Entertain You
Enterprises
Gilbert Levy
Edward & Deborah Lewis
Michael & Cindy Lindamood
Lisa Slodki Jewelry
Sandy & Gregory Loebbaka
Owen & Sue Lowrey
LPGA UL International Crown
Dan* & Melissa Lundberg
David & Judy Lynch
Lynfred Winery
Miriam Lytle
M.& R. Ground Effects Inc.
Dave & Sandy Madden
Charles & Kathryn Maggio
Magnetrol International Inc.
Matthew Maher
Richard & Jean Maier
Majestic Distributing
Daniel & Karen Maki
Management Solutions
of Illinois Inc
Raj & Dolly Mandrelle
Marcus Theatres Corporation
Jack & Judy Marzuki
Mark Masur
Patrick & Mary McCloskey
Michael McCowan
Raymond & Patricia
McDermott
Carolyn McDonald
Al & Janice McFadden
McHenry County Building
Trades Council
John & Gwen McKee
Cassandra McKenzie
David P. McMullin
Charles McNamara
Ken & Kathy McNeil
Michael & Tammy McQueen
Tom McTavish
Grants & Donations
7/1/15 - 12/31/15 $50 and Above
John & Mary Mehaffey
Mark & Beth Mehaffey
Dr. Clem* & Susan Mejia
Mark & Rhoda Melnicoff
Mercy Provena
McCauley Manor
Meson Sabika (Naperville)
Michael Clark Photography
Midwest Ground Covers
Chuck* & Sheri Miles
Doug Milewski
Cynthia Miller (Webb)
Milwaukee Brat House
Phil & Jami Minelli
Minga Fair Trade Imports
Mike & Mary Beth Mitchell
Mitsubishi Electric
America Foundation
Mitsubishi Electric Automation
Gail & Jacob Molenhouse
Peter & Heidi Molenhouse
David & Karen Moore
Lynn Moore
Sally Moore
Michael & Vicki Morcos
Douglas & Christine Morris
Morton Arboretum (Lisle)
Fred & Wendy Mosier
William Murphy
Edward H. Murtaugh
Calvin & Janis Myers
Dale & Pam Nass
Leon Natonek
Nature’s Stance
Chuck & Karen Nelson
Robert & Janet Nelson
Viet & Tori Nguyen
Ronnie & Jimmie Nickles
Alba Nieves
NoMonet Full Court Press
Fran Nohling
Pete & Barb Nomellini
Nona Jo’s (Naperville)
Northlight Theatre (Skokie)
Jacqueline Norwood
Kathryn Norwood
Robert Novack
Daniel O’Brien
Old Second National Bank
(Aurora)
Clare Ollayos
Ollie’s Garage (Batavia)
Richard & Donna Olund
Open Range Southwest Grill
(Sugar Grove)
Orchard Valley Golf Course
& Restaurant (Aurora)
Neal & Mary Ormond
Daniel & Faye O’Shea
Tom & Cheryl O’Shea
Tom & Lynn O’Shea
Bob & Karen Oswald
P.R. Mayer
John & Sharon Pagel
Lisa Palese
John & Donna Palmer
Pamela’s Products
Bob & Susan Panozzo
Papa Nicholas (Batavia)
Wieslaw & Elzbieta
Paradowski
Paramount Arts Centre
(Aurora)
Bradford & Laura Payne
Gerald & Donna Peddy
Molly Peddy
Steven & Kari Pedersen
Penrose Brewing (Geneva)
Perfection & Grace Inc
Philadelphia Insurance Co.
Caryl Phillips
Corinne Pierog
Hermann & Dorothy Pigors
Joan Platt
George & Linda Plotzke
Robert Poggi
Robert & Bonnie Polis
Michael Potsic
John* & Suzanne Potter
Richard & Bonnie Poulton
John & Lori Power
Anthony & Margaret Prisco
Martha Prisco
Robert & Mary Pritchard
Proud Fox Gallery
Dan & Carol Prysby
Quicken Loans National
Jim Quilico
William & Sherry Quinn
Charles & Barbara Radovich
Randall Liquors (Aurora)
Steven & Betty
Rauschenberger
Rauschenberger Partners
Ravinia (Highland Park)
Patricia Reding
Scott & Margaret Rehberg
Rose Reid
David & Jennifer Reuland
Richardson Corn Maze
(Spring Grove)
Norm & Gina Richter
Rieke Office Interiors
Jeff & Jennifer Risch
Steve & Kathi Riva
Everett Robinson
Jeffrey Robinson
The Roby Family
David & Katherine Rock
Rockit Ranch Productions
Rogue Industries
Rooster AG Realty, Inc.
Sherman & Sarene Rosen
Mary Rossi
Bill & Diane Royster
Arlen & Elaine Rubin
Jon & Lori Runkle
Thomas & Deborah Russo
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Dave & Sharon Rygh
Kendall Sandquist
Sara Paretsky
John & Jean Savage
John & Cheryl Schaefer
Sandy Schalund
Andrew Schiessl
Brian & Jill Schluntz
Kurt & Janet Schumacher
Bradley & Joan Scott
Connie Scott
Virginia Seick
Alan & Donna Shackleton
Shakou Sushi (St. Charles)
Jack & Marlene Shales
Shield Healthcare
Ronny Sidhu
Sikich Group LLC
Cecelia Silber
Silk Road Bazaar
Jorge Roque & Angelica* Silva
Craig & Rebecca Simmons
Cheryl & Craig Simoncelli
Bruce & Kathy Simpson
James & Julie Sippel
Skinny Dip Candles
Skinny Pop
Skydeck Chicago
Edward & Carla Sloan
Caroline Smith
Charles & Peggy Smith
David & Suzanne Smith
Robert & Patricia Smith
Thomas & Barbara Smith
Smith Amundsen LLC
Jane Smitham
Mark & Patricia Southern
Spa Vargas Wellness
(St. Charles)
Jeff & Heather Spaetzel
Krystal Spracklen
Spring Bluff Nursery
(Sugar Grove)
Joy Springer
St Charles Park District
St. Charles 708 Community
Mental Health Board
St. Charles Bank & Trust Co.
St. Charles Kiwanis Noon Club
St. Charles Moose Lodge
#1368
St. Charles Township
Rose & Vincent Stanek
Staples Advantage
Ken & Karen Stapleton
Iris Stark
Michael & Patricia Stark
Stark & Son Trenching, Inc
(Hampshire)
Thomas & Cheryl Starrett
State Street Jewelers
(Geneva)
William & LuAnn Stefek
Abe Steinberg &
Candy Goldstein
Minnie Steinberg
Thomas Steinmetz
Jody Stepnowski
Jean Stewart
Herb & Mary Stith
James & Deborah Stob
Mary Streit
Randal & Deborah Styka
Dave & Lynne Sullivan
Super Seedz
Jeanne Svob
SWIBCO, INC.
Jeanne Tackett
Tap House Grill (St. Charles)
Tate’s Bake Shop
Gary & Marilyn Teague
Nancy Temple
Terri Lynn, Inc.
The Kane County Bar
Foundaton Inc.
The Label Printers
The Office Dining & Spirits
Larry & Wanda Thomas
Bill & Ericka Thomas
William & Melanie Thomas
Thomas R. Nash Law
Dewey & Marjorie Thompson
Michael Thompson
Roger & Pam Tilbrook
Craig Mielke & Inez* Toledo
Tom’s Auto Clinic (Elgin)
Fred & Sherry Torres
Tim & Debbie Torres
Richard & Barbara Tracy
Peter & Wendy Trainor
Trendsetters Salon and Spa
(Elgin)
Omar & Lisa Trevino
Tripar International
Mary Trippon
Mark & Pam Truemper
Trust Company of Illinois
Hung Tsang
TUCK4 Sales, Inc.
Charles & Becky Tucker
Turf Room Restaurant (Aurora)
Aldwin Turnage
Norm & Shirley Turner
Two Brothers Brewing Co.
Robert Unger
United Way (Elgin)
United Way (Fox Valley)
United Way AT&T/
Employee Giving Campaign
United Way
General Electric Campaign
United Way (Batavia)
United Way
(Central Kane County)
United Way
(Metropolitan Chicago)
Unity of Fox Valley Church
Untouchable Times and Tours
Upstaging, Inc.
Kay Urbanik
Mike & Jean Van Boekel
Michael & Megan Vassar
Bob & Toni* Vaughan
Peyialwar & Usharani
Venkataramanujam
Villa Verone (Geneva)
Village of Lombard
Village of North Aurora
Anna Vogtritter
Jim & Jackie Volkert
Cheryl Vonhoff
Barbara Waddle
Ann Walder
Lori Ward
Wasco
Nursery & Garden Center
John & Lisa Waters
Sue Wathen
Waubonsee
Community College
Robert & Patricia Weber
Jackie & Gary Weigand
Richard & Kathy Weiland
Barbara Weiner
Weldstar (Aurora)
Richard Westphal & Susan
Palmer
Helen White
Stu & Becky Whitt
Joe & Wendy Widmayer
David & Corrine Wieck
Albert & Donna Wieteska
Dennis & Carol Wiggins
Bud Wilson
Jim & Kim Wilson
Wendy Wilson
Windy Acres Farm (Geneva)
Carol Winkle
Joseph & Debra Winkle
Matthew & Chris Winkle
Neal & Janice Woessner
Louis Wolf
Millie Wolsfeld
Woman’s Club of Aurora
Joan Wood
Thomas & Christine Wood
Wendy Woodside
Frank & Joan Wooley
Philip & Ginger Yarrow
Yorkville
Congregational Church
Youngren’s, Inc. (Aurora)
Daniel Yunker
Paul & Mary Zaander
The Zieske Family
Arthur & Barbara Zillgitt
Jack & Victoria Zimmerman
Zimmerman Ford (St. Charles)
John Zweibohmer
* Indicates AID Board Member
309 New Indian Trail Court
Aurora, Illinois 60506-2494
www.The-Association.org
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630.966.4000
UPCOMING EVENTS
AID Annual Meeting and Awards Night 2016 - Wednesday, May 18th
Join us as we honor clients, volunteers, community supporters and employees who helped
make 2015 a success for AID. The Annual Meeting is open to the public and is accompanied by a
complimentary light dinner. Please R.S.V.P. to Wendy Bialek by May 4th at (847) 931-2294
or wbialek@the-assoication.org
AID Color Burst 5k Fun Run & Roll - Sunday, June 26th
Runners, walkers and wheelchair riders will be blasted with color in this fun-filled family event to
benefit AID and our mission to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual and
mental health challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose.
Register for the 5k online at www.The-Association.org
AID Annual Benefit Auction - Thursday, October 20th
Hundreds of great items will be available for you to bid on during our live and silent auctions. From
sports tickets to wonderful vacations, the AID auction has something for everyone. This year’s event
will be held at scenic Fisherman’s Inn (43W901 Main Street Rd., Elburn, IL 60119). Keep an eye on
www.The-Association.org for more auction information as the date draws near.
AID is seeking both entry level and experienced professionals for our
growing organization. Open full-time and part-time positions are available
immediately. Provide community-based services to individuals with
physical, intellectual disabilities and behavioral health issues in training
or group home settings.
Multiple positions are available in Aurora, Elgin, McHenry,
Tri-Cities and Yorkville.
View and apply for open positions online at www.The-Association.org
or use our kiosk at 309 New Indian Trail Ct., Aurora, IL 60506
Questions? Contact Elizabeth at 630.966.4028