Letter from AID President

A Message from New AID CEO

AID McHenry Services Update

AID Hosts Successful Benefit Auction

AID Launches Updated Website

Employers: Let AID Work With You!

#ILGIVE “Giving Tuesday” 2018

2-1-1 Hotline Available in Kane County

Fundraise for AID on Facebook

AID Seeks Enthusiastic Volunteers

Snapshots: Photos Around the Agency

Local Legislators Pass Important Bill

Memorials, Grants & Donations

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IN THIS ISSUE PAGE:

AID

AID President Lynn O’Shea Retires After 20 Years of ServiceSince beginning her tenure as AID President/CEO in 1998, Lynn O’Shea has tirelessly advocated for the positive growth of the Association for Individual Development (AID).

Lynn actively worked with legislators by advocating for best industry practices and improved funding. Her proactive nature influenced public opinion and support for individuals with diverse disabilities and mental health needs.

Lynn expanded AID programs and services to multiple counties throughout Northern Illinois. More than 5,500 individuals now receive services thanks to this expansion. To serve new clients, Lynn prudently managed resources; most recently exemplified by the near-completion of a $2.5 million Capital Campaign. This campaign eliminates mortgages and reroutes funds to programs and services.

Lynn’s numerous accomplishments are unquantifiable. Lynn is succeeded by Lore Baker who assumed the role of AID President/CEO on January 1, 2019.

AID President Lynn O’Shea, front right, poses with AID clients and staff at the future site of the Elgin Community Day Services location, Fall 2005.

LETTER FROM AID PRESIDENTDear Friends,

It is with mixed emotions that I say “Good bye” to AID. The past 20 years have been challenging, but rewarding to me personally. Here are some highlights we have accomplished together:

AID President, Lynn O’Shea

• Assisting more than 900 individuals to live successfully in AID supervised and supported housing programs.

• Assisting thousands of individuals to get and keep community jobs.

• Offering crisis support and victims services 24/7 in partnership with first responders.

• Attracting and retaining the BEST staff to support our clients and their families.

• Creating and administering the Ride in Kane program in collaboration with our municipal, township, and county partners, providing nearly 90,000 curb to curb trips for seniors and people with disabilities each year.

• Informing community leaders about the abilities and needs of individuals with disabilities, and securing their help to make our community more inclusive.

Yet there is much to be done. There are many still waiting for services; many exiting Special Education programs; and many who will need crisis and support services.

My successor, Lore Baker, has the skill and passion to lead AID into the future. I have no doubt that the dedicated, committed staff, friends, supporters and donors, will continue to empower individuals with various life challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. Please accept my humble THANKS to you all for making AID the leading organization it is today, supporting more than 5,500 children and adults each year.

Wishing you and your family happy holidays and a prosperous new year!

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.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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A Message from Incoming AID President & CEO, Lore BakerI’m so excited to have been afforded the opportunity to join the AID Family! Throughout my career, I’ve worked on community-integrated housing options and supports for persons with disabilities so coming to AID who specializes in supporting persons in their own homes seems like a perfect fit.

It is a bit daunting to follow the well-respected and knowledgeable retiring President/CEO Lynn O’Shea. People keep reminding me that I have big shoes to fill. Luckily I have size ten feet! Seriously, I hope to continue to lead AID in the course that Lynn has laid out: personal choice, a life like any other, employment options, special recreation opportunities, independent housing for all who wish, serving those with the highest need with integrity and professionalism, inclusion and integration for all, mental health services for all. I may not be a great juggler (see upper-right photo) but I’m sure that with the support of parents, guardians, consumers, community members, and AID staff, I’ll be able to keep all of the AID “balls” in the air.

I’m looking forward to the new year with its vast potential! Shoot me an email (lbaker@AIDcares.org), give me a call (630.966.4001) or stop by the office to see me about your ideas and dreams.

2018-2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS TOP ROW: Chuck Miles, Matt Bretz, James Gould,

Dr. Timothy Brown (Secretary), Clifford Klotz, David De La Fuente, Patrick Flaherty (Chairman)

BOTTOM ROW: Tanya Meyers, Diana Law, Inez Toledo,

AID President Lynn O’Shea, Toni Vaughan, Mary Duncan (retired from board)

NOT PICTURED: 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

Carolyn Russell

AID McHenry Area Services Highlight New & Updated ProgramsSince the start-up of AID McHenry in May 2016, services have expanded into McHenry, Woodstock and Harvard, and include a variety of treatment options.

In January 2019, the existing Drop-In Center will offer support two days a week in Woodstock; the other three days will remain in McHenry. The AID Drop-In Center, run by a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, provides a safe and welcoming environment for adults with behavioral health needs. Activities include arts and crafts, watching movies, listening to music, quiet time, and conversing with peers. Psycho-Social Rehabilitation (PSR) will be implemented in February 2019

Expansion during 2018 was successful, and it appears that 2019 is on the same path! The goal is to offer personalized treatment plans for as many McHenry residents as possible.

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On October 11, 2018, AID hosted the Annual Benefit Auction at the scenic Fishermen’s Inn in Elburn.

Hundreds of items and vacations were available for bidding during the live and silent auctions with all proceeds benefitting over 5,500 AID clients.

Nicole P., an AID Employment Services client, delivered the most notable moment of the event when she spoke to a captive audience about the significant employment support she has received from AID. “I stand before you here, on this beautiful night, to say that I work in my own community. I earn a fair wage, and I have a job that I chose for myself! October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and I feel empowered,” said Nicole.

The next AID Auction will be in October 2019, exact date TBA.Additional details will be posted at AIDcares.org.

AID Hosts Successful Annual Benefit Auction

AID Launches New Website with Improved FunctionalityThe new AID website, AIDcares.org, boasts many major upgrades and improvements. Updates include improved mobile-friendly responsive design; interactive service map detailing AID offices and day program locations; streamlined donation form with optional donation dedication field and opportunity to make the donation recurring; improved website search function for finding exactly what you need; and an overall refreshed look and feel.

Check out the new and improved AID website today: AIDcares.org.

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Attention Employers: Let AID Work With You!AID Employment Services seek career opportunities for clients. With the assistance of AID Employment Services Specialists, clients are trained, hard-working and motivated employees; an individual who is more likely than most entry-level workers to meet and exceed your expectations and become stable, long-term employees.

AID Employment Specialists visit regularly and can offer supervisors tips on how to encourage the employee’s best work. Frequently, all that is needed is a short period of intensive on-the-job support. In addition, AID staff is available whenever needed to assist the individual in adapting to new responsibilities or increased demands.

AID helps employers address specific worksite issues including:

• Routine daily tasks that reduce staff productivity• New tasks or unfinished projects due to lack of time or resources. • Staff being stretched too thin during peak times of the year or hours of the day • High staff turnover

In the last 5 years, AID Employment Specialists have helped 336 clients find and keep jobs in the community.

AID employer partners in Fiscal Year 2018 include: Midwest Groundcovers, Rockpoint Logistics, Greencore USA, Walmart, Marcus Theatres, Pampered Pet Resort and Spa Services, Jewel, Portillo’s, Goodwill, Meijer, Stonebridge Country Club, Sam’s Club, Sodexo, Aramark, Amazon, Caputo’s Grocery, Elgin Community College, School Dist. U-46, Geneva Lutheran Church, Marshalls, Lifetouch Photography, Northwestern Medicine/Delnor, Subway, Valley Animal Hospital and many more!

AID Experiences Tremendous Support for #ILGIVE “Giving Tuesday” 2018An incredible $43,776 was raised for AID on #ILGIVE “Giving Tuesday” (November 27, 2018) thanks to 186 individual donors. This act of kindness helped place AID in the #5 spot for most funds raised as well as the #5 spot for most donors in the state of Illinois.

#ILGIVE is a statewide, non-partisan movement to support nonprofit communities in Illinois by increasing individual giving; it is part of the “Giving Tuesday” campaign.

Donations to AID made during the event were matched by the Coleman Foundation, Grand Victoria Foundation and Dunham Fund. This is the fourth year AID has “hosted” an #ILGIVE “Giving Tuesday” and it remains the single largest day of online giving for the organization in the fiscal year.

View the special AID #ILGIVE video online at youtu.be/hvqKxrAXtxc

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2-1-1 Info Hotline Now Available in Kane CountyJust as you dial 9-1-1 for emergencies, individuals can call 2-1-1 in Kane County and be connected to a live specialist, any time of the day or night, to provide information and referral to community resources.

With more than 1,000 government, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations (including AID) providing much needed services throughout Kane County, it can be overwhelming and confusing to know who does what and exactly where to start to get help needed. 2-1-1 is a free, centralized, anonymous place to start with a specialist on hand to help sort out the options.

No computer or internet is required. Translation is available in over 150 languages and callers of all ages can use this service as often as needed.

The 2-1-1 hotline compliments the already established AID Crisis Line of the Fox Valley (630) 966-9393, which provides assistance to individuals with depression, anxiety, loneliness and substance abuse. The AID Crisis Line of the Fox Valley is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Fundraise for AID on FacebookIndividuals looking to fundraise for AID on social media can now utilize the fundraiser tool on Facebook. To create a fundraiser for AID, follow these 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 already received nearly $750 in fundraising proceeds.

As there are no processing fees, AID will receive 100% of the money raised during a campaign.

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AID Seeks Enthusiastic VolunteersVolunteers make AID a thriving community organization by helping with fundraising events, direct client care or simply by donating their time and talents.

Volunteers can assist clients with arts & crafts projects, teach cooking classes, create exercise programs, plant client-run gardens, office clerical work or become an AID crisis line operator. Volunteer locations include Aurora, Batavia, Elgin, Sugar Grove and Yorkville. Volunteering makes for a great company outing!

Set-up your volunteer time today by contacting AID Volunteer Coordinator, Maureen Spradlin at MSpradlin@AIDcares.org or apply online at AIDcares.org/volunteer.

Employees from IHC Construction Companies, LLC hosted a party for AID clients during the United Way “Day of Caring” in October, 2018.

The Geneva Rotary Club brought holiday joy to AID clients with a magic show, gifts and an appearance by

Santa and friends!

AID Glee Club, with guidance from Northern Illinois

Special Recreation Association (NISRA), club sang harmonious

holiday tunes.

Three AID clients pose with Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns (Ward 7) and INC Board, NFP

Executive Director Jerry Murphy after receiving awards promoting Aurora

Community Housing.

Wanda Thomas, Senior Vice President of AID Programs and

Services, discussed with INC Board, NFP the positive impact of AID in

the community. Watch online:youtu.be/T1Yuk5UoGmE

Altria Employees visited an AID STARS program to

play games, prepare meals and spread holiday cheer.

Become an AID volunteer today:AIDcares.org/volunteer

Wenzak QSC Management Inc. made a generous

donation to AID during the grand opening of a new

Wendy’s location in Aurora.

EarthMover Credit Union hosted an online voting

challenge for local non-profits. AID came in second place

and won $3,000!

Teachers and staff from Judson University cleaned

and organized AID residential homes during the

United Way Day of Caring.

Former AID board member Milt Evans and his wife

Linda hosted a 70th birthday party/casino night with all proceeds benefitting AID.

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AID and Entire Community Thank Local LegislatorsAID and other organizations, family, staff and Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities gathered to thank Representative Anna Moeller, Senator Linda Holmes, retired Senator Karen McConnaughay and the legislative co-sponsors for passing Senate Bill 3041.

“SB 3041 was designed to provide more resources for children and adults with Developmental Disabilities in their home communities”, said Representative Anna Moeller. “We were very pleased that both the House and Senate passed the legislation with overwhelming support”, reported Senator McConnaughay. “I was happy to be part of the bill’s passage”, commented Senator Holmes.

Jim Royster, an AID client and Aktion Club President (sponsored by the Elgin Noon Kiwanis) presented awards to the legislators. “This law will let voters decide to help people with disabilities. This is a good thing because we have so many people with Developmental Disabilities waiting to get help with jobs and a place to live and to join Clubs like the Aktion Club. We have 1,855 waiting in Kane County. That is why we want to say thanks”, said Jim.

“SB 3041 permits communities to provide local resources for supporting and creating services for their residents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities”, commented Kim Zoeller, President/CEO of the Ray Graham Association. “SB 3041, now the Community Care for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, was supported by 300 community advocates and providers throughout Illinois who pushed for support during the fall legislative override session”, reported Laura Anderson of Winning Systems.

“There are over 20,000 individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities looking for services now, and over 50,000 currently on the statewide PUNS registered wait list. Only 1,000 individuals are selected for services from the wait list each year” according to Laurie Guerue, parent, Ray Graham Association, and IPADD founder.” SB3041 provides an opportunity for additional resources to support local programs for those receiving services locally, and will help provide relief for those who will wait an average of 20 years before their name is pulled from the state wait list. This resource is desperately needed,” said Lynn O’Shea, retiring AID President/CEO.

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(From left to right: AID President Lore Baker, Representative Jeff Keicher, Senator Pamela Althoff (retired), Senator Linda Holmes, AID Client Jim Royster, Representative Anna Moeller, Senator Karen McConnaughay

(retired), AID President Lynn O’Shea (retired), Representative Grant Wehrli)

Benjamin AlexanderGreg & Patrice AlexanderTom & Lynn O’Shea

Thomas J. DavisWilliam & Kristen ChrnkoLaurel DavisHFMA McMahon

Illini ChapterDaniel & Lynn MitchellTom & Lynn O’SheaRay & Kathryn SteilTodd & Rae ThomasDave & Janice Watson

Alvin GoldsteinStephen & Rosemary

AndersonTimothy & Nancy BlackburnKevin BrownAnthony & Barbara

CarboneBob & Stacie ChukermanJerry CohenSteven & Cathy CohenMark & Margaret CoutreDerek CrimandoMichael & Helene FishmanJudy FrankHans FrederickDavid & Pauline GimbelNicolette GoldfarbJames & Deborah Graham

MEMORIALS 1/1/18 - 6/30/18

GRANTS & DONATIONS1/1/18 - 6/30/18 | $50 OR MORE

Jane Alabastro

Veronica Alcaraz

Aldridge Electric, Inc.

Greg & Patrice Alexander

American Demolition

Corporation

Amvets Post

#103 Auxiliary

Alvin Goldstein (cont.)Michael & Laura GreenspanSheldon HayerRon HickmanJoyce HimmelSeymour & Gloria HorwitzJacqueliine KaplanMark & Cheryl KaplanMarilyn KatzRyan KellyAndrea LeboyDean LechnerMark & Susannah LesswingMarlene LevinMichael & Lynne LieberEdward & Bobbi LoebMarc Realty Inc.John & Laurie MaxwellJudy McInerneyMark & Rhoda MelnicoffJeff MitchellBeth NajbergJeffrey & Harriet NemetzTom & Lynn O’SheaDaniel RaymondSherman & Sarene RosenMichael & Jeanie RosenfeldKevin RossElana SchneiderAlan ShlauMike SimonDavid & Suzanne SmithNancy SohnJoy SpringerSally SwissThomas Tax

Richard & Sherri Benson

Mary Blanchflower

Timothy & Nancy

Blackburn

Ronald & Carolyn Bohnsak

Tom & Patti Bonifas

Edward & Gerda Boone

Michael & Kelly Boss

Barbara Anderson

Stephen & Rosemary

Anderson

Arthur Clesen Inc.

Assurance Agency Ltd

Arthur J. Gallagher

& Company

Atlantic Painting

Baldor Chicago Inc. / ABB

Motors & Mechanical Inc.

Dave & Cheryl Banasiak

Larry & Peggy Barry

Batavia Mothers’ Club

Wayne & Rhonda Bauer

Johan & Carol Bayer

Bennett Law Firm, LLC

Alvin Goldstein (cont.)Jonathan & Julie WalnerSue WathenDavid & Barbara Webb

Gloria KittoeMary BlanchflowerJohn & Paula CibulskisThe Hodgson FamilyMichael KittoeTom & Lynn O’SheaCynthia PictonJohn & Virginia SalazarCraig & Kathy Schindlbeck

Philip McAlpinChristoffel Family

(Ryan, Marisa, Rocco and Vivianna)

Michael & Judith Jablecki

Tom & Lynn O’Shea

Jerry SkowRichard & Sherri BensonFeece Oil CompanyCarol FrulandNorris & Arlene GouldHinds Express Inc.Beth JaegerIone MartinJames & Susan MillerTom & Lynn O’SheaJudy Smith

Paul & Marian TomellRodger BossertTom & Lynn O’SheaPaul Wedeen

Mildred “Millie” WolsfeldJane AlabastroDavid & Jennifer BohrJohn BrittenhamWilliam & Carol FerriganCarol FrulandMichael & Jackie LewickiDebra MackertBenita OberhellmanTom & Lynn O’SheaPatricia SicilianoMike & Jean Van BoekelScott & Karen WadeRobert & Patricia WeberRobert & Nancy Zancig

Paul TommellTom & Lynn O’SheaPaul WedeenShirley & Erhart Stallmann

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GRANTS & DONATIONS1/1/18 - 6/30/18 | $50 OR MORE

Brandenburger

Plumbing Inc.

John & Kimberly Branstad

Linda Bressler

Matthew* & Brittany Bretz

Dr. Timothy*

& Susan Brown

Bruce Edmund Rohr, Inc.

Scott & Pam Budd

Charles & Lenore Buglio

Alan & Marianne Burton

Margaret Bussey

Ann Cain

Anthony & Barbara

Carbone

Carson Family Foundation

Chicago Testing

Laboratory, Inc.

Marisa Christoffel

John & Paula Cibulskis

City of Aurora

City of Batavia

Civil Contractor &

Engineers Inc.

Coleman Foundation, Inc.

Eve Conversa

Cosmopolitan

International Club

of Elgin

Country Financial

Mark & Margaret Coutre

Lawrence & Jennifer

Creadon

CSI 3000 Inc.

Angela Cudmore

Dahme

Mechanical Industries

Dairy Queen (South Elgin)

Randy & Debby Dalton

Laurel Davis

Bob & Maureen

De Dobbelaere

David* & Donna

De La Fuente

DeKalb County

Mental Health Board

Rosalie DeYoung

Meghan Dowling

Damon & Mary Duncan

Raymond

& Mary Anne Duray

Walter & Janet Dwyer

Eby-Brown Foundation

ECS Midwest, LLC

Edgewater Singles

Nathaniel

& Christine Edmond

EFS Foundation

Rita Ehrenberg

Elgin State Bank

Elgin Township

Feece Oil Company

Bryan & Tracey Fellhauer

Peter & Patricia Fennell

William & Carol Ferrigan

First Alert

Michael & Helene Fishman

Patrick* & Judith Flaherty

Hans Frederick

Carol Fruland

Dennis & Daryl Galinsky

Joseph & Janice Gehrman

Joanne Gemmer

Geneva 708 Mental

Health Commission

John Georgeson

John & Joanne Gerlach

David & Pauline Gimbel

Delores Glynn

Nicolette Goldfarb

James* & Jenna Gould

Norris & Arlene Gould

James & Deborah Graham

Grand Victoria

Foundation

Michael & Laura

Greenspan

GU Energy

Hanover Township 708

Mental Health Board

Esther Hansen

Hansen-Furnas

Foundation

Melissa Harry

Hard Rock

Concrete Cutters

Kathy Hazelwood

Kevin Hazelwood

Herb’s Glass and Mirror

(Elgin)

James & Ina Heup

Ron Hickman

Hinds Express Inc.

Curtis & Andrea Holloway

Hollywood Casino (Aurora)

Ron & Carole Hosler

IHC Construction

Company LLC.

INC Board, NFP

Independent Mechanical

Jarosch Bakery

(Elk Grove Village)

JB Erectors Inc.

Ronald & Caryle Jerrick

Jobsite Supply

Mendel Jones

& Florence Fullwood

James & Donna Katek

Michelle Katz

Ryan Kelly

Kiwanis Club of Elgin

Kiwanis Club of Geneva

Kiwanis Club of McHenry

Clifford* & Marilynn Klotz

Curtis & Angela Klotz

William & Karen Koch

Knights of Columbus

Council #12497

Knights of Columbus

Council #14929

Knights of Columbus

Council #2191

Knights of Columbus

Council #4849

Knights of Columbus

Council #654

Kopy Kat Copier (Aurora)

Derrick & Linda Kraus

The Krause Family

Tom & Pat Krave

Kreativ Edge

Carla Kroll

Susan Kuen Gregory

LAI, Ltd.

Lamar Advertising

Company

Richard & Janis Lariviere

James & Mary Larsen

Lauderdale Electric

Robert Dore & Diana* Law

Marlene Levin

Mark & Susannah

Lesswing

Michael & Jackie Lewicki

Michael & Lynne Lieber

Lombard Junior

Women’s Club

Owen & Sue Lowrey

Dan* & Melissa Lundberg

Mark & Kim Lynch

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M.G. Electric

Service Company

Magnetrol

International Inc.

Marc Realty Inc.

Ione Martin

John & Laurie Maxwell

Mark & Carolyn McDonald

Al & Janice McFadden

McHenry County Building

Trades Council

McHenry County

Mental Health Board

Tom McTavish

Clem & Susan Mejia

Ted & Tanya* Meyers

Chuck* & Sheri Miles

Michael & Teresa Milewski

Tim & Deb Millard

Phil & Jami Minelli

Daniel & Lynn Mitchell

Nancy Modery

Gail & Jacob Molenhouse

David & Karen Moore

Michael & Vicki Morcos

Edward Murtaugh

Naperville

Running Company

Jeffrey & Sandra Nash

Jim Nolan

Northwest Technical

Robert Novack

Mary O’Connor

Larry O’Leary

Tom & Cathy Olson

Tom & Lynn O’Shea

Ozinga

Ready Mix Concrete

Panther Vision

Cathy Peplinski

Painters District Council

No. 30 Aurora

Wieslaw & Elizabeth

Paradowski

Pedersen Family

Foundation

Vanessa Petprachan

Joy Ping

John & Suzanne Potter

Prairie Material

Precision Custom

Coatings

Jim Quilico

Race Roster USA Inc.

Vicki Reagan

Rose Reid

Republic Bank of Chicago

Nancy Rex

Norm & Gina Richter

Rockford Symphony

Orchestra

Sherman & Sarene Rosen

Kevin Ross

Rotary Club of Batavia

Running On The Wall

Thomas & Deborah Russo

Sachi Construction Inc.

S & J Construction

Company, Inc.

John & Virginia Salazar

Craig & Kathy Schindlbeck

Brian & Jill Schluntz

Dennis & Bonnie Schwank

Charles & Janis Sharpless

William & Karin Sheehy

Shodeen, Inc. / Shodeen

Family Foundation

Cecelia Silber

Bruce & Kathy Simpson

Donna Siry

Simko Industrial

Fabricators

Anthony & Valerie Smith

David & Suzanne Smith

Nancy Sohn

Speed Laces

Joy Springer

St. Charles Golden K

Kiwanis Club

St. James Episcopal

Church

Joseph & Tracy Steffen

Ray & Kathryn Steil

Abe Steinberg

& Candy Goldstein

Anne Louise Strong

Cris Swanson

Sally Swiss

Melinda* & Marcos Tejada

Temulac Engineering

Consultants LLC

The Hartford Construction

The Labs USA Aurora LLC

Bob & Crissy Tighe

Greg & Andrea Torrence

Craig Mielke

& Inez* Toledo

Tim & Debbie Torres

Trinity Episcopal Church

Mary Trippon

Truck King Hauling

Contractors Inc,.

True Citrus

Trust Company of Illinois

Norm & Shirley Turner

Turtle Fur

United Scrap Metal

United Rental

United Rental

Trench Safety

United Way (Elgin)

United Way (Fox Valley)

United Way (Batavia)

United Way

(Greater

McHenry County)

United Way

(Metropolitan Chicago)

Utility Concrete

Products, LLC

Bob* & Toni Vaughan

Village of Lombard

Village of South Elgin

Vixen Construction Inc.

Frank & Char Voris

Jonathan & Julie Walner

Sue Wathen

Dave & Janice Watson

Waubonsee

Community College

Richard & Kathy Weiland

Weldstar

Douglas & Karen Werrbach

Joseph & Debra Winkle

Ronald & Gemma Winters

Woman’s Club of Aurora

Wright Sox

Yorkville

Congregational Church

Joe Zieske

*Indicates Board Member

GRANTS & DONATIONS1/1/18 - 6/30/18 | $50 OR MORE

Become an AID Donor Today!

AIDcares.org/Donate

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UPCOMING EVENTSANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS NIGHT - WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 TH

Join us as we recognize client achievement and honor the generosity and dedication of volunteers, community supporters, and employees who helped make 2018 a success for AID. The Annual Meeting is open to the public; a complimentary light dinner is provided. Please R.S.V.P. to Angela Cudmore by May 1ST at (847) 931-2294 or ACudmore@AIDcares.org.

AID COLOR BURST 5K FUN RUN & ROLL - FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH 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. Keep an eye on AIDcares.org for registration and volunteer opportunities!

309 New Indian Trail CourtAurora, Illinois 60506-2494www.AIDcares.org

JOIN THE AID TEAM! OPEN FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME POSITIONS:• Case Manager (QMHP, Victim Services & more)• Direct Support Person (Residential, Day Services & more)• Janitorial Crew Leader• Registered Nurse

BENEFITS: Paid Time off, Paid Training, Tuition Reimbursement, 401k, Medical/Dental Plans, Life Insurance and Disability

...and many more!APPLY ONLINE: AIDCARES.ORG

Minimum 18 Years of Age, High School Diploma or Equivalent, Valid Illinois Driver’s LicenseQUALIFICATIONS

CONTACT: KEVIN HARRISKHarris@AIDcares.org • (630) 966-4028