S H O R E C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E S , I N C .
2 0 1 7 A N N U A L R E P O R T
How do you sum up a year in just a few sentences? I would describe 2017 as a “year of promise.” It was a year we promised to develop new, innovative person-centered services and programs. We also promised to increase visibility, accountability, and transparency. We are happy to report that we kept our promise to you.
First, we looked inward to better understand where we are and where we wanted to be in this changing economic landscape. Then, we looked outward by visiting 7 other disabilities organizations in the Chicagoland area. We are forever grateful to the leaders of those organizations for openly sharing their insights, experiences, and successes. And also for bravely sharing their failures and lessons learned.
INNOVATION
We added two new person-centered programs:
True North seeks to maximize participation for adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in integrated community life, through vocational exploration and employment path services.
Life in Motion – Your Choice Program for adults with more severe and profound disabilities to have increased opportunity to engage in our community, as well as, job shadow, volunteer, and make choices as to how they spend their day.
We have also added more innovative housing options for individuals with disabilities who want to live in their own home and receive the appropriate support to provide the highest level of independence and autonomy.
PERFORMANCE
Every year, human service organizations are evaluated closely to determine the organization’s competence and commitment to excellence. Thanks to the tireless work of our dedicated staff, many of whom have over 20 years of service with Shore, we achieved the following:
• A score of 94% by the Bureau of Accreditation, Licensing and Certification by the Department of Human Services for our Day Program and CILA residential programs.
• Shore Homes West was 100% in compliance with the Illinois Department of Public Health.
• Platinum Level approval rating from GuideStar, a charity review organization for transparency and effectiveness.
This year, our Annual Report Theme is “The Heart of Shore” and understanding what that is and what it says about us.
The “Heart of Shore” is in our staff, our board of directors, donors, communities served, suppliers, volunteers, and friends. But most of all, “The Heart of Shore” is in the individuals that we serve.
Thank you for all that you do.
Yours in great admiration, love and appreciation,
India Alexis Ehioba, MNA, CFRE Chief Executive Officer
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8350 Laramie AvenueSkokie, IL 60077
shoreservices.org
T H E H E A R T O F S H O R E
J O S E P H K O E N I G , S R . T R A I N I N G C E N T E R
Have you ever wondered how the items you buy get packaged? At the Joseph Koenig, Sr. Training Center, which provides vocational training to over 160 individuals, packaging and fulfillment are only two of over 20 services we provide to the community. The center contracts with area businesses to provide paid employment opportunities for participants like Emily. She has been working at the Koenig Center for nearly five years, and, when asked what she likes about Shore, Emily stated, “It’s fun, and I like to come here to work.”
According to LaToya Morgan, Program Manager, Emily enjoys her tasks and independently checks her finished products to make sure they meet quality standards. She is very friendly and helpful to staff and her peers. Emily’s job is especially important to program partners Topco Associates, LLC., a privately held company that provides innovative business solutions for its food industry members and customers. In fact, over six months Emily and her peers completed the re-packaging of 194,226 school supplies, getting them ready in time for the start of the new school year. This was a huge endeavor, and Emily was happy to know that so many children would be prepared for school because of her hard work. Emily loves cooking and preparing meals with her family, downloading music, and working on her computer.
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J O S E P H K O E N I G , S R . T R A I N I N G C E N T E R
Patrick, a client at the Koenig Center, recently had an experience he will never forget. He was able to job shadow a “Mentor” at Curt’s Café on Central Street in Evanston. For three weeks Patrick observed and learned what is involved in working in a restaurant. This was very special because Patrick’s dream job is to work in a restaurant. His job at home is to set the table and clear dishes, so seeing these tasks done in a real café was thrilling for him. The highlight for Patrick was helping to make a smoothie.
Anni Braverman, Rehabilitation Coordinator, stated that the owner of Curt’s Café, Susan Trieschmann, wanted to start a “Give Back Initiative” and felt that working with Shore would be a perfect way for her clients to help others in the community. In June 2017, a partnership started that provides opportunities for job exploration within the café setting. During the three-week sessions, clients bring questions and conduct an informational interview with their Mentor about their job the first week, shadow to see how duties are performed the second week, and the last week the Mentor conducts a mock interview to give the client interview experience.
The mission of Curt’s Café is to improve outcomes for young adults living in at-risk situations through work and life skills training. This partnership provides real job exposure for our clients and has been a win/win experience for Patrick, the three other clients who have had the opportunity, and for the Mentors.
Thank you! Curt’s Café for being a leader in providing job opportunities for individuals with and without developmental disabilities.
L I F E I N M O T I O N – Y O U R C H O I C E
P R O G R A M
At Shore, we are always keeping the ever-changing needs of our clients as the focus of our care. And we want to provide them with encouragement and support to achieve a higher quality of life, engage in the community, develop more independence, and empower them to make decisions about how they spend their day. This is why the Life In Motion — Your Choice Program was developed.
Janakan was one of the first individuals to participate in the launch of this new program. One activity he thoroughly enjoys is attending the Next Chapter Book Club offered by the Skokie Public Library. The book club gives individuals the opportunity to read various books, discuss different topics, and meet new peers. In the beginning Janakan was a little shy, didn’t talk, and on numerous occasions refused to read. However, after completing the nine-week session, Janakan was more willing to discuss different topics, asked more questions, and his interactions among his peers improved. Janakan loves to read and even volunteered at the library years ago, and now he can share that love of reading with more people.
“By being able to plan
the activities he wants
to participate in, Janakan
has improved his work
habits when he attends
the Koenig Center.”
Amy Perkins, PROGRAM MANAGER
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S E C O N D T I M EA R O U N D
The next time you go shopping at Shore’s resale shop - Second Time Around Thrift & Gift Shop at 4123 Oakton St. in Skokie - you will discover a true treasure in their employee Cynthia a.k.a. Cindy. Cindy has worked at the shop for over four years and has made tremendous progress acquiring new job skills like ringing up sales and learning how to use the internet. Her friendly demeanor has made her a favorite amongst the shop volunteers, and the loyal customers love interacting with her. Cindy likes making the customers happy, decorating the shop around all the holidays, and helping to train new volunteers how to run the shop. She said, “I like to be challenged.”
For over 25 years, Shore has assisted Cindy in her vocational pursuits and her efforts to develop the skills needed to live independently. She attends the Joseph Koenig, Sr. Training Center once a week and receives intermit support from our Supported Living Arrangement Program. Cindy lives in her own condo, drives, and is an avid bowler who competes in the Special Olympics. She also enjoys spending time with her boyfriend Jay, seeing movies, going out to eat, working on her own computer, and listening to music.
Gwen Kessler, COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER
“Cindy is very friendly and hard working. I enjoy working with her because of her positive attitude, willingness to learn new skills, and how she helps in any way she can. Cindy brings smiles to all of those around her and is a very special person.”
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R E S I D E N T I A LS E R V I C E S
How can you help your community? If you ask Jerrold, or “Jerry” as he’s known, he’ll tell you that volunteering is the answer. He has been helping his community for over 20 years. From being a Marshall at the Evanston and Skokie 4th of July Parades to assisting at Chicago’s Thanksgiving Parade and participating in the Avon Breast Cancer Walk, Jerry really knows how to have fun volunteering. Why does he do it? “I like to,” Jerry answered.
Jerry has been a part of the Shore family for over 30 years and is a resident at the Patricia Lloyd Townhomes. He receives vocational training at the Koenig Center’s Supported Employment Program. After 20 years of employment at a home improvement store, Jerry now works at the Goodwill Store in Evanston where he is a maintenance worker. Every Wednesday Jerry cleans Shore’s Administration Center and is always willing to take on extra tasks.
Jerry likes attending sporting events like Northwestern and Cubs games and spending time with his Best Buddy. He has forged a close friendship with his new roommate Phillip, and they enjoy watching sports games together.
“Jerry has shown a great
investment in the community
by supporting Breast Cancer
Awareness and other causes
annually. He looks forward to
volunteering and socializing
with the other volunteers he
has come to know well over
the years.”
Kirsten Luna, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
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C A S E S T A T E M E N T
WHYCHOOSE SHORE
COMMUNITYSERVICES?
D I V E R S I T YWe promote diversity in the individuals we serve and will accept anyone, even individuals who need assistance with eating and toileting, which is not common for similar agencies. Our staff have a rich cultural background, with 13 languages spoken in addition to English, which improves communication with our clients and their families.
LANGUAGESSPOKEN
13MULTI-
CULTURAL
WHYCHOOSE SHORE
COMMUNITYSERVICES?
E X P E R I E N C EWe provide stable employment with a low staff turnover. Shore has 106 staff members, many of whom have 10, 15, 20 and even 30+ years of service to the organization. Our management team has 106 collective years of service and 134 years of experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities. Shore also has an admirable staff retention rate of 94%. In comparison, the industry norm is a less than 50% retention rate.
STAFF RETENTION
94%
COMBINED YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
134
WHYCHOOSE SHORE
COMMUNITYSERVICES?
R E P U T A T I O NWe have an excellent reputation for being a trustworthy resource in the community. Our donors feel that they are a part of something that is vital and impactful. They are confident that we are investing their gifts wisely and prudently in support of individuals with disabilities.
TRUSTEDSTAFF
MEMBERS
106
COMMUNITYREPUTATION
E X C E L L E N C EShore is accredited by CARF International, an independent nonprofit accreditor of health and human services. As a CARF-accredited provider, we are recognized for our ongoing innovation and adherence to the highest “best practice” standards. In addition, Shore has received their highest accolade: 15 consecutive three-year accreditations. We have also recently achieved the highest donor rating from GuideStar for transparency and best practices in operations with a Platinum Level Approval Rating. Less than 5% of charities nationwide receive this rating.
WHYCHOOSE SHORE
COMMUNITYSERVICES?
HIGHESTSTANDARDS
CONSECUTIVE3-YEAR
ACCREDITATIONS
15GUIDESTARPLATINUM APPROVAL
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P R I O R I T I E SOur priority is to provide the highest quality services and programs to the 400+ children and adults who rely on us to provide them with the skills that improve their quality of life. We are committed to accomplishing this by utilizing our resources in the most efficient, productive and transparent way.
C O M M U N I T Y F U N D I N GShore receives support from generous individual donors, corporations and private foundations to help fund our operating budget, as well as, investments in developing new innovative programming to best meet the needs of the individuals we serve. Thanks to this support, we are able to meet the gap between government funding and what it really takes to provide quality services.
DIVERSE FUNDERS
$WHY
CHOOSE SHORE
COMMUNITYSERVICES?
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F I N A N C I A L R E S U LT SF I S C A L Y E A R 2 0 1 7 / J U LY 1 , 2 0 1 6 – J U N E 3 0 , 2 0 1 7
O P E R A T I O N S
Public Support and Revenue $ 5,297,141*
Expenses (before depreciation/amortization) $6,156,490
Depreciation/Amortization Expense –$249,300
Surplus/Loss ( $859,349)
S O U R C E S O F I N C O M E D I S T R I B U T I O N O F E X P E N S E S
G E N D E R : T O T A L 3 3 0
R A C E / E T H N I C I T Y : T O T A L 3 3 0
A G E : T O T A L 3 3 0
P R O G R A M E N R O L L M E N T D U P L I C AT E D : T O TA L 4 1 8**
* Includes HUD and Restricted Funding.**Many individuals receive services in more than one program. An additional 81 individuals received evaluations/referral and follow-up services.
233 18–64 years old
50 0–5 years old
42 65+ years old
5 6–17 years old
209 Male
121 Female
186 Caucasian
58 African American
48 Asian
25 Hispanic
13 Pacific Islander
165 Joseph Koening, Sr. Training Center
92 Lois Lloyd Center
57 Residential
50 Early Intervention
40 Home Based Support
14 Respite
C O M M U N I T I E S S E R V E D
Arlington Heights
Chicago
Des Plaines
Elk Grove
Evanston
Glenview
Highland Park
Hoffman Estates
Island Lake
Lake Zurich
Lincolnwood
Morton Grove
Norridge
Northbrook
Park Ridge
Skokie
Waukegan
Wheeling
Wilmette
Winnetka
84% Programs and Facilities
16% Administration/ Fundraising
63% State Government
10% Private Fees
10% Contributions
5% Capital Campaign
5% Sales to the Public
5% Federal Government
1% Local Government
1% Miscellaneous
T O T A L L I F E T I M E G I V I N G T O S H O R EA S O F J U N E 3 0 , 2 0 1 7
C O N T R I B U T I O N SA S O F J U N E 3 0 , 2 0 1 7
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P L A T I N U M S H O R E$ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 +
Anonymous (2)Cook County Community Development
Block GrantsEvanston Mental Health BoardGignilliant & Hymen, P.C. c/o
The Rose F. and Alice M. Koffend Foundation
John and Alice Lloyd Foundation Joseph & Deb Koenig, Jr. –
Koenig Family Charitable Foundation Robert & Marian KurzDr. Eugene Lerner –
Eugene and Janet Lerner FoundationDaniel F. and Ada L. Rice FoundationRichard C. and Margaret V. Romano
Charitable Trust Dr. James & Mrs. Rita SheininSiragusa Family Foundation The Chicago Community Foundation United Way USG Foundation, Inc.Village of Skokie Community –
Development Block GrantsWinnetka Congregational Church –
Woman’s Society
G O L D S H O R E$ 5 0 , 0 0 0 - $ 9 9 , 9 9 9
Anonymous (3)Chicago White Sox Charities, Inc.Estate of Willa ArntzNoel Dunderdale TrustFinnegan Family FoundationKiwanis Club of EvanstonKnights of Columbus #7331 - TechnyDaniel & Martha Lloyd David & Heidi LloydMorton Grove Foundation Niles TownshipDr. Ramesh & Mrs. Sandhya RaoMichael & Ann Roberts Ronald & Elizabeth SchellRobin S. Thomas
S I L V E R S H O R E$ 2 5 , 0 0 0 - $ 4 9 , 9 9 9
Thomas & Meridith AdamsMr. & Mrs. James A. DelaneyVictor R. FernitzDr. Carl & Mrs. Alice LiebermanRonald & Carol Molick
Kevin & Meridith MurraySam & Paula PfefferJoseph & Natalie RomanoRothschild Investment Corp.Peter & Jennifer ScanlonMr. & Mrs. Robert A. Snyder Trim-Tex Inc.
B R O N Z E S H O R E$ 1 0 , 0 0 0 - $ 2 4 , 9 9 9
Rita BlickenstaffBank of America c/o Carl R. Hendrickson
Family FoundationBMO Harris Bank N.A. Debora K. BraunDonald & Donna Brown, Jr.Timothy & Sandra BuzardCNA Matching Gift PlanDavid R. CichyCommonwealth Edison CompanyCharles G. CooperDrs. Robert & Amy Daniels Leo Fenili – Leo Fenili, Inc.Gloria Galloway MooreHenrietta Ganser*Gerald & Chris GulleyHEDJohn Crane, Inc.
Dr. Patricia & Mr. Kevin KatzKnights of Columbus #3243 – Skokie Richard & Marilyn LeipsigerLincolnshire Morning Star Rotary ClubCharlotte LindonLyondell Chemical CompanySally K. MunleyMr. & Mrs. Thomas NessWilliam H. OggMr. & Mrs. John A. PigottPaul & Charlyn Rauch, Jr.Michael & Linda Ragins John & Lynn RyanAvis F. RedwineRomano Brothers & Co.Louise RosenblumJohn Paul Schmidt Timm Schuller & Jacqueline WilliamsDouglas Schwartz & Cynthia SchafferGary & Carol SgrignoliPatricia ShusterFran StanwoodMargaret Stevens The John R. Houlsby FoundationUnited Conveyor FoundationMildred L. ThompsonThe Harry and Jeanette Weinberg
Foundation IncorporatedMr. & Mrs. Mario Zitella
S U P E R H E R O$ 5 0 , 0 0 0 +
Joseph & Deb Koenig, Jr. – Koenig Family Charitable Foundation
John and Alice Lloyd Foundation Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Foundation
P L A T I N U M H E R O$ 1 0 , 0 0 0 - $ 4 9 , 9 9 9
Thomas and Meridith AdamsAnonymous (3)Chicago White Sox Charities, Inc.Cook County Community Development
Block GrantEvanston Mental Health BoardThe Rose F. and Alice M. Koffend
Foundation c/o Gignilliant & Hymen, P.C. Dr. Eugene Lerner –
Eugene and Janet Lerner Foundation Joseph & Natalie RomanoRichard C. and Margaret V. Romano
Charitable Trust Peter & Jennifer ScanlonThe Harry and Jeanette Weinberg
Foundation IncorporatedVillage of Skokie – Community
Development Block Grant
Robert & Marian KurzDr. Carl & Mrs. Alice LiebermanMorton Grove Foundation Thomas & Beth MurphyRaymond James & Assoc., Inc.Ronald & Elizabeth SchellTimm Schuller & Jacqueline WilliamsDr. James & Mrs. Rita SheininRobin S. ThomasMildred L. ThompsonUnited Conveyor FoundationLisa Zarogin c/o Schwab Charitable Fund
H E R O
$ 1 , 0 0 0 - $ 2 , 4 9 9
BMO Harris Bank N.A. Jeffrey & Terri Bennett Harold & Judy BergMichael & Dina BoothDebora K. BraunCNA Matching Gift PlanJohn & Beth CorvinoJames & Deborah Dades Drs. Robert & Amy Daniels Mr. & Mrs. William DunnEnterprise Holdings FoundationLeslie FalcoLeo Fenili – Leo Fenili, Inc.Paul & Mary FinneganFirst Bank & TrustGloria Galloway MooreKeith Galloway
G O L D H E R O$ 5 , 0 0 0 - $ 9 , 9 9 9
Commonwealth Edison CompanyHUB International LimitedKiwanis Club of EvanstonDaniel & Martha Lloyd David & Heidi LloydLyondell Chemical CompanyNiles Township Dr. Ramesh & Mrs. Sandhya RaoMichael & Ann Roberts John & Lynn RyanJohn Paul Schmidt Douglas Schwartz & Cynthia SchafferGary & Carol SgrignoliSiragusa Family Foundation
S I L V E R H E R O
$ 2 , 5 0 0 - $ 4 , 9 9 9
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas AndersonRobert BarsumainKevin BuzardTimothy & Sandra BuzardDr. Robson & Mrs. India Alexis EhiobaDean & Shelley GallowayGloria Galloway MooreSeth & Elizabeth HopkinsJoseph Birkenheier Tuckpointing & MasonryDr. Patricia & Mr. Kevin Katz
Scott & Gail GallowayMartell W. GanglerSteve Hagerty & Lisa Altenbernd c/o
Hagerty Altenbernd Family Charitable Fund
Mardi Klevs & Joseph FeinglassKnights of Columbus #7331 - TechnyRichard & Marilyn LeipsigerMagnetrol International Inc.Mark Vend CompanyGregg & Mary MatzProf. Thomas & Mrs. Kimberly MerrillRonald & Carol MolickMorton Grove Community ChurchEllen NewcomerNorthern Trust Charitable Giving –Program
at the Chicago Community FoundationPaul & Charlyn Rauch, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. Nagarpu Samuel ReddyRoberta S. Schaffer Ariel Schwartz & Jonah ShifrinBernard Tanenbaum*Kimberly WilliamsTom & Renee Zipprich
G I F T S O F $ 1 0 0 - $ 9 9 9
AbbVie Inc. Employee Engagement FundAdvanced Plastics Corp.Liora AlschulerDorothy AndersonAllen C. AndradaAssurance Heating & Air, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Stephen BarryMr. & Mrs. Clark BarthelMr. & Mrs. Phillip G. Baugher
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Raymond BaumElizabeth BeckBerg, Berg & Pandev, P.C.Larry & Bonnie BergPaul BergAnton & Mary Lou BergerRonald BernardiPhyllis BerningBurton & Arlene BernsteinRaymond BilkaRita BlickenstaffJoseph & Susan BookerMr. & Mrs. Theodore BoslerGeorge & Mary BothosSeymour & Barbara BrandinDaniel & Katy BraunBarbara BronderBevan & Michelle BrookfieldDonald & Donna Brown, Jr.Robert & Elizabeth Bruce Timothy & Vickie BurkeJohn J. Cahill, Inc.Gloria CallaciJanice CannonSusan M. CanterWilliam & Mary Jane CarlinStephen & Suzanne CarlsonJoan Carlson-MillerBarry & Randi CarrDr. Maureen & Mr. Robert CarsonRuth Cavanaugh & Hans de KokWilliam & Phyllis ChambersJannet Chang & Ian LowRobert ChristensenCitizens for Lou LangElizabeth CochranHerbert & Lillian Rose CohenPatricia CohnLeonard ColenConcurrency, Inc.Contour Landscaping, Inc.Charles G. CooperJack & Shayne CooperMelanie CroftBruce Cross – Energy Reduction, Inc.Robert & Elizabeth CroweCustom Van Conversions & MobilityDonald D’AntonioJames G. Dades & Co., Ltd.Jeanine DanielJosephine Randazzo DebartoloMr. & Mrs. Chris A. DefranceschiPatrick & Cory DelacyRobert O. DelaneyMatthew & Alfred DeutschLenore Deutsch-Albert & Martin Albert, Jr.Vincent DiBenedattoCharles & Diane DoldRosemary DonzellaCarol DorseyDaniel & Aneeta DuvaDavid & Jane EdgleySteven Einhorn & Judy Berg-EinhornExelon Foundation Grant Farrar & Shannon Alexander Francis & Taryn FayEdward & Leslie FinnRichard B. Fitzgerald Follett Corporation Matching Gift ProgramRobert & Beth FootlikPaul & Jean FrostWilliam & Mindy Frost, Jr.Sono FujiiSol F. Galper
Henrietta Ganser*Joellen P. Garber GrossRuth Barnett GeidermanThomas & Jennifer GemmellJames & Bernadine Ann GibbonsMr. & Mrs. Steven GilfordMr. & Mrs. Donald GillisBonnie D. GilmanMarc & Carol GordonRobert & Linda GorrellGerald & Chris GulleyAlison HackneyZlatko & Alexandra HalilovicIris HarrisHennelly, Jacob, QuinlanMr. & Mrs. Steven HershLinda HillPeter & Barbara HillebrandWilliam T. HobanThomas Hoeppner & Jo-Ann Bentley
HoeppnerMr. & Mrs. David HoffmanRosemarie HoggInez HolmbergThomas Holzman & Alison DruckerTimothy & Sharon HonakerDr. Richard S. HopfMr. & Mrs. Scott HoslerMichael & Michelle HundrieserMr. & Mrs. Richard IndeckIra G. Spiro, D.D.S., LTD.Theresa JacobsErnest JanuaryJennings Chevrolet and Volkswagen Robert JeskoRobert & Mary Beth JirgalDavid H. Johnson, LTD.Sarah Anne Johnson & Jason BucciarelliNorton & Barbara JosephsonRoman JurewiczThomas & Priscilla KaczmarekMary Louise Kandyba & Timothy MooreFred S. KargerChristine M. KeranRobert & Jean KestlerMr. & Mrs. Edward KhalilAndrea S. KnightMr. & Mrs. James KrockMr. & Mrs. Mel N. KronickRonald & Nancy KurzRoger & Chris LaneNoah & Margot LayneAllen & Harriet LazarVictor & Mindy Lerias, Jr.William & Teresa LeskeSusan LevineDr. Michael & Mrs. Sue LevinsonMary Lou Lyons Maga Ltd.Paul & Jane MajewskiPaula MaldonadoAlan & Ann MalkoffAntionette MaloneyMatthew & Christina MargolisMargolis Weldon, LLCE. Davison & Rebecca MasseyLee J. MaternowskiCarol MaxonRobert & Kathy MayerJason & Kathleen McBrideBill & Maureen McGarigleMr. & Mrs. Thomas McGrady Mark & Laura McGivernThomas & Jimmie McRaith, Jr.
Timothy & Pamela McRaithLois MelvoinMichael A. Maione Insurance Agency, Inc.Midpack CorporationOlive MillanMiller Cooper & Co. Ltd. William & Mary MiskallMr. & Mrs. Thomas MonroeWilliam R. MuensterSally K. MunleyJane NaniNetwork For GoodDr. Edward NeumannMr. & Mrs. Michael NolanChristopher NoonMargaret OakleyWilliam H. OggDr. & Mrs. Prem PahwaAlicia R. ParinasSujal PatelPeak PropertiesMoreen PerlmanMr. & Mrs. Steven PetersonSam & Paula PfefferPhysical Therapy Associates, LTD.Joe & Lisa PighettiPinnacle Development, Inc.Marc PlattSusan PlatzGeorge & Anastasia PrekasLouis & Liza PriceHarvey & Lois PyesJane RabeBina RaoKen & Susan ReadyAvis F. RedwineDr. & Mrs. Howard J. ReinglassSherrie L. Rice Mr. & Mrs. Todd RobbinsRomano Brothers & Co.Mark & Judy Ronan Herb & Elaine RosingCharlaine Markus Ryan Carlos & Barbara SaavedraRichard SandlerRoberta A. SandreTeodoro & Lilia SantiagoLesley SarnoffDr. Vythialingam & Mrs. Padmini
Sathiaseelan L. Dean & Arlene ScaneDr. Peter Scheff & Dr. Deborah RosenbergPatricia SchiffbauerDr. Harold & Mrs. Hillary SchmulensonDonald Seeley & Salli Berg-Seeley
Michael & Linda SelwayDaniel Sheinin Jay & Deborah ShulrufShuman Financial Consulting, LLCJake & Beverly Siegel Mr. & Mrs. James SimpsonSko-Die Inc.Frederick Smoler & Phyllis KramerJune SochenLawrence & Margie SondlerAndy & Joan Spiwak Rick & Cathy Steinberg Margaret StevensStivers Staffing ServicesPatricia StrongBrad & Wendy StudtGeorge StutzT & K Associates Inc. DBA Meli Café
on GrandDr. Jeffrey Taube & Dr. Ann ClarkTauber Brothers Tool & Die CompanyTerry & Jean TedermanTepfer Consulting Group Ltd.Tetra Medical Supply Corp.Therapy Providers of AmericaDr. & Mrs. K. ThomasMr. & Mrs. David ThomeMs. T. TiongsonElizabeth TisdahlVirginia C. TolfordRobert & Mary Jo TranterRichard & Bernadine TurnerRandall UsenVirginia ValeMary Von ThadenDavid & Justyna WalcoffVince WalshThe Weiss Family Donor Advised Fund c/o Fidelity Charitable Gift FundWarehouse DirectGary & Mary Faith WeissRalph WestfallJayne WhalenWilliam & Miyoko WhitesideHelen M. Wilcox Mr. & Mrs. William WilenLeslye Winslow & Andrew Kuby IIIRoger & Eileen WolfDianne M. YaconettiJane YakushijiDorothy YoungGail ZaverdinosDr. David & Mrs. Paulette ZeeWilliam Landon Zee & Megan LambEdward & Janice Zulkey
G I F T S R E C E I V E DA S O F J U N E 3 0 , 2 0 1 7
MEMORIALS
Norman BakallArthur BuehlerDorothy ChesterLinda DranoffHenrietta GanserJerry GrohStan HutchisonYetta KarageorgeBarbara Laskin
HONORARIUMS
LEGACY SOCIETY
*In MemoriamWe are grateful to receive the generous support from our donors. If your name/s were inadvertly omitted,
please cotact us at info@shoreservices in order to correct the error in future publications.
Raul LunaMichael MackJoyce RizzoIda SelanRobert SilverThomas StraussMartin Zivin
Sandra BuzardCharles CooperDarlene GrossmanAllison Leipsiger &
Adam Roche’s Wedding
Richard & Marilyn Leipsiger
Dan LloydJennifer MangelBeth Pfeffer
Fraum’s Wedding
Jennifer F. ScanlonLarry SondlerJoan Weinrob
Helen Ruth Cling Trust*India Alexis Ehioba, MNA, CFRECarl & Alice LiebermanBernard Tanenbaum Trust*Robin S. Thomas
The Legacy Society comprises our dearest friends and supporters. The members are very special to Shore Community Services as they have decided to include us in their estate plans. This gift is the highest form of generosity that helps to ensure that individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities will continue to receive the resources, therapies, training and supports to reach their highest level of independence.
“As a parent of a Shore client, I am deeply grateful for the care and support my son is receiving. The staff, at all levels, is deeply concerened with the well being of the clients. My husband and I really like the direction Shore is taking with more individualized programming and more community outings.”
Sandhya Rao
B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
Natalie Romano PRESIDENT
Larry Berg VICE PRESIDENT
David T. Lloyd VICE PRESIDENT
Robin S. Thomas VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY
James Dades TREASURER
Jennifer F. Scanlon Sandra Buzard Jannet Chang Dr. Amy Daniels Seth M. Hopkins Kevin Katz Katie Koenig William R. Leske Dr. Carl Lieberman Matthew Margolis Gloria Moore Lynn Kahla Ryan Douglas P. Schwartz Michael Selway Robert D. Tranter Kimberly Williams
O U R M I S S I O N
Shore’s mission is to improve the quality of life for persons with
intellectual and other developmental disabilities through educational,
residential, vocational and related programs provided with
community integrated supports and services.
Shore Community Services, Inc.Administration Center8530 Laramie Avenue
Skokie, IL 60077
phone 847.982.2030 fax 847.982.2039
S P R I N G B E N E F I T
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It’s so rewarding to be part of an organization whose only motivation is to help make the lives of people with
disabilities and their families happy and full of potential. Natalie Romano,
BOARD PRESIDENT
H O N O R A R Y B O A R D
Harold Berg Donna Brown Charles G. Cooper Victor R. Fernitz Joan Joyner Elizabeth A. Karlson Robert Kurz Dr. Eugene Lerner Thomas L. McRaith Sam E. Pfeffer
A D M I N I S T R A T I O N
India Alexis Ehioba, MNA, CFRE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Debora K. Braun CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Alexandra Halilovic, QIDP DIRECTOR OF SHORE HOMES
Kirsten Luna, MA, QIDP DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Mary K. Matz, MA, CFRE SENIOR PHILANTHROPY OFFICER
Carolyn Sayre, MBA, CPP DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Deborah Shulruf, MEd, QIDP DIRECTOR OF LOIS LLOYD CENTER
Lisa Wright, MA, QIDP CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
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