Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin

Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin Taking on disability together

2015 Annual Report

A Message from our Leadership Team Through our stories, we report to you about the positive impact of our work in the community. Much of what we do is focused on making positive differences in the lives of the people we serve. It is incremental and individualized to one person and one family, but over time together we create new opportunities and possibilities for each child and person we touch. It is a process—slow and steady—but unmistakable in its results. As an organization, we are proud to say that in 2015 we achieved more than incremental changes. Dramatic changes happened at Easter Seals: •

Safe Babies Healthy Families joined our family of services in late 2015. We can now help end the cycle of abuse and prevent potential development delays by helping parents to be a support to their child.

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Froedtert Hospital and The Medical College partnered with us to open our third Project SEARCH program.

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We implemented a new evidenced-based practice to help people with mental health challenges find employment in Milwaukee and Washington Counties. Our entire workforce team placed more people with barriers to work into jobs than at any time in our history.

These are great changes creating great opportunities to do even more good in our community. These great leaps need the support of donors and friends like you. As we continue to experience greater financial constraints from government sources, your support is vital for people we serve to thrive. As always, we are grateful for your support.

Bob Glowacki, CEO, Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin

Dale Van Dam, Board Chair, Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin

Live Learn Work Play Act Whether helping someone simply live with more independence, learn to communicate with their family, gain paid employment, or make new friends at camp, Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin and our partners make major, positive, life-changing differences in the lives of thousands of people and families in Southeast Wisconsin challenged by today’s disabilities. We work continuously to reach more people and offer a greater variety of programs locally. All of us will be touched by disabilities in our lifetime. Easter Seals is paving the way to a more inclusive world.

By the Numbers

54 million Americans have a disability

70%

of individuals with disabilities are not employed

Sources of Funds

We touch the lives of

10,000+

6

people annually

program sites and offices across Southeast Wisconsin

1 in 68

5 million

children are on the autism spectrum

children are at risk for developmental delay

How Your Dollars Are Spent

Programs and Services: 86%

Easter Seals offers top quality services and conducts business in an efficient, effective and ethical manner. When you donate to Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin, you are investing in life-changing programs. Nearly 90 cents of every dollar goes to direct services, impacting the lives of the people we serve. We are part of a national network that has been first among National Health Council members for the percentage of program dollars allocated to providing direct services to over 1.5 million individuals since 1919. We are proud to be a Better Business Bureau accredited agency and have received a Gold Participant level from Guidestar for our level of commitment to keeping stakeholders engaged and informed.

LIVE Hands-on, comprehensive, vital services and support to help people reach

their full potential—regardless of challenges, needs or disabilities.

Diagnosed with a developmental delay at a time when not much was known about intellectual and developmental disabilities, Mattie thrives and always pushes to better herself. She has taken on a great amount of responsibility at the Wauwatosa Adult Day Center including being Captain of the Rabbit Care Club, assisting in giving tours to those interested in Easter Seals and helping lead a number of different math and study groups. You can frequently find her smiling and telling the staff and her fellow participants that she loves them. When not in the Center, Mattie loves to venture into the community to volunteer, visit her friends and shop for her favorite jewelry.

Activities and Opportunities Mattie is a high-energy, go-getter type of gal. At the age of 68, she has (and continues to be) a source of fun and excitement for her peers and the staff since coming to Easter Seals in 2006.

Our Adult Day Service facilities offered 156 participants the opportunity for socialization, activities and outings in a safe environment, while providing respite for caregivers. It is estimated that due to caregiving responsibilities, the total retirement funds of a typical caregiver are reduced by $303,880.

A World of Possibilities Five year old Roman is a very active boy with a big family, Mom, Dad, three sisters, and a dog named Manny. There is always a lot of activity and plenty to do at their house. But when Roman first entered the Easter Seals Autism Services Program, he preferred to spend most of his time alone. Roman lives with Autism. “When Roman started his therapy, he was a loner. He didn’t play with his sisters. He had difficulty communicating and had a high level of frustration,” said Roman’s dad, Mark.

“Through therapy, Roman has grown 100%. There were changes right away in his behavior. His frustration level went way down. We’ve discovered this sweet, funny, energetic boy. And he is so smart! His future is full of possibilities.” In 2015, we offered more than 36,000 hours of intensive in-home therapy hours to 52 families.

Roman was paired with Senior Interventionist, Shannon, and began intense Applied Behavioral Therapy (ABA) therapy in his home five days a week. “This has been a big learning experience,” Mark explained. Shannon always explains things in layman’s terms so we can understand it. She has the respect of the house. You can tell she loves what she does and Roman is very drawn to her.” Roman’s mom, Stacey, agrees. “We love Shannon. We feel so fortunate that we’ve had her as Roman’s therapist. We’ve learned so much during this process. We’ve learned how to fulfill his needs.”

LEARN Programs designed to help children and adults learn—and often re-learn—

basic functions, master skills needed to develop and thrive, and be sharp and active as they age.

WORK A range of training, placement and related services that help people for the

workforce—because meaningful work is often the key to overcoming challenges and having a good life.

Keeping Up with Dan “He’s the hardest working man in the hospital, there’s no doubt.” This is a typical remark made by the employees at Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) when they talk about Dan Laughton. Dan is a 2014 graduate of Project SEARCH. This program builds marketable, transferable and competitive skills in young adults with the goal of employment. Dan worked in three very different internships over the next nine months and Children’s Hospital. “I worked in Environmental Services (EVS), Respiratory Care Services and Nutrition Services. My favorite part of Project SEARCH was working in Respiratory Care Services and EVS. I worked mostly on my own but I was also part of a bigger team, which I liked.” Dan was thrilled to be offered the job at Children’s Hospital but was looking for work closer to his home, so he applied for a similar position with CMH in Menomonee Falls. When a benefits-eligible, full-time EVS position opened up at CMH, Dan was chosen to fill it. His current supervisor, Ed Deutsch, is at no loss for words when speaking about Dan’s progress and success at CMH:

“Dan is an excellent worker—he just goes non-stop! He is fantastic. He has so much energy and definitely does the work of two employees.”

Dan continually receives positive feedback on his efficiency, speed, and attitude toward others in the workplace from his fellow team members, his supervisors, and other employees throughout the hospital. When shouts of, “You have to be fast to keep up with that guy!” are heard throughout the hallways, there is no doubt that it’s true. The Project SEARCH internship program served a total of 26 interns, who each completed three hospital rotations over the course of nine months. Fifty-eight hospital departments provided training opportunities and mentors, making for another successful year. 81% of graduates have been placed in communitybased employment upon completion of program. Partners include Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, ProHealth Care Waukesha Memorial Hospital, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Division of Family Care, and local school districts.

Respite and Fun Kevin has been with Easter Seals for over seven years and recently turned 18 years old. Kevin lives with Autism. Prior to becoming involved in our After School program and Summer Respite camp, he preferred to be alone rather than engage in social activities. With the help of Easter Seals staff, Kevin has made great strides in communicating and interacting with others. He enjoys going on walks, having fun on the computer and working on arts and crafts projects with friends. His favorite field trips are always the ones where he gets to go swimming. Our After School Program gives children a safe place to go and allows parents and caregivers the opportunity to finish their work day. Our four Summer Respite Day Camps ensure fun activities and outings in a safe environment for 235 participants while providing respite for parents and caregivers.

PLAY Fun, healthy programs for children, adults and caregivers to relax, connect

with friends and engage in constructive activities—all so necessary to living the best life possible.

ACT Our vibrant community of friends and supporters stands with those who face challenges by volunteering, advocating donating and participating in events that inspire us all and sustain our cause.

Thank you to all our 2015 donors and supporters! Easter Seals relies on family, friends, our advocates and donors to provide meaningful services and support. Volunteer leaders are at the center of who we are. What we do and who we care deeply about significantly improves the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Your contributions have enabled Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin to assist thousands of children, youth, adults and seniors in continuing to move their lives forward. Visit our website at easterseals.com/wi-se/who-we-are/financials for the full 2015 Annual Report that includes a list of our donors and event sponsors. We invite you to engage with us on social media: facebook.com/eastersealswise/ twitter.com/essoutheastwi linkedin.com/company/easter-seals-southeast-wisconsin youtube.com/user/ESSoutheastWI

Board of Directors CHAIR, Dale Van Dam M3 Insurance Solutions

David Glazer David Glazer Real Estate, LLC

Roger Schaus Retired, Generac

VICE-CHAIR, Peggy Niemer Kenwood & Wells, LLC

Bill Hughes Patina Solutions

Jean Schramka Massage Envy

Secretary, Jim McMullen PNC Bank

Tom Kelly Kelmann Restoration

Jeff Squire ProHealth Care

Treasurer, Nancy Creuziger ManpowerGroup

Dan O’Callaghan Harley-Davidson Motor Co.

Sara Walker Associated Bank

Tari Emerson Charter Steel

Sue Pierman Pierman Communications

Frank Windt Schenk SC

Tom Gagliano Morgan Stanley

Robert Ranus Retired, Roundy’s

B. Artin Haig Honorary Board Member

Supporting Our Mission Centennial and Capital Campaign Donors Our Capital Campaign donors generously donated funds in order to provide high quality, specialized work training programs for individuals with disabilities, veterans, and older adults. Jean Baesemann James Bell Robert Bell, II Cathy Bellovary Boelter Companies Shirley Burmeister Nancy Crueziger & Roger Wojtak Ina Fischer

Suzanne Frank David & Laurie Glazer Bob & Christa Glowacki Daniel Holtzman Michael Hooten New Berlin Lioness Mitchell & Renee Quick Susan Russell

Michelle & David Michael Schaefer Roger & Cynthia Schaus John Senn Stackner Family Foundation John & Mary Stocking Dale & Michelle Van Dam Charles Wieber Frank & Lori Windt

Foundation and Organization Donors

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Independence $25,000+

Mt. Pleasant Police Association Stackner Family Foundation

Empowerment $10,000 - $24,999

Associated Bank Badger Alloys CVS Caremark Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Kelmann Restoration Kurth Religious Trust

M3 Insurance PNC Foundation United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County West Bend Mutual Independent Agents’ Fund

Opportunity $5,000 - $9,999

APSE Greater Milwaukee Foundation- Walter and Elsa K. Seiler Fund Johnson Controls

Milwaukee Admirals Standard Process Turek Charitable Trust Waukesha Service Club

Kolaga Charitable Trust National Bakery & Deli Precision Gears, Inc.

Skylark Automatic Vending, Inc. SuperLube Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.

Messmer Foundation S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.

Onnie Leach Smith We Energies Foundation

Dignity $2,500 - $4,999 All Star Superband Green Bay Packers Foundation Kapco Inc. - Hometown Heroes Kohls Department Stores, Inc.

Ability $1,000 - $2,499 Emil Ewald Family Foundation Inc. Greater Milwaukee FoundationOmnimum Fund

Additional Foundation and Organization Donors Active Network, LLC Albert J. and Flora H. Ellinger Foundation, Inc. Baird Foundation Blue’s Egg Complete Mobile Dentistry, Inc. Dalum Family Foundation FIS Go Riteway Transportation Group Golden K. Kiwanis Knights of Columbus Pewaukee #3562

Knights of Columbus Waukesha Council 1825 Marcus Hotels & Resorts McGrath Marketing O.P.E.N. for Business Payroll Control Systems Control Systems of WI Inc. Robert Bosch Tool Corporation Robert W. Baird Simon Loan Team, Quest Home Loan Center

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Kenosha Professional Police Benevolent Association Skywalk Pharmacy Usinger Foundation, Inc. Waukesha Kiwanis Foundation, Inc. Wisconsin Buck N Fin Sports Club Wisconsin Teamsters JC #39

Individual Donors Easter Seals Presidents Council honors generous individuals who provide an annual renewable gift of $1,000 or more.

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Empowerment $10,000 - $24,999

Roger & Cindy Schaus

Opportunity ($5,000-$9,999)

Dale & Michelle Van Dam

Dignity $2,500 - $4,999

John Bosbous Terrence & Laureen Frett Jim Ippolite

Ability $1,000 - $2,499 Barbara Lynch Bob & Christa Glowacki David & Laurie Glazer Elizabeth O’Leary George & Julie Mosher George & Peny Schaefer Jean Schramka

John Cain John & Marie Glowacki Jeffrey & Maureen Squire Maureen & Gary Kavalar Michelle & David Schaefer Norman Brooks Raymond & Mary Glowacki Richard & Louise Johnson

Robert & Carol Ranus Ronald & Donna Schlender Sara & Pat Walker Susan Russell Patrick & Kari Miller Tari Emerson Tony & Andrea Bryant

Mission Society $500 - $999

Our Mission Society honors generous individuals who provide an annual outright gift of $500 or more. Gerald Bisek Patrick & Sarah Brennan Tom Gagliano Thomas & Dr. Mary Parish Gavinski Michael Hooten Jim & Marilyn Janikowski

Richard Johnson Barbara Kudriko Sue & Brian Lanser Jim & Mary McMullen Gregory & Susan Milleville Catherine Moe

Christian Osell Mary Smith Judie & Gavin Taylor Mary & Simon Tonkin Susan & Ronald Troyer Tony & Elizabeth Ziherl

Judy Flegel David & Jacquelyn Gay Rebecca Goulet Julie Hahn B. Artin Haig Joseph & Therese Kern Julie Krey Kelly LaBarr Beth Lohmann

Wendy & Jim McGrath Kevin Mucha John & Peggy Niemer Chris & Anne Noyes Christopher Rebholz Erich & Judy Schwenker David & Paula Strelitz Teresa Villmow Bernadette Weiss

Advocate $250 - $499 Karen Adyniec Nathan Bares Joanne Becker Christena & Woodrow Benson Brett Bostrack Robert & Wendy Buettner Jerry Cler Nancy Creuziger Daniel & Patti Ewald

Individual Donors (continued) Bequests Mary Gaspervich Hunkel Memorial Trust Max Branovan Charitable Trust Memorials & Tributes In Memory of Elsie Despins Cathy Bellovary & Paul Schmidt Charles & Colleen Nielsen Gail & Richard Spang In Memory of Babe Rennicke Jane Lukach In Memory of Leonard Smith Willie Smith In Memory of Kay Diehart Mayumi Bruun

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In Memory of Reginald Maitland Jane Lukach In Memory of Robert l. Krohn Thomas & Sherilyn Dekarske In Memory of Todd Didier Jane Lukach In Memory of Dolores Haig Paulette Melkonian In Memory of Ken Krauser Jane Lukach In Memory of Kay Rodd Carol DeLoye John & Dixie Fixmer Lucille Gremban Forest Rodd John & Kathleen Schiek Kay Schmidt Nancy Sommer In Memory of Leesa Schlender Cynthia Dyer Howard Fischer Karen & Franklin Freitag David Mueller Ruth & Daniel Nelson Jack & Maida Sawyer Brian & Kathleen Schultz Jane Sorenson Jeffrey Spence Statz Bros., Inc. Janice & R. Thostenson Ronald & Donald Schlender Suzanne & Larry Rather In Memory of Leroy Runt Judith Runt In Memory of Roland Franceschi David Bergman Candace Cottell Michael D’Amore

Joan Delaney Korbi Dupre Brian Eggener Marilee Fuss L. Golberstein Mike Guenette Jonathan Koenig Saralee & Neil Mogilner Marna Olenchek PNC Foundation John Russell Maureen Russell David Severance Sherry Stebnitz David & Paula Strelitz In Memory of Ralph Kanies Mary Betzwieser Elizabeth & Jeffery Brener Luanne Folker Donald Heberling Karen & Thomas Kane Audrey Kanies Luis Martinez Fred Mess Jeanette & Leo Pallasch Lucille Schultz Regina Shaw Ralph & Kathy Skudlarczyk Lucille Sudbrink Don & Nancy Tibbits In Memory of Barbara Lila Celestino & Rosalinda Esmane Barbara & Richard Grobschmidt Paul & Nancy Karpfinger Mark Lila Marlene Olbrantz Allen & Lisa Ratkowski Gayle Weber In Memory of Steven Wade Snow Jon & Dawn Turner Individual Donors Eric Adelman Lori Albers Amanda Alexander Courtney Anderson David & Diane Andreoni Tracey Andrus Anonymous Donors Pam J Atwood Sabiheh Bagherli James Baird Cheryl Baker Jerome Baldwin Wilfred & Patricia Barbian Belinda Barnes Thomas Bartz

David Bauer Becky Baumbach Patricia Baumgartner Jean & Margaret Anne Beaudoin Stephen & Barbara Becker Jean Behnke Laura Belkin Suzan BenPoorat Candace Benter Richard Bergman Jon Berta Jaci Blaszak Sandy Bliss-Riddle Lucy Bloedorn Mary Booz Steven & Kristine Borkenhagen Connie Bradley Douglas Brahm Ralph Braun Guy Bretl Shelley Brockdorf Patrick Brown Carrie Buckett Lori Budzien Ronald & Janet Buettner Michael Buettner Ronald & Janet Buettner Shirley Burmeister Betty Buss Dawn Butler Swavette Byerson-Beal Patrick Byrne Bruce Cameron Joseph F Campbell Carol Capelle Wendy Carlson Zachary Case Eden Christman Carrie & Phillip Cianciola Valerie Clarke Pete Clementi Rebecca Clementi Megan Clementi Virginia Cleppe Heidi Cline Timothy & Laura Collins Sandra Comeriato Michael & Suellen Corcoran Mary Corcoran Helen Cowen Constance Dahlstrom Terri Davis Nancy & Gerald Davis Betty Davis Scott & Dorothy Defebaugh Joan Delaney Daniel Denk Peggy Dooley Charles & Suzanne Dross Richard Duerr

Individual Donors (continued)

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Gerard DuMelle Patrick Dunks Charlene Dwyer Kim Englund Kim Fassbender Patrick Feerick Susan Feider Kelly James Felde Mary K. Felkner Therese & Dave Fennelly Angela Fischer Rutledge Forney Suzanne Frank Kerry & Danny Frederick Jane Fredrich Marilee Fuss Barbara Gahan Natalie Gahan Karin Gale Julie Gall Gerardo Garcia Max & Artyn Gardner Thomas A Gauthier Sara Geffert Stylianos Georgakas Emmely Gideon David Glowacki Julia Godden Dave Goetz William & Marchant Gollmar Damien Gordon Karen Gotzler Christine & Dion Gracyalny Lois Gresholdt Chester & Lorraine Grobschmidt Jeanne Gruber Michael & Laurie Haas Harold Haase Samantha Haensgen Deborah Hansen Gladys Hansen Johnathan & Pauline Haririe Barbara Harvey Sarah Harvey James Hayden Raymond Hernandez Kerry & Jason Hibler Joshua Hintzen Shane Hoffmann Rhonda Hoffmann Linda Horning Judith Huebner William Hughes IV Janyce Hundt Christel & Mark Hutter Andrew Itzov Barbara Jackson Henry Janisch Sara Jeffreys Robert Jester Joyce Johnson

Nancy Johnson John Johnston Camilla Jost Raejean Kanter Brian & Pamela Karweik Dorothy Kassilke John & Martha Dudley Keller Debby Kennedy Kevin & Shelby King Christopher King Larisa Kingston Scott Kivimaki Mike Klug Kristin Koch Peter & Sandra Koeller Dennis Korpal Thomas Kotecki Roberta Kowaleski Judith Kowalski Frank Krejci Judith & Gregory Krieger David Krueger Kirk Kubias Joan LaBarr Helen LaCroix Joy Ladzinski Kristin Lafontain Shannon Lamote Robert & Vera Landry Dan Laughton David Laughton Vicki Laux Katherine Lazarski Matthew Lemke Deanna Lentz C. V. Lesniewski Peter & Kay Lettenberger Sharon Levato Patrick & Jill Levenhagen Sally Lindner Kevin Lindsey Judith Lohmann Donald & Barbara Lucas Allan & Shari Luck Frederick & Kathryn Luedke Craig Magnuson Rachel Mandujano Mary Hansen-Harrison & Mark Harrison Frank & Barbara Markelc Rachel Matt Joanne Mazurki Kim McCarthy Dave McElreath Julie Mcgill Patricia McGinn Brian & Donna McMullen Bernadette McShane Paulette Janian Melkonian Melissa Mellinger Regan & Keith Mengel Steven Metzger

Cindy Millard Marilynn Miller John Miller Dianne Milliken Theresa Mills Jeannette Mintz Dolores Mishelow Patrick & Kathy Mitchell Susan Moore Danielle & John Moritz Dorian Morris James & Cheryl Morrow Dorothy & Kenneth Moser Laura Mueller Adell Murphy Noreen Noonan Krista Orlowski Jessica Ott-Pfeifer Robert & Nancy Palmer John Pankau Anastasia & George Papageorge David & Susan Parr Bob & Bonnie Penegor Patti Pericak Diane Perski Christine & Brian Peters Angeline Pipia James Pittelkow Lesa & Steve Pitts Isabelle Plautz Pamela Plautz Sydney Plautz Tom & Donna Poehlmann Walt & Marilyn Pokrzywa David Pollak Gary Porath Deborah Porter Charlyn Pozza Robert & Lauren Puls William & Cora Quinn Mark Quistorf Richard Radder Barbara Raymond Verne & Mary Read Jennifer Reitz Justin & Kristin Renaudin Margaret Rendall Ellen Rexroat Sue Rhyner Margaret Rice Richard & Wanda Riesch Cameron Ripple George Roberts Jeffrey Robertson James & Susan Berg Roedel Doreen Rofritz R. Paul & Nancy Rosenheimer Gladys Roszak James & Karen Ruetz Dennis & Linda Ryan Nancy Ryan

Individual and United Way Donors

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Individual Donors (continued) Paul Sadowski Kristin Salamone Len Scarpinato Marty Schallock Elizabeth Schanz Otto & Kay Scharpf Ryan Schaus Jaclyn Schiessl Beth & Chris Schimel Thomas & Donna Schinner Megan Schliesman Richard & Marcella Schmidt Kenneth Schoeninger Robert Schrimpf Paul Schroeder Jodie Schroeder Kim Schwaderer Tom Schwan Donald & Charlynn Seeger Barbara Shangraw Gloria Jean Sieling Dwight Simon Sandra Simon Theresa Singer Gregory & Joy Schaefer Skaggs Stan Slobodnik Chris Smith Jill & Steven Smith Teresa Smith Jay & Laura Sorensen Bruce and Lyn South Nancy Speyer Susan Stahl Mark & Susan Stalnecker Carla Stensberg Judi Stephens Kosana Stojcevic Sandra Stuermer Fred Sucharew Edward & Carol Sullivan Judy Supko

John Kelly & Susan Feider Kelly Gloria Szymanowski Robert & Vivian Tabet Roberta Tacke Bernadette Taves Richard Taylor Ted Teipel Kimberly Tenhover Rochelle Upright-Sexton & Terry Sexton Debra Thomas Lisa Thompson Megan Unger Carl Urschler Barbara Vandenberg Daniel & Mona Vasholz Kiran Vedak Linda Vegoe Steven Venes Diane Voit James Waddell Donald Wagle Linda Wangard Debra Wanger Bonnie & William Wasserman Dolores Welbes Tonya Werner Craig & Linda Wertschnig Virginia & Robert Wierman Sue Wilcox Joel Wille K L Willette Sonja Williams Wade Williams Frank Windt Ralph Wollenziehn Karen Workman Allen & Audrey Yahr Mike & Bridget Zimmerman Theresa & Richard Zimmerman Lorrie Zinda Margaret Zirbel Lynn Zwitter

Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin is honored to be a Program Partner of United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County. In addition to serving as a program partner, Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin is honored to receive funds from many individual donors, organizations and foundations that made contributions through United Way to support our mission. United Way/Workplace Giving Assurant Patrick Bouche Jennifer Johnson & Bruce Camilleri Mark Cotteleer Alan & Cynthia Gasvoda Ann Hagner Jerred Halter Kathryn Heimerl ManpowerGroup Inc. Network for Good Northwestern Mutual Employees Eric Riddle Diane Skaleski Erin Spoehr Thrivent Choice TRUiST Distribution Paula Tuebo Munelwitz United Way Lake County United Way of Greater Atlanta Joy Van Ek Kenneth & Amy Weber Cortney Wigen Heather Willoughby-Karls

Easter Seals is truly grateful for every gift which helps support our vital work. Every effort has been made for accuracy in recognizing these gifts. Should there be any errors or omissions, we apologize and ask that it be brought to our attention.

Annual Events Act for Autism

Throughout the year and through our annual Act for Autism campaign, Easter Seals partnered with local businesses and organizations to raise $88,800 for autism awareness and to spread the word about the need for and availability of early intervention therapy. Our Act For Autism Partners: Kelmann Restoration Signature Two Company Blue’s Egg Skywalk Pharmacy Dunkin Donuts Super Lube Johnson Controls Inc. National Bakery BLU at the Pfister

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Milwaukee Admirals Battle of the Badges Fight for Autism BizTimes Media Print-n-Press Digital Color Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon Supercuts Hair Salon CBS-58

Walk With Me

Our signature fundraising walk event raised over $93,000 to help us provide children and adults with autism and other disabilities the opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in our communities. Presenting Sponsors: Accociated Bank Sam’s Club

Entertainment Sponsors: Schaus Family Fund Badger Alloys

Silver Sponsors: M3 Insurance

Bronze Sponsors: ManpowerGroup ITP Dairyland Hamilton

Gold Sponsors: Kelmann Restoration Johnson Controls Inc.

Thought Leaders Luncheon

Keynote Speaker, Robert Swan entertained, educated and shared valuable lessons on leadership and team building he learned firsthand through his polar explorations and experiences in some of the world’s most hostile environments. Presenting Sponsors: Cardinal Capitol Management Schaus Family Fund In-Kind Sponsor: BizTimes Media

Table Sponsors: M3 Insurance Johnson Controls Inc. ManpowerGroup Milwaukee County Dept. on Aging MSI General PNC Bank Onnie Leach Smith WIPFLI