IMPACT REPORT 2019
UNLOCKING SKILLS ACROSS THE SPECTRUM AND THE LIFETIME
Unlocking Skills Across the spectr u m and the lifetime
Dear Friends ,
Since our founding nearly 25 years ago, Have Dreams has always benefited from an engaged, dedicated and resourceful community of friends, donors and partners supporting our mission and work. The extraordinary support we’ve received during this unprecedented time has been life-affirming, such as the generous contribution to Have Dreams from one of our longtime employed Have Dreams Academy graduates recently furloughed due to the pandemic. This very meaningful and kind support has provided us with hope and inspiration as we reimagine programs and services to address evolving needs in our rapidly changing society. As our community has remained steadfast in supporting Have Dreams, we have been faithful to our mission, to help individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) learn, function independently and socialize so that they may realize their full potential and develop into contributing members of their communities . At the core of all we do at Have Dreams, is Unlocking Skills Across the Spectrum and the Lifetime. Have Dreams is a partner for the lifespan, offering structured cooking, games and other learning activities that build social skills for youth in our after-school programs. Have Dreams provides internships, practice interviews and other workforce training and instruction that develop employment skills for adults in our Have Dreams Academy. Prior to the pandemic, we provided regular community leisure opportunities that foster social engagement opportunities for our Life SCILS adults , and we continue to provide activities per strict COVID-19 safety guidelines. We have continued to equip teachers, librarians and museum staff through training on how to accommodate students or visitors with autism. We invite you to read through this report and meet our stakeholders across the community: volunteers, civic leaders, business partners, professional organizations, schools and universities, and the participants, families and staff of Have Dreams. Together, we are providing transformational opportunities to support individuals with autism in realizing their full potential. As we usher in our 25th Anniversary Year in 2021, we thank all of you, our Have Dreams Family, for your past and continued support. We look forward to reflecting on our journey, celebrating our community, and sharing our many exciting future initiatives as we approach a quarter century of Helping Autistic Voices Emerge!
Robert Cree vy President, Board of Directors
Kristina Johnsen Executive Director
u nlocking Skills Across the Spectr u m and the Lifetime
u nlocking skills For Yo u th and Teens
2019 Ha v e Dreams Programs and Ser v ices
2020 Reimagined Programs and Ser v ices
Outdoor Social Skills Club offering fun, highly structured outdoor games and activities in a safe, structured environment Weekly virtual social, communication and independent living skills (SCILS) classes and Teen Clubs led by Have Dreams staff to keep our participants engaged and connected Development of Workforce + SCILS, a virtual interactive customized program, for high school and transition-age students, led by Have Dreams staff who teach entry-level job skills for the workplace and facilitate high interest social skills activities
On-site after-school Social Skills programs at Have Dreams Park Ridge & Evanston locations
Small on-site group classes offering structured games and activities with peers to foster social, communication and friendship-building skills
Career Launch: An after-school, simulated work experience for high school students with autism in our on-site Walgreens Retail Training Center, providing a bridge between school and "first-time" employment
Weekly virtual Friday Night Teen Club led by Have Dreams staff
Friday Night Teen Club on-site at Have Dreams in Park Ridge
u nlocking skills For Transitioning St u dents
2019 Ha v e Dreams Programs and Ser v ices
2020 Reimagined Programs and Ser v ices
Have Dreams Academy at Northwestern University (HDA@NU) - Real workplace internships and instruction, on campus, fostering hard and soft skills for employment
With in-person programming at NU shut down in mid-March 2020, two Have Dreams staff members created and delivered five hours of daily virtual workforce training content through June 2020 All HDA@NU participants were able to continue the program virtually, receiving robust instructional content Every HDA@NU transition student graduated from the program in June 2020 Development of Workforce + SCILS program, a virtual alternative to HDA@NU, offering a customized program for high school and transition-age students, offering entry-level job skills instruction for the workplace and facilitating high interest social skills activities
u nlocking skills For Ad u lts
2019 Ha v e Dreams Programs and Ser v ices
2020 Reimagined Programs and Ser v ices
Full-day, in-person, community-based Life SCILS program to increase independence, communication and social skills through volunteer and internship experiences, fitness, recreational and leisure opportunities out in the community
Have Dreams created Have Dreams at Home , a microsite featuring structured learning, fitness, cooking and fun activities for our students and their families, plus videos of our staff to keep them connected. Staff also provided regular video check-ins with our Life SCILS students Have Dreams Academy participants receive in- person programming as well as virtual services via video calls, phone calls, and email touchpoints weekly Topics covered include job readiness instruction, strategies to manage stress, one-on-one calls to check in and review individual needs and prompts to fill-in a daily or weekly schedule to help participants plan out healthy at-home routines Group virtual social leisure activities to stay connected, modeling mindfulness and other calming strategies Weekly virtual social hangouts with Have Dreams Academy graduates
Have Dreams Academy Employment Training with daily on-site instruction at Have Dreams and 16-week internships in local area businesses
u nlocking skills for Parents , Teachers and Other Professionals
2019 Ha v e Dreams Programs and Ser v ices
2020 Reimagined Programs and Ser v ices
New wearehavedreams.org website featuring the Have Dreams Store, plus free virtual training resources and videos Currently developing online training modules for school districts, teachers and other professionals Have Dreams Store offering highly structured downloadable autism-specific social skills units and activities for professionals and parents, with language activities, group games, table activities, art projects, cooking activities and more
A variety of on-site autism-specific training and educational programs hosted at Have Dreams Evanston, for teachers and other professionals, parents and caregivers to impact students in their classrooms, professional practices, and at home
Ha v e Dreams Programs
Introd u ction to Emplo y ment
Have Dreams’ unique Walgreens Training Center serves as the centerpiece for this program offering a simulated work experience for high school students with autism. Through such activities as stocking shelves, inventory management, scanning and pricing merchandise, plus cash register operation along with instruction on key social skills for success, high school and transition students from Chicago Public Schools’ Vaughn Occupational High School, learn vital skills to provide a bridge between school and “first-time” employment.
SCILS [ Social , Comm u nication and Independent Li v ing Skills ] Our after-school SCILS Program offers small group classes with high staff-to- student ratios, individualized instruction and supports, opportunities to interact with peers through fun games, group snack time, cooking, creative art and music activities, plus more! AFTER - SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM Fostering social, communication and friendship-building skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Interactive Games • Social Skills Club • Music & Games Career Launch • Teen Club • High Functioning Autism Group
Ha v e Dreams ad u lt Programs
Have Dreams supports individuals across the entire autism spectrum, including programming that addresses the varying needs of adults with ASD. Whether it is an 18-22 year-old transitioning from high school, a young adult seeking employment training to secure that first job, or a high school graduate benefiting from a full-day community-based program, Have Dreams provides an autism-specific program to meet those needs. The impact of our programming is evident: In 2019, 100% of our HDA graduates who pursued jobs were hired for competitive employment.
Life SCILS Grocery shopping for a meal to be Comm u nit y - Based
prepared with peers at Have Dreams, visits to Target to stock up on supplies, group lunches at a local restaurant, fitness activities and leisure excursions to movie theaters and outdoor venues, along with volunteer internships at area businesses, provided highly structured opportunities in the community to foster social, communication and independent living skills for the men and women in our Life SCILS program. This full-time community- based program has helped our Life SCILS participants enjoy friendship and strong social connections with their peers at Have Dreams.
Ha v e Dreams ad u lt Programs
Emplo y ment Training
Ha v e Dreams Academ y Real workplace internships in a variety of local area businesses provided our Have Dreams Academy interns with important resume-building experiences. Our job readiness curriculum paired with these on-the-job internships in retail, manufacturing and office settings, enabled our HDA participants to develop and practice transferable job skills. Daily instruction of the HDA curriculum covers topics including workplace etiquette, problem-solving, accepting feedback, time management, along with opportunities to develop resumes, participate in practice interviews and build teamwork and leadership skills.
Transition
Ha v e Dreams Academ y at North w estern Uni v ersit y In collaboration with Northwestern University, HDA@NU students receive real workplace experiences through internships within various campus departments at the University, plus daily instruction fostering soft and hard skills for the workplace, job development and coaching.
Have Dreams staff pivoted our adult programs to virtual service delivery. With on- campus internships at Northwestern disrupted in March 2020, Have Dreams staff offered virtual employment training and instructional content to all our HDA@NU students, keeping them engaged and connected, and enabling them to complete their Have Dreams Academy course. In June 2020, our HDA@NU staff personally delivered - safely and socially distanced - certificates of completion to each and every HDA@NU student to acknowledge and celebrate their graduation from this nine-month program.
Museum of Science and Industry Joffrey Ballet Many public libraries, including Arlington Heights Memorial, Indian Trails, Evanston, Skokie Public and Ela Area Public The impact of Have Dreams goes well beyond the doors of our Park Ridge and Evanston sites. In 2019, school districts, special education and classroom teachers and parents, plus five libraries and two major Chicago cultural institutions received training on autism and Structured Teaching presented by Have Dreams, impacting hundreds if not thousands of students in and around the Chicago area. Have Dreams' trainings are based on Structured Teaching methodology developed at the TEACCH Autism Program. Have Dreams presented 14 autism-specific trainings in 2019, designed to empower professionals and parents with the knowledge, skills and strategies to support and successfully interact with children, teens and adults with autism. Trainings were provided to professionals at: Additionally, students from classrooms throughout the area benefited from the knowledge and skills their teachers attained through the following trainings that Have Dreams presented in 2019, including our Structured Teaching Academy. Following the Structured Teaching Academy trainings, attendees shared the techniques and strategies they learned through presentations made to their colleagues at their respective school districts. Our 2019 Trainings included: Training & Ed u cational Programs
Basic Elements of Structured Teaching Job Coach Training Reading, Math & Social Skills Workforce Applications of Structured Teaching Paraprofessional Training
Information and knowledge about autism are important assets to ensure support for individuals with autism across the lifetime. The impact of Have Dreams trainings within the community is making a difference: Children and teens with autism benefit from best practice instructional methods used in their classrooms. Families and their children with autism feel welcomed and supported when visiting their local library or area museum. With over 7,000 professionals trained, thousands of individuals with autism have benefited from the application of these best practice training methods learned at our trainings.
"I absolutely love structured teaching. I can’t imagine implementing any other program. Have Dreams has made a significant difference in my classroom by introducing me to the concept of individualized to-do lists and schedules for my students. It’s really helped decrease behaviors and build independence in all of the students.” Bridget Hellstrom, Special Education Teacher and Training Participant
Have Dreams is proud to partner with the Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) Service Network which represents the largest comprehensive statewide provider of autism services in the country. Have Dreams was one of the first agencies to collaborate with TAP, and we are proud to continue partnering with them to make an impact locally and statewide.
Dreaming Big For A u tism
Over 320 guests enjoyed a fun-filled casual evening at Pinstripes on April 27, 2019. Guests were treated to an evening of bowling, friendly competition on the bocce ball courts, delicious food, a Tito’s Handmade Vodka Tasting Bar, exciting raffles and our signature Dreams of a Lifetime Silent and Super Silent auctions. Peggy Gilger Labern , Life Trustee and Board Member, was honored for her long- time dedication and service to Have Dreams. A huge thank you to all of our sponsors and our Dreaming Big for Autism committee – Patti Bonk, Colleen Gebavi, Laura & Sid Glenn, Valerie & Jim Halston, Andrea Johnson, Katie McGinnis, Dyana Pisani, Kim Reese-Lindberg, Pauline Shoback, Terese Soto, Courtney Surmaj, Tracy Tobin-Drochak, Ariel Towers, Diane Urbane and Roni Vucovich , for their hard work in coordinating the auction and making the event so successful. We would also like to thank all of our volunteers, including members of the Ticketmaster Resale Team and our Young Professionals Board for selling raffle tickets and running the bowling and bocce tournaments.
The Have Dreams Golf Classic moved to the prestigious Kemper Lakes Golf Club in 2019, thanks to Morici, Figlioli & Associates and their Presenting Sponsorship. The sold- out event raised a record-setting amount while 120 golfers enjoyed a beautiful day at Kemper Lakes with several on-course challenges, frozen custard provided by Culver’s for all of the golfers, and many valuable auction items and raffles. During dinner, golfers and guests were inspired by Have Dreams family members, Mary Herrold, her son Jack, a Have Dreams Academy graduate, and her daughter Ava, as they shared their family’s journey with Have Dreams. We would like to thank Morici, Figlioli & Associates and all of our other sponsors, golfers, in-kind contributors and volunteers who made the 2019 Have Dreams Golf Classic such a success. The Ha v e Dreams Golf Classic
Special thanks to o u r Ha v e Dreams Golf Classic Committee : Kim Denkewalter, Chair • Bill Cook • Tom Dillon • George McGuire • Jim Morici Mike Passaneau • Dale Seaberg • Peter Shimp • Mike VanSlambrouck • Dave Vucovich
We would like to extend a huge thank you to Jim Morici for his firm’s continued generosity as a Presenting Sponsor for our Golf Classic. Jim shared, "We have long supported Have Dreams because of the unique demographic they serve, especially helping kids bridge the period from adolescence to work. It’s a remarkable program at a crucial time in a young person’s life."
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Team Have Dreams proudly celebrated its 10th year participating as a charity in the annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Our 2019 Team was comprised of dedicated, selfless athletes who ran on behalf of Have Dreams, contributing to the cumulative $300,000 fundraised since our initial 2009 involvement with this event. Runners enjoyed a pasta party the night before the race to fuel their run the next day, and ongoing training and consultation from our inspirational running coach, professional USAT Level II Certified Triathlon Coach Jennifer Harrison, who has helped our runners cross the finish line through her expert coaching and running tips.
Congratulations and thank you to our 2019 Dream Team Members:
Katherine Aretos • Kristy Burden • Byron Caal • Carli Cahill • Tim Finnegan Celina Garcia • Elizabeth Grande • Angela Kerner • Kara Laskowski Olivia Maurer • James McCarthy • Ryan McCarthy • Shannon Merrion
Javier Morales • Darragh O' Brien • Eli Perez • Jason Sparado Ramakrishnan Subramanian • Mitch Swanson • Jessi Werner Nick Winter • Randolph Zielke
An Inter v ie w w ith Dana Fencero y Ha v e Dreams O u treach Director
HOW DID YOU START YOUR CAREER WITH HAVE DREAMS?
That’s a great question! I actually started my journey with Have Dreams before we “opened our doors,” working with Kris Johnsen - founder and Executive Director of Have Dreams - as one of her assistant teachers in a preschool autism summer program in Park Ridge, which for the most part was comprised of the organization’s founding families whose children had the recent diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. I was a senior in high school at that time and knew nothing about autism but loved children and always had babysitting jobs lined up, so I was excited for this opportunity and change.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR JOURNEY AT HAVE DREAMS?
After this experience, I built close relationships with these families and started doing respite care which included setting-up home programs, tutoring, helping with family travel needs, working as a 1:1 in camp programs which I continued for several years. I went away to college and when I returned home from Illinois State University, Have Dreams was formed and now officially recognized as a 501(c)3 nonprofit. It was and still is today a one-of-a-kind autism resource agency in the Midwest that exclusively focuses on supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder. When the agency started, Have Dreams didn’t have full-time job opportunities, so I worked for a local private therapeutic day school and would then work at Have Dreams in their after-school programs. This led to various part-time roles in the agency throughout the years which included volunteering, working as a one-to-one aide, Program Facilitator, Program Leader, and Outreach Coordinator. I did this for well over 12 years and was then offered a full-time position as the Program Director after I received my masters in nonprofit administration (MNA) at Northpark University here in Chicago. I stayed in my role as Program Director for over six years and helped with the agency’s expansion to Evanston. I am currently the Outreach Director at Have Dreams and enjoy being able to network with other service providers and support various agency needs and projects.
HOW HAS YOUR ROLE AS OUTREACH DIRECTOR EXPANDED AWARENESS OF HAVE DREAMS?
Have Dreams values collaborations and partnerships, and I’ve been privileged as Outreach Director for the agency, to be able to pursue more partnerships, foster collaborations and create formal networking groups with other area agencies, professionals and academic institutions, such as the North Suburban Autism Professionals (NSAP) a networking group for autism professionals within the Chicagoland area. I have also been fortunate to host international visitors, such as the clinicians from Hong Kong’s Fu Hong Society, who have reached out to Have Dreams to learn about our organization and exchange resources and information. Increasing support and involvement from the local community has also been a priority for Have Dreams, allowing me to engage and serve as the Have Dreams liaison for volunteer groups such as our Young Professionals Board, as well as our 25th Anniversary Task Force comprised of active civic leaders, business owners and citizens within the community. These two groups, along with our other partners, have been valued ambassadors for Have Dreams, greatly expanding awareness of our agency within the community.
WHAT HAS HAVE DREAMS MEANT TO YOU PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY?
I am still at Have Dreams today because of its solid leadership and dedication towards the autism community. The staff are exceptionally committed to the participants and families. I admire how Have Dreams thinks out of the box and is not afraid to grow and change with our evolving young adult population. I have grown up with Have Dreams and am grateful for all of the opportunities that I have experienced, especially the chance to see so many of our longtime participants as they’ve grown from childhood into capable adults surrounded by their friends and peers at Have Dreams. I look forward to a continued bright future for all of our participants at Have Dreams!
Participant Stor y - Emilie
Emilie has grown up with Have Dreams as a longtime member of our program, and we have grown with Emilie. In 1996, at age three, Emilie began attending her first social skills class at our Have Dreams Park Ridge site, at that time located on Northwest Highway. Classmates Genny, Liam, Maddie and Zach from Emilie’s earliest days at Have Dreams are still a part of Emilie’s life and friend group today, as they are all members of our Life SCILS program. This close group of students have grown up together at Have Dreams, developing strong friendships built on years of shared experiences and time spent playing structured board games and sharing snacks with one another in Have Dreams’ after-school social skills classes. As members of our Friday Night Teen Club they shopped and cooked dinner together, or enjoyed an evening of pizza, dessert and a trip to the movie theater, in addition to the much anticipated annual "Friendsgiving" Thanksgiving feast and celebration. These bonds of friendships were strengthened through unique shared experiences such as learning pre-vocational skills working and running a summer car wash, along with a variety of community and leisure outings when Have Dreams offered its Summer Transition Program in 2011, a precursor to our now established Have Dreams Academy and Life SCILS programs. While fostering friendships, social and communication skills, Have Dreams also offered opportunities for Emilie to use her artistic talents and gifts. Emilie, a true expert on everything Disney, has always been creative, sharing her singing and drawing talents with our Have Dreams community at fundraisers, as well as sharing her wonderful artistic talents by designing Have Dreams holiday cards and merchandise. In a 2017 video about Have Dreams, Emilie enthusiastically shared “My dream is to design merchandise!” and in 2019, she had that chance. Have Dreams was especially proud to feature a beautifully designed tote that Emilie created for Have Dreams (featured as a backdrop on this page), which was offered as a silent auction item at our 2019 Dreaming Big fundraiser. Emilie has shared her talents with Have Dreams, singing for, and with her friends, at our fundraisers, as well as creating a spectacular and colorful painting that is displayed along with other paintings created by Have Dreams students which are proudly displayed throughout the Abt Electronics Inspiration Studio showroom. Have Dreams has truly been a family affair for Emilie. Emilie's parents have been actively involved, serving on the committees for our Dream Makers benefits, speaking at events, and volunteering for our Night of Dreams and Dreaming Big spring fundraisers. Emilie’s grandparents and aunt have also been supportive through the years, participating in Have Dreams videos, emceeing at one of our fundraisers and securing valuable in-kind donations for our benefits.
We look forward to seeing how Emilie continues to grow and use her talents and gifts to keep realizing her Dreams.
"We feel so blessed to be a part of the Have Dreams community. Have Dreams was there for us 23 years ago, supporting us through a new autism diagnosis and creating a group of lifelong friends for Emilie. Through Emilie’s school years Have Dreams helped us to navigate the school system to give her the best education possible. Today, Have Dreams continues to make a huge impact on her adult life through her participation in the Life SCILS program. Emilie enjoys training and working at Walgreens and learning valuable life skills, such as cooking and exercising. She also looks forward to going into the community with her peers and having the opportunity to spend time socializing with some of the same kids she became friends with 23 years ago!” - Kim Reese-Lindberg, mother of Emilie
Ha v e Dreams Comm u nit y Yo u ng Professionals Board President - Greg L u cchesi
TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF
Born and raised in Park Ridge, Illinois, I went to Notre Dame College Prep and graduated from the University of Illinois. I've been in sales with Transamerica for the most part since graduating college. My career with Transamerica took me out to Denver for a few years where I fell in love with skiing. I returned back to Chicago in 2017 and moved to the Lincoln Park area. In my free time, I love to ski, golf and watch my favorite Chicago sports teams.
HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED WITH HAVE DREAMS?
My brother, Liam, was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Without knowing much about autism, my parents looked to the support of other families in the community. Some of those families helped to form Have Dreams. My mom has been on the board of directors at Have Dreams for many years. Have Dreams has been an instrumental part of not only my brother's life, but the lives of myself and everyone in our family. Growing up around all of the individuals that are a part of Have Dreams has given me a unique appreciation for life. From the individuals that attend the programs to the incredible people that work at Have Dreams, I'm continually blown away by the organization.
TELL US ABOUT THE HAVE DREAMS PROFESSIONALS BOARD (YPB) AND SOME OF YOUR EVENTS
The purpose of the Have Dreams YPB is to raise awareness for autism with fundraising and volunteer events throughout the city. It is a fun and casual way to support Have Dreams and the amazing individuals that I've mentioned above. The events have ranged from bowling to happy hours to spin classes and everything in between. We are always looking for new ideas!
HOW CAN MORE PEOPLE GET INVOLVED IN THE YPB?
If you are interested in joining the YPB you can contact me directly. Here is my contact information: Greg Lucchesi (224) 392-0107 greglucchesi13@gmail.com.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING INVOLVED AND THE IMPACT OF SUPPORTING HAVE DREAMS AND ITS PARTICIPANTS?
All of the proceeds from our fundraising efforts support the various programs at Have Dreams. I attribute a huge part of my brother's development and quality of life to the programs that Have Dreams has put together over the years. Each and every dollar that we raise helps to support these individuals with autism in ways that may not seem obvious to most.
2019 v isitor highlights
Ste v e Hagert y, Ma y or of E v anston Have Dreams welcomed Mayor Hagerty, joined by Paul Zalmezak, Economic Development Manager, City of Evanston, for a visit and tour of our Have Dreams Evanston site in January 2019. Mayor Hagerty met our staff and learned about the scope of programs offered, along with opportunities to meet and speak with our Have Dreams Academy employment training interns, learning about their current internships within local Evanston businesses.
Dick D u rbin , U . S . Senator of illinois Have Dreams was honored to have Dick Durbin, U.S. Senator of Illinois, visit our Evanston location in October. Our staff, and especially our participants, were thrilled to be able to showcase what makes Have Dreams a leader in autism services. Senator Durbin was able to see our Life SCILS and Have Dreams Academy programs in session, as well as tour our Walgreens Training Facility. Thank you, Senator Durbin for visiting Have Dreams.
Dr . Ste v e Fong , F u Hong Societ y Serving Persons with Disabilities for over 40 years in Hong Kong. We were pleased to host an October 2019 visit for our international visitors from Hong Kong who organized a study tour to Chicago to expand their professional team’s perspectives on different service delivery approaches. The Fu Hong Society selected to visit Have Dreams, as a leading service provider in Chicago, in order to exchange learning and information with other professionals. Dana Fenceroy, Have Dreams Outreach Director, gave Dr. Fong's colleagues a tour of our Evanston facility and explained all the ways we serve children, teens and adults living with autism spectrum disorder. Lora Slutsky, our Workforce Development Supervisor, assisted in the tour of our on- site Walgreens training center, used for job training for both Have Dreams Academy and Career Launch programs.
Comm u nit y S u pport / Partnerships Have Dreams is grateful to these area businesses, companies, civic organizations and groups that support our organization and partner with us to bring support, build awareness, share expertise and resources to benefit individuals with autism. Ha v e Dreams Yo u ng Professionals Board This dynamic and dedicated group of young professionals created and hosted a variety of area events including their winter Ugly Sweater Holiday event at Nisei Lounge in Wrigleyville, an informational Happy Hour at Hubbard Inn in Chicago, and a day at the ballpark for family and friends to enjoy the Chicago Dogs, helping raise funds and awareness for Have Dreams! 25 th Anni v ersar y Task Force In September 2019, Have Dreams organized and launched its 25th Anniversary Task Force, comprised of area civic leaders, professionals, active community volunteers and business owners generously offering to share their unique talents, expertise, networks and business acumen to help highlight and engage the community for Have Dreams' upcoming 25th Anniversary year-long celebration.
Morton Gro v e Fo u ndation again selected Have Dreams as one of their annual Taste of Morton Grove beneficiaries.
Binn y’ s Be v erage Depot Binny's in Evanston designated Have Dreams as the beneficiary of their unique and engaging Italian Wine Tasting and Pacific Northwest Wine Tasting events in February and March. JACKIE MACK COMMISSION MISSION AWARD 2019 RECIPIENT Have Dreams received $5,000 through the generosity of local realtor Jackie Mack of Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, and all our friends who voted Have Dreams as their favorite nonprofit in this yearly competition. The Ticketmaster Resale Team donated and planted another beautiful outdoor garden at our Park Ridge Have Dreams site, inviting our Life SCILS participants to work and garden alongside their team members. Cit y Barbeq u e in Park Ridge generously selected Have Dreams as a beneficiary for one of their opening week festivities, sharing a portion of that day’s profits to benefit Have Dreams. Friends and supporters of Have Dreams, including our Life SCILS men and women, stopped by and enjoyed the delicious food and welcoming, casual atmosphere. A special thank you to City Barbeque for supporting Have Dreams in their opening year in the community! North w estern Uni v ersit y for partnering with Have Dreams to again provide department internships in 2019 and early 2020 for our Have Dreams Academy Transition at Northwestern program, and also hosting our 2019-2020 Have Dreams Academy Transition participants as the Group of the Game at the University’s 2019 Homecoming Game! The A u tism Program of Illinois ( TAP ) A longtime partner of Have Dreams, TAP serves and supports persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families through a coordinated network of providers, parents, and university programs while developing, utilizing, and sharing best and promising practices. TAP is the largest comprehensive statewide provider of autism services in the country. Have Dreams has been one of the first Collaborative Partners of TAP, beginning our partnership with them in 2001, providing best practice autism training across the state. In addition to training professionals and parents, Have Dreams has created Accessibility Guides for Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago Public Library, an Airport Accessibility Guide and others. Currently, with TAP funding, Have Dreams conducts a Library Training program, and funded our Career Launch program for 16-22 year- olds. North S u b u rban A u tism Professionals Dana Fenceroy, Intake/Outreach Director of Have Dreams, developed the North Suburban Autism Professionals (NSAP) with Dr. Nicole Russo-Ponsaran from Rush NeuroBehavioral Center and Blair Famarin from Rogers Behavioral Heatlh. NSAP, who hosted their first meeting in September 2019, is a networking group for autism professionals specifically located within the northern suburbs of Chicago. NSAP was created to expand professional networks and collaboration opportunities to keep everyone informed about current clinicial, education, employment or research opportunities. The vision of NSAP is to expand knowledge of autism services, share these resources with our own clientele, increase cross- referrals and establish a multidisciplinary support network for each professional and their clientele.
Ha v e Dreams Statement of Financial Position December 31, 2019
Ha v e Dreams Tr u stees , Ad v isors and Staff
Board of Directors Robert X. Creevy, President Steve Gustafson, Past President
Milton Pinsky, Treasurer Karen K. Riley, Secretary Katie Bata
Jeffrey Devlin Alison Kassel Kristina Johnsen Randy Wait
Yo u ng Professionals Board Greg Lucchesi, President Rick Bake Frankie Calabrese
Life Tr u stees Gil Fergus Peggy Gilger Labern Richard Malone William and Connie Manika Dale Seaberg
Sam Cefaratti P.J. Cummings Chris Fahey Jillian Gottschling Mark Huber Amanda Labern Tommy Muck Breanna Plazza Melissa Reynolds Nicole Selvitella Melissa Reynolds
Medical Ad v isors Bennett L. Leventhal, M.D. Catherine Lord, Ph.D. Lauren Wakschlag, Ph.D
Kaity Vostry Tyler Vostry
25 th Anni v ersar y Task Force Natalie Amabile Samantha Antonacci
Staff Kristina Johnsen, Executive Director/Founder Kayla Blakey
Alexander Bonk Dana Fenceroy Megan Fleischel
Leanne Berry Ember Burke Robin Carretta Ann Cassidy Carrie de la Cruz Dana Fenceroy Megan Fleischel Laura Gainor
Andrea Franckowiak Bobbi Frazes Goldman Melanie Johnsen Deirdre King Caroline McCarthy Cathy McCarthy Christine McQuinn David Murray
Bobbi Frazes Goldman Harmony Harrington Maureen Hartwig Suzanne Herguth Catherine McDonough
Kelly Passaneau Andrew Norkett Lora Slutsky Paulette Wilkins Lydia Wissing
John Moran Tara Musso Kelly Passaneau
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Have Dreams’ mission is to help individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) learn, function independently and socialize so that they may realize their full potential and develop into contributing members of their communities.
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