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ANNUALREPORT

FY16

FACES OF THE ARC

The Arc of the Quad Cities Area

“THE INDIVIDUALS SERVED BY THE ARC WANT TO LIVE AND WORK WITH INDEPENDENCE & DIGNITY RIGHT HERE IN OUR COMMUNITY. THEY WANT TO BE CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS AND THEY HAVE MUCH TO OFFER.“ BARB GOETTIG, BOARD PRESIDENT

LEADERSHIP

Barb GoettigBoard President

Mike Stopulos1st Vice President

Brian Gustafson2nd Vice President

Josie WahlSecretary

Mike MontfordTreasurer

Dennis Baraks

Ben Bekel

Sarah Bohnsack

Bill Cleaver

Terry Esch

Mary Gloeckner

Bernice Gunaseelan

Steve Loete

Kristine Loy

Cassandra Martin

WILBER L. BURRESS ENDOWMENT

Chris Cramer

Bryant Goodall

John Welling

Mike Stopulos

Brian Gustafson

“The Arc has always been successful because the board, families, volunteers, and staff put the mission and individuals with disabilities first.”

Mike Stopulos, 1st Vice President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DEAR FRIENDS,As we take this opportunity to reflect on The Arc of the Quad Cities Area’s achievements over the past fiscal year (July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016), we couldn’t be more proud of the accomplishments made by the individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities The Arc serves. For this reason, we would like to call this report Faces of The Arc because their achievements are the best evidence of our efforts.

In this report you will meet some of the Faces of The Arc that have been our inspiration, helping us lead the way to:

• Expand housing for individuals with disabilities in the Quad Cities Area.

• Work with area employers to open doors to individuals with disabilities and gain access to a vital pool of valued employees.

• Provide crucial services to families at every stage of life and expand access to community-based services that are designed to promote and support individuals interests.

You will meet Cassandra who has expanded her horizons and gaining new skills while living at her new group home.

You will meet Kim who retained his job, a source of pride and income, after his employer transferred a contract.

You will meet John who is thriving because of his newfound skills in managing his autonomy in the community.

The Arc of the Quad Cities Area is honored to be an integral part of their lives and many others. Through the Faces of The Arc, we hope you enjoy learning about how we touch the lives of individuals with intellectual and other disabilities everyday. We want to thank you for coming along on this journey and being a part of our success.

Barb Goettig Michael GlanzPresident, Board of Directors Executive DirectorThe Arc of the Quad Cities Area

BARB GOETTIG, PRESIDENT

MICHAEL GLANZ, EXEC. DIR

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RESIDENTIAL

There is a saying, ‘home is where the heart is.’ For The Arc of the Quad Cities Area, that saying rings true for the Residential program, which provides supportive and

welcoming homes for individuals with disabilities.

With the closing of the former Heritage Fifty-Three location and the construction of five new homes, the Residential program is now providing services to an additional 40 people and others like Cassandra who love their new home, and many are working towards greater independence in the community.

Cassandra Martin is one of the Faces of The Arc. She is always quick with a smile. Cassandra moved to the new Schroeder House when it opened in August of 2015. She takes pride in her new home by assisting with chores around the house. Usually reserved, Cassandra opened up to participating in the Schroeder open house and ribbon cutting ceremony because she takes pride in her new home. Cassandra has expanded her personal interests by becoming a member of the Best Buddies planning committee, and was elected to the The Arc’s Board of Directors in 2015.

Cassandra’s future goal is to live on her own some day and become self sufficient. We are sure that with her hard work and the right balance of supports from The Arc, she will be able to achieve this goal.

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Cassandra Martin

WORK SERVICES

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For all working people, a job is not only a source of needed income, but a source of pride and accomplishment. The Arc’s Work Services program does a good job of delivering

both.

Arc Industries is especially proud of Kim Smith, another Faces of The Arc. Kim kept his job of ten years at the Veteran’s Center. When the Veteran’s Center transferred a contract, The Arc helped Kim transition to the new company. They are pleased with Kim’s work and value him as an employee. For anyone who knows Kim the fact that he retained his job is no surprise. Kim is an extremely dedicated worker and likable person. The fact that his employer recognizes these traits is another affirmation of these qualities. We are very proud of Kim for achieving his goal.

Arc Industries provides essential business services to the local business community. Services such as secure document destruction, assembly, manufacturing material processing, and custom box manufacturing keep the individuals at Arc Industries busy every day.

Arc Industries also assists workers through activities of daily living. For example, assisting client workers in independence of transportation and accessing other activities. Arc Industries also conducted workshops to present new laws governing sheltered workshops and implemented a new curriculum for worker’s downtime.

Kim Smith

BERNICE AND ABRAHAM GUNASEELANHAPPY JOE’SHAPPY JOE’S ROCK ISLANDHERITAGE LANDSCAPE DESIGNHOLST-KAKERT COHONKAMP KRUEGER & COHOT GLASSHOTEL DAVENPORTHY-VEE BAKERYISABEL BLOOMSALLY JACKSONJIMMY JOHN’SJUMER’S CASINO & HOTELK & K HARDWARELAGOMARCINOSPAT LANGENLAVENDER CREST WINERYSHARON LITTLEMAJOR ART & HOBBY CENTERMILAN FLOWER AND GIFT SHOPMISS MAMIE’S/MO BRADY’SMODERN WOODMEN PARKTHE MONTFORD FAMILYMIKE AND MICHELE MONTFORDNECKER’S JEWELERSNEHLSEN COMMUNICATIONSOLDE TOWNE BAKERYJAMES AND HELENE PATTONPRINTER’S MARKQUAD CITY ARTSQUAD CITY BARBERSRED LOBSTERREVELL JEWELERS

RIDDLE’S JEWELRY #54RUDY’S TACOSSALON STATICSCOTT COUNTY YMCASHORT HILLS COUNTRY CLUBSOUTHEAST NATIONAL BANKSPECWILLIAM E. AND JULIE A. TANNERTPC DEERE RUNTWO RIVERS MASSAGETYSON FRESH MEATS, INC.US BANKVIRDI EYE CLINICJOSIE AND LEONARD WAHLWALMART SUPERCENTERWATERPARK CAR WASHWEST MUSICZEGLIN’S TV & APPLIANCEMARIE ZIEGLERZIMMERMAN HONDA

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The Community Employment Services program opens the door of opportunity for individuals with disabilities by discovering their strengths and career goals, linking them

to a job that will help them gain greater financial independence.

One of the Faces of The Arc who exemplifies that excitement is Jacob Brackevelt, whose father had worked in the restaurant business. When Jacob had the opportunity to work for Buffalo Wild Wings he was already comfortable with the work environment. He started in his position rolling silver-wear in napkins for dining area. When an opportunity became available to take on more job responsibility cleaning and maintaining the dining area, Jacob took on the new job with enthusiasm. With the aid of a job coach, Jacob learned the new skills necessary to be successful in his new job responsibilities. Jacob’s success shows that when workers are supported, optimal independence can be maintained and enhanced.

The department is currently experiencing a period of growth and expansion to meet the demands for assistance in employment services for individuals with disabilities. We are working with our community partners who value on-site training and orientation to ensure individuals maintain long-term employment. We are excited to see what opportunities await us in the upcoming year.

Jacob Brackevelt

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PHYLLIS SPEAK-JUELSNANCY S. SPRATTTONY & KATHY STEINKOPFCOTTINGHAM & BUTLERALEX AND HARRIETT STRANDGARDROBERT AND SHARON STRUPPCHARLOTTE SUNDEENCOLLENETTE SUTTONDOUGLAS AND NANCY SWANSONJAMES TEROSLINNEA THOMPSONEDWARD AND MARY ANN TIMMROB TOLMIELEROY AND KATHRYN TROUTCRAIG AND RENEE TRUMANMICHAEL AND LORI TURNERLEROY AND CYNTHIA ULREYUNITY CHURCHLINDA AND ARTHUR VAN HECKEMARY J. VANDE VOORDESHARON VARALLOTERRY AND BRENDA VERSTRAETEEDWARD AND JUDITH VROMANMICHAEL AND BONNIE VROMANTATE AND MARY ANN VROMANANN WADSAGERGEORGE AND SALLY WADSAGERMICHAEL AND ARLENE WALHEIMIVAN AND SANDRA WALTERSMICHAEL AND CANDACE WALTERSPAT WEIGANDT KLEINSMITHHAROLD AND ROSANN WELSERWEST MUSIC

LESTER WHERRYGRETA WIBORGWALTER AND SHEILA WILKERSONRALPH & LUCRETIA WILSHUSENKATHY WILSONCRAIG AND CATHY WONDERLICHJOHN YAZBECJUDY AND GREG ZELNIOJAMES AND SHARRON ZIEL

In-Kind ContributionsNon Cash 7.1.15 - 6.30.16

ANTIQUE ARCHEOLOGYAPPLEBEE’SARGUS/DISPATCH GOOD FELLOWBANWORTH & UDELHOVEN FURNITUREBIAGGI’SBLACKHAWK BANK & TRUSTCELEBRATION CRUISESCIRCA ‘21COOL BEANZ COFFEEHOUSECOTTINGHAM & BUTLERCROW VALLEY COUNTRY CLUBDAVENPORT COUNTRY CLUBK. DANIEL AND STACIE M. DEVRIESDOHRN TRANSFER COMPANYSUSAN ELIASFAMOUS DAVE’SFIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRISTBARB GOETTIGJULIE GOWIE

COMMUNITYEMPLOYMENT

Family Services, through its team of Quality Intellectual Disabilities Professionals (QIDP), seeks to maintain or increase independence of each individual to the fullest extent possible.

One of the Faces of The Arc who is navigating a path toward greater independence is LaShonta Jones. LaShonta is scheduled to graduate from Rock Island High School Special Education,

and is looking forward to transitioning into a less restrictive residential setting and obtaining a job in the community. She came to The Arc’s Residential program in July of 2015 when her home with another provider in the area shut down. From the time she became a resident with the agency, she has been vocal in responding to any opportunity to become more independent.

The Arc of the Quad Cities Area realizes and respects each individual’s desire to live life as unlimited as possible and provides the training and supports to accomplish this goal. This young lady, along with her Interdisciplinary Team, have worked together for over a year preparing her for this next chapter in her life. LaShonta is receiving intermittent support and supervision while in the community due to training for her move into a less restrictive environment.

When LaShonta expressed her desire to attend the Homecoming Dance at Rock Island High School, her QIDP helped get her a beautiful dress, corsage, obtain money to buy pictures, and provided transportation to and from the dance. LaShonta’s QIDP has been a valuable player in helping her achieve her goals. It is exciting for The Arc to watch LaShonta’s dreams become a reality.

LaShonta Jones

FAMILY SERVICES

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RANDALL AND SUSAN MCINTYRECATHY MEEHANSTEVEN AND MELANIE MEERSMANJOANN AND NORMAN MESTROBERT E. AND SANDRA C. MEWESBARBARA MICHALEKDRUE MIELKEMILAN FLOWER AND GIFT SHOPLAWRENCE AND ROMA MILNERCONNIE MOHR-WRIGHTTOM SWANSON AND KATI MONTFORDJOHN AND SHARIE MORANCHRISTINE MORIARTYMTHP INC.JOANN NELSENPETER AND JUDITH NELSONCORINA AND MICHAEL NESBITTSANDI AND JOSHUA NEWLINJULIA A. NIELSENJAMES NORRISOLIVET BAPTIST CHURCHPATRICK D. OLSENMICHAEL AND JANE O’MELIAL. J. ONTIVEROSG. WILLIAM AND MARY R. OVENSPAULA PAASKEDEANNA PARCHERTLARRY AND SUSANN PARCHERTPATTON FAMILY TRUST UTDDENNIS AND LOIS PAULEYJENNIFER PAULEYGENE AND STACIE PAVINATOMARGARET PEETERS

CATHERINE AND ERIC PETERSONJOHN W. PETERSONKEVIN PETERSONCRAIG AND SHANNON PIRMANNALEXIS M. AND ROBERT S. PLATONIMARY POELVOORDEMIKE AND TRACY POELVOORDEANDY AND KELLEY POWELLJILL RAISBECKROBERT AND CAROL REDPATHTROY AND VIRGILEE SUE REEDMARVIN AND NANCY REMREYJAMES AND SHARON RICEDONALD AND SUE RIMKUSIRENE LANG AND CANDIE RINKROBERT AND SUZYROCK ISLAND DISTRICT CORP OF ENGINEERSELIZABETH ROSEMARY RUBYDONALD AND JOANN RURSCHDONNA J. RUSSELLRAYMOND AND KATHLEEN RUSSELLSUE RYDERJOHN AND JANEEN SANTAMOURMICHAEL AND KIMBERLY SCHAECHERROBERT SEYSJANE SHANKSALFRED AND JUANITA SHARPJAMES AND PATRICIA SHAWJERRY AND GRACE SHIRKJOHN AND JANE SHOWALTERGEORGE AND EFFIE SKAFIDASJEAN AND MARK SOTTOS

T he Arc’s Developmental Training program has built a solid foundation of support

for individuals with disabilities, augmenting functional skills and participation in meaningful activities. The program has implemented Glidepath Curriculum that incorporates community-based activities, hands-on exploration, and self- improvement. One of the results of implementing the curriculum is an overall increase in community outings and activities.

One of the Faces of The Arc who has made strides in the Developmental Training program is Lee Clark. Lee started Developmental Training and has come out of his shell. At first withdrawn, he soon opened up due to the warm and welcoming environment, and is now well-liked and respected by his peers.

Lee showed interest in working, received training and now works at The Arc Building. Lee enjoys taking every opportunity to go into the community to take part in activities or volunteering. We are proud of Lee’s growth through the Developmental Training program.

Lee Clark

DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING

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BRIAN W. GUSTAFSONWILLIAM AND RACHEL GUSTAFSONDEWAYNE HAGANSPATTIE HAINESJEANNETTE E. HALLNORMAN HALLJEFFREY AND SONJA HANNEMANTERESE HARRISONROGER AND KATHRYN HARROUNJOHN AND PATRICIA HENNEMANEVELYN HESSMANBRUCE AND ELIZABETH HILLLINDA HINDMANDIANA AND THOMAS HOFFMANNMARJORIE HOOVERPATRICIA HUDSONWILLIAM AND MARY ELLEN HYNDILLOWA BI-STATE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGNDUANE G. AND CAROL A. JACKSGERALD AND MARILYN JACKSJULEI AND DANIEL JACKSONSHARRYN AND DAVID JACKSONLARRY AND NANCY JACOBSENRON AND JUDY JACOBSENJANICE NELSONAURELIA JANSENNELSON JARRIN, M.D.JERI JENNINGSJANET JOHNSONKURT AND MELISSA JOHNSONORLIN AND KAREN JOHNSONSUE AND NANCY JOHNSONJAMES P. JOHNSTON

KATHERINE E. JONESCARLA KELLYKEY AUTO MALL, INC.MARK KINSEYROBERT AND SHARON KIRBYMARK AND LORI KNOBLAUCHSONJA KNUDSENLORETTE AND EUGENE KOENIGBETTY KRAEMERPAULETTE KUEHLMARY KUEHNELPATRICIA KUKLAJOHN AND LYNN KUSTESBETH LAGOMARCINO AND TERRENCE M. OTTENTOM AND SANDY LAGOMARCINODELORES LAYERCHARLES AND REBECCA LEIBCHRIS LLOYDGARY AND JUDITH LOSSCURTIS LUNDYILLENE AND RICHARD LUTHANENNANCY LYFORDMAKING FRIENDS WELCOME SERVICE INC.MICHAEL AND SHEILA MALMSTROMMARCIA L UNWIN TRUSTCHRISTINE MARCKESEMICHELE MARLAIREMASQAT COURT 167 DAUGHTERS OF ISISSTEVE AND KATHY MATHIASLEWIS AND DENISE MAYFIELDROBERT AND SHEILA MCALLISTERKATHLEEN MCGRATHBRANDI MCGUIRE

Assistive Technology strives to improve the potential of people with disabilities to

achieve their goals through the use of adaptive devices and practices. The use of assistive technology equipment and strategies by individuals with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities allows for more independence in completing tasks.

The Assistive Technology Services department has been helping Kay Endrizzi learn Braille through activities she enjoys. Kay is one of the Faces of The Arc because of her strides in learning new things through activities she enjoys. Another individual who is already familiar with Braille acts as peer support.

Assistive technology also gives individuals an opportunity to participate in activities of interest that they may not have been able to participate in the past. One fun way Kay has gained mastery in Braille is through adapted games like Uno and Battleship. Kay especially enjoys Boppit, a way to learn while having fun. We share Kay’s excitement in learning new skills that will enhance her horizons.

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JACK AND MILLIE BONEYEUGENE AND ELAINE BOUWENSBERNIE BOWLESROGER AND BARBARA BRANDTREVEREND DICK BRESNAHANPHYLLIS J. BUTTERFIELDBONNIE BYERSJOHN AND CLARA CALDWELLSHELLY CARDERTOM AND BARB CARROLLRAYMOND AND DAWN CIOCARIVIRGINIA CLAYTONDAVID AND CAROL CLOSEDAVID J. AND DEBRA C. COBERTKATHLEEN COINERLORI COLEALAN AND NANCY COOKMARTIN COREYCOTTINGHAM & BUTLERCOTTINGHAM & BUTLER/SISCO EMPLOYEESBILL AND JUDY COULTERLISA CRAIGROBERT CRAWFORDTOM AND KATHY CREENBRADLEY T. CROUCHMARY ANNE DANIELSDANISH SISTERHOOD #3ROBERT AND ANNA DEBODONALD AND JOANN DEDOBBELAEREALBERTA AND PAULA DEDONCKERSPIRO AND DAWN DELLOSCATHERINE DELUGISHDAN AND SANDY DEMAY

LIZETTE DESSEYNTIM AND ANDREA DEWAELEPEGGY DEWITTEMARVA DICKBILL AND JOANN DICKEYLORI AND TONY DIXONPATRICK AND KATHLEEN DOHERTYDONNA J. CARLSON CHARLES AND KATHLEEN DOWNINGDEAN AND CONNIE DREXELGREG AND DEBRA ECKMANSUSAN ELIASELIM COVENANT CHURCH WOMEN’S MINISTRIESMARK AND BRENDA EMMENDORFERJOAQUIN AND ROSE MARIE ESPEJOEDWARD AND RUTH EVANSARTHUR AND DIANE FANTERALANNA B. FORARIWILLIAM AND SUSAN FOSSCINDY AND DAVE FRANKLINJANE L. AND JACK R. FRAZELLE, JR.FRIENDS FOR VERSCHOOREJOHN AND NANCY GALUSHAKENNETH AND MARY GALUSHAROSEMARY GALVINJOYCE A. GEIGERSARA GIANULISDAVID AND AVALON GIBSONJENNY AND WAYNE GORDONMIKE GOWDYSHAUN AND VICKI GRAVESMARY ALICE GREMONPREZISABEL GUALAJARA

Kay Endrizzi

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

SPEAK

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The Arc is proud of the work of Speak Out, a self-advocacy group focused on learning the skills necessary to communicate the issues that

are most important to them. Speak Out members were involved in workshops to increase their knowledge of public speaking and gave a presentation to The Arc’s staff on respectful communication with persons served by The Arc. Members also worked on taking a more active role in their annual Individualized Rehabilitation Plan (IHP) with The Arc staff and family.

One of the Faces of The Arc we are very proud of is Michael Johnson. Michael is serving The Alliance (a statewide self-advocacy group) as Vice President on the Board of Directors. Michael has co-presented at The Arc of Illinois conference in Lisle, IL (see below) and is slated to be on a panel discussion at this year’s Speak Up & Speak Out Summit in Springfield. He has been nominated to serve as a board member with the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. Michael also spoke to a group of John Deere employees at their aviation facility on behalf of United Way of the Quad Cities where he discussed how he has benefited from receiving services at The Arc.

Speak Out is currently working on producing a short “Sprout” film on Respect.

Michael Johnson

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REX A. AND MARGARET M. JOHNSEN

ALVIN AND RUTH KLOUDA

JOHN AND TINA LASSUY

SEAN AND FLORA LAWHORN

JUDITH LITHERLAND

FRANCIS AND JEAN LYONS

MAIN AT LOCUST PHARMACY

MAXINE V. MARCHESE

JAMES B. MARSH

MARY KAY BOLTIE TRUST

BOB AND DORIS MATTISON

THOMAS MCBRIDE

ROBERT J. AND JANET B. MCCABE

SHARON AND THOMAS MCKEAN

KYLE AND LINDA MEIER

SANDRA AND BRIAN MOENS

JENNIFER NELSON

JIM AND DANIELLE OGDEN

SHEILA O’SHEA

REV. BASIL PAPANIKOLAOU

HELEN PECK

RANDY AND KELLY PETERSON

RICHARD AND DIANE PHILLIS

PILOT CLUB OF MOLINE

ELIZABETH PILOTTE

LOUISE RAMIREZ

JOHN AND MARILYN RESETICH

RK DIXON

CHELLE MANNHARDT

SCHNELL & HANCOCK, P.C.

M. KATHLEEN SEUSY

SEXTON FORD

RICK AND PATRICIA SHANNON

SHEILA I. TRACY

U.A.W. LOCAL #865

ROBERT AND SALLY VANDEVOORT

BOB VOGELBAUGH

RICHARD AND MARCIA VOLTZ

WILLIAM VOLTZ

MICHAEL WILLIAMS AND ELIZABETH JAMES

MIKE AND JULIE WILLIAMS

MARJORIE WRIGHT

RENAE A. ZEITLER

Council for Excellence$0 - $99.99DIANNE AND MARK ABELSFRANCIS ADAMSAIRWAYS, INC.DARLINE AKINSNANCY ALEXANDERBETTY BANASZEKPEGGY BARNARDJACK BATEMANRUSSELL AND KRISTA BEARGEORGE BEEDING, JR.TINA E. BEERTJUDITH BELANANN D. BELLDR. MARK J. AND THERESA BERGTHOLD

RESPITE

Families whose loved ones have been affected by intellectual or developmental disability often shoulder an enormous burden without relief. The Arc

believes that caregivers, when given respite, are better equipped to continue care in their home. The Arc’s Respite program provides the support that allows individuals to remain in their home, improve skills, and assist families in improving quality of life.

One of the Faces of the Arc that has benefited from Respite services is Jamie Setser. Jamie lives with his mother. When The Arc has a shutdown day, Jill cannot afford to take time off work. She relies on The Arc’s Respite Program to meet her needs by providing Jamie a safe, nurturing, and fun environment to stay. This is a smooth transition for Jamie and gives peace of mind to his mother.

The Arc made the hard decision to discontinue providing Respite services to children on October 31st 2015 due to Illinois DHS funding issues which ended the grant. Adult recreational activities continue weekly, mostly during evenings and weekends. Our emphasis is on providing inclusion in our community and broadening their leisure and cultural experiences.

The Respite program participated in Special Olympics and the first-ever Special Highland Games. And yes, all athletes sported kilts!

Jamie Setser

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GLEN HUMMEL

IBEW LOCAL UNION #145

ANDREW AND VICKI JONES

KJWW, P.C.

JACK AND MARY KNEPP

BERNARD AND CATHERINE MACK

JOHN AND NATALIE MASS

MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY

MIDAMERICAN ENERGY HOLDINGS COMPANY

MILLER TRUCKING & EXCAVATING

NORMAN AND JANET MOLINE

NESTLE PURINA PETCARE

RALPH AND MARY RADLOFF

RSM US LLP

JAMES AND DIANE SIBLEY

JOHN AND DIANE SLOVER

SOUTH ROCK ISLAND TOWNSHIP

BRENT AND LAURA THOMSEN

UNITED STORAGE ASSOC. INC. USA #1

WESTERN STRUCTURAL COMPANY

Council for Integrity$100 - $249ADVANCED BUSINESS SYSTEMS

CHUCK AND ANN AUSTIN

RUSSELL BAKER

BETTY BARNES

MILTON AND LINDA BEALE

MARY K. BOLTIE

MARY BRUHN

JAMES AND GINA BRUNK

PAULA BRYAN-STRANDLUND

CBI BANK & TRUST

CHAILERTBORISUTH

RALPH AND JO CLARK

THOMAS AND SANDRA CLINE

JACK I. COBB

THOMAS AND KATHLEEN CONRAD

CLARENCE AND LILI DARROW

DAVID NAPSKY TRUST

DAVID DEWAELE

DEWAYNE JOHNSON & ASSOC.

CHRISTI DEWISPELAERE

EDWARD HINES JR. VA HOSPITAL

SOUTHEAST NATIONAL BANK

S.A. FENWICK

CINDY FERGUSON

MATT FREDERICKS

JOHN AND JULIE GILL

MARY GLOECKNER

BARB GOETTIG

CHARLES AND DIANNE HALL

JANIS HENNING

HERITAGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN

ANN HOLSEN

HONKAMP KRUEGER & CO

IMPACT ILLOWA CONSTRUCTION

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

The Community Support program wraps services around individuals who live independently in the community to achieve the maximum amount of autonomy and security.

This year the Community Support program helped 20 individuals increase community engagement and independence.

One of the Faces of The Arc who has made tremendous strides is John Edwards. Before receiving services from The Arc, John was living in a rodent infested home and most of his clothing was filled with holes. His former home often had no electricity or water, making bathing and washing clothes extremely difficult. Often he did not have enough food to last the month.

John Edwards

household items. A staff member takes John grocery shopping once each week to orient him toward healthy eating habits and budgeting.

Now that essentials are in place, John is thriving in his new home and is enjoying his independence. He even went on vacation and has joined the bowling league. He is very involved in Special Olympics and participated in the first ever Special Highland Games.

Community Supports helped him move to a safe, clean home and set about purchasingew clothes, a bed, TV, chairs, and

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THE MONTFORD FAMILY

BEN AND GAY NEFZGER

JANICE NELSON

NORTHWEST BANK & TRUST COMPANY

JAMES AND HELENE PATTON

QUAD CITIES IOWA REALTY MOLINE

ERIC RYDEN AND DAWN NEWTON

MARK SCHWIEBERT

WILLIAM E. AND JULIE A. TANNER

UNITYPOINT HEALTH TRINITY

FRANCIS AND SUE VROMAN

WEST ROCK ISLAND IL CO CHAPTER OF THRIVENT FINANCIAL

Council for Determination$500 - $999CRAIG AND JULIE AMUNDSEN

ARGUS/DISPATCH GOOD FELLOW

SCOTT AND JENNIFER BAXTER

WILLIAM AND DIXIE BURRESS

WILLIAM AND JUDY CLEAVER

CHRISTOPHER CRAMER

JOHN AND SUSAN CRAMPTON

CRAWFORD COMPANY

EMERY AND VIRGINIA DOONAN

FIRST MIDWEST BANK

GENESIS SYSTEMS GROUP LLC

BERNICE AND ABRAHAM GUNASEELAN

JANIS AND TODD HAUGEN

DONALD AND KATHERINE HEALY

JAMES AND CAROL HORSTMANN

KALE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

MEDIA LINK INC.

JAMES AND TWILA MITCHELL

JOHN AND LAURALEE OENICK

PLATINUM INFORMATION SERVICES INC.

MATTHEW AND NANCY PUCK

REAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION

DAVID AND MARCIA RIGSBY

FLORENCE TRAUB

TRINITY COLLEGE STUDENT GOVERNMENT

USI INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC

VERIZON FOUNDATION

PATRICIA VERONDA

HON. PATRICK AND CHAR VERSCHOORE

JOHN AND ROSA VROMAN

JOSIE AND LEONARD WAHL

KEVIN WICKS

Council for Diversity$250 - $499THOMAS AND DEBORAH BRACKE

MICHAEL P. BRINN

TRAVIS CUTLER

JAYCEES OF THE QUAD CITIES

DEERE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION

FRANK AND THERESA DEWAELE

FRAN AND MARIE DEWISPELAERE

FIRST COVENANT CHURCH OF MOLINE

PAUL AND SHEILA GUSE

MAKING AN IMPACT

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

The integrity and respect for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is at the core of what we do.

We are especially grateful for the donors who make up The Arc’s Dove Legacy Society, a group of donors who have included The Arc of the Quad Cities Area in their estate plans. Their far sighted generosity will ensure the best quality of life for the individuals served by The Arc in perpetuity.

The faces of The Arc of the Quad Cities Area is defined by the individuals The Arc serves and by the people that contribute their time, talents, and financial support to

make The Arc a strong organization with a bright future.

We are grateful for the support of:

• the contributions of hundreds of volunteers who have given 2,381 volunteer hours

• committed and compassionate staff who put individuals with disabilities at the heart of everything they do

• hundreds of generous donors, friends and sponsors

• a diverse group of exceptional leaders and Board members

We would like to recognize Richard & Ruth Motz, members of the Dove Legacy Society who passed away in FY16.

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YOUR DONATIONS MAKE A DIFFERENCE!Cash Contributions 7.1.15 - 6.30.16

Council for Ability$100,000 or GreaterHUBBELL-WATERMAN FOUNDATION

Council for Inclusion$50,000 - $99,999MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA

Council for Respect$10,000 - $49,999LUNDAHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

THE MOLINE FOUNDATION

UNITED WAY OF THE QUAD CITIES AREA

JAY AND COLLETTE VONDERHAAR

Council for Achievement$5,000 or $9,999 BUSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC.

GTI CLINIC ILLINOIS

THE LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE ROCK ISLAND LODGE #190

Council for Independence$2,500 or $4,999

CD WIMAN MEMORIAL TRUST

MELVIN L. MCKAY CHARITABLE TRUST

DON O’SHEA

DOUG AND KYLE RICK

ROCK ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

SOUTHEAST NATIONAL BANK

UNITEDHEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.

Council for Community$1,000 - $2,499ANONYMOUS

DENNIS AND SHARON BARAKS

BLACKHAWK BANK AND TRUST

FAMILY OF CATHY CARROLL

EAST ROCK ISLAND COUNTY CHAPTER OF THRIVENT

HAPPY JOES - ROCK ISLAND

HOWARD AND GERALDINE KNAACK FOUNDATION

JOHN DEERE CLASSIC

JOHN DEERE FOUNDATION

K OF C CHARITIES INC.

KIWANIS CLUB OF ROCK ISLAND

MARY IVA GITTENS KNOUSE CHARITABLE TRUST

PAUL AND SUE MCDEVITT

MIKE AND MICHELE MONTFORD

The Arc of the Quad Cities Area provides a comprehensive variety of services to 225 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities daily. Diagnoses include, Down

syndrome, autism, fetal alcohol disorders, cerebral palsy and other diagnoses.

Salaries & Related Expenses 79.55%Consumable Supplies 4.50%Occupancy 4.68%Transportation 1.26%Equipment <$500 .12%Lease/Rent .87%Interest Expense .09%Depreciation 5.30%Miscellaneous 3.62%

FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES FY2016

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EOur Mission:To live and work in partnership with the community to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Arc of the Quad Cities Area is a chapter agency of The Arc National and is one of 700 chapters of The Arc nationally.

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Total Value of Assets:$21,313,876

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220 StaffStaff comes from Rock Island, Mercer, Henry and Scott Counties.

Whom Do We Serve? Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

How Do We Serve the Community? The Arc is on the front lines of providing individual advocacy, programs, services, and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We believe that when individuals with disabilities are included in community life, everyone prospers with a more dynamic and connected Quad Citiesthat works for everyone.

Nationally, The Arc is the fifth largest non-profit in the United States and the largest service provider and advocate for with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Arc of the Quad Cities Area is a proud to be accredited by CARF, the standard bearer for quality in disability services.

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DHS 46.35%Public Aid 8.24%Private Pay/Third Party Pay 13.32%RI Mental Health Board 1.60%Grants 7.28%Unrestricted Contributions .67%Rental/Investment Income .11%Sales of Goods & Services 9.85%United Way Program Support .58%Restricted Contributions 3.62%Miscellaneous .92%

FUNDING SOURCES FY2016

The Arc’s funding comes primarily through the Illinois Department of Human Services to support the inclusion and participation in community life of individuals with

disabilities throughout their lifetime. Through our community partners and supporters, The Arc strives to make the Quad Cities a great place for everyone to live, work, and play. TH

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION The Arc of the Quad Cities Area

FY16 for 12 months ended June 30, 2016

REVENUE FY16Government $7,208,091

Third-Party/Family Pay $1,486,605

Grants $990,740

Contributions $75,047

Sales Goods/Services $1,099,659

Investment Income $12,384

Miscellaneous $102,854

Assets Released from Restrictions $184,602

TOTAL UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT & REVENUE

$11,159,982

EXPENDITURESDirect Care (Programs) $6,970,589

Management $996,133

Fundraising $81,821

Total Personnel Costs $8,048,543

Consumable Supplies $455,749

Occupancy $473,686

Local Transportation $127,620

Equipment <$500 $12,075

Lease/Rent $87,701

Interest Expense $9,362

Depreciation $536,523

Miscellaneous $366,145

TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $10,117,404

Increase in Unrestricted Net Assets $1,039,410

Increase in Temporarily Restricted Net Assets $24,800

Permanently Restricted Net Assets $1,600

TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS $1,065,810

NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR $18,173,890

NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR $19,239,700

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FISCAL YEAR 16 HIGHLIGHTS

FISCAL YEAR 16 OUTCOMES

Placed 10 individuals in community-based jobs to help them achieve their financial goals

Provided Assistive Technology to 70 individuals to improve their potential and achieve their goals through the use of technology

The Arc supported 20 individuals through the Community Supports program designed for those people who want to stay in their own home but need some assistance to be independent

The Arc expanded its Residential Program with the opening of two new group homes. An additional

home was re-opened to accommodate four individuals from a local agency who closed a group home. A total of three new homes were added to the Residential program in fiscal year 2016.

The Arc could not have achieved this goal without the generous philanthropy of many individuals listed in this report. Because of generous donors like you, twenty individuals where able to move into homes with the assistance they need to live as independently as possible.

The Arc welcomed new Executive Director, Michael Glanz who succeed-ed Kyle Rick in July of 2016.

“The Arc creates opportunities for individuals with disabilities to achieve more and believe in themselves. When I see individuals with disabilities going beyond what someone thought was their outer bounds, I know I am in the right place.”

Michael Glanz, Executive Director