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The Lake County Haven empowers homeless women and their children to achieve permanent, independent living.

Spring 2019

Haven News

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BEER & WINERAFFLE

LIVE & SILENT AUCTIONSVIP LOUNGE

LAKE COUNTY HAVEN presents

SATURDAY, MAY 18 at 7 pm

at Austin’s Fuel Room481 Peterson Rd, Libertyville

Featuring LEVON Rolling Stone Magazine’s Top 10

new artists you need to know

Nashville Rocks The Haven

General Admission Ticket: $125

VIP Ticket: $250

Benefactor Opportunities available for individuals

and businesses.

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The trouble was, this was a lot of stress on Katie. Without work, friends, or other family to turn to, she felt isolated and trapped. When it was time for Katie to go back to work, her troubles only deepened. Dealing with the loss of her mom, Katie’s depression and stress levels only increased. To top it off, it had been so long since she’d worked, she had trouble finding a job. When her condo was foreclosed on, Katie had no place to go. She wrote a letter to the Haven asking for help.

The Path Ahead

At the Haven, Katie had time to regroup. She began counseling to help her deal with the loss of her mom, her career, her home. She even created a new resume and

worked with her case manager on interviewing strategies. All of this gave her the tools—and the confidence—she needed. Katie got a job, opened a savings account, and started over. Now she has a place of her own, steady work, and a network of support she can turn to when times get tough. Thank you for giving Katie, and all of our residents, this amazing opportunity.

Lake County Haven provides food, safety, shelter, couseling and life-skills training to women and children who are trying to find a path out of homelessness. Each and every day, our residents work to rebuild their lives. For many, it is a constant uphill struggle. Here is...One Woman’s Journey.

KATIEA Bump in the Road

Katie had a secure, stable job in finance. She was happy there for nearly 20 years when her company merged with another. Her position was eliminated and she was let go. Katie wasn’t worried though—her severance package was a good one and now she could devote a lot of her time to her ailing mother. In fact, Katie became her mother’s sole caregiver for quite some time.

Rock On! I’m excited to support the Haven’s 2019 spring event!

I’d like to buy tickets: _____ General Admission Tickets at $125 each (includes concert, BBQ, beer and wine)

_____ VIP Admission Tickets at $250 each (includes General Admission plus swag bag, 1 raffle entry, access to VIP Lounge and Early-entry with Levon Meet & Greet)

I would like to be a Benefactor of the event:

_____ Roadie Level at $2,000 (includes table-top signage, 6 VIP tickets to the event)

_____ Stage Hand Level at $4,000 (includes table-top signage, 8 VIP tickets to the event)

_____ Entourage Level at $6,000 (includes table-top signage, 10 VIP tickets to the event)

Please contact me about purchasing raffle tickets. ($20 each, 3 for $50, or 10 for $150)

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One Woman’s Journey

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Thank you to all of our friends and neighbors who have helped the homeless women and children in our community find a place to call “home” this past year. Because of your generosity, each of them received not only the basic necessities of life, but also:

• Case Management and Life-Skills Training to help them learn the skills they need to live independently.

• Counseling and support to help them heal from the trauma they experience while living on the streets.

THANK YOU to Our Current ADOPT-A-NIGHT SPONSORS11/15/2018 Heidi & Jason Kramer11/21/2018 Saint Andrews Neighborhood11/23/2018 In Memory of Paul & Marilyn Sweeney11/25/2018 Grace Lutheran Church11/26/2018 In Celebration of Jen Johnson’s Birthday12/2/2018 In Memory of Paul & Marilyn Sweeney12/7/2018 BGV Motorsports & the Cuda’s Bar & Grill Car Show/ Cruise Night Attendees12/8/2018 BGV Motorsports & the Cuda’s Bar & Grill Car Show/ Cruise Night Attendees12/8/2018 In Honor of Nancy Hall12/9/2018 BGV Motorsports & the Cuda’s Bar & Grill Car Show/ Cruise Night Attendees12/15/2018 Barbara Higgins12/20/2018 BCU12/21/2018 Michelle Job12/22/2018 Briant Kelly12/23/2018 In Honor of Carol & Bob Patulo12/25/2018 Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter NSDAR12/26/2018 Libertyville Bank & Trust12/27/2018 Libertyville Bank & Trust12/27/2018 In Honor of Lorraine Pritchard12/28/2018 Libertyville Bank & Trust12/29/2018 Libertyville Bank & Trust12/30/2018 Libertyville Bank & Trust1/1/2019 Lake County Haven Board of Directors

1/1/2019 Donna & David Hoffman1/1/2019 Alta Vista Montessori School1/2/2019 Donna & David Hoffman1/3/2019 Marcia & Ed Moore1/4/2019 In Celebration of the Life of Patsy Jo Beall1/5/2019 Lori & Jeff Sundberg1/6/2019 The Topolski Family1/11/2019 Barbara Higgins1/21/2019 Heritage Turquoise Table Friends1/22/2019 David & Lisette Eisendrath Foundation1/24/2019 In Memory of John Vicik2/1/2019 Kenna Heat Cool Solutions2/2/2019 Heritage Turquoise Table Friends2/3/2019 David & Lisette Eisendrath Foundation2/5/2019 Nancy Binder2/28/2019 Valerie Kidwell3/1/2019 In Honor of Iota Lambda Iota Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega Hera Day3/1/2019 Susan Hynes3/2/2019 David & Lisette Eisendrath Foundation3/10/2019 Valerie Kidwell3/15/2019 In Memory of Diane Van Dycke Kephart3/17/2019 In Memory of Sue McDonald3/20/2019 Nancy Binder4/8/2019 In Honor of Marcel, the Greatest Dog Ever!

4/9/2019 In Memory of My Sisters4/18/2019 David & Lisette Eisendrath Foundation4/28/2019 Daughters of Penelope Dione #3164/29/2019 In Honor of Phoebe O’Shea5/1/2019 David & Lisette Eisendrath Foundation5/6/2019 In Honor of Jean Schwartz5/19/2019 In Memory of Winnie MacNair5/19/2019 Lake County Haven Staff6/11/2019 David & Lisette Eisendrath Foundation6/12/2019 The McGee Family6/22/2019 In Memory of Melbadyne Poglayen6/27/2019 In Loving Memory of Cissy Peterson 6/28/2019 Gracie Nieder’s Birthday Gift to Others7/4/2019 David & Lisette Eisendrath Foundation7/11/2019 Marcia Johnson7/16/2019 In Memory of Mrs. Lila Borgstrom8/1/2019 David & Lisette Eisendrath Foundation8/29/2019 In Honor of Milo10/4/2019 In Memory of Gary & Lorraine Block10/5/2019 In Memory of Ms. Julie Findlay11/2/2019 In Memory of Rocco & Thomasine Sabino11/13/2019 In Honor of Caitlin O’Shea

There are many more nights available and countless women and children who still need your help. For just $250, you can give them the tools and resources they need to make life-saving changes for their families. Please call us at 847-680-1901 to Adopt-a-Night at the Lake County Haven.

We are so grateful to all those who have participated in our Adopt-a-Night program. Those listed here are people whose Adopt-a-Night contribution was received between November 1 2018, and January 31, 2019, for this year. To see the full calendar, please visit us at www.LakeCountyHaven.org.

Adopt a Night!

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REAL WOMEN. REAL RESULTS.Your support makes it possible for our residents to get the guidance and support they need to make life-saving changes for themselves and their families. Here are just a few of the amazing accomplishments your support made possible in 2018:

78%of our residentsincreased their

household income!

88% 84%of our residents

moved on topermanent housing!

FRIENDS OFLake County Haven

WILL YOU VOLUNTEER WITH US?

Prepare Bagged Lunches March 13, 2019; 10:00 am–Noon

Assemble Client Care Packages April 10, 2019; 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Lake County Haven Annual Event* Saturday, May 18, 2019; 7:00 pm Location: Austin’s of Libertyville *tickets required

Mark YourCalendars

Summer Spruce Up June 13, 2019; 10:00 am–Noon Random Acts of Kindness Day July 17, 2019; Noon–2:00 pm

Distribute Flyers in Lake CountyAugust 6, 2019; 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Decorate Shelter for FallSeptember 12, 2019; 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

All events will be held in Libertyville. To RSVP to any of these events, please visit our Facebook page and sign-up on the link provided.

If you have any questions, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 847-680-1870 or volunteer@lakecountyhaven.org; www.LakeCountyHaven.org.

of our residentssaved money to start a

nest egg for their familes!

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Thank you to these wonderful donors who helped provide a holiday meal for our resident holiday party!

Suzanne BaumrukMandy Bolinger-NelsonYogita ChaddhaMolly CoeJessica CrialesTricia & Rob Czeszewski

Thank you to the many donors who organized holiday drives and/or provided wish list items for our residents. Because of you, the women and children in our shelter had a joyous holiday season!

Abbott Laboratories GHRSAbbvie ImmunologyAbbvie R & D Information ResearchAll American Washer WerksCathy AndrewsJanet AndrewsAnsel Brainerd Cook Chapter NSDARArlington Computer ProductsAmy AronsonArt Impact ProjectDenise BarbiniDeborah & Bill BarnesMaggie BarrettDelores & Thomas BartelsBath & Body Works GurneeDebra BaslerBaxter Credit Union Cheryl BaumBeacon HouseJudi BeckerMegan BorcheisJune BoveMarilyn & Jim BowenAnne BrandtCindy Brown

First Presbyterian Church of LibertyvilleMonica FeldFremont Middle SchoolEla Township Charity Knit & Crochet Federated Church of WaucondaEric & Christy FoutsFremont Middle SchoolGirl Scout Troop 45165Girl Scout Troop 45232Girl Scout Troop 45569Girl Scout Troop 45939Great Lakes Credit UnionErica GoodeEva HajnosSarah HetzelHighland Middle SchoolBeth HjelmHollister, Inc.Horizon PharmaHouse of Doolittle Laura HuntKaty HutchingsiRhythm TechnologiesJack & Jill of North ShoreJane Lee–Remax Top PerformersLeslie JensenJoJo & MeKaufman, Hall & AssociatesJayne KellyKendra Scott Deer ParkValerie KidwellKen, Kyle & Heather KrauseDebbie KruegerLadies of Diamonds Inc.Lake County Alumnae Chapter of Alpha PhiAngela LaVistaCynthia LenihanLibertyville High School Dance TeamLibertyville TennisKim LocknerKimberly MarbanLisa MarsekJoan Reilly

Haven HappeningsMaking our shelter into a home would be impossible if not for the efforts of our many volunteers and in-kind donors. This issue encompasses donations received between 11/1/18 and 12/31/18. Thank you to all our generous donors!

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Beth ReittingerPatty Renz Wendy & George RichardsonMaria RillRenee RosenblattStephanie RuboSassy SistersTim ScardinaEdna SchrankMichelle SchuckChristine SchumannRoger J. Schwab PlumbingNancy ScullyRebecca ShaevelMichelle SheldonAraceli SolisAlight SolutionsKatie SpethSt. Joseph’s SchoolJennifer M. StahlMark SteinhauserCharlotte StillerJan StricklandSysmexAdalia TateGayle TavaresNayan ThakkarThrivent Financial North —Lake CountyKatherine ToddTrades of Hope

Tierney DeludeDenise GornickJennifer JohnsonDenise ReillyLisa Andy Robinson

Dianna & Dan BurkeMarian BurrellKim ByrdCadette Troop 376 Mindy CaioliniCanon Medical ResearchCaring Women’s ConnectionDiana CarrollDaniel CarterCeannate Corp.Jennifer CeithamlSybil ChadwickRachel CiulloDiana ClemmesenMarcy ColeCollege of Lake CountyGeoff CottrellDance AcademyBob DauberAlice DeLuccaBonnie DoltenWendy & Chuck DomanicoJaneen DuChaneFaith Lutheran Lake Forest

Cheri MarshallMay Whitney Elementary Cathy McKinnonRena MedinaMeijerAlex MerickErica & Shawna MillerTori Moffit & FamilySunday Carol MolicaMontessori School of Long GroveRoz NaimoliNational Council of Jewish Women Mary NelsonCytorse NicholsonPaula & Rich NiemannTara NofzigerOrange Theory Fitness Faith OtteryPark Avenue DentalPatti PascaleCathy PaulsenJoelle PehrsonAnn Marie PrincePrimrose SchoolJeri & Joe PrybellBelinda QuaiyoomHeather Rabbitt

Lucinda TroesterEmily TupekUnited Methodist Church of Libertyville United Methodist Women Rummage Sale United Protestant Church of GrayslakeUnited Protestant Church Women’s FellowshipJennifer UrbisVernon Hills High School Softball Christine VicikTracy ViramontesVolkswagen CreditJosie VolpentestaAnn WachterStephanie WahlundWalgreens Retail Hub Engagement CommitteeRebecca WalkerLynne WallaceCindy WardWestlake Christian AcademySuzanne WetterlingWhite Deer Run Ladies LeagueHanaa YacuTenah YoungmanZebra Technologies

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Thank you to our Corporate Partner, Sysmex, and the WIN Group, for making beautiful holiday makeup gift bags for our residents! They loved them and felt so special to receive such fun and thoughtful packages!

Thank you to Walgreens Retail Hub Engagement Committee for creating 200 cold weather packs for our residents!

We are grateful for all our supporters who donate meals, bagged lunches, and groceries to our shelter on a regular basis. Thank you for always making sure our residents have a healthy meal, and plenty of groceries!

2018 Mundelein Queens2018 Round Lake Area Queens2018 Vernon Hills Queens2018 Winthrop Harbor QueensRachel AbelJulie AckermanJan AdelmanSavannah AgeeThe Aguinaga FamilyTerry AikenMichelle AndersonTami AndersonJanet AndrewsValerie & Mackinze ArellanoHolly AronoffKatie BarrieBarrington Service LeagueEmily BaughSuzanne BaumrukElizabeth BennettMary BentleyRhonnie BogenschutzMegan BorchersMarilyn BowenBoy Scout Pack 273, Den 10 Bright Horizons CDW at PlayAbby BuddenLizz BuissonTrisha Cairns

Haven Happenings, continued

Felicia & Derek CalamariCamp OmapopsMindy CariolinoThe Carlson FamilyEmma CaseyMarisol CastenedaYogita ChaddhaElena ChangLoal CielenskiCity BarbequeMargaret ClaytonMolly CoeRenee CohenPaula & Maya CohnRebecca CohnJessica CrialesDanelle & Lydia CrowTricia & Rob CzeszewskiDawn DahlElla DavanzoTierney DeludeSwapnil DesaiAnna DesantoNancy DevroyWendy DomanicoPatrice & Sarah DonofrioAlice DoucetDymon FamilyMaritza & Ricky Escamilla

Federated Church of WacoundaFirst Presbyterian Church of Lake ForestBecky FosterVivan FrieseJamie FritzMonica GablerAnn GallagherElva GarciaGirl Scout Troop 40782Girl Scout Troop 41768Girl Scout Troop 42575Girl Scout Troop 45580Charlotte GordonDenise GornickBetsy GraupeJennifer Graziano & FamilyMarie GrimaldiEllie GrossJames Hamlin & Co. P.C.Jennifer HampsonJill HancockKaren HarrisDonna HeffernThe Henning FamilyRandi HerkeyTami HessLisa & Avery HesselRachel HewittAngie & Pilar HillMegan HoerlSue HoglundHorizon PharmaCarolyn & Phillip HusnickAlex IsmailKristi JaloveGwen JanzenChristel JenkinsonJulie JermakowiczJoseph Religion Education Confirmation group (7th grade)Jennifer JohnsonDebbie JorgensenEmilia Judin & Round Lake Area QueensGisele & Solvei JurmaKaren KalinowskiAnne & Howard KaskeErin KellyAmy KennaAnn Kidd

Sherry KimGina KimClare KluckTraci KoganPam KompareChristine KopkaSara & Susan Kordek Cindy KottColleen KramerThe Krause FamilySusan KrukonisLake County Illinois Pagent QueensLake View Fitness LadiesAngela LaVistaLHS Jr. Cats Cheer SquadCarol LibertoLiberty Auto CityLindenhurst 2018 QueensJenny Lindstrom & FamilyLinda LippmanLiz Schuler & Joan ValcharKim LocknerDenise LollinoYvonne LoveladyMarley & Khalilah LyonsAngelica MaciasAlina MalinDhanishwari MannaMarie MarksRicki MarksDonna MarshallKrystle MartinCindy MartinMeranda MayCayce McConnellJaime MeshbergerThe Messinger FamilyThe Michols FamilyAlexandra Mier & FamilySusan & Lauren MilanakMason ManiloffMiss Antioch 2018Torri MoffittMarcie MolekHeidi MooreThe Moran FamilyThe Moss FamilyErin MurphyNature Walk Montessori SchoolPeyton NewmanDorit & Max NiemannTara NofzigerChuck & Nancy NozickaAmy O’NeillDebbie OttoPaula PahlkePanozzo FamilyLinda PaukertEthan & Megan PavelskeMJ PetersCyndi PetersRoberta & Jim PfeifferBarbara PostNatalie PotestaBonnie PoutreAnn-Marie PriceLori QuaneBev QuinnLisa & Jenna ReaumeLori Reich

Amy ReichartDenise ReillyLisa & Andy RobinsonAlesa RosarioJennifer RothAnne RoughRound Lake Area PagentLisa Rubin & FamilyThe Rucker FamilyLaura RuschHeather SamuelFran SarkisEmily ScarboroughThe Scarlatos FamilyNancy ScarpelliJean SchoeningJennifer SchroederLiz SchulerLindsay ScottAutumn ScottRebecca SearCarissa ShafferShalom 8th GradeJack & Beth ShapiroAnn ShawKiki Sheppard Julie SimpsonGeetha SivasubramaniCharisse SmithSuzanne Smith

Vanessa StalterKeely StanciuStarlights Novice TeamElsie SteffeColleen & Ian StewardJennifer StilesJody SzczechGayle & Henry TavaresTopolski FamilyTrinity Lutheran Church YouthKrisha VaswaniKavita VaswaniVenturing Crew 1170 of Round LakeBailey & Penton VisekAllyson Voller-WollnerMary VoratutAlexa WaheedRebecca WalkerVince & Laura WeberDeborah WheatleyKristen WickJill Wiegel & FamilyAmanda WiglamaKirsten WillisAllyson WollnerKristin WoodJoyce ZablockiVeronica ZalewskiTrisha Zubert

Thank you to the Art Impact Project for partnering with kids from the Beacon House and making handmade ornaments for each resident! They were very beautiful and the women were deeply touched.

Thank you to Trades of Hope, for donating the unique fair trade products to our residents for the holidays!

A special thank you to Lori Brand who shows up every week to teach the women yoga! This is always a highlight of their week!

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Thank you to Abbott Women’s Administrative Team for wrapping presents for all our residents during their holiday luncheon! You went above and beyond!

Thank you to Caring Women’s Connections for donating 30 winter coats during their “Operation Warm” winter coat drive! Our residents were very grateful!

Thank you to the Ladies of the Federated Church of Wauconda for donating stockings, gifts, and a financial donation to go towards Christmas Eve brunch for the residents. Our ladies had a great time making a huge brunch with all of their favorite breakfast foods!

Highland Middle School organized a large holiday wish list drive! A big thank you to all the students, teachers, and families who donated!

We are so grateful for Kate Serdar, who is constantly helping us repair things at our shelter and transitional housing apartments! We don’t know what we would do without her!

Thank you so much to St. Joseph’s School for orchestrating a holiday wish list drive! Your gifts were very much appreciated by our residents and helped to make the holidays extra special!

Thank you to Westlake Christian Academy for orchestrating a DVD drive and donating over 100 DVD’s! Those will definitely come in handy this winter!

We are very grateful to St. Andrews neighborhood for decorating our shelter for the holidays! The house looked so festive & it put everyone in the holiday spirit! Thank you!

A special thank you to Orange Theory Fitness for organizing a holiday wish list drive for us!

A big thank you to First Presbyterian of Libertyville for organizing a holiday wish list drive! You helped make the holidays brighter at the Haven!

We want to thank the Ela Township Charity Knit & Crochet Club for donating homemade stocking filled with toiletries! This was a very thoughtful gift!

Thank you to Abbvie R & D Information Research for donating a HUGE box of wish list items! You guys rock!

Thank you to our wonderful donors who helped provide a holiday meal for our resident holiday party!

This wonderful group of fun-loving women are working hard to plan our annual fundraising event which is set for May 18. We are so excited to be hosting a concert of the fabulous band: Levon! This process is hard work, but also fun and exciting. LCH is indebted to these wonderful, smart, resourceful women. Pictured below are Angela LaVista, Donna Barnett, Kathy Freese, Samantha Doughty, Tacy Borgman, Lorraine Pritchard, Susan Mayfield, & Julie Neumann. Not pictured are Michele Hallee, Ken Neumann, & Debbie Simmons.

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