Ongoing Eight Year Study Identifies Primary Issues Leading to Relapse of Substance Use Disorders.

January—March 2008

Building lives, Restoring hope & Strengthening families

Our mission is to comprehensively teach individuals with chronic substance use disorders and/or compulsive pathological gambling addictions how to "build their lives around their recovery instead of building their recovery around their lives"® and lead accountable, responsible, productive, law-abiding, self-sufficient lives.

We accomplish our mission by providing innovative and individualized relapse prevention education, in conjunction with a highly-structured, clinically-guided, sober, safe, and supportive living environment. Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. is committed to the belief that incorporating a holistic approach to the treatment of any addictive disorder produces an accountable, responsible, productive, and self-sufficient lifestyle.

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The chart below ranks “Primary Issues to Relapse” as identified by over three hundred Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. applicants during an 8½ year study. All applicants have been diagnosed substance dependent and approximately 85% have a chronic history of relapse, with an average of 3.2 previous treatment episodes. The purpose of this study was (is) to identify “client-reported” primary relapse triggers so that we, as an agency, could assist our clients holistically address their substance use disorders; whereby achieving long-term uninterrupted sobriety and self-sufficiency.

2007 brought witness to dozens of life-changing miracles at Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. (see outcomes on page 5). Eighty-three men and women, once caught in the devastating grip of an addictive disorder, received professional guidance, structure and

support through our residential programs. We provided 9,897 bed days of service and 3,093 hours of psychosocial relapse prevention education to individuals with histories of chronic substance abuse disorders. As a result, 52 (62%) mothers; fathers; sons; daughters; brothers; sisters; aunts; and uncles were reunited with their families and have become sober, accountable, responsible, productive, law-abiding, taxpaying citizens. How was this possible? Utilizing this study, we could see that holding clients accountable to being productive members of society (employed and building a life centered around recovery) addresses 10 of the 17 listed primary issues to relapse. First, it keeps recovering alcoholics, addicts and/or pathological gamblers busy and focused on positive behaviors. As a result, boredom, depression, loneliness and isolation do not have time to creep in and detour the objective—which is recovery. Second, productivity, especially in conjunction with psychosocial education; meeting attendance; consistent sponsor contact; working through the twelve steps, and the development of a support network, diminishes low self-esteem, guilt and shame; thereby proving vital in empowering a chronic addict/alcoholic to achieve and maintain long-term recovery. Understanding this, we require (and hold accountable) that all HFT residents to be actively engaged in weekly psychosocial education. The educa-tional curriculum focuses on classical conditioning; stress and anger manage-ment; core belief systems (shame); impulsivity; interpersonal relationships; resentments; seven deadly sins (pride, lust, envy, sloth, gluttony, anger, greed); cognitive-behavioral and rational-emotive techniques; thought-stopping and cognitive re-framing; and behavior modification. Addiction is the visual symptom of a deeper internal (emotional, mental, spiritual) disorder. Uncovering the “root cause(s)” of an addiction is the key to combating and overcoming the disease.

Primary Issue to Relapse Rank Order

Boredom 1

Depression 2

Loneliness 3

Financial/Money 4

Quit Attending Meetings or Calling Sponsor 5

Low Self-Esteem 5

Guilt 7

Stress 8

Isolation 9

Anger 10

Shame 10

Lack of Support Network 10

Impulsiveness 13

Relationships 14

Resentments 14

Inability To Ask For Help 16

Insufficient Spiritual Connection 17

From the Founder & Executive/Clinical Director’s Desk

“Building lives around recovery instead of building recovery around lives”®

It’s more than our registered slogan. At Hope for Tomorrow, it’s a whole new outlook upon life.

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At Hope for Tomorrow, from the moment someone completes a residential intake application to the time a client completes a “Discharge Questionnaire”, the concept of “building their life around their recovery instead of building their recovery around their life”® is vehemently emphasized. Every thought they make is centered on this simple question: Is this decision allowing me to place my recovery first and foremost? Throughout the past 8 ½ years, it has been our observation that individuals who internalize this concept achieve long-term uninterrupted sobriety—and those that don’t relapse!

In the wheel below, recovery is the central—most important element. Working outward, all relationships, goals, activities, and responsibilities must come secondary to recovery. Recovery from any addictive disorder is possible if the recovering person remains steadfast in this mindset. Without exception, our experience shows that whenever someone falls short and relapses, it is because they placed recovery in an outside circle and put an outside circle in the center spot where recovery should be. For example, two common areas that we see people struggle with are: occupational obligations and interpersonal relationships. Often, especially for men, grasping the concept of accepting a job that pays less but allows for a “balanced lifestyle” is a foreign thought. Unfortunately, society measures worth by paychecks and assets. Self-perceptions of success often correlate to working longer hours or striving for a high stress/high paying job. These perceptions, justified by money or material possesions, take precedence over building a lifestyle that allows for meeting attendance; sponsor contact; developing a solid support network; incorporating fun sober-based leisure activities; or getting enough rest. As a result, the recovering person develops an attitude of ungratefulness—which leads to resentments—which ultimately leads to relapse. In the interpersonal relationship scenario, an individual in early recovery (which is defined as the first 2 years of abstinence) with a low self-image seeks acceptance through another person (e.g., if Bobby/Susan find me attractive, I must be okay”) or a well-intended but uninformed (about addictive disorders) family that place unhealthy and/or unrealistic expectations on the recovering person. The responsibility for building a life around recovery lies in the hands of the recovering individual. It involves establishing and maintaining occupational; relational; recreational; physical; financial; personal; and spiritual boundaries.

In an 8 ½ year (ongoing) quantitative study, applicants to Hope for Tomorrow (HFT) residential programs have reported core trig-gers that lead them to relapse.

This chart details the “Core Issues to Relapse” as described by hundreds of chronic substance abusing clients/applicants. The mean age of all applicants is 36.3 years of age, and the mean number of previous treatment episodes is 3.2.

Wreckage of the past

Future goals and

aspirations

Emotional and financial

balance

Physical wellness

Spirituality and support

groups

Recreational and leisure activities

Occupational obligations

Interpersonal relationships

Recovery

Recovery is far more than abstaining from addictive substances or behaviors. True recovery must include a mindful transformation that modifies patterns of negative thoughts and behaviors and replaces them with positive ones. Recovery involves seperating wants from needs—that is what makes it difficult. The needs of recovery include: maintaining a balanced lifestyle (including diet/exercise); spiritual, emotional, and mental growth; taking responsibility and cleaning up the wreckage of the past; developing realistic goals; and personal accountability. Coming into recovery after decades of addictive thoughts and behaviors, may appear unreachable. However, each day, we see hopelessly lost and bankrupt (emotionally, mentally, spiritually) men and women, with 25-30 years of drinking/drugging behind them, turn their lives around (180°) and lead happy, sober, joyful, productive, accountable lives, just by living this concept!

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Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. One Agency

The Johnson Group of Aurora, Illinois Is an annual sponsor of this home that assists individual’s recovering from addictive disorders re-build their life, and return to society as sober, productive, responsible,

law-abiding, taxpaying, accountable citizens.

Please call The Johnson Group, at (630) 555-5555, for all you financial planning or insurance needs.

The Johnson Group of Aurora; Making our communities safer, healthier, and a better place to live.

How To Become A Sponsor • Contact the Hope for Tomorrow staff at (630) 966-9000. • Sign-up to become an annual sponsor. Annual sponsorship amount

is calculated by averaging monthly expenses (e.g., lease, food, utili-ties, maintenance, liability insurance …) for each residence. The average monthly expenses per house are $2,911.00 (excluding professional guidance and counseling). Your company or family can provide life-changing opportunities for eight people—each and everyday—for as little as $12.12 (each).

Reasons Why You Should Become A Sponsor • Sponsorship shows the community that you and your company are

investing in building and improving the community; • Sponsorship is a great way to advertise your company; • Your company name, along with your services, will be eloquently

displayed in all of our newsletters, special mailings, and will be prominently posted on our website;

• You’ll feel great knowing that because of your help, individual’s trapped in the degenerative cycle of addiction are receiving long-term comprehensive and holistic treatment services;

• Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. As such, all gifts and contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Multiple Locations

Imagine… Your company or family name here Is a monthly/annual sponsor of this home that is investing in the community by

assisting individual’s, who are recovering from substance use/mental health disorders, re-build their life and return to society as sober, productive, responsible, law-abiding,

taxpaying, accountable citizens.

Call (your company name), at (company telephone #), for all your (what services your company provides) needs.

Example:

These 5 homes provide life-saving opportunities for 31 men and 7

women who are “building their life around their recovery”®.

Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. 2007-2008 Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board John Bush, BS, JD, Atty. Vice Chairman Bryan Lundeen Treasurer Carl Jordan, MBA Secretary Barbara Pancake, MCS V.P. Northern Trust Bank (Retired) Directors Rob Castillo, LCSW,CADC,MISA II Dr. Terrilee Dalton, PhD,LCSW,CADC Carolyn Duetsch Steve DePauw Tom Killion Bob Niemann Richard Lewis * Jeff Gilbert, MA,CADC,PCGC,MISA 1 * Janet Gilbert, Co-Founder

* Denotes non-voting board member

Hope for Tomorrow Foundation, Inc.

2007-2008 Board of Directors

Chairman John Bush, BS, JD, Atty. Vice Chairman Bryan Lundeen Treasurer Carl Jordan, MBA Director * Jeff Gilbert, MA,CADC,PCGC,MISA 1 Director * Janet Gilbert

In the interest of board diversity, the Hope for Tomorrow Foundation, a newly formed subsidiary of Hope for Tomorrow, Inc., is looking for community leaders that are interested in joining the board of directors. Contact our office, at (630) 966-9000,

for full details.

Jeff Gilbert, MA,CADC,PCGC,MISA 1 Founder & Executive/Clinical Director Dr. William Gossman, MD Medical Director (On Call/Non-compensated) Luke Marquardt Assistant to the Executive Director Janet Gilbert Administrative Assistant (Non-compensated)

Residential House Managers House 1—Lenny H. House 2—Jim C. House 3—John B. House 4—Vicki T. House 5—Tim S.

Spiritual Principles of the 12 Steps

Step Number Principle Behind Step 1. Honesty

2. Hope

3. Faith

4. Courage 5. Integrity 6. Willingness 7. Humility 8. Brotherly Love 9. Discipline 10. Perseverance 11. Awareness of God 12. Service

The spiritual principles behind each step are meant to be used as a guide in our daily life. We should measure our

actions by principles to ensure that we are living in accordance to God’s will. Principles are constant; meaning

the definition of each will always remain the same. Honesty is honesty—it will still mean the same thing

one hundred years from now, as it did one hundred years ago.

Our experience has showed us that by incorporating these principles in our lives, not only does the obsession or desire to use

alcohol and drugs disappear, but great miracles occur.

Balance, in every area of our life, is the key to recovery.

HOW TO BECOME A HOPE FOR TOMORROW

CONTRIBUTOR

There are many ways to support the life-changing mission of Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. Listed below are just a few of ways you can become a HFT contributor. Simply complete this form and mail it into our office (corporate address listed on the back page of this newsletter).

□ HFT Benefactor $5,000.00 or more

□ HFT Member $1,000.00 to $4,999.00

□ HFT Sponsor $100.00 to $999.00

□ HFT Friend $10.00 to $99.00

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You can also contribute securely on-line (Paypal) by visiting our website (www.hopefortomorrow.net/donate). Please consider remembering Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. in your estate planning. We also accept stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.

“Do not worry. You can’t change the past, but you can ruin the present by worrying over the future. Remember that half of the things we worry about

never happen, and the other half are going to happen anyway. So, why worry”?

Kemmons Wilson, Founder Holiday Inn

HFT Administration & Support Staff

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A Summary of Hope for Tomorrow’s 2007 Residential Inputs, Activities, Outputs & Outcomes.

Program Name Inputs Activities Outputs Outcomes

Men’s Sober Residential Living Program (M.S.R.L.P.)

Resident fees; private donations; State funding (DASA); City of Aurora grant; United Way funding; Founda-tion/Trust funding; structured alcohol/drug-free housing; certified clinical and medical staff, along with support staff; volunteers; alumni; and board of directors.

Provide safe, highly-structured, supportive, alcohol/drug-free housing; facilitate regularly scheduled group and individual counseling/relapse prevention sessions; conduct clinical assess-ments; provide occupational training and skills-building training; conduct random urine and alcohol screenings; monitor resident activities and compliance with program policies and procedures.

Three (90minute) psycho education groups weekly x 28 (averaged) residents (126 hours of service); Eight to ten (90 minute) clinical assessments conducted weekly for applicants (12-15 hours of service). Daily clinical monitoring of client progress through face-to-face personal contact, sign in and sign out sheets, weekly sobriety plans, overnight pass request forms, house manager reports, telephone call ins, and unemployment accountability forms.

Reduced substance abuse/mental health recidivism (93%) for 64 client's (55 of which were formerly homeless/43 were from Aurora) through increased knowledge and improved coping skills (e.g., impulse control, delayed gratification, cognitive-behavior therapy, behavior modification, esteem building, cognitive re-framing, thought-stopping); implementation of new healthy alternative skills to replace maladaptive cognitions and behaviors; dysfunctional behaviors reduced; criminal behavior was eliminated (100%) for the 12.7 client's (per day/average) that were on probation/parole; 90.7% (43) of unemployed client's secured/maintained legitimate full-time employment; 88% (56) of client’s consistently reported achieving the “longest and best quality sobriety” they have ever experienced; on average, 69.2% (44) of client's refrained from the use of all mood-altering sub-stances and addictive behaviors (as evidenced by: random urine/alcohol screening, clinical and sup-port staff observation); 100% of client’s (uninsured or underinsured) who requested mental health and medical services received services through HFT's medical director; all client's complied with judicial or probationary directives; all client's obeyed state, local, and federal laws; client's with children made regularly scheduled child support payments (as evidenced by: paystubs, receipts); 93.5% of client's became reunited with nuclear and extended family.

Program Name Inputs Activities Outputs Outcomes Women’s Sober Residential Living Program (W.S.R.L.P.)

Resident fees; private donations; State funding (DASA); City of Aurora grant; United Way funding; Foundation/Trust funding; structured alcohol/drug-free housing; certified clinical and medical staff, along with support staff; volunteers; alumni; and board of directors.

Provide safe, highly-structured, supportive, alcohol/drug-free housing; facilitate regularly scheduled group and individual counseling/relapse prevention sessions; conduct clinical assess-ments; provide occupational training and skills-building training; conduct random urine and alcohol screenings; monitor resident activities and compliance with program policies and procedures.

One (90minute) psycho education group weekly x 4 (averaged) residents (6hours of service); Two to three (90 minute) clinical assessments conducted weekly for applicants (4.5 hours of service). Daily clinical monitoring of client progress through face-to-face personal contact, sign in and sign out sheets, weekly sobriety plans, overnight pass request forms, house manager reports, telephone call ins, and unemployment accountability forms.

Reduced substance abuse/mental health recidivism (42%) for 19 client's (18 of which were formerly homeless from Aurora) through increased knowl-edge and improved coping skills (e.g., impulse control, delayed gratification, cognitive-behavior therapy, spiritual development, esteem building, cognitive re-framing, thought-stopping); implemen-tation of new healthy alternative skills to replace maladaptive cognitions and behaviors; dysfunc-tional behaviors reduced; criminal behavior was eliminated (100%) for an average of 4 client's (per week) that are on probation/parole; 87% of HFT client's secured/maintained legitimate full-time em-ployment; 42% of client's refrained from the use of all mood-altering substances/addictive behaviors (as evidenced by: random urine/alcohol screening, clinical and support staff observation); 100% of client’s (uninsured or underinsured) who requested mental health and medical services received services through HFT's medical director; 90% (8) of client's complied with judicial or probationary directives; 90% (17) all client's obeyed state, local, and federal laws; client's became reunited with children and/or extended nuclear family.

A special expression of gratitude is extended to:

• City of Aurora

• Aurora City Council

• Dr. Binion-Taylor (DASA)

for approving indigent client funding. You helped to make these outcomes possible.

Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. 2007 Income

Client fees - $193,487.78

Donations, $54,350.31Government Grants,

$9,325.00

Foundation/Trust Grants, $10,000.00

Special Event Income, $24,063.06

Local Government Grants, $4,600.00

Fox Valley United Way, $5,824.98

DASA, $51,066.00

Total Income: $358,935.69

Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. 2007 Expenses

Payroll taxes , $18,143.66

Health Benefits, $1,651.98

Administrative, $25,081.73

Retreat, $2,210.00

Office (including lease), $32,655.54

Residential Utilities & Maintenance, $36,964.42

Counseling, $58,744.92

Residential Property Leases, $140,550.00

Liability Insurance, $9,112.29

Food Pantry, $1,459.62

Fundraising, $8,611.20

Fee/SID - Return, $4,653.26Attorney, $1,456.00

Bank Fees, $702.17

Drug Testing/Supplies, $374.50

Credit card (Revolving Balance), $6,947.59

Organizational/Corporate Licensing, $4,449.15

Advertising expenses, $1,965.99

Total Expenses $357,645.02

Variance betw een Income/Expenses $1,290.67

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Hope for Tomorrow’s Annual Men’s Retreat January 4th through January 6th, 2008

Enjoying sober fellowship, gaining personal insight, acquiring new relapse prevention techniques, letting go of past guilt/shame, uncovering personality and temperament types, and discovering how negative core beliefs (the internal self-defeating critic) affect the relapse process were objectives of this years retreat.

Friday evening began with retreat participants creating a “mask” that symbolizes the masks they wear in everyday life. Discussion focused on male-gender social messages (e.g., men don’t show or talk about emotions; real men don’t cry, be a man; be responsible/take care of your business; don’t air your dirty laundry in public; be a “player”). Afterward, each participant explained their personal mask to the group. On Saturday, retreat participants discovered about their personal temperament types by taking the Keirsey Temperament Survey. This self-assessment tool provides interaction insight into relationships with ourselves, others, and the world. Saturday afternoon, participants engaged in a ritualistic release of negative emotions (e.g., shame, guilt, fears) through writing down all their critical self-talk on a post-it note and placing it into a balloon. After a brief prayer by Brother Pat, of the Villa Desiderata, the balloons were released in unison and presented to God. Throughout the weekend, several participants took a lead and spoke about living a life based on spiritual principles (honesty, hope, faith, courage, integrity, willingness, humility, brotherly love, discipline, perseverance, awareness of God, and service). Saturday evening was filled with great sober fellowship, jokes, games, and relaxa-tion.

“Be Honest: What I have in mind is something more than the negative virtues of not cheat-ing, not lying, not stealing. It is a bold, direct, open stand for the truth as we know it, both

to ourselves and others”.

Conrad Hilton

A very special expression of gratitude is extended to the law firm of John Bush & Darius Sethna (Oakbrook, Illinois) for their gift of $1,500.00 that was applied toward the cost of the retreat.

Enter Employment Status Leave HFT Status

Full-time (23.85%) Full-time (86.60%)

Not in labor force (2.29%) (seasonal) Not in labor force (0%)

Part-time (3.21%) Part-time (4.12%)

Unemployed (70.64%) Unemployed (9.28%)

Enter Living Status Leave HFT Living Status

Dependent (11.31%) Dependent (20.47%)

Homeless (85.52%) Homeless (4.09%)

Independent (3.17%) Independent (63.74%)

State Support. Inst. (0%) State Supp. Inst. (2.34%)

Unknown (9.36%)

HFT Statistical Outcomes & Some Interesting Facts

HFT Applicants Report Areas of Life That They Need Help In

Percentage Rank

Employment Services 50.00% 1

Sub. Abuse/Mental Health Treatment 44.87% 2

Transportation 44.87% 2

Spirituality 34.62% 4

Life Skills (e.g., learning how to complete daily

living chores)

29.49% 5

Financial Services 26.92% 6

Recreational (e.g., developing fun

leisure activities) 24.36% 7

Education (GED) 23.08% 8

Legal Assistance 15.38% 9

Grief/Anger Counseling 12.82% 10

ID Card 10.26% 11

SS Card 6.41% 12

On Probation or Parole Grand Total

False 164 164

True 138 138

Grand Total 302 302

Number of Arrests Since Admission into HFT (ZERO)

138/301 (45.6%) of HFT clients are on probation or parole (for non-violent, substance-seeking criminal behaviors). The vast majority of arrests stem from retail theft, driving under the influence, burglary, domestic violence, non-payment of child support, forgery, battery/assault, and driving on a revoked or suspended license.

Please note that ZERO clients have been re-arrested for criminal behaviors while in residency at Hope for Tomorrow, Inc.

County of Probation or Parole Total

Parole Total (inc. Aurora & other counties) 6

Cook 10

DeKalb 2

DuPage 37

Federal 1

Grundy 2

Kane 52

Kendall 7

Lake 2

LaSalle 1

McHenry 1

Sheridan/Kane 8

Will 9

Total 138

Listing of Probation County or Judicial Branch

Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. Benefactors

$5,000 or more in contributions

Dr. & Mrs. William (Sheryl) Gossman, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. Bill (Jean) Register Mr. & Mrs. Carl (Rosanne) Jordan Mrs. Lynne Duetsch Mr. & Mrs. Jeff (Janet) Gilbert

Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. Member

$1,000 to $4,999.00 in contributions

Mr. & Mrs. Bryan (Joan) Lundeen Mr. & Mrs. John (Sheryl) Goble Goble Enterprises, Inc. ABR Biomedical Research, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Michael (Judy) Willett True Blue Painting & Decorating The Law Firm of Bush & Sethna Sam’s Club (Batavia) St. Thomas the Apostle Church

Hope for Tomorrow Would Like To Gratefully Acknowledge The Following Contributors

Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. Sponsor

$100.00 to $999.00 in contributions

Mrs. Barbara Pancake Mr. & Mrs. Robert (Mili) French Aspen Financial Services, L.L.C. Mr. & Mrs. Robert (Jane) DePauw Mr. Jeffrey Weseman Mr. & Mrs. Donald (Minnie) Sandstedt Ms. Dorothy Vombrack Mr. & Mrs. Daniel (Fran) Mastroianni Northern Trust Bank Mr. & Mrs. Tim (Susan) Smith Mr. & Mrs. George (Karen) Sechler Friends of Linda Chapa LaVia Ms. Valerie Costa Mr. Chuck Kullberg AuSable Grove Presbyterian Church Mr. Tom D’Amico Mr. Neil Frame Mr. Gary Cullen

Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. Friend

$10.00 to $99.00 in contributions Mr. & Mrs. William Silvestri Ms. Alvina Urbanowski Ms. Maribeth Clingman Mr. & Mrs. Sam Marcusson Mr. Rob Castillo Mr. Arthur Remian Ms. Lorraine Fencl Mr. & Mrs. Bruce (Patricia) White Mr. Jack Buchanan Mr. Gary Darrah Mr. B.W. Craig Mr. Frank Kmet

Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club Foundation present Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. with a $1,000.00 “Good Works” check.

On December 11, 2007, the Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club Foundation presented Hope for Tomorrow, Inc.

Founders, Jeff & Janet Gilbert, with a $1,000.00 check to go toward their mission of “Building lives, Restoring

hope, and Strengthening families”.

“The Wal-Mart/SAM’S Club Foundation ranks among the top five corporate foundations of giving … Wal-Mart empowers its associates to serve the needs of

their communities through its “Good Works” initiative ... Our associates know which organizations are the

most important in their hometowns, and we empower them to determine how the Wal-Mart/SAM’S Club

Foundation will contribute locally”.

On behalf of our board of directors, clients, families and the community, Hope for Tomorrow

gratefully acknowledges Sam’s Club (Batavia) for their generous support.

Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. gratefully acknowledges all 2007 contributors. Your sacrificial gifts and contributions have made a tremendous impact on dozens of lives. We prayerfully ask that you continue to keep Hope for Tomorrow as one of your favorite charitable organizations. Our board of directors, along with the administrative staff, maintain stringent stewarding guidelines with your monetary gifts.

It is our promise to you that your gifts will be utilized to provide “direct client services” and that we will remain mindful of maintaining the lowest possible administrative and/or other operating expenses.

Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization. As such, your contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Are you, or someone you know, struggling with an addiction?

If yes, call Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. for confidential, holistic, and professional treatment!

We Provide:

DASA Licensed Substance Abuse & Mental Health Treatment (Adolescent & Adult) (Level I and Level II/IOP)

DASA Licensed (Recovery Homes) Long-Term, Structured, Sober, Supportive Residential Living

(Adult Male/16 beds)

Long-Term, Structured, Sober, Supportive Residential Living (Adult Male and Female/22 beds)

DASA Licensed DUI Evaluations, Remedial Education, and Early Intervention Services

Professionally Certified Compulsive/Pathological Gambling Counseling

Freedom from Smoking® Smoking Cessation Classes

Crisis Intervention

Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. 44 ½ West Downer Place, Suite 39

Aurora, Illinois 60506 Office: (630) 966-9000

Fax: (630) 966-9002 Website: www.hopefortomorrow.net

Email: jeffgilbert@hopefortomorrow.net

Residential Services are funded, in part, by the Illinois Department of Human Services,

Division of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse (DASA).

“Building lives around recovery instead of building recovery around lives”. ®

NONPROFIT ORG.

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AURORA, IL

Licensed through the Illinois Department of Human Services,

Division of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse (DASA).

Member of the Illinois

Association of Extended Care (IAEC)

Hope for Tomorrow’s Donation Wish List

With your help, we can make wishes come true

* Gift Certificates (Walgreen’s, Jewel, WalMart, etc…)

* Dental Assistance (cleaning/filling)

* Gently Used Cargo or Passenger Van, Automobiles

* Spiritual Books & AA Big Books

* House Plants

* Garden Tools/Snow Shovels

* Men & Women’s Bicycles

* Bath Towels, Twin Sheets, Blankets, and Pillows

* Menard, Lowe’s and/or Home Depot Gift Certificates

* BBQ Grills

* Yard Games

* PACE/METRA Vouchers

Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

As such, all contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Become a HFT monthly sponsor ($50, $100, $200, $500 …)

Your monthly gift will transform a family. Consider joining us today.

HOPE FOR TOMORROW, INC. “Building lives, Restoring hope, & Strengthening families” 44 1/2 West Downer Place, Suite 39 Aurora, IL 60506

Professional Clinical Services Offered

Level I Adolescent Alcohol & Drug Treatment

Level I Adult Alcohol & Drug Treatment

Level II Adolescent Alcohol & Drug Treatment

Level II Adult Alcohol & Drug Treatment

DUI Evaluations

DUI Remedial Education

Early Intervention Counseling

Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Interventions

Men’s Structured, Sober, Supportive Housing (31beds)

Women’s Structured, Sober, Supportive Housing (7beds)

Certified Pathological Gambling Counseling

Freedom From Smoking ® Counseling

Medication Management

Case Management—focusing on occupational, legal, financial, medical, psychological, spiritual, and relational areas of life.

Phone: 630-966-9000 Toll Free : 866-301-HOPE Fax: 630-966-9002 Website: www.hopefortomorrow.net My Space: www.myspace.com/hopefortomorrow_net E-mail: jeffgilbert@hopefortomorrow.net

Hope for Tomorrow, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to comprehensively teach individuals with chronic substance use disorders and/or

compulsive pathological gambling addictions how to "build their lives around

their recovery instead of building their recovery around their lives"®.

We provide professional clinical services to individuals regardless of race, ethnicity,

creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, HIV/AIDS status, or financial ability to pay.

Residential services are funded, in part, by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of

Alcoholism & Substance Abuse (DASA).