Trpil Community Services

“Trpil community services contracted with its parent organization trpil, for accounting and managerial services as well as for occupancy. From july 1, 2018 to june 30, 2019, a total of 325,578 was paid by trpil community services to trpil. Trpil community services contracted with an affiliate for accounting and managerial services. From january 1, 2019 to june 30, 2019, a total of 2,387,113 was paid by trpil community services to transitional paths to independent living.”

“During the fiscal year ended june 30, 2019, the board of trpil community services' parent organization, trpil began the process of a reorganization of trpil and its affiliates with the intent to improve the efficiently of the board and management administration. The changes include revisions to the bylaws and the corporate structure. Corporations were restructured to be dedicated to specific functions and the boards consolidated. These changes included reassignment of licenses, contracts and the support personnel of trpil. The full intent is to enhance the overall mission of trpil. Effective january 1, 2019, transitional paths to independent living, inc., was utilized for the program and support functions of the organization, agency attendants remained employees of trpil community services, inc., and trpil, inc., was utilized to hold title to all real estate. As a part of the transition, employees of trpil, inc., trpil community services and trpil home health became employees of transitional paths to independent living, inc., effective january 1, 2019, except for agency attendants, who remained employees of trpil community services.”

“A copy of form 990 was supplied to all board members for review and discussion prior to signing and submission of the form.”

“The organization enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy through education and communication among the board of any potential conflict and the step needed to address it.”

“The board of directors review the compensation of the executive director and other management positions in conjunction with approving the annual budget. Comparability data of the area and the industry is used.”

“Governing documents are made available upon request.”

“To establish a system whereby direct services are provided to individuals with disabilities and their families within the context of the independent living philosophy of full integration, consumer control and choice; and encouragin indvidual and group advocacy on significant issues affecting people with disabilities.”

“Other accomplishments include the link prgoram, which is related to the national aging and disability resource centers (adrc). Link disseminates accurate and consistent information regarding long term care services and available funding types. Link functions as the regional coordinator for southwestern pennsylvania. Counseling is available to understand this complex system. Trpil community services also operates the faith in action program of washington county. There are 111 volunteers from 23 congregations of faith. Volunteers are coordinated to provide visitation, transportation, shopping, food bank assistance, reassurance calls, paperwork, chores, referrals, meals, and light housekeeping. Recipients of these services do not have to be connected to a faith based organization, but many are. In a typical month, 66 community members receive these services. Tripil community services also operated a limited program of non-medical transportation for individuals targeted primarily to those who do not have access to public transportation.”