L Arche Cleveland Inc

“A copy of the federal form 990 was provided to the finance committee for review prior to filing and then sent to the entire board.”

“The organization discusses conflict of interest at the annual meeting and specfically requests board members to disclose any conflict which may exist.”

“Development directors salary is determined by the executive committee annually. Executive committee has final approval of all employees salaries.”

“Consistent with the requirements of section 6104 (d) of the irc and the regulations thereunder, copies of the organization's governing documents shall be made available upon request, in a timely manner, and subject to charges permitted by law to any individual who requests it.”

“L'arche cleveland, inc. (l'arche) is a not for profit, incorporated, faith-based community/agency which provides homes and services to adults with developmental disabilities. Individuals with and without developmental disabilities create home and shared life together.”

“All of the core members are in the cuyahoga county board of developmental disabilities (board of ccbdd) system. Medicaid individual options waiver eligibility is necessary as the system of support for the core members. L'arche cleveland is a licensed and accredited medicaid services provider. Two of the homes are licensed by the state through residential facility waiver. Three of the homes are supported living/individual option waiver homes. As with any family, all members are responsible for the group's best well-being. At the heart of the community is the respectful relationship between people who treat each other as equals. Nurturing these relationships allows for personal development and gives people the freedom to be unique whatever their abilities or disabilities. L'arche communities engage in diverse cultures and work together toward a more just, welcoming,and human society. L'arche cleveland is proud of the community which it has developed and grown for more than forty (40) years.”

“Each of the l'arche homes are run by house leaders and as many as six (6)assistants. In addition, l'arche has several committees that are tasked with specific duties. The ceo is responsible for the day to day operations of l'arche and the provision of services. L'arche maintains an office with staff in cleveland where the ceo works - not far from its five homes. There is considerable interaction between the core members, and leadership team within these homes in order to foster the mutually transforming relationships that the gifts of the core members and assistants reveal to one another during daily living. Home life is at the heart of the l'arche community.”