Renaissance House Inc

“Renaissance house, inc. Does not have governing body committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“A copy of the organization's form 990 is provided to the board for review and comments before filing.”

“Renaissance house, inc. Regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with its conflict of interest policy by requiring updated conflict of interest policy statements to be reviewed and signed by the board members on an annual basis.”

“As needed, renaissance house, inc. Uses the opra salary survey to determine reasonable compensation for its officers, which is then approved by the board of directors. In the past several years, general flat rate increases have been awarded to all staff, including the executive director. In 2024, all staff were awarded a $3/hour increase in january and a $1/hour increase in july. The process described here was last completed in 2024.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Renaissance house's mission is to enable individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes, enjoy relationships with valued community members and occupy important social roles. Renaissance house staff provided a variety of services to address fundamental needs such as the need for relationships, acceptance, love, commitment emotional support. We help our clients live in comfortable surroundings, dress appropriately, practice good hygiene and participate in community life. Our clients learn to cook, maintain their living area, manage their finances and other life skills to the greatest extent possible.”

“The purpose of renaissance house, inc. Is to assure that the developmentally disabled persons who receive our services are provided the opportunity to: 1. Be present in the community. 2. Participate in community functions, and be supported in relationships, with valued citizens 3. Be aware of and understand their rights and make informed choices. 4. Gain increased competencies. 5. Enhance general reputation and social roles. These opportunities are to be provided in residential settings, sponsored by the renaissance house, inc. In seneca, huron, hancock, sandusky and erie counties. Residential settings will be designed so that all service consumers are able to have a good home, receive the assistance they need according to individual service plans, and form solid relationships. The agency is committed to seeing that each person is able to establish a permanent living situation. The purpose of the agency is to organize assistance through paid staff, or other service providers, based on each individual's needs. Assistance is to be provided to people in the least restrictive setting within as small of a grouping as possible. We will provide this assistance by using culturally valued practices designed to improve the consumer's social role, using standards of quality which we expect for ourselves or value in others. In all cases, individuals served will be afforded the opportunity to have control over their living situation. Assistance will be provided by the agency to each individual to support this objective.”