Independent Living Resources Inc.

“Board members have the opportunity to review the 990 prior to its filing.”

“The executive director monitors and enforces the organizations conflict of interest policy. If a conflict of interest exists, the board president makes sure member abastains from voting.”

“Ilr's executive director wages, benefits, etc. Are set at initial hire. Ongoing compensation is decided by the full board of directors based on recommendations of executive review committee. The committee is made up of the board president, vice president and secretary/treasurer and 2-3 additional members. The committee chooses a method of review. 2 months prior to the review date. They give the review form to executive director to complete. They give the same review form to the il director, finance coordinator, state mn coordinator and 2 il coordinators for input. Time is set for the committee to review all responses and to develop questions to ask the executive director. They meet face to face with executive director to discuss findings from staff and executive directors written response. The committee gives the executive director written and verbal response within 2 weeks of face to face meeting that will include status of performance, future goals and any salary adjustments recommended.”

“The oganization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public. The organization's 990 is available on their own website.”

“Activities. This includes managing one's own affairs, participating in day-to-day community life and fulfilling a range of social roles.”

“Services. - every consumer should be satisfied and comfortable with the services he or she receives. A consumer who is not satisfied has the right to request a change in their services. Independent living resources' personal care services are available to consumers in la crosse county. The personal care program offers two types of services; personal care and supportive home care.”

“Rave is a consumer run drop-in center for persons living with mental illness located in la crosse at 1808 state street. The drop-in center is open monday-friday from 9-5 and is staffed by peer specialists. The staff are all persons living with a mental illness and have successfully completed an 48 hour peer specialist certification course. Rave provides a safe, comfortable and accepting place to meet and visit with peers to have a cup of coffee, to read the daily newspaper to find out about community resources, to get help with job search, to use the computers, play pool, paint a picture, do crafts, or whatever helps with personal recovery. Mental health recovery is a journey of healing and transformation enabling people to live meaningful lives in the community while striving to achieve his/her full potential.”

“Fundraising expenses 2,741 fundraising expenses -2,741”