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 abstains 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. When possible, 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 organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public. The organization's 990 is available upon request.”

“Rave is a consumer run drop-in center for persons living with mental health/substance use disorders 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 health/substance use disorder and have successfully completed a 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/substance use disorder 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.”

“Independent living resources, inc. Is an active participant of the la crosse collaborative to end homelessness. It is made up of several community providers, funders and homeless consumers who act as an advisory council. There is one staff who coordinates meetings of several member committees, secures funding, collects data, develops sub contracts with members, provides training and drives the entire process to be cohesive. Ilr has 2 subcontracts for 2 outreach staff and for prevention funds. Catholic charities is the fiscal agent for all their activities and funding.”