Shenandoah Valley Community Residences Inc.

“The draft of form 990 is first reviewed by the administrative staff. It is then submitted to the budget and finance committee of the board for their review. The draft is then presented by the committee to the board for their approval prior to it being submitted to the internal revenue service.”

“The policy requires board members and staff to annually complete a conflict of interest questionnaire making known their affiliations with individuals, businesses, or organizations doing business with the organization. In addition, board and staff must refrain from participation in discussions affecting transactions between the organization and individuals, businesses, or other organizations in which an affiliation has been identified.”

“The executive director's salary, upon hire, was established by comparison of salaries paid to executive directors of area non-profit organizations as well as a review of salaries paid across the state to executive directors of programs similar to this organization. During the ensuing years, annual salary increases have been based upon performance evaluations and cost of living adjustments. Evaluations are performed by members of the personnel committee and approval of salary action is by vote of the board.”

“All salaries and increases are reviewed and established by the board of directors for all key employees.”

“The organization maintains governing documents, conflict of interest agreements, and financial statements in its main office located at 301 n. Cameron street, suite 103, winchester, va 22601-6018. These documents are made available to the public upon request.”

“To operate and maintain a community-integrated residential setting and support services for adults whose primary diagnosis is intellectual disability. The goal is to promote independence by affording the individual choice in their daily life and in building relationships which utilize natural supports in the greater community.”

“The exclusive purpose of the organization is to provide education, training and services to intellectually disabled citizens of the commonwealth by establishing, operating and maintaining community-integrated residential settings and community engagement services and associated support for adults with intellectual disabilities who chose to live in the northern shenandoah valley planning district. The organization operates five congregate group homes which provide 24-hour supervision in family-like housing situations for the adults who live there: -the beechcroft road group home (supports up to 7 men) -the chelsea drive group home (supports up to 8 women) -the fortress drive group home (supports up to 6 men) -the wickham terrace group home (supports up to 7 women) -the saratoga drive group home (supports up to 5 men) the organization also operates a supervised living residential service providing support 10-15 hours weekly to individuals who have demonstrated the capability of being safely left unsupervised for several days at a time: -the forrest drive apartments (supports up to 6 adults) -the james street apartments (supports up to 4 adults) in addition, the organization provides supportive in-home services to adults with intellectual disabilities in their own home or apartment, reflective of the individual strengths, needs, and goals of each client, in an efficient and responsible manner. The organization is dedicated to helping each client achieve the greatest degree of independence while enjoying the best possible quality of life experiences available to the community at large. All programs are designed to promote a "life like ours", focusing on community engagement, socialization, natural supports and being as independent as possible.”

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