Becoming Independent

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2012 to Jun 30, 2013

Signed

Jan 22, 2014

Return Version

2012v2.1

Gross Receipts

$13,898,951

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Community living support:this service is a major asset for hundreds of people at becoming independent who choose to live a life of independence and freedom with the support of staff and volunteers. The program provides a customized array of community-based services to individuals and their families including in home support, day and overnight trips, evening classes in a variety of areas, and self-advocacy groups. Community living support services are available to anyone who wishes to live in a home of their own and chooses to collaborate with becoming independent in achieving those goals. Designed to enable people with disabilities to live independently and to share the same rewards and responsibilities of others in the community.

Activity 3

Transportation:for over 40 years becoming independent (bi) has provided rides taking people to and from their homes and jobs, bi program sites, and to community events all over sonoma and napa counties. Over 60 vehicles, many of which are equipped with wheelchair lifts, provide rides to hundreds of individuals each day. An additional service, the bi-express, provides a critical weekend and evening service for people with disabilities and other populations in need of a ride who don't have access to alternative transportation during those times. This after-hours service relies solely on donations from generous supporters.becoming independent's philosophy offers dignity of risk and affords men and women the opportunity to be productive, engaged community members through individualized support plans.hundreds of men and women are enrolled in becoming independent's employment services. They hold down steady jobs, both within the becoming independent (bi) organizational structure and outside in the business community. Providing valued services for three decades and counting, bi workers devote their days to performing assembly line tasks and product construction at most bi sites. Others are employed in vineyards, supermarkets, restaurants, landscaping companies, and other jobs. Employment is key for people with disabilities seeking to become independent, contributing members of the community. The value of employment cannot be overstated and bi workers are fierce in their determination to succeed. Employers describe bi workers as loyal, committed, focused and valued members of the workforce.

Filer

EIN

94-2641147