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Name:	Resources for Community Living
Address:	4300 Lincoln Ave. Suite K
	Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Phone:	847-701-1554 847-701-1555
Web Address:	rcl2bindependent.org
Also known as: RCL

Resources for Community Living meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Resources for Community Living (RCL) utilizes funds to offer innovative services targeted at increasing the independence as well as the quality of life of persons with developmental disabilities (usually mental retardation). These services may include: Affordable Housing – Using both the shared housing approach and independent apartments, RCL helps people with mental retardation to locate and lease homes and apartments within the community. Because these housing arrangements are not owned by RCL (each participant signs his/her own lease), participants have greater control over their own lives. Housing arrangements through RCL are not group-oriented; therefore the stigma that is often associated with group homes and other congregate living arrangements is non-existent. In fact, the individual’s new neighbors may not even know that the RCL participant has a disability. Homeownership Program – Homeownership is a dream of many people including those with disabilities. We believe that in general, homeownership fosters greater connection and mutual investment between our participant homeowners and their respective communities. RCL assists participants through the goal setting process and planning phases of homeownership. In addition, to help make homeownership a financial feasibility, RCL works with IPCDD’s Project Ground floor to assist eligible participants secure a forgivable second mortgage. Individualized Support Services – Trained staff members provide individualized skill instruction and support services that are designed to increase independence, allowing participants to remain in their community. These support services may include money management, using public transportation, cooking, nutrition, safety, case management and other necessary skills. RCL also provides assistance in linking participants with other community members, resources and activities to help them to become active and contributing members of their communities. Social Group – Loneliness and isolation remain a significant problem for people with mental retardation, despite their physical presence in the community. Because of this, RCL also coordinates a monthly social group that provides an opportunity for RCL participants to meet others and make new friends. These groups also provide an opportunity for staff members to observe the individual’s social interaction skills, so that skill training (e.g. communication, trust building, assertiveness, interpersonal skills etc.) can be tailored to individual needs. In addition, several times each year speakers are asked to present information during social groups on various subject including safety, recreation and other important issues. Vocational Services – Provide participants with career direction and focus through individualized career assessment, job development job placement, employment support, and advocacy. Continued support for participant’s in achieving and maintaining a positive work environment Rent Subsidy – Finally, because many participants lack sufficient resources to provide for themselves, RCL offers a rent subsidy. These rent subsidies are limited to $150 per month based on the individual’s income and are derived entirely from donations. Because of this, rent subsidies are not always available and cannot be relied on as a source of support. To provide an increasingly stable and reliable future, RCL Caseworkers assist participants in planning and linkage with long-term sources of financial support, including Section 8 Rental Assistance.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, Resources for Community Living's program expenses were:

Salaries	112,443
Interest	12,990
Insurance	8,642
Depreciation	7,979
Employee Health Benefits	7,299
Professional Fees	6,162
Travel & Transportation	5,007
Assessments	4,018
Utilities	2,545
Telephone	2,035
Office	1,675
Taxes	1,005
Printing	977
Training	665
Supplies	598
Miscellaneous	376
License and fees	223
Advertising/Marketing	198
Postage and Delivery	182
Total Program Expenses:	$175,019

Chief Executive : Robert Walsh, Executive Director

Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Dennis Fiedler
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: President Screws Industries

Board Size: 9

Paid Staff Size: 3

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, telephone, invitations to fund raising events, radio, grant proposals, internet

Fund raising costs were 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $260,141, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Resources for Community Living's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010.

Source of Funds
Grants	144,089
Special Events	66,863
Contributions	49,189
Interest	533
Total Income	$260,674

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 80%  Fund Raising: 1%  Administrative: 19%

Total income				$260,674
	Program expenses			$175,019
	Fund raising expenses			2,755
	Administrative expenses			41,867
Total expenses				$219,641
Income in Excess of Expenses				41,033
Beginning net assets				159,907
Ending net assets				200,940
Total liabilities				314,420
Total assets				$515,360