Finance Committee Agenda and Packet 2013 12 16

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As Bill got older he started to have health issues from all the physical labor he had done and he began to find it increasingly difficult to find work. Before long he was homeless and desperate. The day we met Bill we were able to find him emergency accommodation and food; we also assisted him to visit a doctor. Over the next few weeks we assisted Bill to apply for and access public benefits including Social Security and Medicaid; he was also evaluated and found to have an I/DD. We helped Bill find permanent housing, furniture and clothing, health care, a part-time job and a program that traded his broken vehicle for a working vehicle. Bill now volunteers his time to the ACL to help other people with IIDD who are homeless and trying to rebuild their lives. He helps people move into new homes, donates household items and food, and visits people until they settle in. Though Bill has an I/DD and is eligible for services, he will have to wait several years before he receives any services through the I/DD system due to lack of funding. The ACL continues to be the only source of support for Bill and the many other self - advocates also waiting for services. Bill gives as much as he receives and his story exemplifies the ACL's mission so well because, with a little help from us, Bills gifts and contributions to the community are realized and everyone benefit ACL has a small and committed staff, and volunteers are used extensively; the activities in our grant proposal strengthen the ACL's ability to carry out its mission effectively and efficiently; ACL collaborates extensively with other nonprofits; ACL addresses community needs efficiently and cost - effectively; ACL serves low - income and disadvantaged populations; the board and staff broadly reflect the diversity of the community served; the organization demonstrates sound fiscal management practices; and 100% of board members volunteer their time to the organization. Most importantly, no agency in Boulder and Broomfield Counties provides free advocacy, support and educational opportunities to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families once they leave the K -12 public school system. Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. We would be honored to again partner with the City of Louisville to enhance and enrich the lives of individuals with intellectuaUdevelopmental disabilities who reside in Louisville. Please feel free to call if you have any questions. Sincerely, Kate Veedcr-e4 6 President, Board of Directors OVVP/Ca6rt Ailsa Wonnacott Executive Director 7