Organizations Filed Purposes:
DEDICATED TO ENHANCING COMMUNITIES BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE AND PERSON CENTERED APPROACH.
DAY PROGRAM: FRIENDS UNLIMITED DAY PROGRAM IS GUIDED BY A PERSON-CENTERED PHILOSOPHY AND IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY INCLUSION AND INDEPENDENCE.WE BELIEVE THAT WHEN ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY AND SUPPORT TO PARTICIPATE AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY, ALL OF OUR LIVES ARE ENRICHED. FRIENDS SCHEDULES A VARIETY OF CLASSES AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUS ON INDEPENDENCE, COMMUNITY ACCESS, AND CONTINUOUS LEARNING. THE CLASSES GO BEYOND THE BASICS AND OFFER INDIVIDUALS LIFE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES; CLASSES INCLUDE RECREATIONAL EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, COOKING, COMPUTERS, WEIGHT TRAINING, ART, MUSIC AND VOLUNTEERING. EVERY PERSON RECEIVES SUPPORTS TAILORED AROUND THEIR AREAS OF STRENGTHS AND HELP TO EMPOWER ADULTS TO BECOME INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
SOCIAL PROGRAMS: FRIENDS SOCIAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE EVENING AND WEEKEND ACTIVITIES AND TRAVEL THAT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND SOCIAL NETWORKS, FOSTER FRIENDSHIPS AND PARTICIPATE IN LEISURE ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. EXAMPLES OF LOCAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: CAMPING, SKIING, CONCERTS, MOVIES, DANCES AND DINING OUT. FRIENDS ALSO OFFERS GENDER SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES AND INVITES MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE. FRIENDS TRAVEL PROGRAM OFFERS AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS NEEDING SUPPORT SERVICE TO PARTICIPATE IN TRAVEL. FRIENDS PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY 20 EXTENDED TRIPS PER YEAR TO BOTH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS. TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES ARE DEVELOPED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MORE INDEPENDENT, USE WHEELCHAIRS, OR WHO MAY NEED EXTRA ASSISTANCE.
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM: FRIENDS BELIEVES THAT EVERY PERSON, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITIES, HAS THE RIGHT TO BE FULLY INCLUDED IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND TO LIVE THE LIFE THEY CHOOSE. FRIENDS INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS IN A MANNER THAT WORKS BEST FOR EACH PERSON AND IS APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR LIFE STYLE. WE CUSTOMIZE SUPPORT TO MEET THE PERSON'S NEEDS, PREFERENCES AND DESIRES. FRIENDS OFFERS SEVERAL MODELS OF SERVICE INCLUDING HOST HOMES, FAMILY CARE GIVER AND INDEPENDENT LIVING.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
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| Annie Green | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OPERATIONS | 40 | $84,000 |
| Helen Macias | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 30 | $66,150 |
| Gina Coufal | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $60,637 |
| Lori Schult | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Polly Mendoza | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| John Bertagnolli | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| Melinda Brewer | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Anderson | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| Tim Hynek | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
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