When you choose to support the Foundation for Independent Living, you’re not simply funding an idea. You’re standing behind real people and real progress that happens every day.
Your generosity helps create the stability for over 50 residents.
Here’s how your support makes a difference.
Stability That Allows Independence to Grow
Independence does not happen without consistency.
Donations help maintain the stable environments where residents can:
- Live in their own apartments
- Build daily routines that create confidence and predictability
- Feel safe enough to focus on growth
This stability is what allows residents to take ownership of their lives, often over many years, not just months.
Support Staff Who Show Up When It Matters Most
Behind every resident’s independence is a team that shows up consistently.
Donations help support:
- Staff who assist with daily living skills
- Staff who check in during medical events or hospital stays
- Mentors who encourage residents through setbacks and milestones
These relationships are often long-term, built on trust, familiarity, and genuine care.
Daily Skills That Lead to Real Autonomy
Support allows residents to practice and strengthen everyday skills that most people take for granted, including:
- Managing their own apartments
- Employment
- Preparing meals
- Using transportation independently
- Managing schedules and responsibilities
These skills are the foundation of agency.
Opportunities for Health, Wellness, and Confidence
Donations help fund programs and resources that support both physical and emotional well-being, such as:
- Fitness and movement activities
- Walking and biking
- Mental wellness support
- Music therapy and creative expression
These opportunities help residents feel capable and motivated.
Community, Belonging, and Social Connection
Independence does not mean isolation. Support makes it possible for residents to:
- Build friendships
- Participate in group activities and clubs
- Travel together on trips and experiences
- Celebrate holidays, milestones, and shared memories
These moments create belonging, which is essential to long-term independence.
Growth Over Time, Not Just Short-Term Outcomes
Many residents have been part of the Foundation for Independent Living for decades. Donations allow the organization to:
- Adapt as residents needs change
- Expand programs thoughtfully
- Invest in long-term planning
This is how lives continue to grow forward, year after year.
Building a Stronger Future for Independent Living
As a nonprofit, support also allows the organization to:
- Improve facilities and resources
- Develop new programs
- Invest in staff training and innovation
- Remain a leader in independent living services for individuals with diverse and unique abilities
Every donation helps strengthen a model that puts people first.
And it’s not just financial support we need, you can help in other ways too. Learn More!
