2013 Giving Guide: Southwest Center for Independent Living

Southwest Center for Independent Living

2864 S. Nettleton Ave, Springfield, MO 65807

(417) 886-1188

www.swcil.org

Facebook account: www.facebook.com/southwestcenterforindependentliving

Twitter account: twitter.com/swcil_sgf

Other social media address(es): www.southwestmissouridayattherange.com

Total number of employees (FTE): 48

Annual revenues: $5,191,662

Chief Executive Officer: Gary Maddox

Board President: David Thiessen, Associate Director, Missouri Rehab Center

Board of Directors: David Thiessen, President, MO Rehab Center; Susan Jones, Vice President, Cox Health Systems; Amy Lewis, Treasurer, Drury University; Kim Conrad, Secretary, Vocational Rehab

Mission:

To promote a barrier-free environment for all individuals with disabilities through public education and advocacy for social change, and to provide a full range of independent living services which will assist each in meeting his or her goals for independence.

Service Area:

Southwest Missouri counties served are Christian, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney, and Webster, which include Springfield and Branson offices.

Funding:

Southwest Center for Independent Living is partially state and federally funded, Missouri Medicaid, grants, special event fundraisers and donations from businesses and private individuals.

Goals:

SCIL gives choices and empowerment for people with disabilities of all ages to live independently. Since 1985, SCIL has assisted individuals of all ages, with any disability and their families to find answers to solve problems with physical barriers, social security, family services, legal issues, safety, mental health counseling, education, Medicaid, Medicare, financial assistance and much more. SCIL offers services such as information and referral, advocacy, life skills, peer support and youth services at no charge. For low income individuals SCIL offers adaptive equipment, home modifications and home accessibility services. SCIL offers personal care services through consumer directed services and in-home services so individuals can remain in their homes through Medicaid, private pay and Veterans benefits as well.

Annual Events:

Independent Living Rally; Adaptive Spring turkey hunt; Youth “Evening of Enchantment Prom”; “Day at the Range”; RAMP CAMP; Price Cutter Charity Championship golf tournament; Adaptive Fall deer hunt.

How People and Businesses Can Help:

Your support can improve the quality of life for yourself or someone you love with a disability. You can help by volunteering your time to the Center or giving donations of money, stocks, trust or in-kind items. With your help we can work together to ensure a diverse and healthy community. However you choose to support SCIL, we appreciate your commitment to our organization. Visit www.swcil.org for more information.

Testimonials:

"Without SCIL I wouldn't be living in my own home with the quality of life I have now. I can't imagine life differently." Michael, Springfield