Self Initiated Living Options Inc.
Self Initiated Living Options Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
To enable disabled citizens in Suffolk County, NY to gain effective control & direction of their lives. To promote a sense of personal dignity & community participation through training, community development & direct services responsive to the needs of the people.
About
* Surpassed NYSED ACCES-VR ILC Department enrollment expectations goal of 1,700 with an actual count for those service of 8,222 participants in Nassau and Suffolk County* SILO provided advocacy services to 400 cases with 375 having positive results* SILO staff did 801 out reaches in the community, SILO presented to 236 community groups * SILO provided 8 internship opportunity for students at Suffolk County Community College Human Services program and Stony Brook University School of Social Work.* SILO participated in 39 School District transition fair and at 17 Disabilities Awareness fairs Partnered with New York State Association for Independent Living (NYAIL) on the following;Open Doors Program to educate people in nursing home on the available opportunities to return and live independently in their community. Olmstead Housing Subsidy which provides a percentage of the rent, first months deposit and moving expenses to those eligible for the program living in Nursing Homes.NYS Office for the Aging to administer the NY Connect Services for Long IslandNYS ACCES-VR on the Core Rehabilitation Services contract Long Island University TRAID grant for providing medical and assistive technology as part of our free Lending Closet.Department of Labor the Dislocated workers grant, and the L.I. Gang Prevention grant Little League International, of Williamsport, Pa. to assist with advocacy and recruitment. Support groups:Epilepsy Support groupAlzheimer Caregiver Support GroupSupport Group for people cross disabilitiesStart the Conversation Group (Support group for those that have recently have become disabled.)Out AT SILO (Support Group got people with disabilities that are gay, transgender or questioning)Youth Advocacy and Self-Direction Group
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “The purpose of the self-initiated living option inc. d.b.a. suffolk independent living organization, is to enable disable citizens of suffolk county, new york to gain effective control and direction of their lives. silo stimulates and promotes a growing sense of personal dignity and responsible community participation through training, community development and direct services responsive to the needs of the people.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “To enable disabled citizens in suffolk county, ny to gain effective control & direction of their lives. to promote a sense of personal dignity & community participation through training, community development & direct services responsive to the needs of the people.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is NY.
- The non-profit's address for 2020 is listed as 755 Waverly Ave Suite 100, Holtsville, NY, 11742 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 47 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $5,812.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1985.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $2,413,039 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.