Springfield Business Journal_2019-08-23

G IV I N G O P P O RT U N I T I E S E M P O W E R : A B I L I T I E S A D D R E S S 2 86 4 S. N ett l eto n Ave, S p r i n g f i e ld , M O 65 8 07 etc P H O N E 41 7- 8 8 6 -1 1 8 8 W E B S I T E e m p owe ra b i l i t i e s .o rg SO C IA L ME D IA /e m p owe ra b i l i t i e s @ e m p owe r. a b i l i ti e s TOTA L N UM B E R O F EM P LOY E E S 65 A N N UA L R E V E N U E S $ 6 , 0 48 , 9 17 TOP E X EC U T I V E S h a n n o n P o r te r, C EO B OA R D O F D I REC TO R S C H A I RP E R SO N : R a n d y C u ste r, P re s i d e nt B OA R D O F D I REC TO R S Tyl e r Re u t h e bu ck , V i ce P re s i d e nt C h r i s Co b b, Trea s ure r M el i s s a C af fey, S e c ret a r y Le s l i e Co ck r u m R ya n Fra s e r D o n G re e n A p r i l Swa n s o n D a n ny P e rc h es Aa ro n K l u s m eye r Le s W h i te J a n Wh i te J e n n i fe r G re e n e Testimonials I transitioned from a nursing facility 4 years ago. I was stuck there with only $30 a month. Empower: abilities gave me my life back, with the MFP (Money Follows the Person) program. I am out, I got married and I am a thriving member of our community. —Stella I have multiple types of seizures. After a seizure, I have very limited mobility if any at all. My husband has had to carry me into my house for years. empower: abilities took away the steps and built a ramp for access which has given me my life back. My husband can now relax when he is away from the house and feel comfort in knowing I can get back in the house. —Marcia Mission Statement Empower: abilities’ mission is to remove barriers and empower independent living for all people with disabilities. Service Area Empower: abilities provides services in eight south- west Missouri counties including Christian, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney, and Webster. Funding Empower: abilities receives funding from various sources including fee for service, donations, and federal, state, and private grants. The organization also accepts in-kind contributions of goods. 12 Month Goals 1. To promote social change through organizing efforts and influencing an inclusive culture. • Disability awareness trainings and technical assis- tance to businesses, municipalities and other groups. • Develop community of self-empowered advocates and work in collaboration for higher impact. Create outreach strategies in each of our eight counties to include legislator engagement and participation. 2. Provide effective services to meet the needs of indi- viduals with disabilities. • Facilitate peer-to-peer support groups. • Host workshops and trainings based on current needs and issues. • Offer transition skills services for youth with dis- abilities. • Promote independence and empowerment at the forefront of all services provided. 3. Ensure the stability and longevity of empower: abilities. Annual Events • empower: abilities Experience - October 24, 2019 • Champagne and Cupcakes – February 14, 2020 How People and Businesses Can Help Individuals and businesses can help by volunteering for ramp builds, attending events and fundraisers, hosting a fundraising event and donating funds and in-kind gifts to help sustain our programs. 42 2019 GIVING GUIDE SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL | ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT