The Independent Living Center

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The Independent Living Center, Inc.

The Mission of The Independent Living Center is to remove all barriers that limit the independence of persons with disabilities.

TILC strives to provide services based on individual needs using the Independent Living Philosophy.

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Donate to The Independent Living Center

The Independent Living Center is a private, nonprofit organization that relies on grants, foundations and private donations for support.

Examples of What Your Donation Means to Your Community

Bronze Level $100

Underwrites the cost of six months worth of TILC support group meetings.
Purchases three heavy duty bath benches for consumers with physical disabilities.

Silver Level $500

Covers the cost of a 25' accessible ramp.
Pays the expenses for consumers to participate in various independent living skills workshops as well as social and community activities including legislative educational projects.

Gold Level $1000

Provides eight refurbished computers for individuals with disabilities wishing to attend college or go back to work.
Covers the cost of providing ten educational activities within the community.

Platinum Level $2500

Pays for the printing and postage for one year of TILC's newsletter, which provides important information to participants, legislators and friends of TILC.
Covers the cost of two portable ramps with handrails.

Elite Level $5000

Pays for TILC's Annual Meeting which provides an important opportunity for consumers to interact with legislators, people within the community and friends of TILC.
Pays the wage for two individuals with disabilities to gain employment experience at TILC through our summer internship program.

The Independent Living Center is pleased that you are considering making a tax-deductible donation and would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Feel free to contact us at 800-346-8951 or 417-659-8086 or email Stephanie Brady at sbrady@ilcenter.org or Susan Flowers at sflowers@ilcenter.org. You can also download the following donation form.

Donation Form

Thank you to our recent donors:
Whiskey Creek Grill
Baker Davis Roderique
Sundazed Tanning
Upstairs Boutique
Backyard Burgers
Woody's Steakhouse
Bootleggers
Meeks Lumber, Monett
Oriental Villa
Jim Reed Insurance
In and Out Car Wash
Tahiti Tan

Bronze Level
Stonehouse Spa
Evergreen & Amber
Jack Henry

Silver Level
Wal-Mart, Monett
1st Choice Healthcare
Health Essentials

Gold Level
Jay Hatfield Mobility

Platinum Level
Jardin Consumer Solutions

Elite Level
Missouri Foundation for Health
City of Joplin, CDBG