RHPC Foundation

 

The Rolling Hills foundation: In memory of Nina Persell

Our Vision:

That individuals with disabilities in Carroll County are living, working, and participating in the community with opportunities for appropriate choices and with natural support systems in place. That job opportunities, education and training services are plentiful and meet the needs of the individual with a disability. We feel that all persons are unique and should be treated with respect. We feel that all individuals deserve opportunities to improve their quality of life.

The Foundation Board of Directors has identified the following as specific goals of the foundation:

The vocational Needs of Individuals With Disabilities.

• A review of the vocational training needs of individuals with disabilities shows there to be a void in the ability to train individuals for occupations in the Service related Fields such as employment in a dine in or fast food restaurant.

  A Significant portion of the work opportunities in the Carroll County community is in the service related field.

• A primary goal of the Foundation would be to provide the funding fortraining in service related occupations for individuals with disabilities.
• A hands on training facility to train individuals in the service is viewed by the Foundation as essential to meet this goal.
• Funding would be used for the purchase of such a facility.

  The long term goal for this program is that this facility would become a self sustaining entity.

Modern Equipment Needs:

• A second major goal of the foundation is to secure funding for modern equipment.
• Modern Equipment and capital is essential to provide training which accurately represents what is used in today's industrial world.
• The right equipment is also needed to allow work sites to be competitive in securing work for meaningful training for individuals with disabilities.

  With a greater variety of realistic work there are more productive opportunities for those with a disability!

The Foundation adheres to the proverb: "Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime."

 

Emergency Needs of Individuals with Disabilities:

• In tough economic times those with a disability are likely to be those who suffer the most.
• The Foundation will identify individuals who have needs in the ares of food, clothing, shelter, or medical needs.

The Goal of the Foundation is to have funding available to meet those emergency needs.

Development of Recreational and Social Opportunities:

• Through Special Olympics, participation in sports and activities such a bowling, basketball, skiing and gold the world of competitive sports has become reality for individuals who previously did not have this opportunity.

• Through other recreational and social trips and activities the individual with a disability has the opportunity to enjoy trips to major league baseball games, zoos, museums, dances, and other recreational and social activities.

  The Foundation will do everything it can in support of keeping these programs going as well as sponsoring more!

How is the Foundation Governed?

• The Foundation is a tax exempt organization under 501 (c)(3). It is a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors.
• The Foundation has established articles of incorporation as well as Bylaws to operate under. These have been filed with and approved by the state of Illinois Office of the Secretary of State.

  

The Foundation has identified over 100 individuals with disabilities who need and would benefit from these services. It is the Foundation's overall purpose and goal to help these Carroll County citizens have the opportunities in order to lead a more meaningful, productive, and fulfilling life.

The Foundation realizes that given these opportunities, the individual with a disability will also make a significant contribution to the betterment of his/her community and in turn enrich the lives of all of us!

How can I help the Foundation?

As a Rolling Hills Foundation supporter you may ask how you can help to insure quality services are available for individuals with disabilities in the future.

When reviewing your will or living trust and after providing for your heirs, you may wish to leave a contribution to the Rolling Hills Foundation.

We advise you to contact your financial advisor and your tax consultant about the ways ofgiving that are most advantageous for you. All donations are tax deductible.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support.

There are many ways you can help the Foundation and below are just a few ideas.

• A memorial gift in honor of a loved one.
• An individual contribution.
• Wills or an estate.
• An in kind gift.
• A life insurance policy with the Foundation as the beneficiary.
• Volunteer time and help for fund raising events.
• Payroll deduction.
• Tribute for a special occasion.

  Plan Now to Give Later!!

The Rolling Hills Foundation is in memory of Nina Persell.

Nina Persell was the Workshop manager and in charge of all production at Rolling Hills for almost 25 years. She was instrumental in helping to establish Rolling Hills vocational training programs for the disabled in the state of Illinois.

Summary:

The fact that an individual is disabled should not limit their opportunities to enjoy the simple pleasures of life we take for granted. Things such as work, recreation, social life, etc.

We want each and every individual with disabilities to have the opportunity to work, to play sports, to be able to enjoy a social environment, to develop his/her potential in whatever direction they should choose.

To see an individual finally compete in a Special Olympic event, and the joy on their face is wonderful. To see these individuals receive a paycheck after productive week of work and the pride on their faces is rewarding. To watch them enjoy the company of others, and the pleasure they take in a variety of social events is certainly enriching.

These are the opportunities we hope to perpetuate with our Foundation. We want the individual with disabilities to have the opportunity to enjoy life as you and I have. The opportunity to be productive contributing members of our society and to enjoy the many activities and pleasures life has to offer.