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About Us

VISION

Why We Build

We envision an America, and more specifically an Illinois, where all persons with disabilities who desire to live independently, combined with the skills to do so, can find an accessible, affordable apartment.

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Living Independently, Feeling Empowered (LIFE)

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VALUES

Who We Are

  • People matter and quality of life for our residents is the top priority

  • Our mission matters - Integrity and measurable impact are everything

  • We like what we do for a living

  • We seek diversity in our residents, staff, board, and stakeholders

Katie Miglore, Vice President OTR.

Near Term Goals

  • Rehabilitate our Lincoln Park Chicago location

  • Continue to search for suitable sites for development applications in 2023-24

  • Raise adequate funds for Resident Services through special events and other giving

  • Raise funds to purchase assistive technology devices to improve quality of life for residents

  • Continue to grow the LIFE Fund through private donations and smart investment policies

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Long Term Goals

  • Grow OTR at a logical, sustained pace

  • Practice smart real estate development / New projects must pay for themselves including pre-development costs

  • Maintain a self-sustaining housing program through developer fees, management fees, and rents

  • Fund social services through private fundraising and special events, with non-dependence on state funding

  • Take a long term view with development of the OTR team

Why We Build

  • In 2016, there were 168,721 people with disabilities in Illinois living solely or primarily on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) of $773 per month

  • On average, a person with a disability receiving SSI would have to pay 122% of their monthly income to rent a one-bedroom apartment

  • In both 2015 and 2017, Illinois ranked 47th among the nation for how well the state supports those with intellectual and developmental disabilities

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How We Build

  • Identify a community

  • Work with real estate

  • Collaborate with neighbors and local stakeholders

  • Finalize plans

  • Apply for funding

  • Market with local service providers

  • Support residents

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REVENUE

Rent Income

45%

Grants & Donations

20%

Management Fees

19%

Special Events

14%

Resident Services

2%

EXPENSES

Housing/Programs

80%

Fundraising

8%

Special Events

14%

Administration

2%

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OTR Housing is an Illinois non-profit organization dedicated to providing independent living solutions for individuals with physical disabilities.

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CONTACT US

2040 Brown Avenue

Evanston, IL 60201

847-328-6633

847-328-1404 Fax

OTR IS A 501 (c)(3) NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION

 @ 2017 OTR | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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