Ways to Give – Options

There are many ways to support us. Every gift stays here, supporting the independence and success of people with disabilities in Kankakee and Iroquois counties.

Partner with us & become a member

Membership is the backbone of our support. Members keep our doors open and have a voice in the organization.

Membership brochure & application (PDF)

Become a Sponsor

Businesses and organizations sponsor our events and programs at several levels, with recognition throughout the year.

2027 sponsorship packet (Word)

Give on-line

A one-time or recurring gift, made securely online in a couple of minutes.

Give now

Give by mail

Make your check payable to Options CIL and post it to: 22 Heritage Dr., Suite 107, Bourbonnais, IL 60914.

Mailing address

Give through Donor Advised Funds

Diversify your philanthropic giving by recommending a gift to Options CIL through your DAF. To discuss a gift, contact Therese Cardosi at 815-936-0100 ext. 230 or Therese.Cardosi@optionscil.org.

Email Therese

Questions about giving?

Not sure which of these fits, or want to talk it through first? Call Therese Cardosi at 815-936-0100 ext. 230. Every gift stays in Kankakee and Iroquois counties.

Call the office

Membership

Your annual contribution to Options CIL will help us provide programs and services that support our mission: We partner with persons with disabilities in Kankakee and Iroquois counties who want to live independently and participate fully in society.

Options CIL is a non-residential, not-for-profit, community-based, consumer-controlled organization supported by annual membership contributions, grants, and donations.

Through our services of information and referral, peer support, independent living skills training, and advocacy, Options assists persons with disabilities to have control over their lives, and to be able to choose how and where to live.

We also work to dispel myths, stereotypes, and misconceptions about people with disabilities, and encourage the community to become more aware of disability-related issues and concerns.

Opportunities for Membership

All membership contributions will be used to support the mission of Options and are tax deductible according to federal income tax laws. All donors will receive a written acknowledgment.

Individual and Consumer – Contributions of $10 or more. No consumer will be denied membership for inability to pay. All individuals and consumers will be entitled to: Membership Cards, voting privileges at the Options annual meeting*.

Agencies and Businesses – Contributions of $25 or more (not-for-profit) or $50 or more (small businesses). Benefits include Membership certificates, voting privileges at Options annual meeting*, acknowledgement at Options annual meeting.

Corporate Membership – Contributions of $100 to $299. Benefits include Membership certificates, voting privileges at Options annual meeting*, acknowledgement at Options annual meeting, Company name listed in the Options annual Reference Guide to Independence, Company name listed on the Options website.

Philanthropic – Contributions of $300 or more. Benefits include Membership certificates, voting privileges at Options annual meeting*, acknowledgement at Options annual meeting, a free business card size ad in our annual Reference Guide to Independence, Company name listed on the Options website with a link to your company website, your company logo on the Options website.

*Members must have been in good standing for at least thirty (30) days prior to any meeting at which ballots are to be cast.

Please complete our Membership Application or call Therese Cardosi (815) 936-0100 for more information.