THE PRIMARY MISSION IS TO FINANCIALLY ASSIST LOCAL PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AIMED AT PROVIDING NEW AND ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO EXISTING CLIENTELE AS WELL AS INCREASING THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS THAT CAN BE SERVED BY THE PROGRAMS. BOARD MEMBER EXPERTISE IS USED TO PROMOTE GOOD BUSINESS DECISIONS THAT CAN IMPROVE THE ALREADY EXISTING LOCAL PROGRAMS.