June 13, 2014

To Whom It May Concern

Potential Board of Directors

Independent Living Housing, Inc. (ILHI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established for the charitable purpose of providing life skills and educational services to developmentally challenged youth and young adults in metro Detroit. ILHI has been in existence since 1998 and has positively impacted the lives of many of youth and young adults.

Independent Living Housing, Inc. is organizing its board of directors for the next one year. We are seeking people to help promote the educational opportunities for gifted and talented students in the area. Our ability to create positive educational and social outcomes for our developmentally challenged youth and young adults depends on the quality of leadership we can attract and our ability to work together.We are seeking people with variety of skills and experiences such as in housing management, housing authority, engineering, urban planner, builder,social worker, psychologist, Behavioral health, .....

Please offer to support our organization, which is primarily composed of volunteers and operate on a shoe-string budget. WE AND OUR CHILDREN NEED YOUR HELP!

To express your interest in supporting the mission of ILHI, please contact me at my email address of ilhi4220@aol.com, with your resume and a detailed cover letter.

Sincerely,

Ruth Harris/Shortie

Founder/President/Executive Director

313-491-7462

www.independentlivinghousing.org

Independent Living Housing, Inc.

Board of Directors

Duties Responsibilities

The duties of this board of directors are:

• To be informed about the organization’s mission, services, policies, programs, and events.
• Attend all board and committee meetings and functions.
• Suggest possible nominees to the board who can make significant contributions to the work of the board and the organization.
• To make an annual financial contribution of ($2,500.00).
• To participate in fund raising events.
• Promote the organization in a positive manner throughout the community.
• Serve on committees and offer to take on special assignments.

Meetings

This board may meet for one to two hour every month.

Ruth Shortie
ilhi4220@aol.com