ROI Support and Donations

ROIworks because of the consistent support and contributions of:

• Parents, families, and caregivers of ROI participants
  Each year the parents, families, and caregivers of ROI participants are solicited for contributions to help underwrite the programs and services unfunded by fees or grants. In addition contributions may be made to help pay for the ROI Holiday Party, birthday observances, and special events.
• Board of Directors
  Rich in professional talent, ROI Board members provide expertise in matters of law, human resource management, finance and accounting, marketing, public relations, and public policy. Board members also contribute financially.
• United Way Campaigns (designate #8176)
• Combined Federal Campaign (designate #8176)
• Maryland Charities Campaign (designate #0359)
• Civic organizations
  The Councils of the Knights of Columbus in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties each year raise money through their Tootsie Roll Fund Drive. ROI appreciates the generous support it receives through this effort.
  
  Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions and Woman’s Club are also potential donors.
• Local government agencies
  Prince George's and Montgomery County executives and council members are aware of and consistently support the work of nonprofit agencies that serve the residents of their jurisdiction. Each year ROI submits applications to receive budgeted and discretionary funds.
• Federal resources
  Prince George’s and Montgomery County Councils each administer funds made available through the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG). ROI submits applications and successfully competes for CDBG funds.
  
  The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration gives the Maryland Department of Transportation, Mass Transit Administration (MTA) responsibility for administering resources appropriated through Section 5310, The Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Program. Section 5310 does not distribute cash to agencies transporting elderly and disabled persons, but provides up to 80% of the funds required to acquire accessible vehicles and equipment. Five of the vehicles in the ROI fleet have been acquired with the financial assistance of Section 5310.
• Foundations
  Although ROI, as a relatively small regional program, does not attract the attention of most large national and international foundations, several local foundations are loyal supporters of ROI special programs such as the Family Links Program, the Small Group Project, and Transitioning Youth Program.
• Businesses & corporations
  ROI takes great pride in the substantial support it gets by working with businesses and corporations as a contractor for ROI to do specialized, hands-on, finishing work. This relationship makes a major contribution to the financial stability of ROI, and to the ability of ROI to meet its objectives as a human services agency.
  
  ROI does not solicit donations from its business customers, but some businesses do make contributions because they recognize the social significance of ROI as a human services agency.
• Gifts with special meaning
  “In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice.”
  
  These familiar instructions result in ROI receiving contributions throughout the year, “ In Memory Of…” or “ In Honor Of …”