The ICRE-R Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of students at the Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education-Roosevelt (ICRE-R). ICRE-R is a state-run residential facility for children and young adults up to age 21 with severe physical disabilities and/or other health impairments. The ICRE-R Foundation was initially "created" almost 20 years ago by dedicated and caring staff, as well as people in the general public. The Foundation and the school have gone through various name changes in the past.

The purpose of the Foundation is to increase awareness of the school and raise funds for activities or needs that are not covered by the state budget, individual or private insurance, or students' families. Its purpose is to act as the "funder of last resort."

MISSION: The mission of the ICRE-R Foundation is to assist wherever necessary in preparing young people with severe physical disabilities for a successful adult life.

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