FAQ: MP Foundation

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is the purpose of the My Possibilities (MP) Foundation?
   The purpose of the Foundation is to serve as a fundraising vehicle to assist the Campus for Higher Learning in Plano and the Residential Community in Garland to build sustainability that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), today and in the future.
2. What is the history of the MP Foundation?
   Originally formed in 2011 as the LaunchAbility (LA) Foundation, the focus was to support vocational and workforce development for the non-profit organization, LaunchAbility.  In February 2018,
   My Possibilities acquired LaunchAbility and the established LA Foundation.  Since that time,
   My Possibilities has renamed the foundation, the My Possibilities Foundation, and amended the bylaws to reflect a new vision and mission to engage with champions such as individuals, corporations and foundations to support the HIPster Community of My Possibilities in perpetuity.
3. Does the Foundation focus only on My Possibilities?
   The MP Foundation is the catalyst for growth for My Possibilities and its programs, but as the Foundation grows financially, our intent is to support the disabilities community and other agencies that are doing incredible work for adults with IDD through a community impact fund.
4. Where is the MP Foundation located?
   Currently, the MP Foundation is located on the MP Campus for Higher Learning at 3601 Mapleshade Lane, Plano, TX 75075.
5. How do I get involved with the MP Foundation?
   For those interested in volunteering as a committee or board member, please contact Director of Community Engagement, Jeanine Alpert at jdalpert@mptx.org.
6. How do I give to the MP Foundation and support adults with IDD?
   The Foundation accepts donations of cash, stocks and planned gifts.  We are building an endowed fund that will assist with program and capacity building for adults with IDD and their educational, residential and program needs for years to come. Donate at mypossibilities.org/foundation or by reaching out to our Director of Community Engagement, Jeanine Alpert at jdalpert@mptx.org to discuss a legacy gift today.