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MRI & Millikin University Present: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
MRI Drama Club & Millikin University students have been working hard to learn the ins and outs of show biz. Come check out their hard work as they present William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” WHO: The Superior Thespians of MRIWHAT: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William ShakespeareWHEN: Friday, May 4 @ 1:00 pmWHERE: MRI Gymnasium, 2121 Hubbard Ave., […]
Posted: April 24, 2018 | View More »
Spread the Word to End the Word
Join MRI as we Spread the Word to End the Word! Spread the Word to End the Word is a national campaign created by Special Olympics and Best Buddies. MRI is joining the campaign and spreading the word about how hurtful the R-word (retard or retarded) can be to individuals with disabilities. On Wednesday, March 7 from […]
Posted: March 6, 2018 | View More »
MRI Named Non-Profit of the Year
Each year, the Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce holds an awards luncheon to celebrate local organizations making a positive impact in our community. This year, MRI was named Non-Profit of the Year. MRI’s Executive Director Amy Bliefnick and MRI Day Training participant Karina Hayes accepted the award on behalf of all staff and individuals served. […]
Posted: September 25, 2017 | View More »
MRI Announces New Leadership
The Board of Directors of Macon Resources, Inc. (MRI) announces the selection of Amy Bliefnick to succeed retiring Executive Director, Dreux Lewandowski. Ms Bliefnick is a Decatur native who has served as Director of the Illinois State Fair from 2004 – 2015, Board Chairman and Director of Richland Community College, Director of Development for St. […]
Posted: January 30, 2017 | View More »
MRI to provide Our Voice Through Art
Our Voice Through Art, a local program providing art classes for teens and adults with disabilities, will now be offered through MRI. Our Voice Through Art began when Jarrett Sekosky, who is on the Autism spectrum and has very little verbal communication, discovered he was able to express himself through art. Since then, Jarrett, his family […]
Posted: January 26, 2017 | View More »
Akorn Pharmaceuticals employees bring holiday cheer to Bright Start families
December 18, 2015 – MRI Bright Start Home Visiting was contacted in early December by an employee from Akorn Pharmaceuticals in Decatur who expressed interest in adopting Bright Start birth to Five as this year’s recipient of Akorn’s giving tree. As part of the charity adoption, stockings were displayed in Akorn’s lobby with each child’s name, age, size […]
Posted: December 21, 2016 | View More »
Shop local this holiday season
If you are looking for a unique gift this holiday season, consider shopping local at MRI (Macon Resources, Inc.). Each novelty gift purchased directly supports disability services in our community. MRI offers custom license plate signs and art and engraved signs and coasters. MRI’s Etsy page has a few already made designs, but can take custom orders […]
Posted: December 7, 2016 | View More »
MRI Products Available on Etsy
Did you know that you can purchase custom-made license plate signs and other artwork from MRI on Etsy? Help to support the employment of persons with disabilities and #BuyDecatur! Visit our Etsy store today: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaconResources
Posted: October 21, 2016 | View More »
MRI celebrates abilities as part of National Developmental Disability Awareness Month
MRI will be holding a variety of events to celebrate National Developmental Disability Awareness Month. MRI will also be holding an internal campaign for National Spread the Word to End the Word Month. The following activities are also scheduled for Adult Day programming at MRI’s main building as part of National Developmental Disability Awareness Month: […]
Posted: March 4, 2016 | View More »
Homeward Bound Pet Shelter Closed
Decatur, IL- In 2005 Macon Resources, Inc. (MRI) took over operations of Homeward Bound Pet Shelter to meet both a community need to shelter unwanted pets and provide work opportunities for adults with disabilities. At the time, Homeward Bound Pet Shelter was the largest no-kill shelter in the area, operating entirely on donations and adoption […]
Posted: January 1, 2016 | View More »