MRI receives $25,000 grant from America In Bloom and Canadian National Railroad
Decatur, IL – MRI was selected to receive a $25,000 grant from the America in Bloom (AIB) and Canadian National Railroad (CN) “From the Ground Up” grant program. The announcement will further be explained on Tuesday, June 30th at 10AM in Meaningful Meadows. The grant is supporting landscaping throughout the 1.5 acre center that provides educational and occupational opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities in the community. Meaningful Meadows features 48 trees and 500 plants and flowers. Masks are not required, social distancing is appreciated.
The AIB/CN “From the Ground Up” grant program supports collaborative community greening projects that enhance landscapes in communities neighboring CN rail lines.
Who: MRI, America in Bloom and Canadian National Railroad
What: $25,000 grant award
When: Tuesday, June 30th at 10AM
Where: Meaningful Meadows behind MRI | 2121 Hubbard Ave.
Contact: Rachel Moran
MRI Director of Development
(217) 875-8850
RMoran@maconresources.org
