For youth like Aqil, building confidence and independence in the community starts with developing the skills to navigate everyday interactions. Through MRC’s Community Living Supports (CLS) program, Aqil has been working on social skills that help him connect with...
Learning new skills can be intimidating, especially when using unfamiliar tools in a new environment. Recently, one of our veteran crew members, Aaron, took the initiative to mentor three newer crew members as they learned to use a gas-powered weed trimmer. He...
Tucked among the flowers and colorful garden beds at MRC is a space that represents far more than what grows from the soil. The Mary Johnson Garden is a living tribute to a woman whose kindness, compassion, and commitment to others continue to make an impact years...
For Maria, owner of Victorian Bakery, creating an inclusive workplace has never been a business strategy. It's simply who she is. Her connection to MRC Industries is both personal and professional. Maria's son has been an artist at MRC's artWorks program for the past...
At MRC, the Production Track in our Workforce Development program isn’t just about getting shipping boxes ready. It’s about giving people real work to do and a place where they can feel good about doing it. That’s why we’re excited about our new partnership with...
When Chad joined MRC's Technology Track, he came ready to learn. Since then, he has steadily built new skills, gained confidence, and achieved milestones that have increased both his independence and job readiness. One of Chad's biggest accomplishments has been...
At first glance, creating a grocery list might seem like a simple task. For many of us, it's something we do in a few minutes before heading out the door. But for individuals working toward greater independence, that same task can become an important opportunity to...
For nearly five decades, Dick has spent part of every summer doing the same thing: lacing up his running shoes and heading to the starting line of the Kalamazoo Klassic. What began in 1979 as a single race has become a lifelong tradition woven through family memories,...
Rachel has been working hard on improving her push mowing skills, especially learning how to mow clean, straight rows without missing any grass. Staff have continued to encourage and support her along the way, and while mowing at BridgeWays the other day, another...
