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Greetings from the MFA Chairs
Greetings from the MFA Chairs
In a year marked by unprecedented events and drastic interruptions to daily routines, we continue to be struck by the resilience, creativity, perseverance, and generosity of our Misericordia community. Not only does the staff continue to show up for their shifts during severe snowstorms – our windows today look out on snow flying up, down, backwards and sideways – but their presence is more than just showing up. They continuously bring their dedication, creativ...
"Misericordia residents are bursting with Creativity"
"Misericordia residents are bursting with Creativity"
An important part of the Community Day Services program, the Misericordia art department offers residents the chance to explore various forms of art. If you’ve attended the Artist in All event at the Art Institute, you know that Misericordia residents are bursting with creativity and that the staff in the art department have a knack for bringing out that talent.
Meet the New CILA Director
Meet the New CILA Director
Last August, Misericordia welcomed Katie Peterson as the director of the fourteen CILA homes located in Chicago and neighboring suburbs. What you may not know is that Katie has grown up with Misericordia. Misericordia runs in her family. Her husband, Evan is the QIDP at Shannon. They, along with their two young children, George and Joanna, lived at the Eisenberg home for three years. Her son was born on Family Fest day in 2016 and baby Joanna’s first home was Eisenberg....
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Annual Misericordia Sibling Meeting Virtual 2021
Annual Misericordia Sibling Meeting Virtual 2021
Dear SIBs,
Thank you for tuning in to our video presentation for our Annual Sibling Meeting yesterday. In case you missed it, below are the important links for this year:
1.) Donate for your Annual Sibling Donation Click here (Please designate your gift to "Sibling Organization")
2.) Candy Days 2021 Giving Page Set Up Instructions Click here
3.) The Artist in All - Changing Colors 2020 Summary Report Click h...
MFA Bylaws
MFA Bylaws
After reviewing the current MFA Bylaws, the Bylaws committee has made a few recommended changes. In addition to stylistically reformatting the document, the two most significant changes are:
1. Expanded financial controls designed to ensure that the MFA financial processing and record keeping are fully transparent and at the highest standards of not-for-profit organizations.
2. Specific approval of online meetings and elections.
The revised draft Bylaws document is located on the&nb...
Together for Choice - Act Now!
Together for Choice - Act Now!
Act now to protect employment opportunities for our loved ones with significant intellectual and developmental disabilities!
IT WILL ONLY TAKE YOU A MINUTE
Congress is currently considering a bill that will phase out Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. This provision has been in existence for over 80 years and has promoted employment of individuals with significant intellectual disabilities. The phase out of Section 14(c) will ...
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