Human Resources Center of Edgar and Clark Counties

02/16/2026

Every person has gifts to offer. Every person can contribute.

HRC's employment services help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities find meaningful work in real workplaces throughout Edgar and Clark Counties.

Competitive Integrated Employment means real jobs, real wages, and real belonging—working alongside community members in businesses from Paris to Casey.

If you or a family member wants to explore employment possibilities, we're here to help navigate the journey.

📞 HRC Main: 217-465-4118

www.hrcec.org

02/16/2026

“Brandon didn’t quit when Brandon was tired. Brandon quit when he was done.”

Our HRC family is grieving the loss of Brandon Moss — a man who showed up every single day with a smile that could light up a room, a work ethic that put most of us to shame, and a heart that never met a stranger.

For more than two decades, Brandon worked in HRC’s commercial laundry program, processing linens for businesses across the region — including laundry for our veterans. He didn’t just show up. He led. He called himself “Boss Man,” and honestly? He earned that title every day.

Brandon would arrive each morning ready to go — flashing a wrestling move, throwing up a rock and roll sign, making sure every single person in that building knew he was there. And then he’d get to work. Snow days, Black Fridays, days off — didn’t matter. Brandon wanted to be there. Brandon wanted to contribute.

At First Christian Church in Paris, Brandon served as an acolyte, greeted visitors at the door, and gave out hugs like they were going out of style. When his mom once told him to hurry up before a service, Brandon stopped, turned around, and said:
“Mom, they love me here.”

He was right. And we always will.

His friend Penny Ogle, who knew him for over 30 years, said it best: “You don’t recognize him as having a disability. You recognize him as somebody you want to give a hug to, that you want to be in their life and them be present in your life.”

The outpouring at Brandon’s funeral said everything. The entire community showed up. Some waited in a line that stretched out the door. That’s the kind of mark Brandon left — not in spite of who he was, but because of exactly who he was.

To Bill and Donna: Thank you for raising such a wonderful man. Thank you for teaching him the values he carried every day — hard work, kindness, faith, and the belief that everybody ought to just get along. We are deeply grateful he was part of our lives.
Brandon lived a full life. He worked hard. He made real, lasting friendships. He served his church. He loved his country. He wore his red, white, and blue proudly. He made every room better just by walking into it.

The job is done, Brandon. Rest well. ❤️

HRC has been helping people help themselves since 1968 — providing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health support, and substance use recovery throughout Edgar and Clark Counties.

To learn more about our services:
📞 HRC Main: 217-465-4118
📞 I/DD Services: 217-463-3076

www.hrcec.org

02/15/2026

Every gift to HRC stays right here in Edgar and Clark Counties—helping neighbors find hope.

Your generosity provides:
✦ Mental health services for those walking through dark seasons
✦ Substance use recovery support for those seeking renewal
✦ Services for individuals with disabilities building independent lives

From Hume to York, from Brocton to West Union—your stewardship makes a difference in real lives.

If you'd like to support HRC's work, donations can be mailed to:
✉️ HRC, PO Box 1118, Paris, IL 61944
✉️ HRC, PO Box 278, Marshall, IL 62441

📞 HRC Main: 217-465-4118 — Your first call for any HRC service
📞 Living Room Program: 217-712-9766
📞 Crisis Line: 988

www.hrcec.org

Thank you for your heart for this community. 💙

02/14/2026

Love shows up in many ways.

Sometimes it's the friend who sits with you when words won't come. The family member who says, "I'm not going anywhere." The counselor who believes in your tomorrow even when you can't see it yourself.

Recovery happens in connection. And people DO recover. Every day, right here in Edgar and Clark Counties, people are finding their way back to the lives and relationships they thought they'd lost.

If you or someone you love is struggling with substance use, please reach out. No judgment—just a listening ear and a path forward.

📞 HRC Main: 217-465-4118
📞 Living Room Program: 217-712-9766 (free, confidential, 24/7)
📞 Crisis Line: 988 (free, confidential, 24/7)

www.hrcec.org

02/13/2026

This Valentine's season, remember: the most important relationship you'll ever have is the one with yourself.

Whether you're celebrating with loved ones or spending the day quietly, your mental health matters. You deserve care, compassion, and kindness—starting with how you treat yourself.

If you're struggling with relationships, grief, anxiety, or just feeling "off"—help is available. People heal. People grow. People find their way back to joy.

HRC's mental health services support individuals throughout Edgar and Clark Counties—from Brocton to Marshall.

📞 HRC Main: 217-465-4118
📞 Living Room Program: 217-712-9766
📞 Crisis Line: 988

www.hrcec.org

02/12/2026

February can be a weary month.

The holidays feel far behind. Spring seems far ahead. And for many of us, the gray skies and short days start to feel heavy on the heart.

If you're walking through a difficult season right now, please hear this: You are not alone. People do get through these valleys. With the right support, brighter days come.

HRC's mental health services are here for neighbors throughout Edgar and Clark Counties—from Grandview to Marshall to every quiet road in between.

You don't have to carry that weight by yourself.

📞 HRC Main: 217-465-4118 — Your first call for any HRC service
📞 Living Room Program: 217-712-9766
📞 Crisis Line: 988 (free, confidential, 24/7)

www.hrcec.org

02/11/2026

In the quiet of winter, loneliness can settle in like fog across the fields.

If you've been feeling disconnected—from others, from yourself, from hope—please know: you are not alone. And reaching out is not weakness. It's wisdom.

People DO find their way through dark seasons. Treatment works. Connection heals. There is always a path forward.

HRC offers mental health support for individuals and families throughout Edgar and Clark Counties—from Chrisman to Westfield and everywhere in between.

📞 HRC Main: 217-465-4118
📞 Living Room Program: 217-712-9766
📞 Crisis Line: 988 (24/7, free, confidential)

www.hrcec.org

02/10/2026

Did you know? Starting this year, individuals who acquired a disability before age 46 may now be eligible for an IL ABLE account. That's up from age 26!

IL ABLE accounts help people with disabilities save money while protecting important benefits. The annual contribution limit has also increased to $20,000.

For families in Casey, Chrisman, Westfield, and throughout our two-county area—this could be a meaningful tool for building a more secure future.

HRC's team can help you understand options and connect with resources. That's what neighbors do.

📞 HRC Main: 217-465-4118 — Your first call for any HRC service

www.hrcec.org

02/10/2026

Live near a Kroger?

💙 Support HRC Every Time You Shop at Kroger —At No Extra Cost! 💙

Did you know you can support the Human Resources Center of Edgar & Clark Counties (HRC) every time you shop at Kroger — even though we no longer have a Kroger store in Edgar or Clark Counties?

Kroger’s Community Rewards Program still allows shoppers anywhere to designate HRC as their nonprofit, and Kroger donates to us based on your purchases. It costs you nothing extra!

How to Sign Up (or Re-Link Your Card):

1️⃣ Go to www.kroger.com

2️⃣ Log in to your Kroger account (or create one if you don’t have it yet)
3️⃣ Click My Account
4️⃣ Select Community Rewards
5️⃣ Search for Human Resources Center of Edgar and Clark Counties
👉 Or enter our organization number: TD637
6️⃣ Click Enroll

That’s it! Once your Kroger Rewards Card is linked, Kroger will automatically donate to HRC every time you shop.

Even small purchases add up — and every dollar helps us continue providing essential mental health, substance use, and disability services in Edgar & Clark Counties.

🙏 Thank you for supporting HRC and helping us help people to help themselves.
Please consider sharing this post to spread the word!

02/10/2026

Life is what you make it and with our community's help, life is good!

02/09/2026

Sometimes the greatest gift we can offer is simply walking alongside someone.

HRC's Personal Support Services help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities build the skills and confidence they need to live life on their own terms—right here in Edgar and Clark Counties.

Whether it's learning to cook a favorite meal in Martinsville, navigating the grocery store in Marshall, or building daily routines in Kansas—our team meets people where they are.

Curious if services might help you or someone you love? We'll guide you through every step.

📞 HRC Main: 217-465-4118

www.hrcec.org

02/09/2026

💔 In Loving Memory of Tiffany Bair Macke 💖

HRC is heartbroken to share the passing of Tiffany Bair Macke, 58, of Marshall, Illinois, who finished her courageous battle with cancer on February 5th, 2026, with the same grace and positivity she brought to every single day of her life.

Tiffany was a devoted member of the Clark County 708 Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Board, where she helped guide the allocation of resources to ensure that our neighbors — those facing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities — received the services and support they deserved. Her compassion, her thoughtfulness, and her deep belief in community shaped every decision she made at that table.

But Tiffany's impact reached far beyond any boardroom. As a Community and Economic Development Educator with the University of Illinois Extension, she spent her career pouring into the next generation — leading workshops in schools, developing statewide curriculum around life goal setting for youth, and becoming lovingly known as the "candy lady" for the sweets she used to encourage student participation. Her "I Dream, I Create" program inspired students to chase their dreams, and the programs she built continue in schools today because of the values she instilled in others.

Tiffany was a true "blue" — someone who put the highest value on identifying others' needs and serving them. She lived that out every day, serving and advising boards and leading local nonprofits throughout Clark County. She was the well-deserved recipient of the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award in 2024, receiving a standing ovation — and later serving as parade marshal for the Autumn Festival. She was a committed member of the National Road Trail System committee. She was even invited to teach a capstone course in Leadership Development at the University of Illinois, sharing her hands-on experience with a new generation of leaders who continued to reach out to her years later.

Those who knew Tiffany will remember her infectious laughter, her fun-loving spirit, and her rare gift for finding the good in everything and everyone. She didn't just see potential in people — she nurtured it, championed it, and helped it flourish. She was devoted to her family, her friends, her students, and her fellow dreamers, making the world a better place one conversation at a time.

We were lucky to know her. We are honored to have worked alongside her. And we will carry her spirit of encouragement, service, and light with us always.

Tiffany is survived by her husband Brian, son Benjamin, daughter Dana Sanders, son-in-law Ryan Sanders, grandsons Layton and Callum, and her father and stepmother Kyle Bair.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 8th, beginning at 1:00 PM CDT at Sassafras Ridge in Marshall.

✨ Rest easy, sweet Tiffany. Thank you for showing us all how to look for the light. You will be deeply missed, and always remembered. 🕯🌞

With love,

HRC