A DeWitt County non-profit is at a standstill as it awaits answers regarding mandates to improve its facility.

Just over two years ago, the Illinois Fire Marshal's office indicated Encore Developmental Services building on Clinton's east side was out of compliance and needed a major overhaul. Executive Director Stephanie Coonce indicates they are ready to take the next major step forward, except they cannot get contractors to bid on the work they need to be done.

According to Coonce, they feel they have made good progress even to this point. They have addressed some small safety concerns and have installed a new fire alarm system in the building.

For Encore, while they continue to seek grants, donations have been a big part of the ability to pay for improvements to this point. Coonce explains they seem to get a better response when they know what the immediate need is and how much it is going to cost.

For more information on all things Encore Developmental Services, visit encoreservices.org or find them on Facebook.