New Directions Jacksonville, IL

06/10/2026

Staff member Tracy Walker's wife, Angela Walker, is undergoing major surgery today. We're sending her our prayers and best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.

06/10/2026

The class date is quickly approaching!

Registration Form -https://safesitter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Student-Registration-Form_English-and-Spanish_Interactive.pdf

06/10/2026

🎟️ Who's ready for the Sangamon County Fair?

The Sangamon County Fair is June 10–14, and we're giving away 8 Single-Day Passes!

To enter:
✅ Like this post
✅ Comment your favorite part of the fair
✅ Fill out the entry form: https://forms.office.com/r/4W6GQV2k9r

⏰ This giveaway ends Monday, June 8 at 1:00 PM.

🍀 Good luck to everyone who enters!

⚠️ Beware of scammers. We will NEVER ask for your credit card information, payment details, or personal financial information to claim your prize. Winners will be contacted directly by phone call.

06/09/2026

Bob Anderson recently posted this update about our beloved Debbie Anders. Our prayers are with the family at this difficult time. "This os just a sad update. My mom, passes and went home to the lord around 5:30p.m. on June 8. She fought a hard fight but the cancer won. We know she is no longer suffering and will reunite with her parents, siblings, husband and son that passed before her. Thank you for all your prayer, thought,donations and help during this time."

06/03/2026

Our own Miss Doris!! ❤️ ❤️
She has worked tirelessly to organize our storage!! So...welcome to Nana's Closet!!
And...ya think she likes her cake??

05/25/2026

05/18/2026

New Directions is requesting assistance with providing hot, nutritious meals to our guests. We ask that meals be dropped off between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. and encourage volunteers to call ahead to confirm the headcount for the day they will be preparing a meal. We are open all day on Sundays so meals c...

05/13/2026

Our teens deserve relationships built on respect, communication, trust, and kindness. Join our free Building Healthy Relationship for Teens class to learn how to recognize positive relationships, set healthy boundaries, improve communication skills, and build confidence.

This class provides a safe and supportive space for teens to ask questions, learn important life skills, and better understand what healthy relationships look like — in friendships, dating, and everyday life.

Strong relationships start with healthy habits