Alvin Eades Center, Inc.

08/21/2026

📣 We're looking for Silent Auction items!! 🎉

Our Alvin Eades Center, Inc. Annual Ribstock Fundraiser is coming up on October 3, 2026, and we’re looking for local businesses, organizations, friends, and community members who would be willing to donate an item, service, gift card, or experience for our Silent Auction.

Your donation can help make our event a success while supporting the important work of the Alvin Eades Center and the individuals we serve.

🎁 Some great donation ideas include:
• Gift cards to restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, salons, spas, or local attractions
• Restaurant gift certificates or family meal packages
• Baskets (movie night, coffee lovers, self-care, grilling, sports, etc.)
• Tickets to sporting events, concerts, theaters, or local attractions
• Haircuts, manicures, massages, spa services, or other personal services
• Photography sessions
• Vacation stays, hotel nights, or getaway packages
• Home services such as lawn care, detailing, cleaning, or handyman services
• Specialty food or dessert baskets
• Handmade crafts, artwork, décor, or locally made products
• Merchandise or products from your business

& Honestly, anything else unique or fun that people would love to bid on!!

🏆Businesses: Your generosity will be recognized!

Donors will be acknowledged by having their name and/or business logo included in our Annual Meeting booklet, as well as on promotional materials produced for the event. This is a great opportunity to support our organization while getting your business in front of members of our community!

Whether you’re a business owner, community member, friend, family member, or someone who simply wants to help—we would be incredibly grateful for your support. ❤️

📩 Interested in donating? Please send us a message or contact us at 217-245-9898 to arrange your donation.

Let’s make this year’s Ribstock Fundraiser our best one yet. Thank you to everyone who continues to support the Alvin Eades Center and our community!

08/14/2026

Hey all you 1+ man/woman bands (all genres welcome)!! We're looking for Jacksonville and surrounding area talent to come compete at our fundraiser on October 3, 2026. The winner will get to play at the 2027 Illinois State Fair Coors Light tent! If you or anyone you may know would rock this out, share, tag, and send this out!!!! 🥁🎸🎹🎤🪕🎻🪈🎺🎷🪗🎶🎵

08/14/2026

50 days until our fundraiser!!! Who’s coming?! Leave us a comment and let us know, we hope to see you there!! 😊

There are several ways to support our event & we appreciate each and every one of the people who participate each year! YOU are making a difference.

If you’re interested in supporting the cause, we are looking for sponsors, cooks, bands, and also donations for our silent auction.

All proceeds help provide essential supplies, engaging activities, and quality care for our residents.

🔥 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS 🔥

🥩 FULL RACK SPONSOR ($800+)
• Company logo featured on our sponsorship banner
• Company promotion announced throughout the event during band set changes

🍖 HALF RACK SPONSOR ($550–$750)
• Company logo featured on our sponsorship banner

🦴 ONE BONE SPONSOR ($250–$500)
• Company name displayed on our sponsorship banner

You can also support for FREE by sharing this post! Interested in becoming a sponsor, cook, or being in battle of the bands? Contact us with any questions you may have.
☎️: 217-245-9898

Thank you for helping us create meaningful experiences and provide valuable resources for our residents. ❤️

08/13/2026

Today some of our residents & staff took a day trip to St. Louis to catch the Cardinals win against the Phillies. 🏟️⚾️

Thank you to everyone that made this day possible from all the planning, the bus ride, and the tickets courtesy of the Cardinals. It was a hot one but everyone enjoyed themselves and had a great day!

07/29/2026

07/29/2026

🚨We are hiring for two DSP positions. One overnight & one evening. Must be available for weekends. 🚨

DSP certification is preferred but not required. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Background check & drug test required. Benefits & pay are listed on indeed!

Please apply through our indeed job posting or pick up a paper application Monday-Friday.

905 West Superior Ave or 1000A West Michigan Ave,
Jacksonville, IL 62650

Call 217-245-9898 if you have questions.

Apply for the DSP (Direct Support Professional) Overnights job in Jacksonville, IL! Learn more about the job description, salary, and job details to see if you qualify on Indeed today.

07/28/2026

As July is coming to an end, we wanted to share with you our July birthdays!!! Something new we are going to do each month to celebrate our residents.

Let’s make their birthday even more special and have you help us wish these three a Happy Birthday!!! 🎉🥳🎊

We hope you all enjoyed your special day. 🤟🏼

07/21/2026

We are so proud of our talented residents who entered their artwork in the Morgan County Fair Art Show this year! 🎨

Their creativity, hard work, and willingness to share their unique talents with the community is something worth celebrating.

07/10/2026

Definitely worth the watch! Thank you Ryne Turke & Fitness World Health Club & Sports Complex for giving our residents this opportunity. They absolutely love it!

Fitness can take many different forms.