Jacksonville, IL - Living Alternatives Pregnancy Resource Centers

Jacksonville

53 S. Central Park Plaza

P.O. Box 918

Jacksonville, IL 62651

(217) 245-9340

Teresa Weigand, Director of Client Services

Lisa Lillpop, RN, Nurse Manager

Kymberly Deem, Assistant Director

WE’VE MOVED!

Yes, it’s true! Our Center is now located at 53 S. Central Park Plaza in a building within walking distance of local colleges, and is nicer, larger and much better suited for helping us reach our target client!

We are VERY excited about our new location and want to thank you for all your prayers and support. The “work” doesn’t stop now though…in fact, this is only the beginning of a new journey in our center’s history!

In addition to your ongoing prayers and financial support, we are in continued need of volunteers for everything from help with one-time special projects and fundraisers to interpreters, resource room attendants, and Mommy Mentors!

Please call Teresa and Kymberly TODAY at (217) 245-9340

for more information on how you can help!

We continue to thank all who participated in our 2008 Walk for Life and our many 2008 Walk for Life sponsors:

Platinum Level Business Sponsors:

All Saints Catholic Church (White Hall)

Jacksonville Journal-Courier (Jacksonville)

Bob Ridings-West Town Ford (Jacksonville)

Gold Level Business Sponsors:

Arends-Awe, Inc (Winchester)

Bader Agricultural Services, Inc. (Meredosia)

Dr. Krueger, DDS (Jacksonville)

Williamson Funeral Home (Jacksonville)

Meehan's Grocery (Roodhouse)

Passavant Area Hospital (Jacksonville)

Special Sponsors:

Ernie Downey/Colton, Downey, & Associates (Jacksonville)

Rev. Ron & Carolyn Colton (Jacksonville)

Caring Mentors Help New Mothers Learn To Care For Their Infants in our "Earn While You Learn Program"

We are always looking for women who have a heart for young mothers and their babies. Especially now as some of our volunteer mommy mentors have either moved away, had a new baby or have taken on new challenges at church.

What does a mommy mentor do?

Mommy mentors meet one on one with an expectant mother (at the center) for about an hour or so a week. The mommy mentor offers encouragement and education through videos, oral lessons, and homework assignments on topics relevant to the expectant mothers stage of pregnancy, specific areas such as learning to bond early with their infant, how to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, pre-natal care, nutrition, practical issues such as money management, budgeting and much more. The client then earns mommy money that can be used in our resource room to purchase brand new baby clothes and baby furniture.

If you are interested in becoming a mommy mentor please contact Teresa by calling 217- 245-9340, email jacksonville@hopeforafuture.com or stop by our office located at 26 S. Central Park Plaza in downtown Jacksonville, on the southwest side of the square, in front of the coffee shop. We will be glad to work with your current schedule. Mommy mentors are needed mornings, afternoons, and early evenings Monday through Friday.

The Pregnancy Resource Center ministry requires a team of believers praying daily for the staff, volunteers, and clients. If you would be willing to pray for the PRC, please let us know.