AND's work was captured beautifully in this video shown at Little Company of Mary's Crystal Heart Ball. It was shown before the agency was presented with the humanitarian award.  

Recognizing 
Service
Leadership
Professionalism

A New Direction is committed to providing a high level of service to the families that seek its help.  Every victim that comes to the agency can expect a plan tailored to meet his/her needs.  The Board and staff has been recognized with several awards in the past few years for their dedication, leadership and professionalism.  The awards include Little Company of Mary's Venerable Mary Potter Humanitarian Award and Cook County's Peggy Montes Unsung Heroine Award.  

Rita Ryan, AND's certified domestic violence counselor, (center) is pictured with 11th District County Commissioner John Daley, former 19th Ward Alderman Ginger Rugai, and members of the AND Board.  

Color is alive at The Quilter's Trunk!  Lisa Wilberding (left), store manager, Jessica McCarihan, AND Board President, and Katie Nathwani, store owner, enjoy a visit at the store.  

Recognizing 
Passion
Commitment
Creativity

A New Direction Beverly Morgan Park appreciates all of the support it receives from the community at large...individuals, organizations and businesses.  Each year at AND's annual benefit, AND honors an extraordinary supporter with the ANDi award, which is given to an individual, business or agency that helps it fulfill it's mission“to provide counseling, education, support and advocacy to individuals and families affected by domestic violence."  The 2018 recipient was The Quilter's Trunk, 10352 S Western, Chicago, IL.  The store owner, Katie Nathwani and the store manager, Lisa Wilberding, developed a program where customers can make and donate handmade quilts and pillowcases to victims of domestic violence.  Click the button below to read more about their commitment to ending domestic violence. 

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Samples of the quilts donated to A New Direction clients.