All New Directions office buildings will be closed today Monday, July 1st. Our office buildings will open again on Tuesday, July 2nd.

May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit Peoples. On this day, red dresses are hung to raise awareness of violence against Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit and gender-diverse people. #MMIWG2S #NoMoreStolenSisters

On Friday, New Directions hosted our annual Community Clean Up, in honour of #EarthDay. Together, staff and individuals supported by New Directions picked up trash in our neighbourhoods as part of an effort to help our community become cleaner and safer."

The Healthy Minds Youth Wellness Alliance is hosting a Mental Wellness Community Resource Fair on Thursday, May 9th at Sisler High School from 5-8pm. To register for free, visit

For Stephanie, volunteering became a meaningful way to give back to the community. She gained knowledge from people working in many different roles and levels. "I gained new insights about how I can improve myself, my work, and the way I support others.”.

April 14th-20th is National Volunteer Week. We salute the volunteers who give their time and talents so generously to New Directions. We appreciate your help each & every week as you work alongside our staff and help our community. Thank you! - Dr. Jennifer Frain, C.Psych. CEO

On Wednesday, New Directions’ Honouring Our Journey program was recognized at the Legislative building by the Honourable Minister Nahanni Fontaine. Thank you for honouring the participants of our program by acknowledging their bravery, strength and resilience.

April is National Autism Month, and this year's theme is #ActFearlessly to create a more inclusive Canada for autistic individuals. Together, we aim to overcome misconceptions and stigma to support those on the spectrum. #WorldAutismMonth.

Tickets are still available for the New Directions Property Services fundraising concert on April 11th at the Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club featuring local bands Mulvey Street Maniacs and Hard Maybe.

We're hiring a Communications & Digital Media Manager to enhance the organization’s internal and external communications. This role will work to capture the New Directions community in engaging content across varied platforms, and raise our profile.

New Directions is hiring a Clinical Support Navigator for our Shift Staffed Homes department. This position will be responsible for the development and implementation of enhanced clinical services and supports for the individuals we support.

For Alex Elewa-ikpakwu, his volunteer experience provided new perspectives on life and the resilience of young people. Read more about Alex's volunteering experience here:

Today we celebrate World Autism Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness around autism and to advocate for accessibility, rights and freedoms for autistic people in our community. To learn more about #WAAD and World Autism Month, celebrated in April, visit:

March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to recognize the struggles, sacrifices and achievements of those who identify as transgender and non-binary. Today is a day to educate against hate, promote acceptance and stand with the Transgender community.

All New Directions office buildings will be closed Friday, March 29th and Monday, April 1st due to the Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays. Our office buildings will open again on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024.

Congratulations to Josh Gandier for receiving @PBSCManitoba's 2023-24 Chief Justice Richard Wagner Award. Josh led a project to create a resource that makes important legal information accessible to people who need it. Thank you for your contribution, hard work and leadership!

Today is #WorldDownSyndromeDay. People with Down syndrome face stereotypes every day that lead to being underestimated, excluded, treated poorly, and even abused. Let's #EndTheStereoTypes and advocate for inclusivity and breaking down barriers.

Today, March 21, we celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. A day to acknowledge the injustices and prejudices caused by racial discrimination and to reflect on our role in addressing racism at New Directions and in our community.

Café 6, one of our social enterprises, offers delicious customized sugar cookies that can be printed with any logo or image. To place an order, call 204-794-4671 or email Cafe6@newdirections.mb.ca.

Thanks Lisa Naylor for the visit last week. We are grateful for your support and your service as our MLA. While our recent expansion has taken us across MB, we are proud to call Wolseley our home base. We remain committed to initiatives to make our neighbourhood even better.