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Every End is A New Beginning

About Us

New Direction Reentry Center of Marion, Inc. is a 501c3 tax exempt organization founded and incorporated in 2018 with Florida's Secretary of State. At New Direction Reentry Center, we believe in providing our clients with a safe, respectful environment; promoting healthy relationships; addressing substance use, trauma, and mental health issues; providing families with opportunities to improve their socioeconomic conditions; establish "comprehensive and collaborative: community services; and prioritizing the empowerment of families.

"Hello, I am Laresa Scott, Founder and CEO of New Direction. I  would like to thank you for taking the opportunity to discover the impact we have on our community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me through any one of the communication channels. God Bless!"

Our Mission

At New Direction Reentry Center, our mission is to not only provide for our clients' physical needs; but to help them build long-term sustainability through empowerment, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing support.

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Other Collaborating Partners

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Help Us Confront Our Cause thru
Give 4 Marion

​Women's Issues
Youth
Homelessness & Housing

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Donate on September 17th and 18th

Sept. 17 & 18

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New Direction Sponsored Events

  • H.E.E.L.S.
    H.E.E.L.S.
    Sat, Aug 23
    Hickory Knoll Apartments Community Room
    Aug 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Hickory Knoll Apartments Community Room, 507 NE 22nd Ave, Ocala, FL 34470, USA
    "Sisters Table Talk"
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Back to School

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Events Coming Up

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Having Some Fun!!

Come be a part of Empower Girls' Mentoring. We want to welcome you into our circle of fun.

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Come Be a Part of the Solution

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