lifedirectionsTEACHER CAN LAST A LIFE TIME
Bruce is the kind of teacher that doesn’t leave you when school is over. His subject is math. But the students in front of him are his subjects that are more important than the grade they may receive. That’s why he ensures those who are open to growing through peer-to-peer interaction have the opportunity.
Today, Western International High School received the Key to the City from Mayor Mike Duggan and the City Council in recognition of Western’s class A State championship in basketball.
Western teacher Bruce Wojciechowski quoted:
“Just as athletic accomplishments bring a positive influence, and pride and joy to Western – Life Directions brings a positive influence, and pride and joy to
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Richard DeVore was presented with the Guiding Light Award May 24th at our annual Tribute event.
Life Directions, Detroit’s Peer to Peer Mentor organization, will host its Annual Tribute Event fundraiser on Tuesday, May 24, at 6 p.m. This year’s event will be
Life Directions Hoop House Garden Project at Western International High School is in full swing! Upkeep continues inside and outside of the Hoop House. Stop by and see us some time.
Grow Detroit’s Young Talent Summer Job Participants are busily planting crops in the Life Directions Hoop House
Garden at Western International High School.
Representatives of the 2015 Graduating Class from Western International High School presented at the Life Directions Board of Trustee Meeting at Lear Corporation today. Their presentation included a “Thank You” to The Board of Life Directions for their Support and Encouragement.
The co-chair of 2014 Western International High School (WIHS) Youth Board enjoyed the 2015 Auto Show with two of the members of the 2015 WIHS Youth Board. Life Directions’ Peer Mentoring Training balances hard work and dedication with celebrations. What better celebration could they choose than to celebrate one of Motown’s gift – the Automobile!
Life Directions Youth Board Members at The Skillman Foundation’s Community Meeting – February 10th with Helena Lazo and Terry Whifield, Partnership for Youth| Children, Youth and Families – Southwest Counseling Solutions, Maria Salinas, Executive Director & Adam Thibodeau, Community Organizer, Congress of Communities.
During the 2015 Tribute event, we will be announcing the collaborative relationship with Southwest Solutions, as we honor John Van Camp, its CEO. Joining with him will be Fr. Alex Steinmiller, a Passionist Priest, who co-founded Life Directions.
The Board of Trustees met in January 2015 to welcome three new board members: Ryan Sullivan of Quicken Loans/Rock Ventures, Jim Schmid of Resolution Experts and Bruce Wojciechowski, a teacher from Western International High School. Their presence will expand our network to collaborate with corporate and individual partners to invest in our prevention efforts.