lifedirectionsOur Peer Mentor Program is in full swing. High School Mentors (upperclassmen) are mentoring 9th and 10th grade Mentees to make school work for them.
This past year 76% of students surveyed increased their academic motivation.
They are prepared to see college or career as viable options after graduation!
Your investment has enabled us to make a major difference in
We have moved our operations onto the Marygrove Campus. This location is a pre-school to university campus. This location is perfect for our mission.
This past year over 90% of students surveyed increased their ability to do critical thinking to reflect rather than react to challenges that cross their path daily. They are prepared to make a difference as they
By Thomas M. J. Hathaway
Intro: In the following op-ed piece, the Honorable Thomas M.J. Hathaway, a retired Wayne County Circuit Court judge, reflects on his experience dealing with troubled youth and young adults, and the vital importance of proven violence prevention programs like those offered by Life Directions. This op-ed appeared in The Detroit News (subscriber only) on July
I’m in the office on a Monday in October 2020, calling families, inviting them into the Life Directions Focus Family program. No answer on the phone. Leaving messages. “How’s the recruiting going, Jim,” asks Father John.
“Slow… people aren’t answering their phones.” A long pause.
“Maybe try a different strategy… knock on their doors.”
“Cast your net over to the
Adult Mentors, Peer Mentors, and Animators gather together to have a day filled with fun, playing charades in the sand, volleyball, food, and Father John leading the young people in a song in Spanish!
I’m in the office on a Monday in October 2020, calling families, inviting them into the Life Directions Focus Family program. No answer on the phone. Leaving messages. “How’s the recruiting going, Jim,” asks Father John.
“Slow… people aren’t answering their phones.” A long pause.
“Maybe try a different strategy… knock on their doors.”
“Cast your net over to the
My name is Janiell Tyus. I graduated in May with a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences and previously received my Associate’s Degree in Human Resources. My plan is to work in Human Resources. I hope to work with Life Directions, or a nonprofit organization like them to help children dealing with problems at home, in school and in everyday
COVID 19 – VACCINES are available to the public for free
MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO
INSPIRE, MOTIVATE, MENTOR!
A Protest Frees All Sides!
To view Father John’s message click on his photo.
For more of Father John’s Inspirational Messages, click here.
Life Directions programs are needed now more than ever to overcome these challenges. Please consider donating now.
We need your support now
As we approach Thanksgiving Day and the upcoming Holiday Season, YOU have the opportunity to make a difference in a young life. Will you consider investing in the work of the Prevention Programs of Life Directions?
Life Directions has helped to save the lives of more than 175,000 “at-risk” youth and young adults since our inception in 1973. Your contribution will continue to sustain and strengthen our life changing Peer Mentoring Inter-generational Programs. What we do works! One evidence is the third-party evaluation in the insert. Listen to one of our graduates.
Thank you for keeping us humming along!!
