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
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
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.
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