Oct
12

PEER MOTIVATION PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TOUR DETROIT

On May 9, 2013, Peer Mentors discovered the many adventures of Downtown Detroit. The impact full day was fun filled, eventful and educational. Peer Mentors were refreshed by the breath-taking stroll along the Detroit River waterfront. Students were captivated by the view of Downtown Detroit from the people mover and awed by the innovation of autos as they toured the


Posted on 10/12/2017 at 12:20 PM
Oct
12

SEPTEMBER FOCUS LIFE RETREAT, CHICAGO

Life Directions invites Young Adults, 18 and over to join us for our Focus Life Retreat. Please consider making time for this way to be refreshed in faith and encouraged to hope for the future that is in our grasp. Being with people of many backgrounds is the genius of the weekend. We all have a “story to tell” and


Posted on 10/12/2017 at 12:19 PM
Oct
12

QUICKEN LOANS EMPOWERS LIFE DIRECTIONS YOUTH BOARD

Quicken Loans empowers Life Directions Youth Board to offer opportunities for their peers and their families to enjoy and celebrate their community.

In Photo Matt Cullen, Rev. John Phelps, Thomas M.J. Hathaway. Annette Howard, Alyssa Hernandez and Life Directions Youth Board members.


Posted on 10/12/2017 at 12:18 PM
Oct
12

MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY COMMERCIALS

Our goal for the interaction between Marshall High School students and DePaul faculty and staff was to develop a vision for the Urban Farm. Together they made three commercials. Now that the harvest is over and the weather is colder these visions for the future will sustain our hope this winter.




Posted on 10/12/2017 at 12:18 PM
Oct
12

40TH ANNIVERSARY FOUNDER’S DAY DINNER

Jasmyne Crump knows that she is not the average student at Marshall High School, located in Chicago’s Garfield Park. Other than her distinctive taste in exotic food, such as Jerusalem artichokes, Crump is aware that she is a student who has risen above the social challenges of her neighborhood by graduating from high school and going on to college.

Guest


Posted on 10/12/2017 at 12:18 PM
Oct
12

HOOP HOUSE DREAMS

The summer of Hoop House Dreams begins this week at both Marshall High School in Chicago, Illinois and Western International High School in Detroit, Michigan! On Saturday, May 3rd, a fantastic group of students from Marshall High School and DePaul University joined forces for Vincentian Service Day. Working hand-in-hand they prepared the Learning Garden for an Eat What You Grow


Posted on 10/12/2017 at 12:17 PM
Oct
12

OUR NEW INTERN AT MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL

My name is Arooba Chaudhry, and I am a senior at the University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in Applied Psychology. I have been an intern at the Life Directions organization since January 2014. My experience has been very beneficial to me both personally and professionally. Since I began interning with the Peer Motivation program at Marshall Metropolitan High School,


Posted on 10/12/2017 at 12:17 PM
Oct
12

DETROIT YOUTH THIRST FOR JUSTICE: PEACEBUILDING #4

Youth for Peacemakers Join Life Directions’ Peacebuilding Effort.
Lizeth Diaz and Michael Johnson from Western International High School participated in the Metropolitan Youth Policy Summit. The Summit is sponsored by The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan to prepare students for submitting YOUth Voice Social Justice Grants. Lizbeth and Michael are holding the “first draft” for the Youth for Peaceamkers Project!


Posted on 10/12/2017 at 12:16 PM
Oct
12

YOUTH BOARD ATTENDED 2015 AUTO SHOW

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!


Posted on 10/12/2017 at 12:16 PM
Oct
12

DEMAND FOR EXCELLENCE

Peers want to inspire their peers to turn through attendance from poor to excellent. As we enter the second semester, the young people who are ready to inspire others are more than we can handle. We have room for 60 young people – 20 of whom inspire 40 others to want to be in class, do their work and improve


Posted on 10/12/2017 at 12:15 PM