Give Detroit – A Charitable Registry
// MISSION
To motivate young adults, 13 to 35, to become mature, responsible and productive adults through self-direction!
// KEY SERVICES PROVIDED
Life Directions is one of Detroit’s best kept secrets — what we do works!
Validated studies show that our programs promote peacebuilding that reduces addictions, violence, and high school dropout, while empowering young people to thrive in school and embrace values and goals that lead to success.
Peer Motivation brings young people on a positive path together with struggling students. Peers inspire peers to take charge of their lives and make a difference.
Neighborhood Enrichment connects adults from local and business communities to mentor, organize service-learning projects and lead young adults and teens toward college and quality careers
Peer Mentor trains achieving Peer Motivation students to lead at-risk 8th graders to make high school work for them. Life Directions serves Western International High School and Amelia Earhart Middle School.
// LEADERSHIP
TOP EXECUTIVES
Rev. John Phelps, C.Ss.R., President & CEO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Patrick A. Rugiero, Chair
Jim Schmid, Vice Chair
Terrence B. Larkin, Corporate Treasurer
Luke Jacobi, Secretary
Hon. Thomas M.J. Hathaway, Founding Board Member
Mark Aiello
Charles Bullock
Henry B. Cooney
Donald J. Gasiorek
Juanita Hernandez
Frank W. Jackson, III
Shaelese King
Patrick MacDonald
Eric Madison
Beth McKenney
Nolan McNulty
Timothy O’Brien
John Ozdych
Bruce Wojciechowski
Scott Wrobel
// EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Upcoming events include the Life Directions Spark of Hope Gala, scheduled for Saturday May 14, 2022.
Life Directions is also looking for individuals who would like to organize service-learning projects and field trips, be a mentor, or serve as a guest speaker.
// CONTACT INFORMATION
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