Life Directions Spark of Hope Tribute Gala

On May 6, the 2023 Life Directions Spark of Hope Tribute Gala took place at One Campus Martius in downtown Detroit. In addition to celebrating 50 years of Life Directions, a nonprofit youth advocacy organization in Detroit, the Hathaway family was presented with the Lifetime Achievement award and Mary Kosch was named as the year’s Guiding Light honoree. The event also raised money to support Life Direction’s programs. The organization’s mission is to motivate young adults, ages 13-35, to mature into responsible leaders through self-direction. The core values taught include self-responsibility, balance in relationships, partnerships in diversity, and a mission driven attitude. Life Directions promotes the dynamic of “Peers Inspiring Peers” in neighborhoods, high schools, and middle schools. // Photos by Patrick Gloria
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