The New Directions Choir has received some much deserved attention from the Los Angeles Times! Written by Carla Rivera, the article takes an in depth look at some of the choir members, how their lives have changed and what the choir means to them.

"With arresting harmonies, a repertoire of old-school soul and gospel, and a winning stage presence, the singers are making a name for themselves musically and proving there can be new beginnings for people given up as lost causes."

- Los Angeles Times

Photograph reprinted courtesy of the Los Angeles Times
( George Wilhelm, photographer)

Veterans Village Diner on the air with Mario Martinoli
Thursday, February 23, 2006

"I am always on the hunt for a value. How about this one for you? $4.50 gets you not only the entree, but veggies, a side and a 16 oz. fountain beverage. It's at the Veterans Village Diner on the north side of the VA campus between Westwood and Brentwood.

This Diner is a nonprofit venture of New Directions - a program to give direction and training to formerly homeless vets.

Wow! Have they done a great job!

Friday is BBQ day. The grills with a bit of pantina on them are out on the patio for all of the guests to see. There is BBQ beef, hotlinks, chicken and ribs that you can really sink your teeth into. All the sides are absolutely delicious and prepared right there.

Go on over and take a look also at their vintage memorabelia from World War II. This is a place that is run with the heart and soul of our vets.

Access to the Veterans Village Diner is from Federal Avenue. Just follow the signs to Building 306."

- Reprinted Courtesy of Mario Martinoli, KFWB News 980

Another TURNKEY
Class is Graduating!
Thursday, March 30, 2006

Another class is graduating from the Turnkey Construction Management Institute here at New Directions! Please come by the Regional Opportunity Center (map) at 2:00 p.m. on March 30, 2006 and help us congratulate the new graduates! Refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you there!

For additional information on the graduation, please contact Brigitte Slayton at (310) 914-4045 ext. 201.