About Us
As A Family-Owned Business
Good Directions understands the importance of home and what it means to those who dwell in it. Founder John Lodato—the son of an Italian-born American coal miner—had a vision. In 1982, with an eye for design and a love of outdoor living, he sought to create high-quality, handcrafted, artisan products. Working in collaboration with a small group of American artisans and craftsmen, he created hand-finished weathervanes and cupolas to add visual interest and distinction to homes of all types.
In 1997, John passed on the leadership of Good Directions to his son Michael, after 15 years of dedication to his craft. Michael has approached this role with similar zeal, keeping his father’s vision in mind throughout the company’s expansion and growth.
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Our Passion For The Community
One of our partnerships is with Off The Streets, who provides housing for the homeless.
Founded in our hometown of Danbury, Connecticut, Off The Streets mission is to restore respect, dignity, and hope to homeless people, who have a way to pay a monthly rent, by placing them into an apartment they can call their own. Through donations, the organization is able to provide security deposits, furniture, and many other living needs for the people we serve.


Off the Streets supplies security deposits directly to landlords, which can be a major barrier to being housed.

They help deliver furniture and household goods to transform an empty apartment into a home.

Off the Streets also provides encouragement and support to help transient individuals get the resources they need to thrive and succeed.