caylie

“Pathways is teaching me how to
live life, and no matter what struggles
you are going through keep climbing
that mountain until you get to the
other side, and never give up until
you get there.”

tamara

“Pathways has changed my life
drastically. Not only have I
received an education,
I have had the opportunity to
work on myself inside and
out. I never thought my life
could be this good.”

megan

“Pathways has shown me that
one person really can make a
difference. That all it takes is
love, hope, faith, and trust.”

Pathways is....

Education, Healthcare, Therapy & Mentoring
for Young Women in Need

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With approximately 80% of all donations going directly to the clients, Pathways funds its program with donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, and service clubs.

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Our Mission

The mission of Pathways to Independence is to transform the lives of disadvantaged single young women through education, therapy, mentoring, housing, and healthcare, to break the cycle of poverty and abuse.

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Pathways commits to
helping our clients with:

Weekly interactions with a mentor and weekly counseling with a licensed therapist
A monthly stipend to help cover housing expenses
Assistance with costs of tuition and books
Access to over 100 health care professionals who provide their services for free
Access to 5 mechanics, who donate all of their labor while the foundation reimburses for parts
Access to a wide variety of local professionals (lawyers, accountants, cosmetologists, etc. who donate their services)

“Since its inception in 1991, Pathways to Independence has served over 300 young women and can proudly say that 80% of women accepted into the program have graduated from college.”