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.”
Check out this video to experience the impact Pathways makes for its clients.
With over 80% of all donations going directly to the clients, Pathways funds its program with donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, and service clubs.
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.
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)
Butterfly Tears
A Powerful Voice for Empowering Women
So many women’s lives are shattered before they can even begin.
Butterfly Tears reveals the gripping and intimate stories of nine brave women who found the strength to turn their dark, raging worlds around.
These compelling and inspiring transformations prove to anyone who has suffered life’s hardships—to the breaking point and beyond—that there is a way out. Especially for those with desire, drive, and the support of an unparalleled organization like the Pathways to Independence Foundation.