Graduation is around the corner! That being said, I couldn’t be more excited for my next step in life. These past 5 years in Pathways have been such a blessing. I learned so much about myself and the impact that people can make in this world. People in Pathways save lives. I can say with …
I am currently a junior at Cal State Fullerton (CSUF) studying molecular biology and biotechnology. Although I graduate in the Spring of 2019, I will be applying to doctorate programs during the next fall semester. This is an extensive process that requires me to prepare and study in order to score well on the GRE …
I plan to start a PhD program in computational biology and/or genetics in the Fall Read More »
I used to be deathly afraid of food. I know that sounds very strange to many people, but for me this was an everyday battle. For most people, food is fuel. Food can be an experience, part of a celebration, it can taste good, it can taste savory, it can be hot and cold. It …
I have been a Pathways client for the past six years, and to say I have experienced growth is an understatement. When I entered Pathways, I did not have the capacity to believe in myself or possess the self-esteem to move forward in my life, certainly not in my college career. With the help of …
“A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” Read More »
Growing up, I lived in a dysfunctional family. My parents were alcoholics, and all they knew was how to have fun. As a result of my parents’ poor choices, I ended up in the foster care system. I was first housed at Orangewood Children’s Home in Orange, California. From there, I moved from group homes …
Before entering Pathways, I was struggling just to get by. Though I was working full time, my bills had piled up to a point that I didn’t know if I could afford groceries or gas to get to work. I knew that I wanted to return to college to finish my bachelors degree, but I …
Before entering Pathways, I was struggling just to get by Read More »
I grew up in an emotionally and physically abusive household. My parents offered neither emotional support, nor positive interest in my future. The older I became, the more I lost interest in my future as well. I turned to drugs and alcohol and began hanging out with older friends who introduced me to heroin at …
I finally had the tools and support necessary to achieve my goals. Read More »
I am 3 weeks away from graduating from Cal State Fullerton with my Bachelors in Studio Art. I am tremendously grateful for Pathways giving me the opportunity to receive an education, and to graduate with no debt. One of the things that I am most grateful for from Pathways is my mentor. I’ve never had …
My experience with Pathways has absolutely changed my life Read More »
Pathways is a life saver for so many young women. These women come into this program broken. They have had so many negative experiences in their past that no young woman should have to endure. Pathways gives these women new hope by providing love, understanding, a place to live, a reason to live, a car, …
by JOSHUA THAISEN Horse-assisted therapy at the Otra Mas Horse Rescue in Orange County has helped a young California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) student build confidence and recover from a violent and traumatic childhood. Otra Mas is a non-profit horse rescue that adopts unwanted horses to provide psychotherapy for children and adults recovering from an array of physical and emotional …
Horse-Assisted Therapy Helps Young Long Beach Woman Find the Strength to Heal Read More »
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