Friends of Pathways

Save the Date!
October 3rd, 2026
CSULB

Friends of Pathways have raised over $14.5 million for Pathways to Independence4

Rock the Yacht brought 700 guests together at CSULB for an unforgettable evening!

Celebrating 30 years of Friends of Pathways fundraising, the event featured 35 local restaurants, five generous beverage sponsors, classic yacht rock hits, dancing, and plenty of fun, all in support of Pathways to Independence. What began as a small gathering of Friends has grown into a dedicated committee of more than 80 volunteers, bringing our community together year after year to change young women’s lives.

In 1996, Pathways to Independence was struggling financially, and ready to close it’s doors. Along came a small group of can-do women who formed “Friends of Pathways” (FOP) to raise money for Pathways to Independence (PTI).

We started with a bang, hosting a progressive dinner party in Park Estates in October of 1996. The generosity of that first group of guests enabled 12 students to begin their journey on the path to Independence. We have grown from a gathering of a handful of Friends to a committee of over 80; with over 750 guests’ in attendance at our event each year.

Interested in Joining Friends of Pathways?

In addition to the joy of “giving back”, we also benefit from enduring friendships formed while working alongside other women and men who are equally committed and big hearted. We welcome any questions you may have and look forward to having you as a friend.

Friends of Pathways welcomes all levels of commitment from our volunteers:

Join us to plan the event
Help us with auction items and sponsorships
Pitch in on the day of the event.

Please fill out the form on this page to get started. Your involvement will make a big difference!

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Our Friends of Pathways committee remains strong, however we are always looking for new friends to join our group.

Call: 562/493 9048

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who we are

Pathways to Independence is the inspiration and avenue for individual empowerment, personal healing and scholastic growth

what we do

With the support of our generous donors, Pathways offers essential resources to empower deserving young women, enabling them to transform their lives.

how to help

Pathways to Independence relies on the generosity of over 120 annual volunteers to help forever change the lives of deserving young women in need.

Save the Date!
October 3rd, 2026
CSULB