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Monthly Giving Opportunities | Pathways
Providing early learning & promoting economic mobility for families

There's a place for your generosity at Pathways.

Three ways to give monthly. Real impact you can name, track, and celebrate — join a giving circle, pledge food staples, or sponsor an operational need.

87
Years serving Bloomington
$30k+
Support needed monthly
40
Families fed weekly
2
Programs, one mission
Monthly giving syndicates

A Path for Every Child

Each giving circle is named for a real child in our program — names and identifying details have been changed to protect their privacy, but their stories and needs are real. Give any amount; there's a $10/month minimum.

Illustration representing Emma
Giving Circle

Team Emma

Emma is 4, full of curiosity, and lights up the Dolphin classroom at Compass ELC. Your monthly gift keeps her in books, art supplies, and nutritious meals.

Books & art supplies Nutritious meals Early learning at Compass
Join Team Emma

At checkout, choose your amount, select "Make this a Monthly Donation," and type "Team Emma" in the notes field.

Illustration representing Oliver
Giving Circle

Oliver's Village

Oliver loves puzzles and is building his speech skills through Pathways' onsite therapy program. Your gift ensures he has consistent, safe support — hands-on learning and healthy snacks included.

Onsite speech therapy Hands-on learning Healthy snacks & meals
Join Oliver's Village

At checkout, choose your amount, select "Make this a Monthly Donation," and type "Oliver's Village" in the notes field.

Illustration representing Lily
Giving Circle

Lily's Pathfinders

Lily and her single dad rely on Pathways for stability, weekly groceries, and clothing as she grows. Your monthly gift gives them a foundation — housing stability, nutritious food, and clothing & shoes.

Housing stability support Nutritious food Clothing & shoes
Join Lily's Pathfinders

At checkout, choose your amount, select "Make this a Monthly Donation," and type "Lily's Pathfinders" in the notes field.

Each of these giving syndicates represents the equivalent cost of a real child enrolled in Compass Early Learning Center, a program of Pathways.

Monthly food circle

Nourish Together

Recent cuts to federal and state assistance have made it more important than ever to use resources wisely. Nourish Together keeps essential fridge and freezer staples stocked for families — items that are critical to household stability but rarely donated.

Pledge one essential staple item each month for a six-month cycle. Deliver it to Pathways or arrange a pickup — whatever works best for you. The initial commitment is six months, with the option to renew and extend.

Sign up for Nourish Together

Pick a cycle

March – August6-month cycle
September – February6-month cycle
DeliveryDrop off or arrange pickup
RenewalEvery 6 months
Monthly operations circle

Steady Ground Fund

These aren't glamorous line items — they're the mowed lawn, the cold milk, the trained staff, the clean classroom. Every Steady Ground sponsor can point to something real and say: "I made sure that happened this year."

🤝 In-kind opportunities

Donate your services — email Katie to express interest in any of the items below.

In-kind services

🌿 Lawn & Landscaping
Weekly mowing — driving mower required.
In-Kind
❄️ Snow Removal
Parking lots & sidewalks, seasonal.
In-Kind
🛡️ Pest Control
Monthly spray, all buildings.
In-Kind
✨ Janitorial — ELC
5x/week, outside program hours.
In-Kind
✨ Janitorial — Admin/FRC
1x/week, outside program hours.
In-Kind

Financial sponsorships

🥛 Milk Supply
Nutritious milk for children, daily.
$600/mo
🧻 Paper Towels
Both buildings, full year supply.
$2,000/yr
❤️ CPR Training
Annual staff certification.
$900/yr
💚 Therapy Services
On-site therapy for families.
$1,000/mo
★ Full upfrontOne gift, the entire year covered.
Monthly installments12 equal monthly payments totaling the full amount.
Partial monthlyAny amount you choose toward a specific need.
Sponsor a need

Pathways is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All financial gifts are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Ready to get involved?

Scan the QR code at any Pathways location, visit btownpathways.org, or email Katie directly to join any opportunity above.