About Us
Building strong foundations for lifelong success.
90% of Compass children reach or exceed developmental milestones — setting the stage for academic and social success.
Helping families find stability.
89+ families have accessed food, hygiene and cleaning items, and/or financial coaching regularly (3+ times) through the Pathways Family Resource Center this year.
Creating pathways out of poverty.
Families who engage in our wraparound programs see 60% greater financial stability — transforming futures for generations.
We provide high-quality, affordable early learning and promote economic mobility for families.
Mission Statement
Our distinctive approach:
We empower families to significantly improve their economic circumstances and break the cycle of poverty by providing a powerful combination of direct material assistance for the household, affordable & high-quality early learning for children ages 1-5 years old, and individualized economic mobility services that help caregivers increase wage-earning potential, facilitate emergency savings, and encourage investing in the future.
Megan’s Story: Finding Her Path to Stability
When Megan first came to Pathways, she was in crisis—facing the challenges of domestic violence, divorce, and raising her daughter alone. She had visited the food pantry once, unsure how she would make ends meet.
But everything began to change when she joined the Your Path Program. With guidance from her mobility mentor and consistent encouragement, Megan started to rebuild her confidence and take control of her future.
Over just ten meetings, she created a budget, opened a savings account for her daughter, and learned how to manage her small business finances. For the first time, she knew exactly where her money was going—and how to make it work for her.
Megan’s income soon began to grow. She could meet her family’s basic needs, invest in her business, and begin saving toward a lifelong dream: owning a home.
Today, Megan stands as a testament to the power of resilience, community, and opportunity. Through Pathways, she found more than support—she found her path forward.