Pathways to Independence

We are overwhelmed with gratitude after this year’s Find Your People Campaign. Because of your generosity, we raised over $150,473 to support people with disabilities in building friendships, confidence, and independence through Pathways' social programs. More than 300 donors from 30 states came together to make this possible, alongside 31 generous matching donors who helped every gift go even further. If you missed the campaign but would still like to support our mission, you can give anytime through our website - go to the link in our bio or visit ptistl.org/donate Thank you again for believing in the people we support and the work we do every day.

A Tasty Tradition 🍝 Join Us June 2nd at Favazza's! @favazzasonthehill has partnered with Pathways for over 10 years, generously hosting Dining Out events and donating 20% of the evening’s proceeds to benefit our unique social skills programs. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 2nd, 3pm to 9pm, and join us in eating well and giving back. You can find us at 5201 Southwest Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139. Dine in or carry out to support your people! Note for participants: in order to attend with staff, you must register through the events calendar when it comes out. Please consider making a reservation with your family so they can join in on the fun! Reservations are recommended - call 314-772-4454 or preview the menu at favazzas.com

Movements like this fundraiser wouldn't be possible without our amazing matching donors. Because of their generosity, every dollar donated went 4x further for one fantastic impact. We couldn't be more grateful for these champions of inclusion. Thank you so much! Worried you missed the campaign? These wonderful people have been kind enough to 3x match a bonus round! Give today at charidy.com/pathways to show your support for belonging. 36-Hour Find Your People Matching Donors: Ahlering Family Charitable Fund • Betty Beckmann • J.T. Beckmann • Jodi & Dan Blake • Elaine & Brandon Coleman • Nancy & David Danis • George Diederich • DOT Foods Inc. • Tanya & Doug Dunlap • Dr. Jeffrey Gordon • Linda Haley • Neile & Adam Hautly • Debbie & Tom Hilton • Laure & Jim Hullverson • Carey & Bill Keller • Karla & Dave Kramer • Kathy & Jack Lordo • Nancy & John Marino • Lynn Neill • Susan Newman • The O'Loughlin Family Foundation • Jennifer & Dennis Reid • Safety National • Lauren Pesa & Sam Shahpar • Jules & Mike Smiley • Linda & Richard Smith • Amy & Tom Strickland • David Trupiano • Valenti's Catering • Michele Woodley & John Wallis • Annie & Greg Willard

When we launched the 36-Hour Find Your People Campaign, we knew we were asking for a lot, but we also knew the Pathways community is something special. You showed up with heart. Together, we raised over $135,380! Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please hear our heartfelt thanks directly from participants with this reel 🧡 Missed the campaign? You can still be part of the movement. Our generous matchers have funded a bonus round! Gifts will now be tripled through matching funds. Go to the link in our bio or charidy.com/pathways to make a gift and help someone find their people.

2 hours left, link in the profile 🥰🥰🥰 Thank you, thank you, thank you. Our life with Sophie is not the expected, but turns out it is even better. I am so thankful to everyone, friends, family, old friends, Jerry’s work, casual friends, just amazing people helping out this wonderful agency that works to be sure that adults with disabilities have a social life and are out in the community, being seen, helping, enjoying and loving life. Tagging family that helped but over 25 of you donated and it is the best feeling ever.

Get to know the people you’re supporting 💙 Each story is a real person who’s found connection, confidence, and community through Pathways. We’re almost 90% of the way to our goal, and every donation is 4x matched until 9PM! 🧷 Help us finish strong: click the link in our bio or go to charidy.com/pathways

Over $100,000 funded 🎯 The finish line is in sight! Thanks to your incredible support, we’re now 75% of the way to our goal, and we’re not slowing down. Let’s keep it going all the way to $135,000! Every dollar creates more opportunities for someone like Randy to get that "helping hand" and discover social opportunities through Pathways. With 4x matching in effect for only the next few hours, there’s never been a better moment to give. 🔗 Make your impact at the link in our bio or go to charidy.com/pathways

🚨 Halfway mark hit! Can we count on you to finish strong? In just a few hours, we've made over $67,000, all thanks to YOU! But there's still more to do. Let's take this to the finish line together 🏅 Curious who you're supporting? Meet Aaron! "Pathways helped me to make good choices and fulfill my long term goals. I got a job at the Muny as an usher!" Aaron has made many friends at Pathways events through his interest in musicals. Share Aaron's story to spread the word! 🔗 Get your donation matched 4x by clicking the link in our bio or going to charidy.com/pathways

We’re off to a strong start 💙 Your passion for Pathways has helped us reach 25% of our $135,000 goal in less than an hour - But we’re not done yet! 🎯 Will you help us reach the next milestone? Every dollar helps more people find their place, their purpose, and their people. 👋 Meet Drew, one of the many participants you are supporting! Drew shares his favorite things about Pathways, from riding shotgun in the van to trying new cultural experiences! You can help more people "unhinge their shells" through skill building and community programs. 🔗Donate at the link in our bio or go to charidy.com/pathways

It all starts tomorrow 👀 but we’re already seeing your support! Our 36-hour Find Your People campaign is almost here, with a $135,000 goal to help more neurodiverse people find community, grow their confidence, and develop real-world skills through Pathways 🧡 You can jump in today! Early donations are being matched right now, so your impact is multiplied from the start. 🔗 Make your gift: /pathways or click the link in our bio Unable to donate? Share this post with your network to spread the word! Every early gift helps set the pace for what’s ahead. Thank you for being a part of this movement!

Your chance to lead the way 💛 Early Giving is now open for our 36-Hour Find Your People Fundraising Campaign happening April 28-29! 🎯 We're working toward a $135,000 goal to help more neurodiverse people find skills, confidence, and connection through Pathways. 💌 Every gift is quadrupled by our generous matching donors starting right now and running until April 29th! 🔗 Give early here: /pathways or click the link in our bio 🎥 Want to see who you’re supporting? Watch this short video and meet one of our incredible participants, Jocelyn! Donate early and help create the momentum we need to reach every corner of our community 🧡 Thank you for considering!

Big news! 🎉 Please join us in welcoming Matt Jannings as the new Executive Director of Pathways to Independence. With more than a decade of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Matt brings a deep commitment to our mission and a strong record of building impactful programs. We’re excited for what’s ahead! Learn more: click the link in our bio 🔗