Addressing hunger and homelessness to disrupt cycles and cultivate pathways
to stability.
Haywood Pathways Center's
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92,847
Meals Served
Stats 2024
21,303
Nights of Shelter Provided to
295 Unique Individuals
64%
64% of individuals, 75% of families and 93% of transitional housing participants exited to housing and/or reunited with family
72%
72% of individuals, 84% of families and 91% of transitional housing participants had stable monthly income
60%
60% of individuals, 46% of parents and 64% of transitional housing participants employed
129
129 unique individuals with peer coaching/recovery
support/employment support/housing support
20,137
Holy Cow Food Truck
104
104 recovery & skills groups
What we do
Shelter
Our services are person-centered and tailored for each individual or family, all with the ultimate goal of supporting people as they move from the experience of homelessness to find housing and stability.
Food
Food Services at Pathways is committed to providing sufficient nutritious meals three times a day (plus snacks) to all men, women and children residing at Haywood Pathways Center and our Holy Cow Food Truck.
Support
We are committed to helping individuals rebuild their lives through resource referral and connection, empowerment, and person-centered guidance.
About Us
At Haywood Pathways Center, our purpose is to compassionately serve our community by providing pathways to essential resources such as safe shelter and nutritious food for those experiencing hunger and homelessness. We are committed to fostering an environment where every neighbor is empowered to flourish through education, support, and inclusive opportunities, guided by our values of faith, integrity, and respect.
Ways to Help
Our work would not be possible without the generous support of you – our friends and supporters. We appreciate every contribution and bless you for your caring hearts.
News
Searching for Executive Director
Working in partnership with the board of directors, the Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the organization’s overall leadership, assuring quality, mission-driven programs and services; effectively advocating and fundraising on behalf of the organization; and leading staff towards achieving the organization’s mission and vision. In this leadership role, the individual models respect and professionalism in all dealings with others, embodying the organization’s cultural values. The ED is responsible for directing the organization for the greater good and must be an example of exemplary ethical conduct for all staff.
Haywood Pathways Center’s Mission
Elderly, Disabled Population Grows
While Haywood Pathways Center opened in September 2014, work began on the idea far earlier. The original vision is credited to former Sheriff Greg Christopher’s encounter with two inmates just released from jail who were sitting on the sidewalk in front of the jail with no idea of where to go.
