Connect. Create. Contribute. This year’s theme for Older Americans Month fosters the encouragement of community’s pursuing the involvement of Older Adults in bringing their wisdom and experience to events and activities that enrich the lives of everyone in the community. Communities are made of
Garden in a Box Program Teaches Local Kids about Growing Healthy Food
Garden-in-a-Box is a program offered by the Minnesota State Horticultural Society that teaches kids in local communities about vegetable gardening. Children learn how to grow healthy food through this hands-on experience while also instilling a passion for gardening. Family Pathways applauds this
Community Help Needed During Minnesota FoodShare Month
March is Minnesota FoodShare Month, and Family Pathways is asking individuals and local businesses to take part in collecting and encouraging community donations. March can be a critical time of year for many Food Shelf locations, as supply levels from the holidays have dwindled while need
Family Pathways Responds to the Impact of the Government Shutdown on Local Federal Workers
Family Pathways is prepared to help as the government shutdown affects our neighbors who are federal workers, along with others who are impacted. Family Pathways provides essential basic needs; as well as being a resource for stability and hope to over 220,000 people residing in the six counties of
Family Pathways Food Shelves may See Big Changes if Food Stamp Rules Change
The Trump administration announced new proposed regulations that would limit the ability of some adults under the age of 50 to receive food assistance benefits by requiring a minimum of 80 hours of work in a month to qualify. In areas of high unemployment, the new regulations could prove to be a
Lisa Mears Named New Chief Executive Officer of Family Pathways
The Board of Directors of Family Pathways announced that Lisa Mears will become Family Pathways’ Chief Executive Officer on July 2, 2018, succeeding Dr. Reid Zimmerman, Interim Executive Director. Mears was formerly the Chief Executive Officer of VEAP, a basic needs and social service organization