The Pathway to Impact
Stories From Pathways Employees, Clients, and Volunteers
Meet Margie: A Story of Resilience and Support with Pathways
Now in her 80s, Margie lives alone in a condo complex in Long Beach. With a sharp mind and an outgoing personality, Margie finds it tough to accept the physical and environmental challenges of aging. After a proud career as a middle school math teacher and tax preparer, she has now become a student in a new chapter of life. The paperwork she used to help others navigate has become a challenge she now overcomes with the help of Pathways.
A Small Commitment Can Change A Life
Angela Tasker had been volunteering for various organizations for quite some time, but she wanted to see the direct benefit of her work in giving back to the community. With Pathways, she was able to do just that by becoming one of our volunteer Care Companions.
Becoming Family: How Volunteers Build Lasting Companionship
Margie is a shining example of how volunteers at Pathways truly embody the mission of providing compassionate care to those dealing with illness and loss. She has been a loyal and steady presence in the life of her client for almost 14 years now.
From One Widow to Another: How Pathways Cultivates Relationships Through Grief
Alma used her experience as a member of our Widows Support group to become a facilitator for future groups. Where she was once the one seeking help, she has become the help being sought after. She was even recognized recently as our Bereavement Volunteer of the Year during Volunteer Appreciation Month in April. Part of our “Circle of Care” had come full circle.
