Category: Blog

Big news! We’re launching a new food program!

A Message from David Gillanders, Executive Director College Students Going Hungry One of the great things about working and living in North Orange County is being surrounded by some great educational institutions, including Fullerton College and Cal State Fullerton (both of which I graduated from and I teach at CSUF now!). We are truly lucky… Read more »

Jessica’s Story

  See how Jessica and her baby were saved from homelessness by people like you! From Foster Care to Homelessness: Jessica grew up in the foster care system. For 11 years, she lived with a family who made her feel like she was one of their own. But when Jessica shared the news that she… Read more »

Your Donations Will Be Doubled on Giving Day!!!

  A message from Mychael Blinde, Development Manager:  Hello, Friends of Pathways! Do you remember last year when we raised over $27,000 in 24 hours? Well, I am THRILLED to announce that we’re going to rock Giving Day again this year, so mark your calendars for April 24th! Here’s the most exciting part about Giving… Read more »

Take a Sneak Peek at Our New Space!

  A message from Mychael Blinde, Development Manager:  Greetings, Friends of Pathways! I am writing this blog post from our amazing new office space in Moody Hall on the campus of St. Andrews Church. My team and I absolutely LOVE this space!! Every single office has a window, and we are all enjoying our pleasant… Read more »

Ending Homelessness with United Way

  A message from David Gillanders, Executive Director: Few things are more exciting in our work than when we see so many different interests (public, private, and non-profit) come together around the idea of ending homelessness in our community. This last week I had the good fortune of attending two Orange County United Way events…. Read more »

Save the Date for Our Brand-New Fundraiser!

  Are you looking for a fun way to make a difference in our community? Do you want to rock out to great music AND help support our community’s most vulnerable residents? Here at Pathways, we’re always looking for new ways to raise funds to help our neighbors who are struggling with hunger and homelessness… Read more »

Mark Your Calendars for April 11th!

  Join us for Home Is Where the Heart Is: Pathways’ Open House & Supporter Appreciation Event! Thursday, April 11th, 2019 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Pathways’ Business Office at St. Andrews Church 1231 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831 Please RSVP to Rhiannon by calling (714) 680-3691 ext. 207 or emailing rdoscher@pohoc.org    As… Read more »

We Raised Almost $90,000!!!

  We are thrilled to announce that we raised almost $90,000 with our Season 5 Look Who’s Dancing fundraiser! Thanks to the hard work of our Season 5 dancers and the generous and compassionate supporters in our community who sponsored, attended, and supported the event, we raised more funding than ever before in the history… Read more »

Rainy Days and an Office Move

  A message from David Gillanders, Executive Director: Hello everyone! I hope you’re doing well and enjoying and staying safe in all of this rain we have in the forecast. During times like this we think a lot in the office about our community members living outside: on the streets, in our parks and alleys,… Read more »

What’s It Like to Dance to End Hunger and Homelessness?

  What’s it like to compete in a dance competition to help end hunger and homelessness? Just ask some of our former Look Who’s Dancing contestants! These Alumni Dancers raised funds and rocked the stage to support Pathways of Hope and the struggling people we serve:   Troy Hanson, Season 2 “Helping others is always… Read more »