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Founded in 1984, PATH is a non-profit community organization whose mission is to break the cycle of homelessness by empowering homeless people with the tools for self-sufficiency. PATH works towards this goal by providing services that help homeless people find work, save money, secure housing, and empower their lives.

Validators

Aiko Aiko
As Associate Director of PATH San Jose, I help people experiencing homelessness access supportive services and move from streets to permanent housing. I have been working at PATH since 2012 and what I like most about my job is the opportunity to build relationships with clients, service providing… More
Amanda Amanda
My job title is Outreach Navigator. My work involves reaching out to clients on the streets and connecting them to supportive services and housing. What I like about my job is seeing clients transform themselves and re-gain confidence and independence. I enjoy collaborating with other service… More
Andrea Andrea
I'm an Employment Specialist at PATHFinders, PATH's employment resource center for the Los Angeles Region. PATHFinders is dedicated to promoting self-sufficiency for homeless or formerly homeless individuals by providing them with the resources needed to stabilize their housing, increase their… More

Needs validated

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2 supporters
Funded on 9/20/2012

Aswad from Los Angeles, CA

Homeless for 2 years. Getting my own apartment and need furniture to make it a home.

I am a veteran and lost my job in 2009. I've worked hard to move from homelessness and need a futon to sleep on and kitchenware to cook with. More

Validated by Matthew from PATH

$561of $555

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11 supporters
Funded on 12/27/2012

John David from Los Angeles, CA

Moving from homelessness back to my nonprofit career; Need security deposit

I was the CEO of a nonproft but when the property was sold, I lost my home as well as my job. I need to pay the security deposit for a new apartment. More

Validated by Matthew from PATH

$665of $665

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16 supporters
Funded on 12/7/2012

Guy from Los Angeles, CA

Seeking a better job; need dentures to interview

I am seeking dentures so I can get a better job than the one I have now. Then I will be able to move out of transitional housing and into my own home! More

Validated by Matthew from PATH

$880of $775

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21 supporters
Funded on 12/24/2012

Stefanie from Los Angeles, CA

Getting a job. Need security deposit to move into my own home and bring my daughters home

A security deposit will help me take the first step in getting a new apartment and starting a new life with my daughters, who will be able to join me. More

Validated by Sally from PATH

$665of $665

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18 supporters
Funded on 1/18/2013

Darrel from Los Angeles, CA

Getting back on my feet and I want to provide clothing for my three children

By providing for my children I will take another step down the path of responsibility and strengthen our relationship despite our family's hard times. More

Validated by Jo from PATH

$670of $670

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16 supporters
Funded on 4/18/2013

Toni from Los Angeles, CA

I'm looking for work and I need dentures to interview for jobs

I'm formerly homeless and looking for work. Having teeth would help in the interview process and help me appear more professional in the workplace. More

Validated by Jo from PATH

$560of $560

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12 supporters
Funded on 6/24/2013

Frankie from Los Angeles, CA

No longer homeless! Now I need a bed and furniture to continue rebuilding my life

Finally in an apartment but need a bed, kitchen supplies and more to make it a home and build back my health so I can work again. More

Validated by Aiko from PATH

$670of $670

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9 supporters
Funded on 5/16/2013

Bret from Los Angeles, CA

Homelessness damaged my health. Now need a fridge + grown-up trike to get healthy

I walk with a cane + just got an apartment with no kitchen. Meeting this need will let me get exercise, buy and keep healthy food + regain my health. More

Validated by Aiko from PATH

$560of $560

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6 supporters
Funded on 7/27/2013

Stephanie from Los Angeles, CA

I'm leaving homelessness! I need furnishings to make my new apartment a home.

Basic furnishings for my first place since being homeless will let me focus on my goals of getting an education and becoming a merchant mariner. More

Validated by Reina from PATH

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7 supporters
Funded on 3/10/2014

George from Los Angeles, CA

Leaving homelessness behind. Need household items to make my new apartment home.

After three years of homelessness, I'm grateful to be successfully housed. Some bedding and cleaning items will help make it home. More

Validated by Aiko from PATH

$675of $670

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20 supporters
Funded on 9/22/2014

Tracy from Los Angeles, CA

Ready to rebuild my life in a stable home. A security deposit will get me there!

I'm 77-years-old, working part-time & trying to move forward from homelessness. A deposit & household items will push me towards stability. More

Validated by Amanda from PATH

$670of $670

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19 supporters
Funded on 11/2/2014

Daryl from Los Angeles, CA

I found a home after 30yrs of homelessness! Just need the deposit & furniture.

I have part of the security deposit saved, but need help covering the rest & getting some furniture. Your help will ensure I set up a stable home. More

Validated by Aiko from PATH

$600of $600

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12 supporters
Funded on 1/5/2015

Bret from Los Angeles, CA

I won't let blindness stop me from finishing my novel! A few tools are all I need.

I'm proud to have restarted my life after homelessness. Meeting this need will help me read & write again! More

Validated by Aiko from PATH

$65of $65

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2 supporters
Funded on 3/30/2015

Mr. Jackson from Los Angeles, CA

I'm a Navy veteran. I need to renew my security guard card so I can get a job.

My security guard card expires at the end of the month. If I get it renewed through the Guard Training Center, I'll be able to work. More

Validated by Andrea from PATH

$110of $110

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4 supporters
Funded on 3/30/2015

Yvette from Los Angeles, CA

I just got a job! Now all I need is a uniform to get started.

I worked previously as a Caregiver and now have the chance to work as one again. This will help me get my life back on track after homelessness. More

Validated by Andrea from PATH

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6 supporters
Funded on 10/30/2016

Bri from Bay Area, CA

On the path out of homelessness! Furniture & cookware will make my apartment a home.

I need basic essentials like kitchen items, bedding, towels, lighting, and rugs to help make my new apartment feel like home. More

Validated by Aiko from PATH

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