Get Involved
Your involvement is vital to our mission. You can make a significant impact at Pathways by volunteering your time or donating. Discover the many ways you can contribute.
DONATE
By donating to Pathways Community Center, you support these critical programs that provide stability, safety, security, and support to individuals and families in poverty, as well as the on-site agencies. Where does your giving go?
Stability through Service Coordination
Our Intake and Referral Program is a vital service that seamlessly assesses and refers over 500 new individuals to essential services each year, playing a crucial role in supporting their path to self-sufficiency.
Safety, Security, and Dignity
We ensure a safe and dignified environment by maintaining and repairing facilities for the 14+ on-site agencies, including three shelters. Your donations support necessary renovations tailored to agency and client needs, and fund continuous security services to safeguard the property, allowing the clients to feel secure and at peace while accessing services.
Enhanced Support Network
As a Collaborative Network Hub, we boost inter-agency collaboration and streamline service coordination, reducing redundant efforts and making resource use more efficient. This results in substantial cost savings for on-site agencies, between $15,000 and $50,000 annually in overhead costs. Moreover, it fosters volunteer and funding opportunities, magnifying the impact of your contributions and making your involvement even more beneficial and impactful.
Financial Stewardship
At Pathways Community Center, we are committed to transparency and accountability. We ensure your donations are used responsibly by providing:
Making a donation is easy and secure. Simply click the button below to get started.
For alternative giving options mentioned above, please contact Pathways’ Executive Director for more information at tthomas@pathwaysyc.org.
Volunteering at Pathways is a rewarding way to give back. Whether you have a few hours or can commit regularly, your time makes a life-changing difference.
Campus Improvement Projects
Help us create a campus that reflects the dignity and care we extend to every guest. From landscaping to light repairs, your hands-on support enhances the environment for all who walk through our doors. Explore current projects and discover how you can make a tangible impact.
Volunteer with an Agency
Our on-site partners provide essential services—from housing and healthcare to job readiness and recovery. By volunteering directly with an agency, you’ll support their unique missions while contributing to our shared vision of self-sufficiency for all. Browse opportunities and connect with causes that move you.
It has been incredibly rewarding to help break barriers through financial coaching. Our Founders employees have witnessed firsthand the remarkable transformations experienced by clients who have taken advantage of our services. Through monthly sessions, we've been able to provide the guidance and support needed to empower individuals on their financial journeys, leading to meaningful and lasting change in their lives.
Stacey Adams
Founders Federal Credit Union
Alston Wilkes Society
Supportive services for veterans and their families include transitional housing for homeless veterans, assistance for incarcerated and justice-involved individuals transitioning back into the community, and help to obtain clothing and government IDs like driver's licenses, social security cards, and birth certificates.
Bethel Shelters
Day shelter for adults over 18, offering case management, showers, laundry, lockers, and respite services.
Carolina Community Actions
Community services include rental assistance, low-income energy support, home weatherization assessments, SNAP/WIC benefits, and the Head Start program to boost school readiness for children and infants.
Catawba Mental Health
Provides counseling, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, crisis intervention, and additional support for individuals with serious mental illnesses and emotional disorders.
Faces and Voices of Recovery
Certified Peer Support Specialist available to screen, coach, and link to recovery programs.
The Haven Men's Shelter
Transitional Men’s Shelter with 27 beds, available for up to 90 days for men actively working and moving towards self-sufficiency.
House of Agape Ministry
Evening Soup Kitchen open to all in need of a meal, no Pathways client status required.
Keystone Substance Abuse Services
An on-site Peer Support Specialist educates on harm reduction and addiction, mentors, hosts recovery groups and connects individuals to treatment or detox services.
The Life House
The Cottage provides 36 beds as an emergency shelter for single women, offering a safe and warm sleeping environment.
The Manna House Pantry
Combats hunger by offering anyone in York County access to nutritious, fresh groceries every Saturday morning.
No Sad Story Ministry / Cry Out 2 Get Out
Support services for victims and survivors of domestic violence. Education and support services for HIV/AIDS screening, testing, and transportation to Affinity.
FAQs
How can I make a donation to Pathways?
Donations can be made online, by mail (PO Box 4553, Rock Hill, SC 29732), or in person at Pathways .
Are donations to Pathways tax-deductible?
Yes, all donations to Pathways are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We provide tax receipts for all donations.
How do I claim a tax deduction for my donation?
Keep the donation receipt we send you for your records. Consult your tax advisor for how to claim the deduction on your tax return.
What’s Pathways Employer Identification Number (EIN)?
Our EIN is 38-4058007, serving as our unique tax identifier for all legal and financial transactions.
How much of my donation goes to program expenses?
According to our Audited 2023 Statement of Functional Expenses, 86% of donations go directly to program costs.
How can I make a stock donation?
You can avoid capital gains tax by transferring appreciated stock directly to Pathways. Use our Transfer Instructions and Form, which is available on our website. For assistance, email Brandeis Green, Business Manager, at bgreen@pathwaysyc.org.
Can I donate through a Donor Advised Fund?
Yes, you can set up donor-advised funds through a community foundation or your financial institution and recommend grants to support Pathways Community Center.
Can I donate directly from my IRA?
If you are over 70 ½, you can give to Pathways directly from your Traditional IRA. This can help you avoid income tax and satisfy your required minimum distribution.
Can I see Pathways third-party audits for the 990 forms by year?
Yes, we are committed to transparency and accountability. Here’s how we ensure your donations are used responsibly:
- Third-Party Audits (990s)
- Annual Reports
- Monthly Collective Impact Reports
- Third-Party Audits (990s)
