PathWays

11/26/2025

PathWays of Southwestern PA has been supporting families for over 50 years with programs that promote independence, growth, and belonging.

Have you or someone you know connected with our services?

11/24/2025

💙STAFF SPOTLIGHT: This month, we’re celebrating Amy’s 7-year work anniversary and the incredible journey she’s had at PathWays. Amy began as a DSP and steadily grew through roles including Residential Program Manager, Residential Assistant Director, and Adult Training Facility Assistant Director. She later brought her frontline experience to the HR team, first as a Recruiter, and now as our HR Manager. She is usually the very first person applicants and new hires meet.
Amy’s deep understanding of the responsibilities and challenges of direct care roles makes her an invaluable leader in recruiting, supporting, and retaining staff who make a difference every day. Thank you, Amy, for your dedication, insight, and heart! 💙

11/21/2025

Our Annual Turkey Dinner Box Giveaway was a wonderful success! Thanks to the generosity of our community and partners, we distributed 100 turkeys, along with bags of grocery items to help create some classic Thanksgiving dishes, to families in Greene and Washington County. We’re grateful to everyone who helped make the holiday season brighter for our neighbors.

A special thank you to our sponsors that were able to assist with grant funds and donated funds, the NiSource Foundation and the PathWays Foundation for Fulfillment, and to our local partners that were able to donate food: Shop N Save (Store 1620), Landesberg Design, Prequel Solutions, Ethical Intruder, P Green Design, Woodhouse Auto Body, and David Davis Communications.

A special shout-out to the stranger who stepped up at Shop 'N Save to help us transport turkeys in his truck when we ran out of room in our cars. His kindness made all the difference and truly represents the spirit of community support. Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and showed up. Together, we made a meaningful impact!

11/19/2025

Families of individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental delays often play the role of advocate, teacher, and caregiver all at once.

Who has been your biggest supporter?

11/19/2025

"PathWays of Southwestern Pennsylvania will host its annual Turkey Dinner Box Giveaway Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. at 655 Jefferson Ave., Washington." Turkey Dinner Box Giveaway - WASHINGTON, PA

This Thanksgiving, several organizations and local businesses are pitching in to make sure those in need do not go hungry. Though the federal government has reopened, the delay in SNAP benefits for November could be leaving many families in the lurch as the holiday approaches. Below are local option...

11/12/2025

November is National Family Caregiver Month!
Caregivers work tirelessly to keep older loved ones in their homes for as long as possible and miss sleep because of hands-on care. That is why respite care is so important.
What do you do to give yourself a break?

11/10/2025

We've been working on some very exciting updates to our website, which will be launched soon! Stay tuned!

11/05/2025

Caregivers who access training and community resources often feel more confident and supported. Our DSPs have an opportunity to advance their knowledge base and careers through a certificate program with NADSP.

What's a resource that's helped you on your journey?

10/31/2025

🎃We have been having so much fun this Halloween season!🎃 Here are a few pictures from our Indoor Trick Or Treat event at Rainbow's End Greene and our Trunk or Treat for All Ages & All Abilities and our Rainbow's End Washington kiddos trick or treating at our offices.

10/31/2025

Hunger is growing faster than we’ve ever seen. At Samaritan Care Food Pantry, the need has tripled from 20 families a day to 76. About half of those coming through our doors are new, seeking food assistance for the first time.

With SNAP benefits disappearing in November and food insecurity at an all-time high, families in our community are struggling to put meals on the table. According to the latest census, 27,000 households in Washington County rely on SNAP and many of them are now facing uncertainty about their next meal.

If you are able, please help us meet this overwhelming need.

🛒 Drop off nonperishable food donations at 84 W. Wheeling Street, Washington, PA

📦 Or shop our Amazon Wish List to send food items directly to the Mission:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/33Y596BBAEWUZ?ref_=wl_share

Together, we can make sure no one in our community goes hungry. ❤️

10/31/2025

🎃Happy Halloween from all of us at PathWays! 🎃

This picture was from our last Partners in Advocacy meeting. Partners in Advocacy, a part of PathWays, works with people of all abilities to make our community a better place.

JOIN US! Third Wednesday of Every Month 5:00PM-6:30PM
655 Jefferson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301

10/29/2025

Inclusive sports and recreation programs give individuals with IDD the chance to build skills, confidence, and friendships. What activities make you feel included?