Pathways awarded $1M!!
Lynn, MA March 19, 2024 – Today, MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving announced Pathways as one of the Yield Giving Open Call’s awardees working with people and in places experiencing the greatest need in the United States. Pathways received $1 million. Based in Lynn, Pathways serves adults from North Shore communities providing English language instruction; classes […]
Quendia’s Story
Quendia’s Story Quendia came to the US 15 years ago, alone, in search of a better economic future. She had finished her certificate in Business Administration in Guatemala but had no job prospects and couldn’t afford more training. She travelled over land to the US and joined an aunt and cousins living in Lynn. When […]
Sam’s Story
Sam’s Story Sam Doeun arrived in the United States from Cambodia when he was 2 years old. He and his family came to Wisconsin where they stayed for a couple of years before moving to the North Shore. During high school, Sam fell in with the wrong crowd and he ended up dropping out four […]
Angelica’s Story
Angelica’s Story Name changed to protect the individual. “When you’re undocumented, you feel stuck. I wanted more than what was in front of me.” Armed with her High School diploma, Angelica refused to let obstacles in her way. Graduated from Pathways and with the continued support of the teachers Angelica has successfully completed Associates […]
Marie’s Story
Marie’s Story By Maria Navaez, Board Member I haven’t been to the Lynn Public Library in over 20 years so when a pleasant voice suggested that be our meeting place for an interview, I thought it was perfect. I have never met this student, but what I left with was a story of strength and […]