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Pathways History

1990

Pathways to Independence is created to support the transition of nearly 100 people from long term institutional life to community living.

1991 Our first home is established to support survivors of acquired brain injuries
1993 Moira Street and Whites Road supported homes open
1994

Pathways develops a Supported Independent Living (SIL) program

Cannifon Road, Marks Crescent, William Street and West Street homes open.

1995 Bay Street home opens
1996 Pathways assumes all responsibility to operate the homes of Integrated Housing Incorporation creating Fry Road, Bridge Street, Burnham Street, Charles Street, Chatham Street homes and apartments opened on Bridge Street, Coleman Street, College Street, and Foster Avenue supported homes
1997

Pathways to Independence become one of the first Social Service agencies in Canada to be accredited by the Canadian Council on Health Service Accreditation

Bethesda Road, Emily Street, and Ridge Road homes open

1998

The Employment & Training Centre opens in Picton, home of the carwash bakery and woodworking shop

Lake Street home opens

2000

The Grand Opening of the employment and training centre is celebrated after two years of renovations and program development

Pathways Foundation is incorporated as a charitable organization

Cabin Road opens. The 1st home in Ottawa to provide support to people with Acquired Brain Injuries

2001 The Carwash moves to Belleville in May 2001 and the Bakery follows in November of the same year
2002

Pathways to Independence is awarded Not-for-Profit Organization of the Year at the Belleville & District Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Achievement Awards

Crofton Home opens

The Supported Independent Living (SIL) program was introduced in the Ottawa area

2003

Pathways Foundation first capital campaign generates enough dollars to open Pathways Snoezlen Room.

Day Program space is secured in the Bronson centre to provide vocational activities in Ottawa

2004 Gordon and Kemptville homes open
2006

Club ABI was created to provide social and training opportunities for people with Acquired Brain injuries

Pathways to Independence partners with Habitat for Humanity to create jobs and training for individuals with challenges.

2007

The former Quinte Christian High school is purchased by Pathways to Independence.

We receive $1.14 million dollars from Ministry of Community and Social Servicess to help renovate the former school and create our new administration and program building.

Bethesda home is reopened to 5 support individuals moving from the Rideau Regional Centre

The Canadian Council on Health Service Accreditation awards Pathways to Independence with a full accreditation status with no recommendations for an additional three years

Renovations complete, we relocate to our new program and office space at 289 Pinnacle Street, Belleville in October 2007.

 


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