PathWays PA Policy Blog

This was written by Clay Fitch, Senior Grantwriter at PathWays PA. For the full article, please visit  http://bit.ly/1DjeVtg . LAST MONTH the movie "American Sniper" opened nationwide with a record box office of $90 million, shattering previous box-office records for January releases. Since its release some controversy has surrounded the movie, and much of the coverage of the movie lately has been related to these controversies. What is lost in this coverage, and much of the discussion of the movie, is the very real depiction of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle's struggles with transitioning to civilian life. .... Kyle's struggles are not fiction, nor are they unique. There are thousands of veterans across the Greater Philadelphia region who have come home from serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, or even stateside, who are now facing the challenges of transitioning to life as a civilian, including gaining civilian employment. .... Veterans often benefit from support i...

The HeroesPath staff will be participating in Veterans Day activities throughout the community to thank Veterans for their service and discuss how the HeroesPath program can help Veterans successfully transition to civilian life and civilian employment. Be sure to say hello to the HeroesPath staff when you see them at the following events: Delaware County Veterans are invited to a breakfast hosted by State Representative William Adolph at Paxon Hollow Country Club, from 8:00am to 9:30am at 850 Paxon Hollow Road, Media Pa 19063. Free breakfast to honor the service of our veterans, as well as representatives from the DMVA and Herbert Fouch, HeroesPath Veteran Navigator to answer any questions veterans may have. RSVP by November 10 to Kyle Rice, Constituent Outreach Specialist at 610-544-9878. The 55th Annual Delaware County Veterans Day Parade starting at 11:00am on State Street in Media. Our own HeroesPath Veteran Navigator, Herbert Fouch, Combat Veteran 2004-2005 Western Iraq, w...

Unitl May 29, Barnaby's of America locations are celebrating Memorial Day by offering a 20% discount on food purchases for active and veteran military with valid ID. This discount is offered by Barnaby's in conjunction with PathWays PA's HeroesPath program. HeroesPath offers veterans in Southeastern Pennsylvania one-stop access to a full range of services, opportunities, programs and supports for a successful transition from military service to civilian employment and family life.  Through HeroesPath, veterans can connect with a Veterans Navigator, who can provide comprehensive access to training, resources and services required for a healthy transition to civilian lifestyles. Navigators meet with veterans individually and in small groups to help veterans identify and achieve personal and career goals. To learn more about HeroesPath, please email heroespath@pathwayspa.org or call 610-237-3866. The discount will be available at all Barnaby's locations:  ...

For those veterans who have served and are currently serving, we here at PathWays PA say thank you. We are here to help with our HeroesPath veterans program. For veterans who come home and need any kind of assistance with job searches, training, counseling, HeroesPath will help connect you to the organization that can make your transition to civilian life as comfortable as possible. Veterans can also sign up for several FREE upcoming workshops including Finding the Right Job For You on Tuesday, November 12 from 1PM - 4PM and Best Foot Forward: Strategies for Successful Interviewing on Thursday, November 21 from 1PM - 4PM. Please call 610-237-3866 to schedule a FREE appointment with a Navigator or visit PathWays PA at 310 Amosland Road, Holmes PA from 10AM - 3PM on Wednesdays for "Drop in Hours." For more information contact the PathWays PA HeroesPath Intake Line at 610-237-3866 or email heroespath@pathwayspa.org .

HeroesPath, a new Veterans Services and Employment Program is now available to Veterans in Southeastern Pennsylvania. This exciting new initiative offers a single point of contact for Veterans seeking to transition their military skills to civilian careers and access other programs and supports available to Veterans. Specific services include: Job Readiness and Employment Guidance  Access to a comprehensive Service Referral Network Employment Support Groups; Veterans Issues Discussion Series Family Violence Prevention Healthy Families Workshops  Veterans can call 610-237-3866 to schedule a FREE appointment with a Navigator or visit PathWays PA at 310 Amosland Road , Holmes PA from 10AM - 3PM on Wednesdays for "Drop in Hours." For more information contact the PathWays PA HeroesPath Intake Line at 610-237-3866 or e-mail heroespath@pathwayspa.org

PathWays PA will be hosting the first HeroesPath Employer Leadership Corp Planning Meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 from 8:30AM - 9:30AM at American Legion Post 94 (2 Cambridge Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015). This meeting will introduce local employers to HeroesPath, PathWays PA's new Veterans services and employment initiative. Employers who participate in the initial planning meeting and subsequent Leadership Corp meetings will offer expertise and guidance on translating Veterans' military skills and experiences to successful civilian employment. Participating employers will also have the opportunity to connect with highly qualified Veterans to fill human resource needs.  For employers who are interested in participating, please RSVP to Eve Thomas at ethomas@pathwayspa.org or 610-543-5022 x256.

We have updated our donors page to make it more user friendly and customizable. Now you have the opportunity to not just give, but to direct your donation to your preferred source, such as our Center for Families, workforce development projects, or our new veterans program, HeroesPath. We hope you will take a few minutes to look at our new page and donate !

Employment Opportunity • Employer: PathWays PA • Position: Veterans Navigator • Schedule/Pay Full Time + Health Benefits • Work Location: The position is based in Ridley Township, PA although travel throughout Delaware County PA is required • Position Overview: The Veterans Navigator will help connect local Veterans with state, federal, and community resources necessary for securing employment and building financial stability. The Navigator will serve as a primary point of contact to help Veterans prepare for employment, access supportive services, and navigate education systems. • Daily Duties: This position will include workshop facilitation, individual career coaching, case management, service referrals, business development, and community outreach. • Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a record of success as a Veterans case manager, social worker, program/project manager, etc. He or she must be a "team-player" with a passion for direct service and experie...

With the help of Representatives Adolph, Hackett, Miccarelli and Senator Pileggi, $200,000 has been appropriated in the budget to launch our veterans outreach program, HeroesPath. There are currently about 38,000 veterans living in Delaware County, which is the sixth highest concentration of veterans in Pennsylvania. The program will serve as a pilot to help veterans and their families throughout the region find educational opportunities, financial strategies, and support services. The program will serve as a primary source for all employment training and opportunities available in the area for veterans and assist them in transitioning into their new roles as civilian employees. PathWays PA is excited to embark on this new endeavor with the assistance of the local community leaders and elected officials. If you are interested in learning more or participating ib the program, please contact Lyn Kugel at: lkugel@pathwayspa.org .