State Rep. Christina Sappey recently visited PathStone Corporation, a community development and human service nonprofit in Kennett Square, to gain firsthand knowledge of the vital services it provides. During her visit, she expressed her commitment to addressing the challenges faced by PathStone clients, particularly in the areas of affordable housing and public transportation.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to PathStone, and while there, I learned so much about the important work they do,” said Rep. Sappey. “I’m very grateful that we have this dedicated provider in the community, offering assistance to individuals with job training, education, and childcare, which are essential to growing and maintaining our workforce.”

Despite the positive impact of PathStone, Rep. Sappey noted that affordable housing and reliable public transportation continue to be hurdles for the organization’s clients.

“Unfortunately, from our discussion, affordable housing and access to reliable public transportation continue to be significant challenges for PathStone clients, and also make it harder to get to PathStone for support,” she said. “Our employers need these workers, so I’m committed to tackling these issues in order to make working and living in Chester County accessible for Pathstone clients and all working families.”

“We thank Rep. Sappey for taking the time to visit our office to listen to our program successes and the challenges of those we serve,” said Tracy Jones, PathStone’s Executive Director of Program Development Administration. “It was a great opportunity to start a conversation about how, as a nonprofit organization, we can help overcome those challenges.”

PathStone offers a wide range of services aimed at empowering individuals and communities. Its main areas of service include:

• Workforce Development: PathStone delivers quality career and employment services that enhance the skills, performance, and potential of individuals, leading to meaningful employment in desired career pathways. All programs have specific targeted populations, including migrant and seasonal farmworkers; TANF recipients; justice-involved individuals, both youth and adults; seniors ages 55 and older; and others. All programs have specific eligibility criteria.
• Education and Health: PathStone provides a range of education and health services, including Head Start programing that assures a level educational playing field for children under five years of age. All other programs are designed to promote and enhance lifelong learning, healthy living, and employability skills for eligible adults and families.
• Housing: PathStone promotes access to personal counseling and financial resources designed to stabilize living environments and provide the foundation for economic security.
• Community Development: PathStone creates opportunities for people to live and work in thriving, diverse communities from which they can create family assets and access robust community services.

Learn more about what makes PathStone a cornerstone for those seeking to improve their quality of life.