Pathway of Hope
The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope initiative provides services to families who desire to take action to break the cycle of generational poverty.
What Is Pathway of Hope?
The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope initiative provides individualized services to Indiana families with children who desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability that repeats generation after generation. It seeks to address the root causes of poverty by following The Salvation Army’s history of compassionate serving. By helping families overcome challenges like unemployment, unstable housing, and lack of education, we can lead families down a path toward increased stability, and ultimately, self-sufficiency. This program is made possible by support from across Indiana, including generous grants from funders CenterPoint Energy Foundation, McAlister Foundation, United Ways of Indiana, and Community Development Block Grants.
Breaking the Cycle of Crisis
The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope initiative marks a pivotal shift from treating the symptoms of poverty to preventing the epidemic at its root. By helping families overcome barriers like unemployment, unstable housing, and lack of education, we can break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability, leading families down a path toward increased stability – a Pathway of Hope that will profoundly affect generations to come.
The Poverty Epidemic
Among the world’s 35 wealthiest countries, the United States has the second-highest child poverty rate. And children who live in poverty for half their lives are 32 times more likely to remain in poverty. Which means the epidemic is passed down from one generation to the next, over and over again. The cost to those families who are trapped in the cycle of poverty is staggering, but we must also consider that the effects of child poverty cost our country nearly $500 billion per year.
The Pathway of Hope Approach Includes:
Catalyzing community collaboration in service of shared clients
Moving families from crisis and vulnerability to stability and eventually self-sufficiency, tracking family progress along the way
Bringing all The Salvation Army’s internal resources to bear, aligning to the goals of clients
Focus on hope as a measured outcome, which represents the distinctly relational, spiritual outcome that The Salvation Army seeks in the work it does
Strengths-based case management services
What Does the Approach Involve?
Caring today for your family’s needs, while building a strong future can be challenging. The Salvation Army team will walk alongside you on your family’s journey:
Mapping it out
Meet with a caseworker to develop your personalized action plan.
Staying on track
Chart your progress and see your success with your dedicated case worker on a regular basis.
Passing the six month mile marker
See where you are at six months and decide what’s next on your journey.
Looking ahead
Celebrate your successes. Adjust any further goals. Encourage others.
Resources and Connections
Through your involvement with Pathway of Hope, you’ll be introduced to both Salvation Army and other services that are available within your community which offer:
- A network of support
- A sense of community
- Holistic programs
- Spiritual guidance
Service Connector to:
- Job training
- Health services
- Childcare and education
- Housing options
- Legal services
- And much more...
Who Can Join?
You’re eligible if:
- You have at least one child under the age of 18.
- You’re ready to take action!
Contact Us
For more information:
The Salvation Army • Indiana Division
6060 Castleway West Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46250
317.937.7000