Causes: Employment Preparation & Procurement, Homeless & Housing, Homeless Centers, Housing Expense Reduction Support, Human Services, Job Training

Mission: PathFoward is a community-based organization whose mission is to assist every person experiencing homelessness in Arlington County get off the streets and live a life of dignity. PathFoward works with and on behalf of people to secure support and services necessary for them to lead self-sufficient and healthy lives. Our strategies include: meeting emergency needs including food and shelter; providing street outreach, case management and employment assistance; advocating for and creating new programs to fill gaps in homeless services; and increasing community awareness and involvement in ending homelessness.

Target demographics: people experiencing homelessness

Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 500 people experiencing homelessness

Geographic areas served: Arlington County

Programs: Emergency ServicesStreet OutreachStaff regularly visit street homeless people in the wooded areas, underpasses and areas where they live, delivering items such as blankets and clothing, and encouraging people to visit Opportunity Place. Homeless Bagged Meal Program (HBMP)Volunteers serve up to 80 meals nightly at two outdoor locations near VA Square & Rosslyn Metro. Opportunity Place (OP)Clients access our Drop-In Center for showers, laundry, phones, computers and services such as employment counseling and case management. Emergency Winter Shelter (EWS)Open November 1-March 31, the EWS shelters up to 88 adults and provides a range of services including case management, healthcare and mental health care. Supportive ServicesCase ManagementA-SPAN Case Managers help clients navigate assistance programs in order to meet all of their needs. HealthcareNurse Practitioners provide on-site healthcare four nights a week at the Emergency Winter Shelter, managing healthcare, providing followup treatment, and writing prescriptions. Employment CounselingA-SPAN’s Employment Case Manager assists client with life skills training, job training, and job searches. Housing ServicesPermanent Supportive Housing (PSH)A-SPAN currently houses 21 chronically homeless adults in apartments around Arlington. Clients maintain a lease in their name and case managers provide weekly support in areas of daily living. Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP)HPRP provides assistance with rent and/or utilities, or eviction prevention to people who are facing homelessness as a result of the recession.