Offering Hope
Pathways of Hope is a new foundation to marshal resources and collaborate with community organizations and government entities to address the pressing social issues of the city of Williamsburg and the counties of James City, upper York County and New Kent County by making available financial assistance to parents or guardians for childcare, tutoring services for children at risk, daycare program for seniors 55 and up, and caregiver training and support.
Upcoming Events
Car Show
Date to be announced
We will host a Classic Car Show in Fall 2026. Stay tuned for more info!
Online Art Auction
Dates to be announced
Support the foundation by bidding on beautiful artwork available in our upcoming online auction.
Why Child Care?
The research tells us that children who enroll in quality childcare facilities are better learners in school. Parents, who struggle to make ends meet, are forced to make difficult decisions, such as reducing the quality of their family’s food and their children’s educational opportunities.
At Pathways of Hope, we don’t want people to have to make those kinds of heartbreaking choices. Our goal is to help parents or guardians, who are financially strapped, to provide quality childcare for their children. Our first step will be a grant process to allow parents to place their children in outstanding childcare.
Why Senior Care?
The research shows us that when seniors are socially engaged and mentally stimulated, the onset of dementia is slowed. Unfortunately, the demand for these types of services is far greater than the resources available. There are more seniors in the greater Williamsburg area than anywhere else in the Commonwealth of Virginia, but there are no senior day care programs available in the Lightfoot, Norge, Toano, or Barhamsville areas.
The foundation wants to address the needs of the growing senior population. We plan to provide an innovative senior daycare program in the service area, address the need of transportation, and offer respite and training to caregivers.
“We want to make a positive difference in the lives of the more vulnerable members of our community.”
Pathways of Hope Board of Directors
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