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PATHLIGHT
220 Brookdale Dr. Springfield, MA 01104 Phone: (413) 732-0531 info@pathlightgroup.org pathlightgroup.org Executive Director: Ruth Banta
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1952
OPERATING BUDGET
$32 million
SERVICE AREA
Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire Counties
UPCOMING EVENTS
• Autism Connections Virtual Conference, April 28, 2022: As the number of people diagnosed with autism continues to rise, so does the importance of this full-scale online conference, featuring expert speakers, valuable educational resources, exhibitors, networking, and more. There will be keynote speakers, a host of workshops, breakout sessions, and a virtual exhibitor hall. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, connect, and find inspiration for families, educators, professionals, and people with autism. Once again this year, the conference will be virtual, so you can join from wherever you live or work. E-mail autismconnections@pathlightgroup.org for information about the conference or to sign up as an exhibitor or sponsor.
• Let’s Dance!, Nov. 22, 2022: Let’s Dance! is Pathlight’s premier fundraiser. It is much like Dancing with the Stars, only in this case the stars are people
served by Pathlight who are paired with local community
leaders. The team works with a volunteer dance instructor to
learn a dance routine they perform at a joyous and inspiring event attended by the community.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
Pathlight is the premier provider of exceptional services to people with disabilities and their families. In partnership, we design high-quality, innovative, and person-centered supports for those we serve within our community. Pathlight offers a variety of community-based living options through residential supports, shared living, and adult family care.
We also offer enrichment and recreational opportunities
for children and adults through our Whole Children and Milestones programs and autism-support services through Autism Connections. Family Empowerment is a Hampshire County-based program that provides information, referral, and support to people with disabilities and their families. Pathlight is working on the launch of an innovative
and individualized sex-education curriculum specifically developed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Eight years in development, the program, called Whole Selves, is scheduled to be available nationwide in 2019.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
A gift to Pathlight provides friendship, supports innovation, and champions dignity for children and adults who are served by one or many of our programs. Pathlight has multiple ways a donor can support our mission: gifts of cash, stocks, and legacy bequests, and one-year and multi- year pledges. Memorials or honorariums are a great way to make a difference. Corporate partnerships and matching gifts are a great way for the business sector to get involved. Also, you can attend or host a fundraising event.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
To learn more about how to get involved, e-mail development@pathlightgroup.org.
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MISSION STATEMENT
Pathlight partners with people with disabilities to create opportunities and build relationships throughout their lives.
DIRECTORS
Henry “Hank” Drapalski Jr., President
Tara Reynolds, First Vice President
Denise Cogman, Second Vice President
Kelly Pignatare, Secretary
Jon Lumbra, Treasurer
Mark Germain, CPA, CITP, Assistant
Treasurer Scott Berg
William Brown Michael Cooley James Foard, Jr. Bridget Hailey R. Susan Hurt Mary Knight Stephen Levine William Loomis Judy Luddy Michael Moriarty Trevor Smith Maria Tooley Glenn Welch
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