About PATH
path story
It all started with a letter written by Claire and Rev. Charles Orr, calling for the community to address the ever-increasing issue of homelessness. In response, on the night of December 8, 1983, 60 people gathered together to figure out how to help people who were experiencing homelessness in their neighborhoods. On that night, PATH was born.
The group started by distributing food and clothing to people living on the streets. As homelessness continued to grow nationwide, research revealed that Housing First—a best practice model that first connects people to permanent housing and then focuses on stabilization through voluntary supportive services, proved more effective. Now, over thirty years later, we provide services in more than 140 cities in six regions, and have more than 1,500 units of permanent supportive housing completed or in the pipeline.
Across the state, we help people find permanent housing and provide case management, medical and mental healthcare, benefits advocacy, employment training, and other services to help them maintain their homes stably. Since 2013, we have connected more than 9,000 people to permanent homes.
our mission, vision, and values
Our mission is to end homelessness for individuals, families, and communities. PATH envisions a world where every person has a home. Our values include creative collaborations, strategic leadership, empowerment for all, and passionate commitment.
ORGANIZATIONAL reports
Form 990 and earlier financial statements are available upon request.
PATH currently holds a Three-Year Accreditation from CARF International in the following programs: Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Prevention under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program.
What is CARF?
CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services providers in the areas of Aging Services, Behavioral Health, Child and Youth Services, Durable Medical Equipment, Employment and Community Services, Medical Rehabilitation, Opioid Treatment Programs, and Vision Rehabilitation Services. CARF assists providers in improving the quality of their services by applying sets of quality standards during a consultative on-site survey.
What are the benefits of being CARF accredited?
The benefits of conformance to the CARF standards can be realized by both the organization and its persons served.
For the organization, CARF accreditation is a catalyst for continuous quality improvement. CARF surveyors apply a consultative, rather than inspective, approach. They bring with them not only their own wisdom, but also the experience of similar organizations to promote quality within the industry.
For the consumer, choosing a CARF-accredited program or service can provide confidence that an organization is consumer focused and has met international standards for service delivery.
For more information about CARF International, the standards, or the survey process, visit www.carf.org.
the path team
PATH LEADERS
jennifer hark dietz, LCSW
Chief Executive Officer
jonathan castillo
Chief Regional Officer
la keishia childers
Chief Compliance and Administration Officer
sarah kolish
Chief Operating Officer
sandy oluwek
Chief Financial Officer
tescia uribe
Chief Program Officer
PATH DIRECTORS
Iris Alcantara
Director of Asset Management, PATH Ventures
AJ Azara
Housing Director, Southern California, PATH Ventures
Brian Byron
Senior Director of Facilities and Operations
andrea carter
Director of Interim Housing
charlie chang
Director of Operations
bernard cody
Controller
megan colvard
Senior Director of Community Affairs
Trisha Davis
Director of Marketing
dexter egleston
Director of Housing Initiatives, San Diego
Christine Evans
Director of Human Resources
steve fiechter
Senior Director of Metro Los Angeles
haley fuselier
Senior Director of Greater Los Angeles
claudia garcia
Director of Intensive Case Management Services
lynn hannath
Director of Human Resources
glen hilton
Director of Community Care
Matt Huerta
Housing Director, Northern California, PATH Ventures
craig joyce
Senior Director of Special Programs
Brutus Lamour
Director of IT
jennifer lee
Director of Permanent Supportive Housing
Lilian Najarro
Senior Director of Finance, PATH Ventures
tara pak
Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships
benjamin perdue
Director of Veterans Services
Tyler Renner
Director of Media
michelle rivera
Director of Procurement
Laura Sandoval
Director of Programs, San Jose
zachary schlagel
Senior Director of Public Policy
hanan scrapper
Regional Director of PATH San Diego
tiffany shirley
Director of Family Services
elizabeth suarez
Director of Accounts Payable
nikki thomas rhoden
Senior Director of Supportive Housing Services
Jesus Torres
Director of LA Metro Programs
