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.
CARF International Accreditation
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
Chief Executive Officer
Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director
Chief Regional Officer
Chief Innovations Officer
Chief Housing Officer
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Chief Administration Officer
Chief Financial Officer
PATH DIRECTORS
Director of Supportive Housing Services
Director of Interim Housing
Director of Operations
Senior Director of Compliance and Quality Assurance
Controller
Regional Director of PATH San Jose
Senior Director of Metro Los Angeles
Senior Director of Greater Los Angeles
Director of Community Affairs
Senior Director of Special Programs
Director of Housing Partnerships
Senior Director of Development and Communications
Senior Director of Giving and Strategy
Director of Veterans Services
Senior Director of Public Policy
Regional Director of PATH San Diego
Director of Family Services
Senior Director of Supportive Housing Services
