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2020 SESSION


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 456
Commending Pathway Homes.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 3, 2020
Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2020
 

WHEREAS, Pathway Homes, a coalition of family members and mental health professionals seeking better support for individuals with mental illness, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2020; and

WHEREAS, over the past four decades, Pathway Homes has become a successful nonprofit organization by providing non-time-limited housing and support services to adults embracing recovery from the symptoms of mental illness; and

WHEREAS, established in 1980 with two homes serving eight people, today, Pathway Homes boasts over 350 permanent housing units serving nearly 600 individuals; last year alone, the organization helped more than 1,200 people struggling with mental illness find adequate housing and get the care they needed; and

WHEREAS, the mission of Pathway Homes is to embody the spirit of recovery, embracing an attitude of hope and self-determination while partnering with each individual on their personal journey toward achieving self-fulfillment and the realization of their dreams; and

WHEREAS, Pathway Homes achieves its mission by providing individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disabilities a variety of non-time-limited, affordable housing, as well as services to enable them to realize their individual potential; the efficacy of Pathway Homes’ programs is evidenced by the fact that 97 percent of its participants come out of homelessness and remain in stable housing; and

WHEREAS, Pathway Homes promotes individual empowerment by encouraging graduated, independent living, self-sufficiency, and self-confidence; protects the dignity of its clients by promoting their self-determination and self-worth; and cultivates a positive working environment by prioritizing diversity, flexibility, integrity, staff empowerment, and teamwork; and

WHEREAS, Pathway Homes works collaboratively with the Commonwealth to build solutions that effectively help those in need in our communities, particularly in partnership with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of its contributions to the community, Pathway Homes received the Virginia Governor’s Housing Award for Best Housing Program or Service in both 2007 and 2013; and

WHEREAS, with great compassion and dedication, Pathway Homes has helped more than 5,000 Virginians over the past 40 years receive the care they need to enjoy healthy, fulfilling lives; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Pathway Homes, a coalition of families and professionals helping individuals cope with mental illness and avoid homelessness, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Pathway Homes as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for the organization’s accomplishments and appreciation for its service on behalf of the Commonwealth.