Stories of Success

Through a peer mentorship group, young Black women are finding community, confidence, and room to be themselves. At Pathways Scarborough Village, a group of young women gathers on the first Monday of every month for a space that’s all their own.   “No boys...

Between cyberbullying, family pressure, and mental health challenges, Faith had every reason to give up. With Pathways in her corner, she chose not to. Most of us know the anticipation of waiting for a message or feeling our phone buzz with a notification. But for...

At Pathways Vancouver, a trusted mentor helped Stephanie build a lifelong commitment to giving back. Three nights a week, Stephanie heads to the Pathways Vancouver centre on Keefer Street, where youth from Strathcona, Chinatown, and the Downtown Eastside gather after...

From Lawrence Heights to the Great Outdoors For many young people in Lawrence Heights, life unfolds within familiar streets. School, friends, daily routines, and learning opportunities rarely stretch beyond the neighbourhood. Sewit Tamene, Pathways Lawrence Heights’...

Discover how students are shaping programming at Pathways Kingston and developing skills in communication and leadership along the way. Pathways Kingston’s Peer Leadership group is a space for students to take ownership of the program experiences they want to create...

Learn about Pathways Vancouver & Surrey’s mentoring trips with BCIT to open doors to career opportunities in the trades. For many high school students, the future after graduation can feel uncertain. Navigating increased independence, new environments, and weighty...

A Pathways Ottawa alum reflects on challenging stereotypes, pursuing his passion for sports, and helping young people tap into their potential.    Ronny understands the power of storytelling. Growing up in community housing in Ottawa’s west end, he saw how the...

For many young women and girls, finding role models and community among other women can shape how they see themselves and what they believe is possible. In this Q&A, Alba, an alum from Pathways Regent Park, reflects on the women who have inspired and challenged...

Women earn more than half of university degrees in Canada, but fewer than 1 in 4 jobs in the science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) sector are occupied by women. Programs that help young people with career exploration and leadership opportunities can...

Hadia graduated from the Pathways Program in Ottawa, Class of 2025. She is currently studying Biomedical Sciences at the University of Ottawa and works as a program assistant at the exact Pathways location. Hadia had been preparing for her Grade 10 finals in Kabul...

This guest post was written by Angela Brown-Knight, Senior Program Coordinator at Pathways Rexdale Pathways Rexdale was proud to host its annual Black History Month celebration this February, bringing together students, staff and community members for an evening of...

Solomon is a graduate of the Pathways Lawrence Heights program, class of 2025. He is currently studying Business Administration and Marketing at George Brown Polytechnic, with hopes of owning a business in the trades. Throughout high school, Solomon was deeply...