"For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.’" - Deuteronmy 15:11
St. John's is a proud supporter of PATH and valued member of the Board of Directors. Together we strive to provide a safe place for those in need. Each year the combined choirs of local churches present a concert to raise much needed funds for PATH. PATHway of Hope!
For more information about PATH, their needs, how to donate items or supplies, or how to volunteer https://www.pathhouse.org/
The PATH Program strives to provide not just safe shelter but a holistic approach to homelessness. Through skill building in money management, parenting and personal responsibility; residents learn valuable tools that translate to positive results. Our average family stay at the PATH house is four to six months. Families who successfully complete the PATH Program have the needed skills and support to be self sufficient and live independently.
Since 1990, PATH has provided crucial residential support and services for families with children who are without homes and are trying to build stable, productive lives. Over 90,000 safe nights to women and children have been provided at PATH House.
The former parsonage of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stroudsburg at 7 N. 9th Street was offered as a site to begin the program. Moderate rehabilitation of the house was begun in the winter of 1989, utilizing donated labor and materials from Monroe County Homebuilders and several area businesses. Funding was provided by St. John’s Lutheran Church, Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) funds through the United Way of Monroe County, and private donations. Each of the ten rooms in the house was “adopted” by a local church group or individual who provided the painting and decorating. In May of 1990 the house was dedicated and named the PATH-Henning House in honor of the family who, through generous financial and volunteer gifts, made it possible. The first family moved into the program in June of 1990.