The Salvation Army of Michigan City will host two informational sessions for families interested in the Pathway of Hope program.

 

Sessions will take place on February 12 at 9:30 a.m. and February 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army at 1201 S. Franklin Street.

The open house events are free and open to Michigan City residents interested in learning more about the Pathway of Hope program.

Pathway of Hope is a case management program. Families that enroll will meet one-on-one with a Social Services Director for 12- to 18-months. It is a free service but limited to residents of Michigan City who have at least one child under the age of 18 residing in the home, officials said. 

“This program is designed to use a family’s inherent strengths and build on what is strong within the family unit to build a stronger future for everyone,” said Cheytaya Rainey, who oversees the Pathway of Hope program.

 

“We want to help parents overcome barriers and change their mindset and become self-sufficient with a goal of creating a solid foundation and brighter future for their children and grandchildren,” she said. 

Through Pathway of Hope, Rainey said she works with families to break the cycle of generational poverty.

 

“We can break that cycle by addressing what is standing in the way and preventing people from reaching a point of self-sufficiency,” she said.

This program can address a variety of challenges including household finances, education, transportation, childcare, mental health, physical health, and more.

More information about Pathway of Hope is available by contacting Rainey at (219) 874-6885.

 

Other free services offered by The Salvation Army of Michigan City include a food pantry, diaper bank, utility assistance, weekend backpack feeding program, summer camp, emergency overnight shelter, spiritual care, and more.