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The Pathfinder Network will be closed this Friday, August 29, through Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day weekend.

ACROSS THE AGENCY

News & Impact

NEW! Resilience & Recovery Project Resource Center for Justice-Involved Individuals in Marion County

New Resource Center in Salem! The Resilience & Recovery Project Resource Center is now open inside the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Stabilization Center at 3950 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR 97317. Open M–F, 8 AM–5 PM, we offer drop-in peer support, skill-building groups, resource navigation, access to computers and phones, quiet space, and community—all rooted in healing, safety, and dignity. We walk alongside justice-involved community members every step of the way. Come say hello and help us spread the word about this new community resource space!

Contact our Marion County Peers:

📧 mcpeers@thepathfindernetwork.org | 📞 971‑280‑0493

NEW! Parent Support Group at the Center for Family Success

Justice system-impacted parents in Portland are invited to join our new Parent Support Group at the Center for Family Success (7305 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213). Mothers and fathers meet on alternate Monday evenings from 5:00–6:30 PM. Together, we create a safe and supportive space to build community, celebrate wins, work through challenges, and gain parenting skills. Thank you to the Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative (OPEC) for making this Parent Support Group possible!

Contact our Center for Family Success Team: 

📧 cffsinfo@thepathfindernetwork.org | 📞 503-286-0600, option 1

Recent Event Highlights

🎒 Back to School at CFFS

Despite the 100+ degree heat, our Back to School event at the Center for Family Success (CFFS) was a huge success—serving more than 30 youth! Kids played financial literacy games to earn “TPN Bucks,” then shopped for backpacks and school supplies in our classroom. Hearing their creative strategies to stretch their dollars was so inspiring! Donations of school supplies and other basic needs items are a great way to support our programs.

📧 Please send us an email if you'd like to partner with us on future events or make a donation!

🌞 MIO Fun Fridays

Youth in our Mentoring Inside Out (MIO) program at the Center for Family Success have been making the most of summer Fridays—hiking Latourell Falls, fishing at Rainbow Trout Farm, and playing in local parks. We call these adventures "MIO Fun Fridays," the point being to create space for youth to have fun and get inspired, while building community in a supportive environment with their mentors. MIO serves Portland youth ages 7–18 impacted by a parent or caregiver’s incarceration.

🔗 Click here to learn more about Mentoring Inside Out

🌈 Pride at OSCI

We were honored to attend the 2nd annual Pride event at Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI), a truly inspiring gathering organized by individuals who are incarcerated bringing visibility to the prison's LGBTQIA2S+ community. Alongside nine partners, we shared resources with Adults in Custody about our cognitive programming, peer support supports in Jackson, Marion, and Multnomah Counties for individuals who are nearing their release date, and available programs at the Center for Family Success.

"They are doing some really amazing work on the inside. Not letting anything become a barrier or a reason to not pursue their goals and dreams. It’s inspiring and it was an honor to share space with them!”



- Tiffany Atkinson, Director of Community Corrections Programs

🎢 TPC at Oaks Park 

The PATHfinder Club (TPC) recently spent a summer day at Oaks Park in Portland to reconnect outside of school, build social-emotional skills, and have fun on the rides together! TPC is an arts-based support club model for teens who have been impacted by incarceration, detention, and deportation. Have you seen TPC’s new website yet? Check it out at the link below!

🔗 thepathfinderclub.org

SAVE THE DATE

Upcoming Events

TONIGHT! Art & Justice for Incarcerated People 🎶 

Join us tonight for a powerful community discussion on art, music, and justice—presented by KEYS, BEATS, BARS. This event brings together musicians, artists, cultural workers, and community leaders who use the arts to support currently and formerly incarcerated people.

🗓 Thursday, August 28, 2025 | 6–8 p.m. 

📍 NAYA’s Saxali Office | 4636 NE 42nd Ave, Suite B, Portland, OR 97218 

💜 Free | All ages | Disability Affirmative 

🔗 Click Here for Event Details

The Pathfinder Network is proud to be a co-sponsor of this event.

End of Summer Peer Bash 🌞

Celebrate National Recovery Month with The Pathfinder Network’s Resilience & Recovery Project at our End of Summer Peer Bashes—three community gatherings filled with food, peer support, fun, and connection!

🗓️ September 10 | 11 AM–2 PM | Resource Center, 3950 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem (Marion County)

🗓️ September 11 | 1–4 PM | 7901 NE Glisan St, Portland (Multnomah County)

🗓️ September 19 | 11 AM–3 PM | Hawthorne Park, Medford (Jackson County)

National Recovery Month is observed every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery possible. Join us!

A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Take a moment to hear from our Executive Director, Leticia Longoria-Navarro! She's heading to Washington, D.C. this month to continue vital advocacy work with the Council on Criminal Justice Women's Justice Commission, advocating for evidence-based reforms that support women and their families impacted by the justice system.

The commission is focused on understanding the unique challenges women face and developing actionable policies that uplift not just women, but entire families. This work deeply aligns with our mission at The Pathfinder Network, and we can't wait to share more when the first full report is released this fall.

👀 Watch the video to learn more about this important work

🌐 Read the most recent Progress Update from the Women’s Justice Commission

NEWS YOU CAN USE

🗣️ Share Your Story during National Recovery Month

September is National Recovery Month! At The Pathfinder Network, we believe in the power of recovery and the potential for individuals to overcome challenges and live fulfilling lives. Join us in raising awareness about mental health, addiction recovery, and the resources available to support those on their healing journey. Use the hashtags #ThePathfinderNetwork and #RecoveryMonth to share your story of recovery, and be sure to tag us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!

💡 PATHforward: Help Us Shape the Path Ahead!

Have you been impacted by the justice system? Are you one of our partners?  Do you have ideas on how we can better support individuals and families? We’re creating our next strategic plan—and we want your input! Help us co-create a vision for the future by sharing your perspective as a participant, partner, and/or community stakeholder. ➡️ Sign up for a focus group to help us shape the path ahead.

🤝🏽 Join Our Team: Opportunities at The Pathfinder Network

We’re hiring passionate people to help us provide tools and support to individuals and families impacted by the justice system so that they can be safe and thrive in our communities. Check out these roles and apply, or send to someone who would be a good fit!

💬 Bilingual Peer Support Specialist – Apply Here

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Advocate – Apply Here

Explore these roles and more opportunities to grow with us:

🔗 Careers at The Pathfinder Network

📱 Every Friday, we share what we’re reading, watching, and listening to from informed voices in our community and beyond on our social media channels. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for more helpful resources and ways to get involved!

🫶🏻 More than ever, we need your support to keep our impactful work going. Your gift provides vital resources and support for justice system-impacted individuals and families—helping them stay safe and thrive through youth mentoring, classes, events, and wraparound services!

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