Enlightened Pathways is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting social and economic growth through educational empowerment and personal enrichment for disenfranchised communities. Their mission is to provide mentorship and guidance to at-risk youth to help them establish career goals and achieve self-sufficiency. The organization aims to help those at risk of criminal justice involvement as well as those lacking proper guidance. Through an innovative approach and knowledgeable staff, Enlightened Pathways provides resources to help clients attain vocational and education goals in order to lead more productive lives and break cycles of dysfunction.

1. Enlightened Pathways
Mission Statement
Enlightened Pathways is a not for profit organization dedicated to promoting social
economic growth through educational empowerment and personal enrichment within
the disenfranchised community. Our mission is to fulfill the needs of the youth in the
community by providing the needed mentorship in pursuing lifelong goals for self-
sufficiency. We aim to reach those who are at risk for contact with the criminal justice
system, as well reaching individuals that simply lack the proper guidance in achieving
their career objectives . With our innovative approach, we will teach them how to
capitalize on their natural talents and abilities to help them establish realistic & practical
career goals, therefore making the goals set forth more attainable.
Our knowledgeable & professional staff will provide an abundance of information,
resources, and support in helping them attain vocational & employment goals and make
informed decisions about how to attain them. Our program provides the most optimal
insight on the diversity of post-secondary education options available to these
individuals. Our main objective is to enlighten the paths of our youth to lead a more
productive lifestyle while restoring their value and self-worth. Through their own
personal and professional fulfillment we will help our clients to put an end to their cycle
of dysfunction, incarceration, and drug addiction in their lives. We will strive to transition
those who have been formerly incarcerated from jail cells into classrooms because
“jailing” our youth is “failing” our youth!
“Because “jailing” our youth is “failing” our youth!