The Penniman Foundation Pathway Program

Transitioning into adulthood can feel overwhelming — especially if you’re expected to have answers, plans, and resources you never received. The Penniman Foundation Pathway Program is a 12-week journey for young adults (ages 18–26) that offers real support, steady guidance, and the practical tools to move forward with confidence.

This isn’t another class or lecture.

It’s a welcoming space for practical guidance, emotional steadiness, and genuine support for real life. No one here will ask why you didn’t already know something, or why your path doesn’t look like someone else’s.

Whether you’re considering school, training, work, or a completely new direction, we’ll help you sort through options and choose the path that makes sense for your life.

Get help with the logistics that often feel confusing or intimidating — money basics, work expectations, housing decisions, paperwork, resources, and everyday choices.

Early adulthood can be stressful, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Learn grounding habits, build confidence, and find clarity so you can tackle challenges without feeling overwhelmed. Grounded people make clearer decisions, and that stability helps everything else fall into place.

Small financial hurdles can stop everything. Our Stability Fund offers micro-grants (usually $50–$500) for the kinds of setbacks that can derail your progress — a car repair so you can get to work, a certification application fee, work clothes for a new job, a security deposit, or an unexpected medical bill. The goal isn’t to solve every problem, but to keep one setback from becoming a crisis.

By the end of the 12 weeks, you’ll leave with a personalized 12-month action plan based on your goals, strengths, needs, and real life circumstances.

The Pathway Program supports young adults ages 18–26 who are navigating life transitions without a steady support system. Whether you’re in school, working, between paths, or starting over, this program offers clarity and stability — without judgment.

Our 12-week pilot includes:

• Weekly group sessions (virtual or in-person)
• One-on-one check-ins
• Guided exploration of your next steps
• Life navigation support
• Access to the Stability Fund
• A final 12-month transition plan

The program is designed to be lightweight, flexible, and supportive — not overwhelming.

You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone

You don’t need to pretend you already know things that no one taught you. A little stability, steady guidance, and someone in your corner can change everything about what’s possible.

Interested in participating or partnering?

Sign up for updates or reach out at info@pennimanfoundation.org