The Penniman Foundation Pathway Program

Transitioning into adulthood can feel overwhelming, especially when you are expected to have answers, plans, and resources you never actually got. The Penniman Foundation Pathway Program is an ongoing mentoring and support hub for young adults (ages 18–26) who want real guidance, emotional steadiness, and practical tools to move forward with confidence.

This is not a class or a course.
Pathway is a long-term relationship with a trusted adult and a small support team you can reach out to when life gets complicated.

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.

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.

A mentor in your corner
You are paired with a mentor who gets to know you, listens without judgment, and helps you think through choices about school, work, training, housing, and next steps.

Help with real-life logistics
We work through the practical side of adulthood: money basics, work expectations, housing options, paperwork, applications, and connecting to resources in your community.

Support for staying grounded
Pathway gives you a steady place to talk things through, practice grounding habits, and build confidence so stress and setbacks feel more manageable.

Interested in participating or partnering?

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