Where Does the Money Go?
1
Rent, utilities, and maintenance for secure, confidential housing
Beds, linens, and hygiene supplies
Security systems to keep residents safe
2
Groceries for daily meals
Toiletries like shampoo, soap, and feminine hygiene products
Clothing and shoes for those who arrive with little or nothing
3
Doctor visits, medications, and emergency care
Mental health counseling and trauma therapy
Support for ongoing health conditions
5
Gas or bus passes to get to work, court, or appointments
Staff or volunteer transport for those without access
Example breakdown of impact:
~$50 can provide a week of groceries for one resident
~$100 can cover transportation to critical appointments for a month
~$250 can fund a counseling session series
~$1,000+ helps cover a portion of safe housing and utilities
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When someone donates, they’re not just giving money—they’re helping provide safety, stability, and a path forward for someone starting over.
The Operation Cost Breakdown
Pathways Project Coalition of the Ozarks operates a 6-bed housing program with an average occupancy of 4 residents per month. The program's monthly operating budget is approximately $12,000, resulting in a fully loaded cost of approximately $3,000 per resident per month, or $100 per occupied bed a day.
Pathways Project needs $100 a day to house one survivor for one day.
Pathways Project needs $3,000 a month for one resident per month.
Your donation can help save a survivor(s) and get the care they need while we find long term trauma care to meet the needs of the client(s).