2020 07-July-Single-Page

THANK YOU
A
for an
Incredible Experience
s my time as acting President/CEO winds down, I want to thank the hundreds of
people who have supported me in my 35 years at Pathfinder Services. I consider
the time spent at Pathfinder a tremendous gift I will never be able to repay. I want to
thank Joe Blomeke, Chuck Nelson, and Judy (Vanderspool) Frischman, who as the
officers of the Board took a chance on a young, inexperienced person to lead the organization.
I remember telling them that I hoped to remain for three years at least.
Because of the incredible support of the Board and staff over the years for my crazy
ideas, I chose to stay longer. Judy and I enjoyed raising our four kids in the wonderful
community of Huntington, with three of them living in Huntington County along with
five grandchildren.
JOHN NIEDERMAN
President/ CEO
WHO WE ARE
Pathfinder Services envisions a
community in which all people are
valued and accepted and have control
over their own destinies. Our Mission is
to strengthen communities primarily by
enabling people facing physical,
developmental, or economic challenges
to achieve independence, inclusion, and
stability.
My wife Judy has been the bedrock over the years that enabled me to say yes to many
community roles as well as national duties on various Boards and Committees. I
cannot thank her enough for her support of my travels and time away seeking resources
for the agency.
As I think about life after Pathfinder Services, I tear up because I will miss all the staff
who make up Pathfinder Services and their undying commitment and caring for those
we serve. I will miss the smiles and hugs of those we serve every day.
I am not officially retiring until December 31, but new President/CEO Danielle Tips will
be joining the organization on August 3. I have had a chance to spend time with Danielle
and I was very impressed with her. The organization will benefit greatly from her
experience and her passion for the Mission and Values of Pathfinder Services. I will
spend some time helping her get started and then the Board has granted me a sabbatical
to study and learn about how organizations like Pathfinder Services and rural
communities together can change and adapt to the future. I will be putting my discovery
and research hat on and spending time talking with my national network and
others about their thoughts of how to strengthen rural communities and how the
Pathfinder Services of those communities can play a key role in the process of growth
and sustainability. There might be a local project or two that I am able to lend my
expertise to and apply what I am learning.
In retirement, I hope to enjoy time with Judy and the rest of the family that I have not
spent because of working all the time. I do want to continue making a difference in
lives of people through volunteering and maybe some consulting and interim CEO
work with community organizations that, like Pathfinder Services, seek to accept the
value and ability of all people and enable them to figure out how to create a more
meaningful life for themselves and future generations.
Program
SPOTLIGHT
The Dream Fund
The Pathfinder Services Dream Fund was created to help make dreams of
those we serve come true that would not otherwise happen. Recent
photos on social media of those we serve spending fun time outdoors
prompted anonymous donors to come forward to provide bicycles,
tricycles, and side by sides to our friends who do not currently have them.
Thanks to those donors, we have delivered nine bikes and ordered nine
more. They hope this prompts others to donate so everyone we serve who wants a bike gets one!
On Thursday, June 18, the guys at Cline Street took an inaugural ride to Dairy Queen to enjoy a hot weather treat! The maiden
voyage was a huge success and the guys are looking forward to many more rides in the future!
Donating is easy! Learn more at PathfinderServices.org/get-involved

What Your Generosity
Does
The Preschool Graduation Parade
A Kids Kampus New Normal
101
INDIVIDUALS
AND COMPANIES
donated to the
Dream Fund since
its creation in 2014
Like high school and college graduations here at
home and across the country in 2020, COVID-19 also
affected our annual Kids Kampus Spring Program and
Preschool Graduation at Pathfinder Services. We had
to cancel the program for the health and safety of
everyone involved. Knowing the importance of this
milestone to the children we serve and their families
however, we knew we had to find a way to honor our
graduates.
Marketing and Development collaborated with Kids
Kampus and decided the best way to celebrate was
with a no contact parade on Friday, June 12. Parents,
caregivers, friends, relatives, and community
members were invited to decorate their vehicles and
make banners and signs to congratulate the
graduates.
130
TOTAL TRANSACTIONS
made to the Dream
Fund since 2014.
The response was overwhelming and a huge success!
More than 100 vehicles lined up in the Huntington
University parking lot ready to support their little
ones. The Huntington City Fire Department led the
way through the Kids Kampus parking lot with a big
fire engine with lights and sirens running. The kids,
dressed in their graduation caps and holding their
diplomas, were lined up outside and cheered on by
vehicle after vehicle. It was a great sight to see!
We congratulate all our preschool graduates and
wish them a fantastic year in kindergarten!
To learn more about Kids Kampus,
visit PathfinderServices.org/kids-kampus
$ 24,375
IN MONETARY
AND IN-KIND
donations made to
the Dream Fund
since 2014.

3 RD ANNUAL
AUGUST
20 TH
5
WAYS
PATHFINDERSERVICES.ORG/GET-INVOLVED
YOU
CAN GET
INVOLVED
3 Donate
In-kind gifts of paint, pencils,
craft paper, and more go a long
way to inspire new artists and
young learners.
1 Give
Your financial support makes
what we do possible, by filling
the gap between government
support and the actual cost it
takes to serve people with
barriers.
4 Partner
Monthly giving provides reliable
revenue that helps sustain our
work.
2 Volunteer
No matter your interests or
passion, there are opportunities
to make a difference in the
lives of our friends.
5 Visit
Attend an event, visit one of
our sites, and bring your
friends! This is the best way to
see our mission up-close.
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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
EDUCATION & TRAINING
2824 Theater Ave. P.O. Box 1001, Huntington, IN 46750
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