2020 09-Sept-email

CHRISTINA WEST
Donor Relations and Events Manager
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.
A
THANK YOU
for Your support
t Pathfinder Services, we hold several fundraisers each year to help
fulfill our mission of supporting people with developmental
disabilities and others who face physical, social, or economic challenges.
As a not-for-profit organization, we rely on those fundraisers as
one way to fund services we provide.
As we just wrapped up our most successful Toast to the Arts Fundraiser
in its three-year history, I am reminded of just how fortunate we are to
have such great support for our organization.
As many of you know, I have served 21-years in total working at Pathfinder
Services. I have had the opportunity to be involved with each
division in some way. I have also witnessed what we do first-hand
through the support of my sister Stephanie, who started with Pathfinder
when she was four, and through personally volunteering since I
was a teenager.
Serving as Donor Relations and Events Manager, I see even more just
how generous the people of northeast Indiana and others across the
country are to the programs and services offered through Pathfinder
Services, and just how big the need for that support is to the organization.
Whether it is your financial support, your time as a volunteer, or as
in-kind donations, thank you from all of us at Pathfinder Services. We
could not do what we do without you!
We ask that you continue to review our fundraising opportunities and
participate in one or more of them to help us continue to serve people
in northeast Indiana and strengthen our communities through acceptance
and inclusion of people of all abilities.
Program
SPOTLIGHT
Toast to the Arts
Pathfinder Services Toast to the Arts is our annual summer
fundraising event to celebrate and raise money for our
Pathfinder Services Creative Abilities Art Studios.
Originally set to be held at Two-EE’s Winery with an artist
reveal of a painted car from BMW of Fort Wayne, we made the
tough decision to move to an online auction in 2020 for the
health and safety of everyone.
IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
Thanks to Two-EE’s Winery for offering special Picasso
Pineapple wine slushees and donating some of the proceeds to
the Creative Abilities Art programs, and thank you to all our
sponsors who stayed with us through the changes: Reusser
Design, Culp CPA Group, BMW of Fort Wayne, Rayco Home
Services, First Federal Savings Bank, Lancia Homes, Casey's
General Store, Peg Perego, Roustabout, Dick and Gloria Sheets,
Conner Insurance, and Carrie Eppler.

Creative Abilities Art Studios
Expressive Opportunities for
People we Serve
Pathfinder Services Community Supports has
four Creative Abilities Art Studios in the art
program created for those we serve. The studios,
located in Huntington, Plymouth, and Wabash,
provide space within each community for teens
and adults with developmental disabilities to use
their creativity skills.
270
TOTAL BIDS
made on the 61
pieces of art and
four other items
available through
the auction
The studios are set up for artists to paint, sculpt,
sew, draw, and craft jewelry. Activities are
planned for each artist based on their abilities
and interests. They are offered guided
person-centered activities to facilitate life skills
through community and center-based activities.
Person-centered planning involves information
specific to each individual served as provided by
them and the stakeholders in their life who know
them best.
Our four Creative Abilities Art Studios are in
Huntington, Plymouth, and Wabash.
$525
HIGHEST BID
across the art
auction for the Poppy
Pasture painting
done collaboratively
by 14 artists
Artists can sell their works at the studio locations
or at community events throughout the year.
Proceeds go back to the artists and to
Community Supports to sustain the program.
$ 5,455
TOTAL AMOUNT
raised for artists and
Creative Abilities Art
Programs through
Toast to the Arts 2020
Auction
To learn more about Creative Abilities,
visit PathfinderServices.org/community-supports

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2020
THANKSGIVING
DAY
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PATHFINDERSERVICES.ORG/GET-INVOLVED
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CAN GET
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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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2824 Theater Ave. P.O. Box 1001, Huntington, IN 46750
800-833-1571 | PathfinderServices.org