LETTER FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
As we reflect on another impactful year, I am filled with gratitude for the incredible progress we’ve made together in serving and uplifting our communities and carrying out PATHforward 2026, our three-year strategic vision.
As we look toward the horizon, I am particularly excited and encouraged to share:
We have increased the total number of people we serve by 94% since we launched PATHforward 2026, significantly expanding our reach and impact
Through our first annual lived experience survey of our staff and board, we learned more than 82% of our team have lived experience, demonstrating our deep wisdom and expertise as a community
We are elevating our voice in the national conversation, such as my appointment to the Council on Criminal Justice Women’s Justice Commission, where we will advocate for policy reforms serving justice-involved women
Our expansion of operational tools, technology, and infrastructure to position us for increased impact and continued growth
The launch of the new Partnered Impact department, leading us forward through strategic partnerships and the creation and dissemination of innovative justice solutions
In this impact report, you will find highlights of significant strides we’ve taken to improve access to essential services and support, powerful stories from those we serve, and a glimpse into the future of our organization.
Our commitment to empowering individuals and families has never been stronger. Our journey is continuously driven by our belief that everyone deserves access to resources and support to be safe and thrive—together, we make that a reality.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our mission and to our PATHforward!
Leticia Longoria-Navarro Executive Director
MISSION VISION VALUES
The Pathfinder Network was founded in 1993 to provide justice system-impacted individuals and families the tools and support they need to be safe and thrive in our communities.
We envision communities that welcome all people, provide second chances, and create pathways to change.
We believe all people have the capacity to change. We honor the dignity and worth of every individual, engage our clients and employees with compassion, and bring excellence to all we do.
We meet people right where they are, at every point in the criminal justice system and beyond, through over 20 programs in locations across the state.
We are committed to supporting whole people, whole families, and whole communities. We serve individuals experiencing incarceration, those reentering the community, those on forms of community supervision, those formerly involved in the criminal justice system, their children, and their families.
IN PAROLE AND PROBATION, REENTRY, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
THE CENTER FOR FAMILY SUCCESS
32 410 IN BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE
$30,516 SUPPORTIVE CLASSES
COMMUNITY EVENTS
CENTER FOR FAMILY SUCCESS
TOTAL FAMILIES SERVED
550
TOTAL CHILDREN SERVED
Our Center for Family Success in Multnomah County empowers systems-impacted parents and families by providing a holistic range of comprehensive support services. We provide individual and group programming for parents and youth.
397
TOTAL PARENTS SERVED
41 PARENTS AND 71 CHILDREN SERVED BY EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING SERVICES
53 YOUTH FROM 51 FAMILIES PARTICIPATED IN MENTORING SERVICES
88 TEENS PARTICIPATED IN ARTS-BASED SUPPORT CLUBS
The PATHfinder Club is an arts-based support Club for youth impacted by incarceration, detention and deportation.
We wrap around whole families so they can achieve stability, build resilience, and thrive.
RESILIENCE & RECOVERY PROJECT
PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMMING
1,818
INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED PEER SUPPORT
74%
EXPERIENCED AN INCREASE IN RESILIENCE CAPITAL
82%
EXPERIENCED AN INCREASE IN RECOVERY CAPITAL
9 LOCATIONS ACROSS OREGON
14 COMMUNITY EVENTS
202 YOUTH RECEIVED PEER SUPPORT SERVICES
This year, we successfully launched a new initiative to expand our youth programs in Jackson County, partnering with Jackson County Community Justice. We now offer a range of services for juvenile justice-involved youth including an after-school program, recovery support groups, cognitive skills groups, and wraparound peer support.
PARTICIPANT SPOTLIGHT
MERLIN YELLOWTAIL
"I always say my quote is ‘God. Goals. Grind.’"
— Merlin
Merlin's journey with The Pathfinder Network began while incarcerated at Inverness Jail.
Facing a lengthy prison sentence, he sought change. "All I knew was I wanted to change, and I didn’t want to continue using. And all I could think about was my kids," Merlin recalls. Parenting Inside Out, taught by Don Butler, was a turning point for Merlin. "It was that class that changed my whole outlook on everything."
Recognizing his efforts, the judge granted Merlin early release to attend treatment. He continued taking classes through The Pathfinder Network and found a sanctuary at the Center for Family Success, which provided him a safe space to rebuild relationships with his children. "I love this space," he said. "It was here that I was able to have visits with my daughters, and it was a chance for me to practice my parenting skills."
The Center team provided unwavering support, fueling Merlin's determination. "This place taught me not only to set my goals but work on them," he said.
After completing a culinary certification, Merlin landed a job at Recovery Works NW and was quickly promoted to head chef. He enjoys family time, baking cakes, and sharing his story with others. "Maybe this is part of giving back, telling my story to others who don’t know where to begin."
PATHforward 2026 is our 3-year strategic vision that offers insight into who we are as an organization, how we want to grow, and what you can expect from us as partners, neighbors, and community members. This is a to be list as much as it is a to do list.
As we look ahead, we remain steadfast in our commitment to Pointing Ahead
Toward the Horizon, translating our aspirations into tangible actions that will shape The Pathfinder Network’s future.
On the following pages, we highlight the progress made in the past year toward our strategic vision, goal by goal.
>> Read PATHforward 2026 at thepathfindernetwork.org/pathforward
PROGRESS TOWARD OUR STRATEGIC
EVOLVE EQUITY, CULTURE, AND CONNECTIVITY
Achieved 86% staff engagement with our agency-wide shared leadership model
Launched our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Belonging (DEIJB) plan led by our Equity Team
NEW EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP
The LGBTQIA2+ employee resource group (ERG), was established in 2024 to bring together staff members who are a part of the LGBTQIA2+ community. The ERG encourages community, learning, education, and action, with an overarching goal to create a greater sense of belonging.
INCREASE AGENCY VISIBILITY AND IMPACT
Grew our digital audience by 51% and enhanced our overall engagement on social media platforms
DEVELOP EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Expanded infrastructure tools by 36% that increase our capacity and capability
Published the PATHfinder Club’s 9th anthology, Advice to 9th Graders: Stories, Poetry, Art & Other Wisdom, through our publishing arm, Out of the Woods Press, showcasing the talents of over 100 young authors and artists
Delivered situational awareness and safety training to staff across the agency to improve safety information and tools available at all locations
CREATIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR YOUTH
In a new partnership with Outside the Frame, teens from The PATHfinder Club created and directed two short films to share their stories, educate others, increase support for teens with similar stories and create meaningful change. Check out Its OK Not to be OK and I See You Everywhere on Vimeo!
STRATEGIC VISION IN 2024
DELIVER PROGRAMMING WITH EXCELLENCE
Increased the total number of participants we served by 29% and launched two new programs in our corrections and community programs departments
Expanded programming provided to youth and their families and increased the total number of youth served by 36% across the state
STRENGTHEN AGENCY SUSTAINABILITY
Grew public support from donations and grants by 26%
Enhanced financial management through the addition of 11 new financial tools
Achieved a 73.4% employee retention rate and a 36.3% internal promotion rate, an increase from the previous year
LOOKING AHEAD
As we look toward the horizon, we are excited to continue achieving milestones in our organization’s journey. We are developing a new Theory of Change to guide our path; it will serve as a compass, illuminating our desired goals and key activities, and identifying opportunities for meaningful impact and evaluation of our efforts.
CORRECTIONS PROGRAM EXPANSION
In 2024, we expanded our Free Your Mind Cognitive Behavioral Program to the Disciplinary Segregation Unit at Oregon State Correctional Institution through our 31-year-old partnership with the Oregon Department of Corrections. We are excited to provide supportive programming to adults in custody who are struggling to be successful in prison.
Another primary objective for the next several years is to build a solid continuum of programming and services from entry to exit of the criminal justice system and beyond, including more upstream, preventative and community-based efforts to serve more youth alongside adults and families in our community.
2024 FINANCIALS
80 cents of every dollar raised OF INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS DIRECTLY SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT SERVE JUSTICE SYSTEM-IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES 100%
IS SPENT ON PROVIDING PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES TO PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES
IN PUBLIC SUPPORT FUNDS RAISED FROM 2023 TO 2024 23% increase FUNDER SPOTLIGHT
JACKSON CARE CONNECT
$9,002,476
TOTAL REVENUE
- State grants, contracts
- Other local gov’t contracts, grants
- Federal grants, contracts
- Curriculum sales
- Gifts in-kind
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- Interest savings
$8,787,506
TOTAL EXPENSES
Jackson Care Connect (JCC) has become a key financial and supportive partner of our work in Jackson County, empowering us to expand our programs and introduce new and innovative ways of serving our participants, their families and the community.
Over the past two years, JCC has supported our peer support programs. Recently, we secured two major grants to expand our peer support services for juvenile justice-involved youth and to become a provider of Health-Related Social Need services. We are also partnering with JCC to offer a community of practice for peer support professionals.
We extend our gratitude to JCC for their ongoing support and dedication to improving the lives of those in our communities!
PARTNERED IMPACT
The Partnered Impact Department was created in 2023 to maximize The Pathfinder Network’s impact by building collaborative, strategic partnerships and developing innovative solutions that drive our mission forward serving system-impacted communities and helping transform systems and communities.
External Training: This year, we launched the first ever CORE Associates Training Hub at The Pathfinder Network through a partnership with CORE Associates! Trainers from The Pathfinder Network will be delivering nationally recognized training on gender-, trauma-, and culturally-responsive policies and practices and train-thetrainer experiences that build the capacity of agencies.
The PATHfinder Club, our arts-based support Club model for teens impacted by incarceration, detention, and deportation reached new heights, serving hundreds of youth in schools and in the community across the country. We were proud to release our 9th anthology, Advice to 9th Graders, through our publishing arm, Out of the Woods Press. This year we began working on an enhanced program model to be released in 2025, available to partners across the country.
Through art, expression, and community building, PATHfinder Club members pave a trail from hurt and harm to hope and healing.
Parenting Inside Out (PIO), our parenting skills program for justice-involved parents, launched partnerships in our 45th state in the US this year and initiated collaborations in states where we have yet to break ground. We are on the move, partnering with agencies across the country to serve thousands of parents and families, providing tools and skills to support parental, child and family resilience and foster connections that lead to positive outcomes for the whole family.
SUPPORT OUR WORK!
Join us in our mission to empower whole people, whole families, and whole communities to be safe and thrive!
There are many ways to be a Pathfinder! Become a monthly donor, join our Board of Directors or Advisory Board, participate in workplace giving, sponsor a program, donate goods, or partner with us to amplify our impact. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. To give, visit thepathfindernetwork.org/donate.
YOUR $50 DONATION
Helps us purchase classroom supplies for Parenting Inside Out (PIO), our parenting skills program for system-impacted parents in prisons, jails, and in the community.
Provides a family’s groceries, household goods, and personal care items to reduce stress and remove barriers. YOUR $75 DONATION
YOUR $100 DONATION
Covers certification fees for staff with lived experience of systems involvement, allowing them to walk alongside our participants and provide services as Peer Support Specialists, Parent Partners, and Family Support Specialists.
>> For more information about giving, contact giving@thepathfindernetwork.org
LEADERSHIP TEAM
LETICIA LONGORIA-NAVARRO Executive Director
JENNIFER PINERA BECK Director of Finance
LAINIE WATSON Director of People and Culture, Organizational Support Team Lead
KRYSTLE MAY STATLER Director of Operations
SHERI SANDOVAL Director of Training and Development
LARA KRUMM Director of Corrections Programs
TIFFANY ATKINSON Director of Community Corrections Programs
JESSICA SANDOVAL Executive Manager And, over 100 TPN Team Members!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MARQUITA JARAMILLO, Co-Chair
CHAD MARTING, Co-Chair
ALISSA SKOG, Secretary
KEVIN BUMATAY, Treasurer
ZACH WINSTON