Ray of Sunshine
Ray of Sunshine Brightens the Lives of Adults with Mental Illness
Ray of Sunshine is a permanent fund which allocates a portion of interest earned to assist adults with mental illness who are served by Pathways. Funds may be used to purchase items or services that make life a little easier, a little happier. This may include: supplies for a favorite hobby, enrollment in an art class, or a bicycle to help with exercise and transportation. Pathways began awarding funding in November 2007 and continues to actively fund-raise for this important cause.
Printable Application / Grant Cover with Timelines
Jeanne Lippens
Pathways
2820 College Avenue
Escanaba, MI 49829
Questions or comments may be directed to Jeanne Lippens at 906-233-1217 .
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Cumulative Grant Report as of December 2008
County |
Grants Awarded |
Alger |
9 |
Delta |
77 |
Luce |
22 |
Marquette |
35 |
Totals |
143 |
Dollars Awarded |
$ 8043.33 |
Why donate to the Ray of Sunshine Endowment?
It
is the extras in life that can make the difference from
surviving to thriving. This is especially important
for people with mental illness who may struggle with
feeling joy in every day living. Ray
of Sunshine funds are designed to purchase items or
services that make life a little easier, a little happier.
This may include: supplies for a favorite hobby, enrollment
in an art class, or a bicycle to help with exercise
and transportation.
In the last five years, Pathways has served
over 6,000 adults with mental illness. 63% have a family
income of $9,000 a year or less
%
of People Served |
Annual
Family Income |
Monthly
Family Income |
20% |
$15,000
or more |
$1,250
or more |
17% |
$9,000
- $15,000 |
$751
- $1,250 |
21% |
$6,000
- $9,000 |
$501
- $750 |
42% |
$0
- $6,000 |
$0
- $500 |
Often,
it is the stigma associated with mental illness that
prevents someone from being considered for meaningful
employment or advancement. At times, it may be the illness
which hinders performance in a work setting. Regardless,
poverty is a harsh reality for people with mental illness. To
donate or pledge to the Ray of Sunshine Endowment please
click below.
To find out information in regard to the Ray of Sunshine Fundraising Committee. Please contact:
jlippens@up-pathways.org
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for Ray of Sunshine Donors Board:
For
more information, contact Jeanne Lippens, at 906-233-1217,
1 (888) 728-4929.
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