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Building A BrightPath Forward
​for Every Child!

Bright Path is our new capacity building initiative of The Courageous Steps Project. It is designed to build a pathway for every child in our programs to succeed eliminating the barriers of food, hygiene, transportation, and accessible resources. 

Finding
A BrightPath
​Together

BrightPath aims to improve the lives of children in our programs through addressing essentials that impact their overall health. Through investing in our children, we are able to improve the quality of services meaning that the child is getting what they need to grow, thrive, and succeed in school, in the community, and at home. 

At least 85% of children in our programs
live at or below the Poverty line.

Getting on the
right path to a
​BrightPath. 

Children and Families
​experience...
• Near homelessness
• Food insecurity
• Lack of Proper Clothing
• Divorce
• Parental impacts

Collaborating for a BrightPath

• Strengthening economic supports to families
• Promote social norms that protect against violence and adversity
​• Ensure a strong start for children right from birth
• Teaching skills based on the interests of children
• Connect youth to caring adults and activities
• Intervene to lessen immediate and long-term harms


Most Requested Needs

Home/Community
​Essentials
• Car seats & booster seats
• Hygiene items
• Essential Clothing
• Sufficient Footwear (Shoes)
• After-school snacks
• Potty training items
​• Transportation support
General Programming
​Needs
• Sensory Items: Play dough, kinetic sand, bubbles, stress balls
• Activity Supplies: Small prizes, board games, puzzles
• Community-Oriented Activities: Children events, attractions, etc.

Ways to Get Involved

Donate Nutritious ​Food & Snacks
Donate to the BrightPath Fund for Pathway Outings
Host A Volunteer Collection Drive
Purchase from our Amazon Wishlist: a.co/7m16DCe 
Purchase A Gift Card for our BrightPath Essentials Program
Purchase a Gas Card for our Ride-To-Thrive Opportunities Program
Enroll in our Courageous Contributions Payroll Deduction Program
​for Businesses
"Every child and young adult deserves a bright path forward. I’m going to do everything in my power to make sure every child has what they need to grow, to thrive, and to succeed, just like I did."

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Help us create a BrightPath for everyone!

Call (207) 827-7270 to learn more. 

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P.O. Box 1, Stillwater, ME 04489
[email protected]
Phone: 207-827-7270
Fax: 207-827-2812

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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission and Vision
    • Our Leadership
    • Board of Directors
    • Our Founder
    • Our Stories >
      • Joshua's Story
      • Nate's Story
    • Careers
    • Dedication
    • News
    • Videos
  • Contact
  • Impact
  • Programs
    • BrightPath
    • Back to School Drive
    • Step Forward Center
    • One Word Challenge >
      • About One Word
      • 'One Word' Challenge Videos
    • Operation Find Me >
      • Maps & Resources
    • Scholarship Fund
    • Wishlist Initiative
    • Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Ways To Give
    • Events >
      • Walk-Run
      • Masquerade for Awareness
      • Golf Scramble
      • Ongoing Fundraising Activities
      • Step Forward Gala
      • Unified Basketball Fun-Day
    • Volunteer