BrightPath

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 our multi-faceted approach in 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.

Several children in our programs we serve
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.
• Safety Materials: Child locks, door knob locks, safety prevention materials, 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

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."