Hear from the Experts – Our Participants
Testimonials from past and present PYP participants in their own words:
“I was so sick of not being able to look at myself in the mirror at all because I hated myself so much. I never looked at my own eyes ever, and I knew I needed to change everything starting with my thoughts. This program has helped me find ways to not only do just that, but practice mindfulness, recognize my trauma in my physical body, reveal, feel, heal. I unburdened myself of resentments, freed myself, and today I feel I have the tools to start to be able to feel better about myself.”
– Women’s Transformational Series: From Boundaries to Budgets, 2021
“If you stick around here long enough, I can promise you, you will stop hating yourself. Pave Your Path is really good at helping you find jobs and all that, but it’s the change inside that really matters. You are so much more than your mistakes, and you will soon feel that.”
– PYP Participant + Mentor, 2021
“If you ever feel like your situation is too hard, like you’re too far gone and there isn’t hope for you, I promise that Pave Your Path will think otherwise. They will show you that there are options out there. And that no one is too broken. If you are willing to put in the work, results will happen in due time. I am so eternally grateful for the opportunities I was given. I am grateful to myself for putting in the work every day. Start now. You won’t be disappointed.”
– PYP Participant + Mentor, 2021
“After years of trying to find where I fit in the world, walking into Pave Your Path was a breath of fresh air.”
– PYP Participant, 2019
“Pave Your Path helped me to show up for my life every day. It’s not always easy, and it’s not always fun. But I can tell you that it is worth it.”
– PYP Participant + Mentor, 2021
“It’s really nice having a Pave Your Path mentor, because it makes me feel like I’m not alone. I have guidance from someone I can actually trust to lead me in the right direction. I can honestly say without a PYP mentor I would’ve never been able to start saving money, fix my credit, and think about what I want my future to look like without so much stress getting in the way.”
– PYP Participant, 2020
“The Learning Lab provided the push I needed to use a new computer technology that I had been resisting, which turned out to be extremely helpful to learn. Through coaching, PYP provided the impetus for me to start building a nest egg, something I never thought I’d be able to do with my limited income. My mentor gave me the encouragement and feedback to help me tease out the best fit for me in terms of employment, taking into account where I am at this point in my life.”
– PYP Participant, 2020
“Pave Your Path gave me the momentum, guidance, and framework to achieve important and valuable life skills. I have benefited greatly, building my skills in computer technology, financial planning, and vocational direction. I hope others will utilize this meaningful and valuable resource.”
– PYP Participant, 2020
“When I came to Pave Your Path, I did not have access to a computer or printer and assumed that it was just a computer lab. I soon found that it is a place to reinvent yourself and your life with the help of several knowledgeable, generous, smart, and kind women who want to see us thrive–not just survive.”
– PYP Participant, 2022
“For me, it’s the beginning. It’s a new beginning, my new path has begun, and Pave Your Path is responsible for providing me the tools. I am forever grateful.”
– Women’s Transformational Series:
From Boundaries to Budgets, 2022
“I just thought this was one of the very best experiences of my life. I am so grateful I was offered this program and able to take a Pave Your Path workshop.”
– Women’s Transformational Series:
From Boundaries to Budgets, 2022
“Having a PYP mentor has helped me more than I ever would have thought. I’ve been able to look at my future without the extra chaos I create in my head. I’m learning how to set goals and break them down into steps I need to make those goals possible.”
– PYP Participant, 2022