The Pathfinder Network

07/16/2026

Peer support is all about sharing our stories, our struggles, and our successes. It's about letting people know they are seen.

Last month, our June Jamboree community peer support events brought over 420 people together across Jackson, Marion, and Multnomah Counties. The energy, connection, and mutual support statewide showed just how vital this work really is.

Deep gratitude to our amazing community partners, participants, and staff for showing up, breaking barriers, and building a stronger network of support.

07/16/2026

Portland Public Schools Early Learners PreK program is officially open for enrollment!

🎉 Enrollment is OPEN for PPS Early Learners!

With over 300 children transitioning to Kindergarten, we now have openings at 14 locations across Portland Public Schools for the upcoming school year.

High-quality preschool. Family support. Kindergarten readiness.
PPS Starts Here. 💙

Apply today: pps.net/earlylearners

07/09/2026

We are proud to have partnered with Historic Parkrose on the design for this new community plaza in Portland, inspired by artwork by youth members of The PATHfinder Club!

07/09/2026

From local morning news to national book reviews, the young voices of our PATHfinder Club members are being heard loud and clear! 📢✨

In these interviews, our team members and published youth shared how The PATHfinder Club is an essential safe space where young people impacted by incarceration, detention, and deportation can process their lived experiences through creative expression and build community.

🔗 We are proud to share recent press for A Secret Chord, linked in our latest blog post: https://www.thepathfindernetwork.org/news/in-the-news-the-pathfinder-clubs-latest-anthology-makes-waves-in-the-press

📖 To support The PATHfinder Club, purchase an anthology at www.outofthewoodspress.com/buy

The release of our 11th anthology, A Secret Chord: Poetry, Stories & Art, has sparked powerful conversations across our community and beyond, shining a spotlight on the creativity and courage of systems-impacted youth.

07/07/2026

SAVE THE DATE 🗓️ Join the Council on Criminal Justice Women’s Justice Commission on July 14 at 9:00 AM PDT for an important virtual panel discussion, “The Rising Cost of Women’s Incarceration and What It Means for Public Safety.”

Following the recent launch of their two groundbreaking new reports, this session will dive deep into a critical question: What are the costs, benefits, and public safety tradeoffs of women’s incarceration?

🔗 Link to register: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AsKgy4CUxm3GJsWOecE4tkIPWwh0v_4ZlWqyR3_7hNQ0G3eWPZW6~AkjavP-nEvA0-vxU01WcC7RuVkS6_NxnuMaz_hluUdCtloLgEJ_4ykjDkA?lmt=1782764032000

07/07/2026

THIS SATURDAY, July 11 at 2:30 pm, join Keys,Beats,Bars at PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater in Portland for a ✨🎤 RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SHOWCASE! 🎬✨

This will be an afternoon of music, storytelling, community, and the premiere of *No Ceilings* a song created by youth at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility and brought to life through a powerful music video.

Through creativity, mentorship, and hip hop culture, this project amplifies youth voices and explores pathways toward healing, accountability, and transformation.

🎟️ $15 General Admission
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages
♿ Disability Affirmative
❤️ Family Friendly

🎟️ Tickets available at tomorrowtheater.org/movies/restorative-justice-showcase

Performances and Speakers: Mic Crenshaw, Talilo Marfil, Libretto, Kap-one Kapone, and Tvbby

Swiggle Mandela Cypher w/Live music by Alley-Oop, featuring Machado Mijiga & Santiago LaRochelle

Co-sponsored by:

Afrikan Hip Hop Caravan, Ascending Flow, Peer Tribe Foundation, Cypher CURE, Swingin’ Sounds, Amplifyr, AC Music Productions, Afro-World Music PDX, Northwest Alliance for Alternative Media and Education, Oregon Youth Authority, The Pathfinder Network, Restorative Roots Project, Prison Pipeline Collective, Tomorrow Theater

Tickets $15. Join Keys, Beats, Bars and Tomorrow Theater for an afternoon of live music, storytelling, and the premiere of Voices From the Inside, a powerful youth-created music video exploring the realities of the school-to-prison pipeline.

07/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped Fuel the Fun for youth this summer! 💛

Because of you, youth at our Center for Family Success will experience summer camp, Fun Fridays, field trips, creative expression, increased resilience, community, and belonging.

We're so grateful for this community. Stay tuned for more updates on our summer of impact!

07/03/2026

Our Executive Director, Leticia Longoria-Navarro, serves as a commission member with the Council on Criminal Justice Women's Justice Commission, advocating for bipartisan evidence-based reforms that improve outcomes for women involved in the criminal justice system. This work is deeply important to us and we’re lifting up what the commission is learning and what changes are possible.

The Commission just released two essential new reports highlighting the urgent need and impact of innovative reforms:

📉 “The Rising Cost of Women’s Justice System Involvement” The number of women under correctional control is projected to rise to 1.1 million by 2035, increasing annual costs by roughly $8 billion. The analysis also finds that smaller facilities, staffing challenges, and higher healthcare needs make it 25% to 75% more expensive to imprison a woman than a man. 🔗 https://counciloncj.org/the-rising-cost-of-womens-justice-system-involvement/

💡 “What Happens When Women Serve Less Time in Prison?” This report examines how shortening time served could safely reduce those anticipated costs. Data shows that reducing women’s time in prison by 50% would save states like Illinois and North Carolina $60 million or more per year—while producing a minimal impact on public safety, 90% of which would likely be for nonviolent offenses. 🔗 https://counciloncj.org/what-happens-when-women-serve-less-time-in-prison/

Check out the links to dive into the data and learn more!

07/02/2026

All our locations statewide will be closed tomorrow, July 3, for an extended holiday weekend. We will resume our regular hours on Monday, July 6. Thank you!

07/01/2026

Our All-Staff Event this year had a little bit of everything!

We dove into our Enneagram types to learn about our unique strengths and how to collaborate even better as a team, then had some fun in the sun. With relay races, a bake-off competition, kickball, open mic talent, tacos, and plenty of ice cream, there was something for everyone.

We wrapped up the sunny day in the park by honoring a few of our team members with Employee Recognition Awards. 🏆☀️ We loved connecting with one another, building community in the sunshine, and reflecting on a successful year.

Tacos by garciastaqueria_antojitos

Ice cream by Ice Cream Caterer - Portland