Welcome to PathWays of the River Valley
PathWays is a non-profit agency that serves people with disabilities in their home communities in Sullivan and Lower Grafton counties. PathWays works with children, adults, and their families to provide ongoing, individualized support. PathWays works with local agencies, programs and businesses to provide individuals with meaningful work, recreation and community life.
PathWays of the River Valley is the result of a merger in 2006 that combined the resources of Developmental Services of Sullivan County (DSSC) of Claremont, and United Developmental Services (UDS) in Lebanon and is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of local citizens.
Subject: 🎉 Today’s the Day! Join Us for NH Gives 2025 💙
Let’s get this started!
The wait is over—NH Gives 2025 is here!
Today, we’re celebrating 10 incredible years of giving, and we need your help to make this the biggest and most impactful day yet.
💙 How You Can Make a Difference Right Now:
➡️ Donate Now – It only takes five minutes!
Support PathWays of the River Valley and help build a stronger, more inclusive community:
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Every gift—big or small—makes a real difference. Here’s what your donation can do:
$25 – Provides car repairs or gas cards so families can keep appointments and stay employed.
$50 – Helps purchase adaptive equipment and safety items to make homes accessible.
$100 – Supports camp tuition and community activities that build friendship, independence, and joy.
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The more people we reach, the greater our impact!
💡 Why NH Gives Matters:
This year, PathWays goal is to raise $3,500 to support individuals and families across Sullivan and Lower Grafton County.
With your help, we can provide vital services and resources that truly change lives.
⏳ Time is Limited!
Giving ends Wednesday, June 11 at 5:00 PM—so don’t wait!
Be a part of something special:
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Thank you for your generosity and support.
You make everything we do possible.
Let’s make NH Gives 2025 one to remember!
With heartfelt thanks,
The PathWays of the River Valley Team
Recognizing Steve Hammond, Residential Support Professional
We would like to recognize Steve Hammond a long-time employee of Pathways that is retiring after 41 years with the organization.
Steve has only had three jobs his entire life – pumping gas as a teenager through young adulthood, working as an orderly at Mary Hitchcock Hospital and then joining the Upper Valley Training Center in 1984 which later became United Developmental Services (UDS). UDS merged with Developmental Services of Sullivan County in 2006, and the merged agencies became PathWays of the River Valley and Steve came with the merge!
Steve has been an incredible member of our team for over 41 years and we wish him the best on his retirement!
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For Pathways’ 50th Anniversary we are putting together a tribute video to showplace at events throughout the year. We are inviting you record a special memory, gratitude or simply a Happy Anniversary wish for PathWays. You can use your cell phone or computer to record a 30 to 60 second video. Instructions are included with the link below, along with support for recording video, should you need assistance.
https://www.tribute.co/pathways-of-the-river-valley/
We are hoping for many wonderful videos to commemorate this special occasion.
The last day to record video will be Friday, April 14th by 5:00pm.
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John Braun
Chief Financial Officer
I am a true people person and with that being said, my passion over these past many years has resided within the non for profit world. I enjoy being a part of an organization that gives back to the community and whose sole purpose is to do just that along with taking on the one to one challenge for each individual it is assisting.
Outside of the office, I am a huge sports nut. Along with that my true joy is to hop on my Harley as much as I can and spend my time outdoors with family and friends.
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Dear Direct Support Professionals:
I would like to thank you for all that you do each day in support of the individuals and families we serve here at PathWays. You do important and meaningful work that has a positive and lasting impact on people’s lives and on the communities we live in. The work you do is core to our mission of expanding opportunities and enriching lives as we help people achieve their own desired future in their own community. You bring passion and commitment to your work each and every day.
I also want to acknowledge your extraordinary dedication and commitment to the people we serve. Over the past year and a half, you have continued to provide critical services during a global pandemic and a national workforce shortage. PathWays has continued to meet everyone’s needs while keeping them as safe as possible. We have asked you to do more and you have risen to the occasion. I want to thank you on behalf of PathWays and the people we serve. You have stepped up and it has made a difference. You are amazing!
I began my work in this field over thirty years ago as a DSP. What I remember most is the relationships I developed with the people I supported and the impact that we had on each other. I was amazed to have a job where I got back more than I gave. I still reflect on how much I have grown through my experiences with individuals with disabilities and I carry those experiences with me each day.
Thomas Moore wrote that “finding the right work is like discovering your own soul in the world“. Providing direct support is definitely the “right work”.
Thank you for all that you do each day in support of people with disabilities and their families.
Sincerely,
Mark Mills
Chief Executive Officer
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Why Do I Do What I Do?
— Betsy Buswell, Program Manager
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Check out What’s Happening in our Supported Employment Program
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This is a Place For You to call Home
Please use this website to learn more about our programs and connect with other individuals, families and community resources who share our belief in ensuring the quality of life and human dignity of all members of our community.
Support Ages 0-3
PathWays Family Centered Early Supports and Services is a program of developmental services for eligible infants and toddlers. The program is family-centered home/community based.
Support Ages 3-21
PathWays collaborates with families and local school districts, who have primary responsibility for services for individuals between the ages of 3 and 21…
Adult Support
PathWays provides supports for adults with developmental disabilities or brain injuries in everyday life to maintain their independence and well-being is what we do here at Pathways.
Enhanced Family Care
Our Enhanced Family Care Providers allow individuals with disabilities to live in a community based, home environment, while still receiving supports.
Participant Directed & Managed Services
Participant Directed and Managed Services (PDMS) is a service model that places the participant, family, and/or guardian in the decision-making role with regard to support staff, their individual budget, and overall service design.
Employment Options
At PathWays, we are dedicated to expanding the opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities.
Locations
Learn more about the towns we serve in Lower Grafton and Sullivan Counties, as well as our office locations.
Donate
You may often wonder where your money goes and how much is eaten up in administration costs.
Family Support Council
The Family Support Advisory Council is an advisory body to PathWays of the River Valley, the region’s designated Developmental Services agency.
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