Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath)

David Halbert nailed it — EMPath's holistic approach to disrupting poverty really is "soup to nuts." Thanks for having EMPath President and CEO Kim Janey on Talk of the Neighborhoods!

This weekend, Newton City Hall was filled with celebration. Fifty residents were honored for completing Newton Thrive — a two-year program run by the City of Newton and EMPath, Economic Mobility… Newton Thrive Celebration 2025

Last month, EMPath celebrated the first round of graduates from our Newton Thrive program! 👏 Couldn't make it to the event? Check out the coverage from Newton News on NewTV! www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYPH...

EMPath's shelter programs offer not just a temporary home, but a path to healing and independence. This #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, you can help us make a difference. Give now at EMPathways.org/give. #DVAM2025 #EmpoweringSurvivorsofDV #WithSurvivors #DVAwareness

EMPath is grateful to those who donated their time, money, and resources in the wake of last year's fire in the East Wing of Hastings House. It's thanks to our supporters that Hastings has been able to serve people in need for 101 years — and will continue for many more.

Ruthie Liberman, EMPath's Director of Public Policy, brought her deep knowledge of our organization's work to @massbudget.bsky.social’s FOCUS2025 conference last week. Together, we can #disruptpoverty & advance the policies that will have the biggest impact on our children, families, & communities.

Thanks to our partnership with Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, EMPath is able to provide on-site health care to the families of Hastings House. This #NationalChildHealthDay, we want to thank BHCHP for their work promoting the health, safety, and well-being of the kids in our program. ❤️🩹

Domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness. A number of the participants in EMPath's shelter programs are leaving abusive situations — help us support them as they work to rebuild their lives. Give now at EMPathways.org/give. #DVAM2025 #EndDomesticViolence

Early bird registration is open for EMPath's 2026 Disrupting Poverty Conference! Join global leaders in policy, practice, & research to explore bold strategies for disrupting poverty & advancing economic mobility. #RiseTogether

📅 March 23-26, 2026
📍 Boston University
🔗 empathways.org/conference

Newton Thrive celebrates first participants completing post-COVID economic mobility initiative - Newton Beacon Newton residents gathered with mentors, city officials and nonprofits at City Hall on Sept. 20 to celebrate the first participants’ completion of Newton Thrive, an initiative that provides two years…

Earlier this month, EMPath and the City of Newton celebrated Newton Thrive, our shared initiative to support people facing poverty in Newton, MA. Read more in the Newton Beacon! www.newtonbeacon.org/newton-thrive-celebrates-first-participants-completing-post-covid-economic-mobility-initiative

A little rain couldn’t stop us from celebrating Hastings House’s 101st birthday last week! 🎂 With the East Wing repaired after last summer’s fire, Hastings is ready for another century of providing a home for women and families. We’re so grateful for everyone who braved the weather to join us! ☔️

From affordable housing to guaranteed income, our 2026 Disrupting Poverty Conference will spotlight the most pressing issues in the fight against poverty. Be a part of the movement — early bird tickets go live in just one week! #RiseTogether

This weekend, we celebrated Newton Thrive, an EMPath program created to support low-income Newton residents. Thank you Mayor Fuller for your support and for your work to improve economic opportunities in the City of Newton.

Today is #NationalRespectDay! Respect helps people connect and build strong relationships based on trust. For our Mobility Mentors, that trust and respect are central to their relationships with participants as they work together toward a future of economic opportunity.

Thanks to EMPath's generous donors, students in our STEPS program are going to back to school with new backpacks, supplies, and the tech they need for the year. Middle and high school students received new laptops, while the elementary schoolers got tablets designed for kids! 💻

#HispanicHeritageMonth is a special time to celebrate the rich traditions and history of Hispanic culture — and a chance to enjoy vibrant music, delicious food, and inspiring stories!

In addition to stressing about money, people living in poverty face lots of incorrect ideas about their lives. Poverty is not caused by bad choices. It's a result of unfair policies and lack of social support. That's why EMPath uses a mix of direct services and policy advocacy to #disruptpoverty.

Registration is open NOW to members of EMPath's Economic Mobility Exchange™ and will open to the public on October 1. Learn more at empathways.org/conference.

EMPath’s Disrupting Poverty Conference is back for 2026! We’re excited to bring together global leaders, practitioners, policymakers, philanthropists, & academics for four days of engagement, education, and action, all focused on disrupting poverty. Let’s #RiseTogether and create meaningful change.

Don't forget to pack a tasty drink in your school lunch box! 🧃

Thanks to Luz Diaz, a member of the fabulous dining staff at Hastings House, participants enjoy delicious food made fresh every day — and they can even look forward to homemade flan on Fridays! 🍮

Hope you've all packed your bags, because it's officially back-to-school season! Students in EMPath's STEPS program are heading to class with brand new backpacks stuffed full of school supplies. We're wishing them all a great first week of school!

Can you believe it's September already?! It seems like just yesterday we were planting tomatoes — and now harvest season is here! 🍅 How are you planning to celebrate the end of summer? ☀️

Today is an opportunity to honor the hard work people do every day — especially those who keep our communities clean, safe, and running smoothly. Happy #LaborDay!

It's back-to-school season! 🎒✏️ Did you know that over half of EMPath program participants took part in an educational or training program last year?

Every day, our dedicated kitchen staff at Hastings House prepare delicious meals for our participants to nourish both body and spirit! 😋

While this happened in 1920, it's important to remember that women of color had to wait until 1965 to fully access their right to vote. Today, we celebrate the strength and perseverance of all women as we work together toward a future of true equality & justice for everyone! #womensequalityday [2/2]

Women's Equality Day is an opportunity to honor the hard work of the brave women who fought for the passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. [1/2]

As EMPath's Director of Facilities, David Sussman works hard to make Hastings House a comfortable home for our participants and keep everything running smoothly — despite the challenges that come with maintaining a building that's over a century old!

Marsha was a vibrant & passionate woman who championed causes including veterans' rights, animal rights, and homelessness. Despite limitations due to her illness, she valiantly joined EMPath at our D.C. Action Summit this past spring, continuing her lifelong work of advocating for economic justice.

EMPath is saddened to share the untimely passing of Marsha Cargill, a devoted member of our Voices Advocacy Council and a steadfast supporter of our mission. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com/obituary/Mar...