The Pathways Center, a program of Greensboro Urban Ministry, began operation in 1981. 

Pathways provides temporary housing for 16 families experiencing homelessness. Each family has a private living space, which includes beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom. Families share a lounge, TV room, computer lab, laundry room, meditation room, and outdoor playground. 

Pathways primary purpose is to provide a safe environment for families while they are searching for other housing options. Families are not charged any fee to move in. This allows residents the opportunity to pay off back bills and to save money for deposits. Families come to Pathways due to a variety of reasons, such as eviction from housing they could not afford, living in overcrowded or substandard housing, and domestic problems. During their stay, each family must participate in case management and establish a plan for housing stability. 

Steve Sandercock is the director of the Pathways Center. To contact steve or other Pathways staff, please call 336.271.5988.