Community Partners
Pathways to Independence and Empowerment is powered by neighbors. Our annual toy giveaways — each one serving more than 400 local families — and our growing programs for foster and displaced youth transitioning into adulthood are only possible because local businesses, churches, and public servants across St. Bernard Parish and the greater New Orleans area stand with us. The partners below have donated food, gifts, space, and on-the-ground support to make sure no young person in our community faces the road to independence alone. We are deeply grateful for every one of them.
St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office
Chalmette, LA (St. Bernard Parish)
Provides event support and security at Pathways' toy giveaway events.
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Marine Toys for Tots
National program (U.S. Marine Corps Reserve); Pathways works with the New Orleans local campaign.
The main toy donor behind Pathways' toy giveaways — Toys for Tots donations stock the drive-through events that serve 400+ families.
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Christian Fellowship Family Worship Center
Violet, LA — 5816 E. Judge Perez Dr., Violet, LA 70092
Host venue for the December 19, 2026 toy giveaway.
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The UPS Store — Chalmette
Chalmette, LA — Store #7823, 9077 W. Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette, LA 70043
Donated the marketing signs for Pathways' first toy giveaway in 2024.
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Gerald's Donuts
Chalmette, LA — 2101 E. Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette, LA 70043. The second location, in Arabi (6901 St. Claude Ave.), supported Pathways as well — both shops have the same owner.
Donated donuts and food for Pathways' toy giveaway events.
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Today's Ketch Seafood & Restaurant
Chalmette, LA — 2110 E. Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette, LA 70043
Local restaurant supporter — food donations for Pathways' community events.
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Walmart Neighborhood Market — Meraux
Meraux, LA — Store #5081, 2500 Archbishop Hannan Blvd., Meraux, LA 70075
Donated snacks for Pathways' toy giveaway events.
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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
Locations in Chalmette, New Orleans, and Metairie, LA
Donated gift certificates for Pathways' toy giveaway events.
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Arabi Sling & Rigging Co.
Meraux, LA — 4700 E. Judge Perez Dr., Meraux, LA 70075
Let Pathways use their parking lot to stage the cars of families driving through the toy giveaway, working alongside the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office.
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Lovers Golden Venue
Regina and Jeffrey Green, owners
Owners Regina and Jeffrey Green donated their venue for Pathways' very first event — the 2024 toy giveaway. They were Pathways' first supporters ever. The business has since closed.
Want to stand with St. Bernard's youth?
Local businesses and organizations power everything Pathways does — from toy giveaways to job, trade, and GED support for young people aging out of foster care. If your business would like to become a community partner, visit our Get Involved page or email us at info@pathwaystoindependenceandempowerment.org — we’d love to hear from you.