Who We Serve

Pathfinders brings safety, hope and healing to youth in crisis in the Greater Milwaukee area. Our youth are facing interconnected issues such as homelessness, sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking, mental health challenges and many other forms of trauma.

The vast majority of youth we serve come from marginalized communities where these issues happen disproportionately. At Pathfinders, we often serve those who face difficulties accessing services due to barriers and program restrictions.

5,177

Youth and young adults accessed Pathfinders services in 2023, including one-on-one interactions with our street outreach team.

Of that number

849

received more intensive case management, counseling, housing, shelter, sexual exploitation and trafficking advocacy and basic needs support services.

99%

youth with low or extremely low income.

89%

youth of color.

26%

LGBTQ+ youth (of those who felt comfortable reporting their sexual orientation and/or gender identity).

Our Approach