About Us
Our Mission
To empower diverse older adults to remain safely housed, financially secure, and connected to their communities through the provision of clear, compassionate navigation of transportation, public benefits, and housing resources, thereby enabling them to move freely, access benefits to which they are entitled, and age with dignity and independence.
Who We Are
Pathways for Aging is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded to help older adults—especially low-income, immigrant, and historically marginalized seniors—navigate the three systems that most shape daily life: transportation, benefits, and housing. We turn complex systems into clear next steps: getting to a doctor's appointment, applying for benefits, or avoiding a housing crisis.
We work across the nine-county Bay Area with senior centers, faith communities, health clinics, legal-aid groups, and city/county aging offices. Our team includes social workers, benefits advocates, and community navigators. Services are offered in English and Spanish. We meet people by phone, in person at partner sites, or by email.
Our Values & Approach
Cultural and linguistic responsiveness
Services are offered in the primary languages of the communities we serve, and we seek to respect cultural norms pertaining to aging, family structure, and caregiving.
Human-first, tech-enabled
Technology is utilized to streamline the delivery of information; it is not intended to substitute for direct human contact. Individuals who prefer not to use online channels may access assistance by phone or in person.
Dignity and autonomy
The client is the primary decision-maker. We present options in a clear manner and support the choices made by the individual, without directing outcomes.
Caregiver inclusion
Family and informal caregivers are recognized as key stakeholders and are provided with guidance and support so that they can sustain their caregiving role without experiencing undue strain.
Collaboration, not duplication
We facilitate connection to existing programs and providers rather than duplicating services, with the aim of strengthening the broader aging-services ecosystem.
Who We Serve
- Older adults (typically 60+) who are low-income, living alone, managing chronic health conditions, or facing language or technology barriers
- Seniors from immigrant, refugee, and historically marginalized communities who may distrust or struggle to access mainstream systems
- Family and informal caregivers who need clear answers and shortcuts through complex processes
- Community partners (senior centers, faith communities, clinics, housing providers) seeking a reliable navigation partner for their older clients
Financial & Transparency
Pathways For Aging is an organization described in Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law; donors should consult their own tax advisor. Our Employer Identification Number (EIN) is on file with the Internal Revenue Service. We produce an annual report and collaborate with local government and community funders. Requests for financial information or for a copy of our most recently filed Form 990 may be directed to us via the contact information provided on this site.
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