Subaru Drives Efforts to Combat the Opioid Epidemic Visions and Pathways receives $30,000 grant for Outreach and Prevention programs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Danielle Radigan
908-526-6605 ext. 313; dradigan@visionsandpathways.org
April 27, 2017

PHOTO TAG (pictured left to right): Sam Spagnuolo, Director, Subaru of America; Brandon Baker, President Baker Auto Group; Mimi Baker; Michele Chevalier, Motor Vehicle Clerk and Sales Consultant; and David Walker, Visions and Pathways Executive Director and CEO.

Bridgewater, N.J. (April 27, 2017) Located in Somerset, NJ Victory Subaru donated $30,000
grant to Visions and Pathways. The donation is part of Subaru’s annual Share the Love
campaign.

“Victory Subaru’s generosity is remarkable,” said David Walker, Visions and Pathways’ CEO.
“The donation will be used to support our Street Smart outreach and Prosperity independent
living skills programs” Walker continued.

Through grassroots outreach, Street Smart identifies youth who are experiencing a crisis at
home or at school – kids who are at great risk of using drugs and engaging in other harmful
activities. Street Smart outreach workers helps youth get the help they need to successfully
emerge from the crisis. After the crisis subsides, Visions and Pathways’ Prosperity program
helps youth obtain employment, continue their education, pursue vocational training and take
the steps necessary to live independently. The programs serve youth throughout Central and
Northern New Jersey.

Brandon Baker, Subaru President, “We at Victory Subaru have proudly donated over $30,000 to Visions and Pathways! The Visions and Pathways mission is to provide abused, neglected,
homeless and missing youth with housing, a stable environment and supportive services that
help them become self-sufficient. Thank you all for allowing us to give such support to these
remarkable charities!”

Share the Love Campaign
The Subaru Love Promise program is designed to reflect how Subaru retailers are doing good
for the sake of others. The Subaru Share the Love Campaign supports its community, local
charities, and creates an exceptional customer experience. The Subaru Love Promise Program
focuses on ensuring to spread the love to those who need it most.
For more information about Visions and Pathways, visit visionsandpathways.org for more
information about Street Smart visit www.streetsmartoutreach.org or contact David Walker,
Esq., MSW at 908-526-6606 ext. 304 or dwalker@visionsandpathways.org.

About Visions and Pathways
Visions and Pathways provides abused, neglected, homeless, and runaway youth with housing, a stable environment, and supportive services that guide them in becoming self-sufficient. Since 1970, over 8,000 youth throughout New Jersey have come to seek shelter, food, clothing, and support services. The agency provides 11 programs: Brahma House residential crisis intervention program; Passages, My Place and Whitney House residential transitional-living programs; Prosperity independent-living skills education program; Street Smart street outreach program; Transitional Learning Center for in-house education instruction; Bridge House and Village House, supportive-housing for aged-out youth, an Arts and Recreation Program, and Transitions aftercare program.

Visions and Pathways is a charity recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS under Section 501(c)(3). Visit online at visionsandpathways.org.

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