Ray of Sunshine

Ray of Sunshine Brightens the Lives of Adults with Mental Illness

Ray of Sunshine is a permanent fund which allocates a portion of interest earned to assist adults with mental illness who are served by Pathways. Funds may be used to purchase items or services that make life a little easier, a little happier. This may include: supplies for a favorite hobby, enrollment in an art class, or a bicycle to help with exercise and transportation. Pathways began awarding funding in November 2007 and continues to actively fund-raise for this important cause.

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Dianna Seymour
Pathways
2820 College Avenue
Escanaba, MI 49829

Questions or comments may be directed to Dianna Seymour at 906/233-1288.

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Why donate to the Ray of Sunshine Endowment?

It is the extras in life that can make the difference from surviving to thriving. This is especially important for people with mental illness who may struggle with feeling joy in every day living.

Ray of Sunshine funds are designed to purchase items or services that make life a little easier, a little happier. This may include: supplies for a favorite hobby, enrollment in an art class, or a bicycle to help with exercise and transportation.

In the last five years, Pathways has served over 6,000 adults with mental illness. 63% have a family income of $9,000 a year or less

% of People Served	Annual Family Income	Monthly Family Income
20%	$15,000 or more	$1,250 or more
17%	$9,000 - $15,000	$751 - $1,250
21%	$6,000 - $9,000	$501 - $750
42%	$0 - $6,000	$0 - $500

Often, it is the stigma associated with mental illness that prevents someone from being considered for meaningful employment or advancement. At times, it may be the illness which hinders performance in a work setting. Regardless, poverty is a harsh reality for people with mental illness.

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Ray of Sunshine Fundraising Committee

Pat Casteel, Gladstone
Delta County National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

Brenda Crow, Gladstone
Pathways Community Mental Health

Annette Grenier, Marquette
Alger/ Marquette National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

Barb Lehouillier, Gladstone
Delta County National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

Sandy Martysz, Marquette
Alger/ Marquette National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

Dianna Seymour, Escanaba
Pathways Community Mental Health/
Delta County National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

Trina Short, Rapid River
Pathways Community Mental Health

Helen Waisanen, Marquette
Alger/ Marquette National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

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For more information, contact Dianna Seymour, Community Relations Manager, at (906) 233-1288, 1 (888) 728-4929 or dseymour@up-pathways.org