Welcome to Milestone Moments, a dedicated space where we celebrate the incredible journeys and achievements of our clients, team members, and supporters.
Every step forward is a story worth sharing. Whether it’s overcoming challenges, reaching new heights, or marking significant milestones, we invite you to share your path to success with us. Your stories inspire and empower others, creating a community of hope and resilience.
Join us in celebrating your triumphs and paving the way for future successes.
ZEKE & ZION
NewPath Clients
Two years ago, brothers Zeke and Zion* were given up and passed around to reside with different family friends. The boys ended up in the home of a cruel individual who locked them in cages, fed them dog food, and burned them with hairspray as an accelerant.
Once the county discovered their living conditions, NewPath collaborated and worked tirelessly to relocate them to the safety of our Residential Interventions services. Zeke and Zion are now thriving on comprehensive treatment plans across multiple services, including Education, Medical Management, and Outpatient Therapy. Both boys continue to improve daily and were recently elected “Residents of the Month” due to their improvement and unwavering strength.
*Names changed for privacy protection.
DAN RUSSELL
NewPath Supporter
Dan Russell has partnered with NewPath for ten years. As a single father of two, Dan didn’t have much money for big family vacations, so he spent many summers at Kings Island with his daughters. One day at the amusement park, his youngest daughter mentioned how it “wasn’t fair that not all kids get to do this.” That thought stuck in Dan’s mind and later led him to NewPath. After working with Carpenter’s Local Union 2, the Plumbers-Pipe Fitters Union 392, and Advanced Caulking, Dan was able to send (then St. Joseph Orphanage) youth to Kings Island with extra spending money. He later learned his father’s adoption was through our organization, which cemented his passion for our mission even further.
DOTTIE BAYLESS
Experiential Learning Program Manager
Dottie Bayless has worked at NewPath for 24 years and currently manages the Experiential Learning program. She began her career as a Therapeutic Art Group Leader with NewPath (then St. Joseph Orphanage). Dottie remained passionate about working with people, especially youth, through artistic and hands-on avenues. As Dottie advanced in her career, she also began to work more internally, developing staff and programming from a more administrative perspective. Today, she works both internally with staff and externally with NewPath clients, inspiring them to be the best and most successful versions of themselves.
