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Financials & AwardsPathForward practices strong financial management overseen by an experienced Finance Committee. We are audited annually by Rogers & Company, PLLC.
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PathForward has a 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator, a Platinum Seal on Guidestar, and has been featured as one of the best small nonprofits in the DC area in 2021-2022 by the Catalogue for Philanthropy.




Awards
Organizational Awards
Best Nonprofit Business – Arlington Chamber of Commerce: A-SPAN. 2021
Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Award – Bank of America: A-SPAN. 2018
Ellen Bozman Award (Jointly awarded with Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) and Westover Village Civic Association). 2017.
Honorable Mention recipient of the AIM Award 2016 – Center for Nonprofit Advancement: A-SPAN. 2016
Board Leadership Award – Center for Nonprofit Advancement: A-SPAN. 2015.
Excel Award – Center for Nonprofit Advancement: A-SPAN. 2015
Honorable Mention- Washington Post 2015 Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management – Center for Nonprofit Advancement: A-SPAN. May 21, 2015.
Leadership Legacy Nonprofit Award – Leadership Arlington: A-SPAN. May 21, 2014.
Nonprofit of the Year – Arlington Chamber of Commerce: A-SPAN. May 17, 2011.
Certificate of Appreciation – Arlington County Civic Federation: A-SPAN. April 8, 2011.
James B. Hunter Human Rights Award – Arlington Human Rights Commission: A-SPAN. 2006.
Staff Awards
2017 Washington Executive Management Award – Smart CEO: Leonard Chari. March 9, 2017
Excel Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership – Center for Nonprofit Advancement: Kathleen Sibert. October 21, 2015
Northern Virginia Mentor of the Year – Urban Alliance: David Ordonez. July 30, 2014
Woman of Vision – Arlington Commission on the Status of Women: Kathleen Sibert. March 6, 2012.
Outstanding Young Virginian – Virginia Jaycees: Jan-Michael Sacharko. Nov. 12, 2011.
Person of Vision – Arlington Commission on the Status of Women: Lora Rinker. 1999.
Volunteer Awards
James B. Hunter Human Rights Award – Arlington Human Rights Commission: Pastor Richard Cobb, CUMC. December 12, 2013.
James B. Hunter Human Rights Award – Arlington Human Rights Commission: John “Kip” Laramie. December 13, 2012.
People Helping People – Arlington Community Federal Credit Union: Missy Snelling. July 29, 2010.
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