Path of Hope was formed in 1996 by Colleen Peruo, Ph.D., of A.C.T.Training and Psychological Services) in Clifton and a grass roots community group of concerned friends. In 1997, through it's efforts 21 children were helped. Path of Hope has been working to provide a joyful Holiday celebration and gifts for children of limited means by bestowing gifts selected from the children's own wish lists. Through a series of fundraisers held during the course of the year, Path of Hope accrues funds to accomplish this goal while keeping operating costs to a minimum.Expansion from the initial twelve children (12) to a current forty-four (44) highlighted needs that Path of Hope seeks to address through Phase II of this project. All Children deserve and have an inherent right to a healthy, happy, productive life not just for oneholiday a year. Path of Hope seeks to facilitate assistance to abused, vulnerable and disadvantaged children by providing all the services they require under one roof, including but not limited to: 1) Psychological therapy 2) Health Care Referral Assistance 3) Support services for parents, guardians, caretakers, such as: a. Parenting Skills Training b. Therapy, both individual and family, specializing in treatment of addictions and trauma. c. Career training/counseling d. Training in daily living skills e. Transitional housing(abused persons/children, at risk pregnant women) f. Shelter for pets of individuals in transitional housing g. Habilitate and rehabilitate adolescent and teen prostitutes 4) Financial counseling 5) Legal Referral Assistance (initial legal consultation) 6) Support groups 7) Job training/placement for teenagers as well as adults 8) Shelter for pets of battered families 9) Tutoring/remedial education (children and adults)