Need housing help? Call Central WI Community Action Council (CWCAC) at 608-432-4626
Working Towards a Better Tomorrow
Facing the challenges of today requires problem-solvers who bring different perspectives and are willing to take risks. Pathway Home emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words. Established in 2019, we’re an organization driven by progressive ideas, bold actions, and a strong foundation of support.
Pathway Home knows that our strength lies not only in the words we stand by, but most importantly through the actions of our initiatives. In 2019, our community leaders realized that by working together we could overcome our challenges much more efficiently, and that is why we ultimately decided to collaborate and build.
Meet Our Staff
Shelter Director, Wendy Schneider
Since 2010, Wendy has passionately worked on meeting the needs of unhoused individuals, affordable housing, and preventing homelessness through a variety of programs in the five county area of Adams, Columbia, Dodge, Juneau and Sauk. She has experience with case management, grant writing, program development and management. Wendy is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – River Falls with an Education Degree.
She and her husband have lived in the Baraboo area since 1990 and have raised two daughters. Wendy enjoys hiking, camping, kayaking and 5K events. Pathway Home is an amazing home where clients obtain resources and learn to overcome barriers and move to self-reliance, coinciding with Wendy’s values.
Email Wendy at: wendy@pathwayhomewi.org
Call: (608) 356-3069
Case Manager, Haley Weisert
A Sauk County native, Haley Weisert holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse and is a graduate of Reedsburg Area High School. Much of her previous work has involved learning and connecting people with programs and resources in Sauk County, providing education to area youth, and conducting outreach in the area. Her knowledge of area resources and her concern for people experiencing homelessness make her an ideal person to intersect with, support and encourage both our clients and staff.
Haley joined our team in 2021 and reports to the Shelter Director. Haley enjoys hiking, kayaking and gardening in the area.
Email Haley at: haley@pathwayhomewi.org
Call: (608) 356-3069
Case Manager, Jessica Herrewig
Jessica joined Pathway Home in July of 2022 as Interim Director and now works as a full-time Case Manager. Jessica attended Madison College Liberal Arts Transfer program with a focus in Sociology and Human Services and came to us with nearly 10 years of shelter work. This included working as an advocate for Hope House in Baraboo and sitting on the Board of Directors for Safe Harbor, the now closed homeless shelter in Reedsburg. Jessica lives in rural Sauk County with her daughter and two cats.
Email Jessica at: jessica@pathwayhomewi.org
Call: (608) 356-3069
Housing Case Manager, Toshia Martin
Toshia has lived in the Baraboo Area most of her adult life and has worked in the housing industry since 2018. She holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree from UW-Baraboo and is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in Community Engagement and Education from UW Milwaukee. She believes that a safe, secure home is the springboard to all other avenues of development and success for each person and for the community in which they live. Toshia lives in Baraboo with her family, their dog Annie and cat Tiger. In her free time she enjoys gardening, reading, walking and chasing waterfalls.
Email Jessica at: toshia@pathwayhomewi.org
Call: (608) 356-3069
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:
We are graciously supported by:
Balanced Rock Winery
Bar Buddies
Baraboo High School Social Justice Club
Baraboo Masonic Lodge #34
Baraboo Plumbing
Baraboo Public Library
Baraboo State Bank
Baraboo Young Professionals
Breunig Communications, LLC
Brothers on Oak
Christ Episcopal Church, Glendale, OH
Community Action Council of Central Wisconsin
Emanuel United Methodist Church
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
Fichter Concrete
First Congregational United Church of Christ
First Presbyterian Church of Baraboo
First United Methodist Church
Glacier Rock Restaurant
Greater Sauk County Community Foundation
Jose’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Living Word Church
McGann Furniture
Minuteman Press, Baraboo
New Life Community Advent Christian Church
North Freedom Baptist Church
Pointon Heating
Real Estate Management Solutions
Sauk County
Schaefer Electric
Slumberland Furniture, Baraboo
Sprecher Plumbing
SSM St Clare Foundation
SSM St Clare Hospital
St Christopher’s Episcopal Church, River Hills, WI
St Joseph’s Catholic Parish
St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
St Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, Greendale, WI
Terrytown Plumbing
Trinity Episcopal Church, Baraboo
Village Booksmith
WCCU Federal Credit Union
Walnut Hill Bible Church
West Baraboo Church of God
