Pathfinder Village receives $1.8 million grant

Vicky Klukkert, The Daily Star, Oneonta, N.Y.
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Apr. 30—Pathfinder Village will receive $1.8 million state grant to help it create a Farmstead Employment Training and Retail Center.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced in a media release Pathfinder Village was one of 23 projects across the state that will split more than $34 million through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Round XIII included core capital grants and tax credits from Empire State Development, which was made available on a continuous and competitive basis to support the immediate needs of communities.

"We are thrilled and grateful to the State of New York, the Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council and the Empire State Development Corporation for partnering with us in such a meaningful way," Pathfinder Village President and CEO Karen Knavel said in an email. "With their support, more women and men with disabilities will enter the workforce and contribute to our local economy."

Pathfinder Village's adult day services works with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to expand their vocational and employment training opportunities so they can obtain their employment goals, Knavel said. Through Pathfinder Produce, a fresh produce microbusiness, and training programs, people can receive training and improve their skills, leading to jobs at local businesses.

"Our current home for these programs is at capacity," Knavel said. "The plans for the new Farmstead Employment Training & Retail Center, an innovative, sustainably designed project, will repurpose a historic barn into a new home for these programs. Through recent paradigm shifts in our field, we've seen exponential growth in demand by adults with disabilities and families for these programs that offer a well-planned path into competitive employment and community engagement."

"Simultaneously, the new center will create jobs, increase access and enhance community experiences, and support the local economy," she continued. "Pathfinder Produce will offer more availability of fresh produce through extended shopping hours and a larger selection of staple grocery items through partnerships with area artisans, farmers, and suppliers. When the center is fully developed, new retail options will also add to customers' experiences and contribute to an economic revival in our county."

The Regional Economic Development Council process continues to support and empower regional stakeholders in developing strategic plans and funding priorities that meet local economic needs, the release said. To date, through the REDC Initiative, more than $8 billion has been awarded to more than 9,900 job creation and community development projects consistent with each region's strategic plan.

Vicky Klukkert, staff writer, can be reached at vklukkert@thedailystar.com or 607-441-7221.

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