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Pathways to Success celebrates 20 years
Delaware State University All-Stars open for Devotion, an Earth, Wind and Fire experience.
April 25, 2026
Pathways to Success marked a milestone April 18 with a 20th anniversary celebration in Rehoboth. The community-centered event was filled with music, entertainment, vendors and opportunities to support the organization. Three prosperous former Pathways to Success students shared the impact the organization made on their lives and how it helped them structure their future.
Jacques Bowe Jr., Pathways to Success operations manager, introduces founder Fay Blake at the nonprofit organization’s 20th anniversary celebration.
Fay Blake receives flowers and Delaware State swag during the 20th anniversary event.
Former students listen as Fay Blake introduces them. Shown are (l-r) Blake, Jakai Jones, Neisa Davis and Michael Purnell.
Fay Blake reminisces about the words of her grandmother, who empowered her in so many ways.
Trina Brown-Hicks, left, and Kathie Sunkett are ready to enjoy the night.
Chanta Wilkinson, left, and Gilda Howard are happy to support Pathways to Success.
Gathered at the 20th anniversary Pathways to Success event are (l-r) Dawn Mosley, Greg Lyles, Georgeann Sturgis, Mary Mosley and Joyce Chandler.
Joe Lawson and Charlotte King have front-row seats for the festivities.
Theresa and Howard Willis are ready to get the party started.
Kim Lewis, left, and Jvonne Oliver are feeling festive.
Darnell Channels enlists his mother, Jacqueline Jones, to promote his luxury company, Candles Litt.
Toshia Lindsay represents her business, Sew Cool, selling aprons and crochet critters.
Representing Jerk and Jambalaya are (l-r) Ron Taylor, Meya Miller and Sintelle Taylor, chef/owner. Their restaurant will open in May in First Street Station.
Author Michael Purnell talks about his experience with Pathways to Success.
Jakai Jones, with Meoli Companies, tells the audience how Pathways to Success helped shape his professional path.
Former Pathways to Success student Neisa Davis, a business consultant, said she hears Ms. Fay in her head saying, "Your circumstances don’t make you."
DSU alumnae Doris Cooper and Joanna Ridgeway support Pathways to Success.
Ron Shockley and Josie Cicerale are ready to celebrate Pathways to Success.
Ava Cannon, right, measures 50/50 tickets with help from guest Louise Jones.
John and Lori Simmons are looking festive for the evening.
Grace Franklin, a sophomore vocalist studying the music industry at DSU, performs during the event.
Delaware State University All-Stars open for Devotion, an Earth, Wind and Fire experience.
The rhythm section keeps the beat with (l-r) Don Clark on bass, Nathan Jacobs on drums and Jamal Stevens on guitar, all studying the music industry at DSU.
DSU Junior Don Clark plays bass.
DSU junior Jordan Davis plays sax with the all-stars.
DSU junior Jamal Stevens plays guitar with the band.
