What happens after work ends… and the loneliness begins?
In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, we sit down with Grace Murray from Pathways to Independence, a St. Louis nonprofit creating real-life social skills and community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Since 1987, Pathways has helped people:
• Build friendships
• Host their own small groups
• Gain social confidence
• Learn skills schools don’t teach
• Thrive in the community
We talk about:
• Why isolation is one of the biggest hidden crises today
• How “third spaces” save lives
• Social college classes (texting etiquette, dating, communication skills)
• Their upcoming Cowboys-Themed Trivia Night fundraiser
• How tax credits + local funding support disability services
• Why in-person community beats online every time
🎟 TRIVIA NIGHT (Cowboys for Community)
Saturday, February 21
Tables: $240 | Individuals: $30
Goal: $60,000
🌐 Learn more or donate:
https://ptistl.org
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https://mostlysuperheroes.com
🔴 TITLED YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Welcome Back to Mostly Superheroes
01:27 – Introducing Pathways to Independence
03:50 – The Mission: Real Life Skills Through Social Connection
08:13 – Small Groups: Helping Participants Host Their Own Events
10:19 – Cowboys for Community Trivia Night (Fundraiser Details)
15:05 – Social Growth Events in the Community
15:51 – “Social College”: The Skills School Doesn’t Teach
19:35 – The Importance of Third Spaces in St. Louis
22:32 – Why Online Communities Aren’t Enough
24:45 – Serving 4 Counties Across St. Louis
26:00 – 36-Hour Raise-A-Thon Explained
28:46 – Funding, Tax Credits & Children’s Services Fund
32:00 – How You Can Support Pathways
