Honoring Pat & Karen LeSage’s Lasting Legacy 

Publish Date: December 3, 2024

Pathfinders is grateful to all who’ve included the organization in their estate plans, including Pat and Karen LeSage. The couple, who were particularly passionate about youth mental health, generously supported Pathfinders during their lifetime and Karen served on Pathfinders’ Board of Directors.

In honor of Karen, who predeceased him, Pat included a charitable bequest to Pathfinders in his estate plan. He had these words to share:

“(Karen) worked tirelessly to ensure every youth had the opportunity to live a safe, healthy and successful life by investing in and working with organizations like Pathfinders who help our youth find hope and a path forward. I can think of no more fitting way to honor her memory than to dedicate my support to the work of Pathfinders.”

Pathfinders will provide resources and support to Milwaukee youth facing homelessness for as long as they need us. Bequest gifts like Pat and Karen’s ensure we can keep doing this important work well into the future.

To learn more about how you can support Pathfinders through a bequest, visit our Planned Giving webpage or contact Michelle Strode at mstrode@pathfindersmke.org.


Get Involved

Provide safety, hope and healing to youth.

Get Informed

Learn about issues impacting youth.

Donation Drop-offs

Guidelines for in-kind gifts.