The Upchurch Society
A community of nearly 100 families who give every month, so kids in mobile home communities always have a place to belong.
Where monthly giving began.
Justin and Suzanne Upchurch were Path United's very first monthly donors. They started with $25 a month, which was what they could give at the time, and kept showing up, month after month.
When we built our monthly giving community, there was only ever one name that fit. Their faithfulness has inspired families across multiple states to join them.
A legacy that lives on.
In September 2026 we said goodbye to Justin, whose quiet, faithful generosity started it all. He was full of faith, love and hope, and his legacy lives on through Suzanne, their family, and every monthly gift given in his name.
In Justin's words
In 2008, I recall Jim telling me how he and Melinda had visited Gwinnett Estates to deliver Christmas gifts that their small group had collected. Before leaving Gwinnett Estates they were asked to come back and visit, and from there they never stopped going back. This was the beginning of Path United as we know it now.
I wanted to actively partner and volunteer with Path because I believed in their vision, mission and purpose (I still do!) They were, and are, actively changing lives for the better in the ‘here and now’. However, my time was already spread thin. I was working full-time while also in school finishing my degrees. My wife, Suzanne, was about to start working full-time, and our three children were active in school and sports.
So, after talking with Suzanne, we agreed that we’d partner with Path financially. We started giving $25 per month because that’s about all we could afford, and over time we’ve been able to increase our monthly giving. I still haven’t been able to physically volunteer or just write a check for $50k (although I’d like to), but by donating monthly, I feel like I’m partnering with Path United regularly, and in some small way helping to make a difference in the lives of the communities they serve.
Justin UpchurchWhat your monthly gift makes possible
Helps keep our doors open and our programs running.
Helps our teachers and youth development specialists show up for kids consistently, week after week.
Helps sustain the full rhythm of a community center: the staff, the programming, and the space itself.
As a member, you'll receive
Notes from the Path
A short, story-rich monthly update with real moments from our centers.
Upchurch Society swag
A small thank-you to wear with pride.
Full flexibility
Adjust or pause anytime. No calls, no guilt.
“Every month, their legacy of generosity lives on through you.”
Join the Upchurch Society