Joy and Purpose

Transforming the lives of youth by providing the support, stability, and skills they need to flourish in the community and in their families.

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MENTOR TODAY
95%

of our youth graduate high school

80%

go on to post secondary education and training, 75% of which are the first in their family to do so

100%

complete our program feeling that anything is possible for their lives

Choose Your Path

Level Up by New Pathways for Youth helps Phoenix-area youth gain the support and skills needed to reach their goals – whatever they may be.

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Transform a life.
Become a mentor!

If you’re ready to make an impact (or know somebody who is), we are always welcoming potential mentors to our mentor introduction sessions.

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Invest in
Phoenix youth

Every dollar invested in New Pathways for Youth translates to as much as a $30 return by preventing future spending on costly social and criminal justice services. An investment in New Pathways is truly an investment in the future of our Phoenix youth.

TRANSFORM YOUR COMMUNITY

Discovering unlimited possibilities

New Pathways provides:

  • A holistic, research- based development program
  • Individualized 1:1 mentoring and action planning
  • Connections to critical well-being resources
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUTH ENROLLMENT
“Through the support of this program, Luis’ grades have improved…and he’s taking steps to achieve his full potential.”
– BEAU, MENTOR TO LUIS
“The support of my mentor and the support of this program have closed the opportunity gap for me. It has given me the advantage I would not have had otherwise.”
– JENNIFER, GRADUATED NPFY YOUTH
“I knew I wanted the life that my mentor was offering and modeling.  One of honesty, of hard work, of depth and vulnerability. With my mentor’s help, I now know I can have it if I commit to consistently doing the right thing, and telling the truth, even when it is hard.”
– NATE, NPFY YOUTH

Recent news and events

April 22, 2025

The Power of Boundaries: A Must-Listen Episode of The Mentorship Blueprint 

Phoenix, AZ April 22, 2025.- In the latest episode of The Mentorship Blueprint, host Mark Garcia sits down with longtime mentor Cherry Collins to explore a critical—but often under-discussed—aspect of ...

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April 21, 2025

More Than a Mentor: A Journey of Connection, Growth, and Joy 

Farrah Fiegener, Director of Marketing and Mentor Recruitment at NPFY, reflects on her mentorship experience in this heartfelt essay—sharing both the challenges and the joyful milestones that have shaped her ...

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April 11, 2025

Caminos, an Initiative of New Pathways for Youth, Draws Nearly 300 Attendees—Marking a Powerful Step Forward in Serving Latino Youth

Phoenix, AZ – April 11, 2025 — Last night, New Pathways for Youth proudly launched Caminos, a groundbreaking initiative designed to uplift and empower Latino youth through culturally resonant mentorship—and ...

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