Joy and Purpose – Youth Mentor Program in Phoenix, Arizona

Joy and Purpose

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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
New Pathways for Youth | Joy and Purpose – Youth Mentor Program in Phoenix, Arizona
95%

of our youth graduate high school

New Pathways for Youth | Joy and Purpose – Youth Mentor Program in Phoenix, Arizona
80%

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

New Pathways for Youth | Joy and Purpose – Youth Mentor Program in Phoenix, Arizona
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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New Pathways for Youth | Joy and Purpose – Youth Mentor Program in Phoenix, Arizona

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
New Pathways for Youth | Joy and Purpose – Youth Mentor Program in Phoenix, Arizona
New Pathways for Youth | Joy and Purpose – Youth Mentor Program in Phoenix, Arizona

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
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Stories of Transformation Fundraising Breakfast

We invite you to join us for our annual Stories of Transformation Fundraising Breakfast on Thursday, March 5th, 2026. Hear directly from our youth and see the impact of your support: improved relationships, academic achievements, and the ambitious goals they are pursuing. Learn more and get your tickets below.

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New Pathways for Youth | Joy and Purpose – Youth Mentor Program in Phoenix, Arizona
  • “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

New Pathways for Youth | Joy and Purpose – Youth Mentor Program in Phoenix, Arizona
January 21, 2026

New Pathways for Youth Scholarships Are Now Open 

Phoenix, AZ – January 21, 2026  At New Pathways for Youth (NPFY), we believe that transformation doesn’t happen overnight—and it doesn’t happen alone. It happens through consistent support, meaningful relationships, and access to opportunity. That belief is ...

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New Pathways for Youth | Joy and Purpose – Youth Mentor Program in Phoenix, Arizona
January 14, 2026

Rooted in Relationship: Why Mentorship Endures

Phoenix, AZ – Januray 14, 2026 By: Farrah Fiegener, VP of Community Outreach and NPFY Mentor since 2017 Mentorship is one of the few things I have seen consistently changing ...

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New Pathways for Youth | Joy and Purpose – Youth Mentor Program in Phoenix, Arizona
January 7, 2026

Coffee, Cause & Credits: Turn Your Arizona Tax Dollars into Local Impact 

Phoenix, AZ – January 7, 2026  At New Pathways for Youth, we believe informed generosity changes lives. When people understand how their resources can be used wisely, entire communities benefit. ...

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