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
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Stories of Transformation

Save the date for our annual Stories of Transformation Breakfast on Thursday, December 7th. Hear firsthand stories of impact from our youth, mentors, and staff.

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“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

January 17, 2025

2025, in one word. 

Phoenix, AZ. January 17, 2025.- These last weeks have been a time of deep reflection, intentional planning, and envisioning what lies ahead. The horizon of 2025 appears both exciting and ...

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January 17, 2025

Stories of Transformation 2025

Join us for an inspiring morning as we gather to celebrate profound transformations made possible through mentorship. This event will showcase the life-changing journeys of our mentors and mentees through ...

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January 14, 2025

PATHWAYS! January 2025

What We Accomplished Together in 2024 We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! As we look forward to 2025 with excitement, we’re also looking back on what an incredible ...

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