Joy and Purpose – Youth Mentor Program in Phoenix, Arizona

Joy and Purpose

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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

    GIVE
    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.

    ABOUT US
    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.

    RSVP for Info session

    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
    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

    New Pathways for Youth | Joy and Purpose – Youth Mentor Program in Phoenix, Arizona
    December 10, 2025

    Rudolph’s Reindeer Games 2025: A Celebration of Joy, Connection, and Community at New Pathways for Youth

    Phoenix, AZ – December 10, 2025 At New Pathways for Youth, the holidays are about more than celebration—they’re about belonging, consistency, and joy in community. This year’s Holiday Party, Rudolph’s ...

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    New Pathways for Youth | Joy and Purpose – Youth Mentor Program in Phoenix, Arizona
    December 9, 2025

    The Long Game of Mentorship

    Phoenix, AZ. – December 9, 2025. In the latest episode of The Mentorship Blueprint, Mark Garcia sits down with two longtime mentors, Robin Hilgart and Clark Diepholz, to talk about ...

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    New Pathways for Youth | Joy and Purpose – Youth Mentor Program in Phoenix, Arizona
    December 4, 2025

    The Meaning of Celebrations for Our Youth 

    Phoenix, AZ. – December 4, 2025 At New Pathways for Youth, we take celebration seriously—not because of the decorations or the snacks, but because joy has real power. For many ...

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