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.

    ABOUT US

    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

    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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    Champions of
    Transformation

    Join us on Thursday, October 2nd as we celebrate the individuals and organizations driving meaningful change in our community with special recognition and awards.

    GET YOUR TICKTES
    • “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

    August 13, 2025

    Welcome Scott Smith, Our New Vice President of Philanthropy 

    August 14, Phoenix, Arizona  We are pleased to announce that Scott Smith will join New Pathways for Youth as the  Vice President of Philanthropy. With two decades of service dedicated ...

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    August 6, 2025

    Mentorship in Action: How Positive Role Models Shape Youth for Life 

    Phoenix, AZ – August 6, 2025  At New Pathways for Youth, we believe mentorship isn’t just a relationship — it’s a transformative experience that shapes both youth and mentors. Positive ...

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    July 30, 2025

    Celebrating Community and Partnership at Carl Hayden’s Partner Appreciation Breakfast 

    PHOENIX, AZ – July 30, 2025  At New Pathways Youth, we know that partnerships aren’t just built in moments of struggle — they’re also nurtured in moments of celebration. Every ...

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