Joy and Purpose – Youth Mentor Program in Phoenix, Arizona
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.
of our youth graduate high school
go on to post secondary education and training, 75% of which are the first in their family to do so
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.
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.
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.
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
Recent news and events
July 22, 2026
How Our Annual Back-to-School Celebration Helps Our Youth Start the Year with Confidence
Phoenix, AZ July 22, 2026 More than 150 youth, caregivers, mentors, volunteers, and community supporters recently came together at our home base for the annual New Pathways for Youth Back-to-School Celebration. It ...
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July 20, 2026
New Pathways for Youth Announces FY27 Board Officers and Committee Leaders
Phoenix, AZ | July 20, 2026 New Pathways for Youth is proud to announce its FY27 Board Officers and Committee Leaders, a dedicated group of professionals who will help guide the organization’s ...
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July 15, 2026
From Representation to Results: New Pathways’ CAMINOS Takes the Stage at UNITE 2026
At New Pathways for Youth, we believe our work is strongest when it is shaped with the communities we serve. By inviting community voice into the way we build and share our mission, our impact becomes deeper, more intentional, and ...
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