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
June 17, 2026
Expanding Impact the School Year: Inside Our Level Up Academy Summer Series
Phoenix, AZ – June 17, 2026 Summer is often described as a time of freedom, but for many young people in Phoenix, it can also mean weeks without structure, connection, ...
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June 10, 2026
New Pathways for Youth Offering Free Trauma-Informed Student Support Webinar for Schools
Phoenix, AZ – June 10, 2026 At New Pathways for Youth, a leading Phoenix nonprofit youth development organization, we believe every young person deserves access to strong mentoring relationships, supportive environments, and ...
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June 3, 2026
Our Annual Mentor Survey Results are in: Building Resilient Youth Through Mentorship That Works
Phoenix, AZ – June 3, 2026 At New Pathways for Youth, we believe every young person deserves to live with joy and purpose — confident in their ability to choose ...
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