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.

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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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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.

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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

July 1, 2025

The Power of Mentorship: What We Learned from Our 2025 Mentor Survey 

Phoenix, AZ – July 2, 2025 At New Pathways for Youth (NPFY), our volunteer mentors are at the heart of our mission to guide and inspire Phoenix youth toward lives ...

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June 24, 2025

Mentoring Through the Storm: Showing Up While Healing

Phoenix, AZ – June 24, 2025 At New Pathways for Youth, we believe that true mentorship is about more than offering guidance when life is easy—it’s about being present through ...

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June 23, 2025

New Pathways for Youth CEO Dr. Karen D. Johnson Named to 2025 Phoenix Titan 100 — Honored for Second Consecutive Year

Phoenix, AZ | June 23, 2025 New Pathways for Youth is proud to announce that our President and CEO, Dr. Karen D. Johnson, has been named to the 2025 Phoenix ...

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