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.

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
April 15, 2026
Caminos, One Year of Community, Mentorship and Latino Youth
Phoenix, AZ | April 15, 2026 New Pathways for Youth (NPFY) marked the first anniversary of its Caminos initiative on April 9th with Caminos Celebración y Comunidad, a gathering of community leaders, mentors, philanthropic partners, and ...
LEARN MOREApril 13, 2026
Built to Endure: Our 2025 Annual Impact Report
Phoenix, AZ — April 13, 2026. Every so often, we’ll run into a young person we served 25 or 30 years ago — now an adult with a family, a career, a ...
LEARN MOREApril 8, 2026
Last Call: Join Us Tomorrow for Caminos: Celebración y Comunidad
Phoenix, AZ | April 8, 2026 Tomorrow is the day! On Thursday, April 9 at 5 PM, New Pathways for Youth invites you to Caminos: Celebración y Comunidad — because our roots are their future. ...
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