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
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUTH ENROLLMENT
“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

June 4, 2025

Beyond the Runway: Youth Aviation Academy Launches a Summer of Discovery

Phoenix, AZ – June 4, 2025 The second annual Youth Aviation Academy is now underway, launching a month of hands-on learning, mentorship, and career exploration for teens from across Phoenix. ...

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May 28, 2025

New Pathways for Youth Receives $12,500 Contribution from U.S. Bank Foundation

Phoenix, AZ, (May 28, 2025) – New Pathways for Youth, a nonprofit organization that has been serving central Phoenix youth for over 35 years with their transformational programs, announced it ...

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May 27, 2025

Present in the Process: Mentoring Through Juvenile Detention

Phoenix, Az. May 27th, 2025.- In the latest episode of The Mentorship Blueprint, we dive into one of the hardest—and most important—parts of being a mentor: showing up, even when ...

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