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.

GET YOUR TICKTES
“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 30, 2025

Celebrating Community and Partnership at Carl Hayden’s Partner Appreciation Breakfast 

PHOENIX, AZ – July 30, 2025  At New Pathways Youth, we know that partnerships aren’t just built in moments of struggle — they’re also nurtured in moments of celebration. Every ...

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July 23, 2025

New Pathways for Youth Celebrates 2025 Graduates with $45,000 in Scholarships

Phoenix, AZ (July 23, 2025) — At New Pathways for Youth (NPFY), graduation isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of something greater. On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 15 young people from ...

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July 22, 2025

Short-Term Mentoring, Lifelong Impact

Phoenix, AZ – July 22, 2025 In Episode 15 of The Mentorship Blueprint, we celebrate over a year of conversations that honor the real, raw journeys of mentorship in our ...

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