Last week, New Pathways for Youth (NPFY) held its annual Stories of Transformation Breakfast that left everyone in attendance inspired from the youth’s stories of change and resilience. Arizona Mayor, Kate Gallego recognized New Pathways for Youth and the difference its making across the Valley, stating the importance of organizations like these for the Phoenix […]











Raising Awarenss for Teen Dating Violence in February
February is recognized as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) in the United States. This month aims to raise awareness about the issue of teen dating violence and promote healthy relationships among teens. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Nearly 1 in 11 female and about 1 in 15 male high […]










Black History Month
Black History Month is observed for the month of February every year. People celebrate Black History Month and throughout the year to reflect on more than 400 years of history and heritage that have shaped the American culture as we know it today. Click below to learn more, and view different ways to celebrate and […]










February Outing Ideas
Volunteer With Us! NPFY is hosting another fun outing through the act of volunteerism, We are going to the Humane Society at South Mountain on February 11th at 10 am. there are limited spots! RSVP to reserve yours with your mentee below. Learn More Anime & Disney Art Con Do you or your mentee […]










Karen’s Blog: Storming the Halls of Congress for Kids
By Dr. Karen D. Johnson Last week I had the privilege of attending the MENTOR National Mentoring Summit in Washington, DC. Approximately 1,500 representatives of over 500 mentoring organizations from around the country gathered to advance their knowledge and build their network. The event kicked off with a Capitol Hill Day, where I joined with […]










National Mentoring Month
Each January, we come together as a community to recognize the importance mentorship plays in igniting passions and turning dreams into reality with National Mentoring Month. At New Pathways for Youth, our mentors support their youth in goal setting and achieving, gaining personal development skills and much more. Our mentors serve as stable, caring adults […]










He’s All Caught up
Written by Marcelino De La Rosa Growing up was a struggle of its own. I grew up with one parent, for the most part, my father. But even then, he was in and out of the picture. He was always on the run from the law, but it felt as if I were on the […]


Karen’s Blog – Tis the Season
by Karen Johnson, PhD. When I’m asked what holiday character I most identify with, my answer is always The Grinch. The holidays give me anxiety. I fixate on the traffic clogging the streets heading to and from the mall, the urgent need to decorate my house and my yard, the rush to order cards and […]










It’s a Dry Heat Holiday
During the NPFY “It’s a Dry Heat” Holiday party, a mischievous gingerbread man went from blocking shots in basketball to playful cookie stealing. There were multiple times the gingerbread man would walk up behind matches and scare them. He almost got away with it, before our holiday savior, Manny, challenged him to a joust and […]










December Match Outing Ideas
Looking for some fun ways to connect with your mentee this month? Check out these ideas from our team: Glendale Glitters Glendale Glitters is taking place from November 22 to January 7th near Murphy Park and its surrounding areas. You can see the lights in Murphy Park, performances in the amphitheater and more. It […]