Celebrating New Possibilities: Honoring the Class of 2025 at NPFY

Phoenix, AZ. May 7th, 2025- At New Pathways for Youth, we believe that graduation is more than a ceremony—it’s a symbol of transformation, resilience, and new possibilities. In May, we proudly celebrated nearly 20 high school graduates from our Class of 2025 at a heartfelt event held at our NPFY homebase.

The celebration featured individual portraits, personalized posters, and a special ceremony recognizing each graduate’s achievement. Families, mentors, program staff, and youth peers gathered to share in the joy and sign posters with words of encouragement and well-wishes. Food, games, and community-building made the day one to remember.

A highlight of the event was our Community Resource Fair, where graduates explored opportunities for their futures. Participating organizations included:

These partners provided valuable information and pathways forward—whether in college, technical education, trades, employment, internships or volunteer opportunities- offering youth the tools to envision and pursue their next chapter in life.

“We are so proud of these high school graduates who have worked hard to achieve this success,” said Karen Johnson, Ph.D., CEO of NPFY. “Through our Level Up Program, they have set important goals for their lives and their mentors have cheered them on every step of the way. We know they each have a bright future ahead.”

All of the graduates will continue in their one-on-one mentoring relationships through NPFY’s Level Up Program, which supports their transition into college, career, and adulthood with our young adult programing.

Our final 2025 graduation celebration will take place on May 17—stay tuned for more incredible moments. To support our mission and help youth reach their full potential, visit https://npfy.org/donate/