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 …
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 …
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 …
Our Roots Run Deep
In 1995, a local grantor funded the purchase of the first NPFY Headquarters at 10th St. and Pierce St. This building allowed NPFY to establish its roots in Downtown Phoenix …
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
November is National Native American Heritage Month – a time to celebrate the significant contributions the first Americans have made and continue to make to the establishment and growth of …
Statement of Support for Proposition 308
Karen D. Johnson, Ph.D. | President & CEO, New Pathways for Youth New Pathways for Youth supports the passage of Proposition 308. As a fundamental principle of fairness, students who …
New Pathways Adds Fred Amador and Mindy Gordon to Board of Directors
New Pathways for Youth is delighted to add Fred Amador and Mindy Gordon to its Board of Directors as the youth-serving nonprofit continues to expand. While New Pathways for Youth …
Karen’s Blog: Your Right to Vote
By Dr. Karen D. Johnson My favorite President has always been Abraham Lincoln. When I lived in Chicago, I gave tours of the Lincoln exhibit at the history museum, visited …
NPFY Resource Portal
Navigating life requires a lot of skills that aren’t taught in school. Things like applying for FAFSA, writing a resume and filling out a job application aren’t easy tasks, yet …
NPFY Book Review: This is Your Brain on Food
In her book, This is Your Brain on Food, Dr. Uma Naidoo explores the relationship between food, the gut microbiome and the brain. Naidoo stresses the importance of a balanced, …