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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …