PATHWAYS! November 2024
A Night to Remember
Last month, we celebrated New Pathways’ 35th anniversary and the Champions of Transformation that make our mission possible in an extra special Champions of Transformation event. It was an honor to spotlight the amazing achievements our honorees have made when it comes to transforming the lives of youth. Furthermore, we were beyond grateful to be able to reflect on how far NPFY has come in these past 35 years, as well as raise funds to help us transform even more lives in the coming years.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this inspiring event, and to all those who continue to make a positive difference for youth in our communities. You can read more about the evening here, as well as check out memorable moments from the night here.
Meet Our VP of Programs & Impact
New Pathways is proud to welcome Vanesa Contreras Rodríguez, M.Ed., as our new Vice President of Programs & Impact. With a strong background in education, strategic programming, and community engagement, Vanesa brings both significant leadership experience and a passion for inclusive and equitable education to her role at New Pathways. As VP of Programs & Impact, she will be responsible for shaping and overseeing our youth mentorship and development programs, enhancing their reach and effectiveness.
Learn more about Vanesa and her role here.
Now Introducing: Caminos
At New Pathways, we are fiercely committed to building the most inclusive possible program for the youth we serve, and we know that representation is a huge part of that. So, we’ve partnered with Novle, a multicultural marketing firm based in Phoenix, to develop our Caminos initiative. This initiative will allow us to recruit more Hispanic and Latinx mentors to our Level Up program who will better represent and identify with the youth we serve, 85% of which are BIPOC.
We were thrilled to hold our official kickoff event for Caminos on October 23rd, where we were able to spread the word about the importance of representation in mentorship, and speak about how this initiative will bring us closer to our vision of a world where every young person can live their life with joy and purpose.
Give the Gift of Joy This Holiday Season
The holidays are just around the corner, which means our annual holiday party is coming up! We will be providing essential care kits to all of our youth that will include sanitary items, hoodies, socks, and more during our holiday party.
This year, we’re asking our supporters to donate $25 Amazon, Target, or Walmart gift cards for our youth to purchase vital items like school supplies, hygiene products, and everyday essentials.
Your generosity ensures that our youth have the resources they need to stay focused on their growth and success. Every contribution counts! Please help us meet this urgent need by donating one of the $25 gift cards and make a lasting impact. Thank you for supporting New Pathways for Youth!
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Upcoming Events
Giving Tuesday | December 3rd
Click here to make a donation this Giving Tuesday to make a direct, tangible impact on our youth. Your donation also qualifies to receive a dollar-for-dollar return on your Arizona state taxes on up to $470 for individuals and $938 for couples filing jointly.
All day Tuesday, December 3rd
Mentor Introduction Sessions | Multiple Dates
Learn all about the youth we serve, our program, and how we support mentors, along with the screening & commitment requirements and next steps.
Virtual: every Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. and every Friday at 12 p.m.