New Pathways for Youth

Teamwork makes the dream work. 💜🧡

Our NPFY team recently spent a day reconnecting and recharging. We kicked things off with an inspiring visit to Rosie's House: A Music Academy for Children, where we learned more about their incredible mission and the power of music education. A huge thank you to their team for hosting us and letting us try our hand at some instruments! 🎸🎹

We then had a competitive scavenger hunt at Dave & Buster’s and ended the day with some arcade games. At NPFY, we believe that play isn't just fun, it’s an essential part of how we grow, bond, and serve our community. ✨

We are proud to celebrate our long-standing partnership with Land Advisors Organization. Following their annual Phoenix Land & Housing Forecast, they have provided a generous donation to support our programs and the youth we serve.

Thank you to the entire Land Advisors team for helping us shape the next generation of leaders in the Valley!

Check out our blog to learn more about the impact of their generosity: npfy.org/blog/news/decades-of-generosity-thank-you-land-advisors-organization/

We are so excited to continue our senior spotlights with Carlos! 🎓

Next year, Carlos will be heading to Metro Tech to join their enterprise program. We’ve loved watching him grow into a more independent leader, and it has been a joy to see the strong connection he has built with his mentor.

Join us in celebrating Carlos and all his hard work as he takes this next big step! 🌟

Happy 5-year anniversary to our Program Success Manager, Beatriz Aguirre! 🌟

If you’ve been around our community for a while, you know that Beatriz is at the heartbeat of everything we do. In her role, she supports our program coordinators, our youth, and our mentors, ensuring they have support and resources.

Beatriz, thank you for five years of hard work and dedication to our mission. We’re so glad you’re on the team! 💜🧡

Graduation season has officially arrived, and we’re kicking off our Senior Spotlight series with Miguel! 🎓

Miguel is headed to Grand Canyon University this fall, and he’s already one step ahead, he’s locked in his full course schedule. We love seeing that proactive spirit as he prepares for this next big chapter!

Join us in the comments and drop a 💜 to congratulate Miguel on his hard work and his bright future at GCU!

The Changemaker’s Toolkit: A Live Workshop for Community Action is officially one week away! Join us and author Catherine Alonzo for an evening dedicated to moving beyond the page and into real-world impact.

Come engage in meaningful dialogue, gain practical leadership tools you can use immediately, and connect with others dedicated to community transformation. Get your copy of The Changemaker’s Toolkit and have it signed by Catherine on-site!

Mark your calendars:
📅 Thursday, May 14th
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 New Pathways for Youth | 901 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix
Don’t just read about making a difference, come do the work with us. RSVP at the link below. 📚
bit.ly/npfychangemakers

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re sharing why joy is a vital part of our work at New Pathways for Youth. Many of the young people we serve have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that can impact their developing brains, bodies, and sense of self.

That’s why our programming is intentionally trauma-informed, built to create safety, connection, and moments of play that help young people feel seen, supported, and hopeful about what’s next.

Read more about our trauma-informed practices and the role joy plays in our mission at the link below. 💜🧡
npfy.org/blog/news/mental-health-awareness-month-why-joy-is-part-of-our-work/

Moments that change everything. 📸

These are the moments when our youth are matched with their mentor and they begin their journey together. We create our matches with intentionality, ensuring our youth and mentors are set up for success from day one.

Sign up for a virtual mentor introduction session at the link below to learn how you can become a Level Up mentor and meet your match. 💜🧡
npfy.org/become-a-mentor/

We welcome Lisa Dancsok, Streator Bates, Joseph Hourigan and Tom Marlowe as new members of our Board of Directors. Each of these leaders has shown up for this mission in real and lasting ways — and now they bring a powerful mix of mentorship, community commitment, and professional expertise to help us reach even more youth across the Valley.

Read more here: npfy.org/blog/news/meet-the-shaping-our-next-chapter-new-members-join-the-board-of-directors/

Our partners at Advance Community are officially launching Pa'Adelante — a unified local identity built on decades of work serving Arizona's Latino communities.

At New Pathways for Youth, we believe systemic change happens when organizations build toward the same future together. This moment is exactly that.

Leaders, changemakers, and community members from across the state will be in the room on May 6th.
https://npfy.org/blog/news/impact-and-collaboration-that-moves-community-forward/

As Dr. Karen Johnson, our President & CEO, puts it: "Come ready to do some real thinking."

New Pathways for Youth is proud to co-host The Changemaker's Toolkit Live on May 14 with the incredible Catherine Alonzo, CEO of Javelina and one of Phoenix's most respected social change leaders.

This conversation is grounded in real tools, honest dialogue, and the kind of community that reminds us all why this work matters.

Register below, we hope to see you there!

What Happens When Changemakers Get in the Room Together - New Pathways for Youth New Pathways for Youth co-hosts The Changemaker's Toolkit Live on May 14 in Phoenix. Join us for an interactive evening on community impact, youth advocacy, and real change.