activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 4
- Level Up program outcomes College Preparation & Empowerment Programs95% of youth in the Level Up program graduate high school, and 80% pursue continued education and training, with 75% being the first in their family to do so.
- Mentorship Program for High School YouthMatches high school-aged youth who have experienced high levels of adversity with volunteer mentors to support them in setting and meeting personal goals. The program includes a "Level Up Launch" event for mentor-youth matching and aims to serve 1000 youth annually within the next five years.
- Youth Mentorship ProgramMatches high school-aged youth who have experienced high levels of adversity with volunteer mentors to support them in setting and meeting personal goals, with a focus on high school graduation and pursuing continued education or training.
- Youth mentoring programMatches high school-aged youth who have experienced high levels of adversity with volunteer mentors through a structured three-day "Level Up Launch" event. The program supports youth in setting and achieving personal goals using a research-based curriculum.
research · 3
- Program Evaluation and ReportingConducts annual surveys of youth and mentors through an independent research firm to assess program effectiveness and publishes an annual impact report.
- Program Impact Reporting and Evaluation Annual Impact & Transparency ReportingPublishes an annual impact report and conducts annual surveys of youth and mentors through an independent research firm to assess program effectiveness, including high school graduation rates and pursuit of continued education.
- Program evaluation and researchConducts annual surveys of youth and mentors via an independent research firm to assess program effectiveness and publishes findings in an annual Impact Report.
capacity building · 3
- Mentor training and capacity building Youth Mentoring ProgramsProvides four training courses for volunteer mentors to prepare them for working with youth who have experienced adversity.
- Volunteer Mentor Training Youth Mentoring ProgramsProvides four training courses for volunteer mentors to equip them for their roles in supporting youth.
- Volunteer Mentor Training Youth Mentoring ProgramsProvides four training courses for volunteer mentors to equip them with the skills needed to support youth in the mentorship program.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Family-centered support family_centered_supportBy extending support to the families of youth, providing resources, and offering workshops, the organization reinforces program teachings at home and addresses the broader environment influencing youth development.
- Family-centered support to reinforce program teachings family_centered_supportNew Pathways For Youth extends its support to the families of the youth, providing resources, filling gaps, and offering workshops (Caregivers Circle) to reinforce the program's teachings and create a supportive home environment.
- Family-centered support to reinforce youth development family_centered_supportThe organization extends its support to the families of the youth it serves, providing resources, filling gaps, and offering workshops (like the Caregivers Circle) to ensure that the program's teachings and positive impacts are reinforced and sustained within the home environment.
- Long-term, individualized mentoring for holistic youth development long_term_mentoringBy providing stable, long-term one-on-one mentoring relationships, tailored goal-setting, and connecting youth to vital resources within a supportive peer group, the organization aims to foster holistic development, addressing inner growth, external environments, and improving mental health, academic success, and graduation rates.
- Long-term, individualized mentoring for holistic youth development long_term_mentoringNew Pathways For Youth provides one-on-one mentoring with dedicated adults, emphasizing long-term relationships (1-4+ years) to offer a stable, caring presence. This support is individualized through tailored goal-setting and personalized action plans, and is integrated into a holistic, research-based program that addresses youth's inner development and outer environments, including mental health, personal wellness, academic success, and connections to vital resources.
- Long-term, individualized mentoring with holistic support long_term_mentoringNew Pathways For Youth provides one-on-one mentoring with dedicated adults, emphasizing stable, long-term relationships (at least one year, often four or more). This support is individualized through tailored goal-setting and custom plans, and is holistic, addressing inner development, outer environments, and connecting youth to vital resources and a supportive peer group.
- Research-based program for goal achievement and holistic development research_based_programThe organization utilizes a research-based program called "Level Up" to help youth set and meet personal goals, leading to improved mental health, personal wellness, academic success, and high school graduation rates.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Caregivers Circle
An optional workshop for parents and guardians to reinforce the curriculum youth are learning and provide a space for parents to connect and learn from each other.
Level Up Program
A research-based program providing 1:1 mentoring with a dedicated adult, tailored goal-setting, connection to vital resources, and support within a peer group for personal growth. It focuses on relationships, education, and employment, and includes support for families.
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Be A Leader Foundation Partner — Vanesa Contreras Rodríguez, VP of Programs & Impact, was honored with the Be A Leader Foundation Alumni Award in 2026.
- TITAN CEO Partner — Dr. Karen Johnson, CEO of NPFY, was recognized among the Phoenix TITAN 100 in 2024 and 2025.
- YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix Partner — Nina Franco, Bilingual Youth Enrollment Manager, received the YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix’s Tribute to Leadership award in 2024.