New Pathways for Youth

08/14/2026

Take control of your financial future with our new Planning with Purpose Series! This complimentary, three-part educational series is designed to give everyone in our community clear, practical guidance on managing their personal finances and protecting their loved ones. 💵

We are kicking things off with our first event: Wills, Trusts & Directives. We will have a guest speaker, Jessica Clark with Clark Law Group, who will provide practical guidance to help you create an estate plan that protects your family and honors your wishes.

Join us to learn the basics of estate planning and gain real peace of mind, no matter where you are starting from: bit.ly/planningwithpurposenpfy

Can't make this one? You can RSVP to our upcoming sessions on year-end giving strategies and navigating tax credits later in the series.💜🧡

08/13/2026

We are so proud to celebrate our Vice President of Programs & Chief Impact Officer, Vanesa (Vané) Contreras Rodríguez! 🎉

Vané was recently named a Los D-backs Líderes Under 40 Award winner with the Arizona Diamondbacks and nominated for the Valle del Sol Profiles of Success! Both of these incredible honors recognize the profound, lasting impact Vané continues to make every day across our community.

Thank you, Vané, for your dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to driving positive change. Please join us in congratulating her in the comments! 👏

08/12/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to support youth in our community? New Pathways for Youth is now enrolling volunteer mentors for Level Up Academy, a 10-week classroom-based experience where mentors gather with students, facilitators, and fellow volunteers to explore emotional growth, confidence, goal-setting, and new possibilities.

If you have been curious about mentorship and want a rewarding way to get started, this is a powerful opportunity to dip your toes in and make a difference.

Learn more and get involved today: bit.ly/luamentors

https://npfy.org/blog/news/step-into-youth-mentorship-with-level-up-academy/

Phoenix, AZ | August 12, 2026 If you have ever wondered what mentorship could look like in your life, Level Up Academy is a meaningful place to begin. New P ...

08/10/2026

Protect what matters. Plan with purpose.

Join New Pathways for Youth for the first session of our complimentary three-part estate planning series and learn how wills, trusts, and legacy giving can help protect your assets, care for your loved ones, and create lasting impact for local youth.

RVSP today: bit.ly/planningwithpurposenpfy

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Phoenix, AZ | August 10, 2026. At New Pathways for Youth, we believe in building futures rooted in joy, purpose, and stability—not only for the young people ...

08/06/2026

Meet Nathan, one of our dedicated Level Up Academy mentors. He has shown up as a mentor during multiple semesters in different high school classrooms, and his impact is immeasurable.

Our fall semester is approaching and we need more volunteer mentors for our classrooms! Take the first step and schedule a call with our Level Up Academy Manager, Lindsay Stansfield, to learn more: bit.ly/luamentors 💜🧡

08/05/2026

We’re proud to announce new leadership for the Caminos Advisory Committee, a dedicated group of Latino professionals and community leaders helping expand culturally connected mentorship for the youth we serve.

Congratulations to Melissa Heger, who will serve as Chair, Christopher Bernal, who will serve as Vice Chair, and Trisha Schulz, who will serve as Secretary.

Through Caminos, New Pathways for Youth continues to strengthen representation, connection, and opportunity for Latino youth by inviting more professionals to serve as mentors, ambassadors, and advocates.

Let’s keep up the great work!
Become a mentor with Caminos: https://npfy.org/caminos/

https://npfy.org/blog/news/caminos-advisory-committee-announces-new-leadership/

Phoenix, AZ | August 5, 2026 New Pathways for Youth is proud to announce the new leadership of the Caminos Advisory Committee, a dedicated group of Latino p ...

08/03/2026

Last week, our leadership team spent the day building our FY27 operational plan, focusing on collaboration, smarter systems, and how we can best support our staff and community in the year ahead. We left feeling aligned, inspired, and deeply grateful for the incredible people leading this mission.

Special thanks to our board member Streator Bates for hosting us at Snell & Wilmer! Here’s to a powerful year ahead. 💜🧡

07/31/2026

Last weekend, our youth and mentors came together for a day of block painting! Led by A y o, we learned how to create custom art pieces.

Thank you to A y o for guiding our matches through the process, we're proud to see our youth practice creativity and create beautiful art. 💜🧡

07/30/2026

This , we are celebrating a milestone: 20 years of incredible partnership with The Saguaros!

Their recent grant and tax credit matching campaign are just the latest examples of their deep commitment to our community. Beyond financial support, members of The Saguaros continually show up for our teens as dedicated mentors and volunteers.

It's partnerships like these that make our mission possible. Thank you, The Saguaros. 💜🧡

07/29/2026

Join us for a meaningful evening honoring the mentors, youth, volunteers, partners, donors, and supporters who help make transformation possible.

Reserve your seat today: bit.ly/championsnpfy26

https://npfy.org/blog/news/celebrate-the-relationships-that-change-lives-at-champions-of-transformation/

Phoenix, AZ | July 29, 2026. We are excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for Champions of Transformation 2026, New Pathways for Youth's si ...