New Pathways for Youth

Specialties

We are a mentoring organization for at-​risk teens and children living in transitional housing. We are always looking for caring, adult volunteers who would like to share their skills and be a mentor. Please contact Christina Abu-​Judom, Volunteer Manager, at cabu-​judom@​npfy.​org for more information. Volunteer Introductions are typically held every Tuesday evening to learn more about our four unique programs. Registration is required. We look forward to hearing from you!

History

Established in 1987.

Greater Phoenix Youth at Risk was founded in 1987 and granted non-​profit 501©(3) status in 1989. Founders envisioned a hands-​on educational experience that would open the hearts and minds of troubled youth to a whole new realm of life possibilities. The original program began with a retreat designed to open youth to personal transformation. The founders understood that a continuing relationship with an adult mentor would help make the transformation «stick.» This philosophy still remains today, celebrating over 20 years of the New Pathways Program.

Meet the Business Owner

Linda L.

Business Owner

Linda Lyman has a diverse business background in the «for profit» sector of the economy having managed and administered various legal functions within several major corporations. After a dynamic and lengthy business career, Ms. Lyman entered the nonprofit sector spurred by her years of successful program leadership and development within her church and community.

Linda has a passion for mentoring, as at an early age, mentors saw in her things she didn’t see in herself and provided the necessary encouragement to help shape her life. In 2003 — 2004, Ms. Lyman was the Executive Director of the Arizona Mentoring Partnership, an umbrella organization representing mentoring organization around the state. Since September, 2004, she has been leading Greater Phoenix Youth at Risk, the Valley’s premier mentoring agency for at-​risk and homeless children and youth.