Level Up

Level Up serves Phoenix-area teens in grades 8–11, generally ages 13–17. It includes weekly check-ins, especially during the first year, and monthly programming with Power Ups, skill-building sessions, and enrichment activities.

Programs

• Level Up — Phoenix-area teens in grades 8–11 (generally ages 13–17) · Weekly check-ins, especially during the first year, and monthly programming that includes Power Ups, skill-building sessions, and enrichment activities

At a glance

• Ages: 13–17 years old

About the provider

Jennifer, a graduated NPFY youth, said, "The support of my mentor and the support of this program have closed the opportunity gap for me. It has given me the advantage I would not have had otherwise." Nate, an NPFY youth, said, "I knew I wanted the life that my mentor was offering and modeling. One of honesty, of hard work, of depth and vulnerability. With my mentor’s help, I now know I can have it if I commit to consistently doing the right thing, and telling the truth, even when it is hard."

What families say

“The support of my mentor and the support of this program have closed the opportunity gap for me. It has given me the advantage I would not have had otherwise.” — JENNIFER, GRADUATED NPFY YOUTH

“I knew I wanted the life that my mentor was offering and modeling. One of honesty, of hard work, of depth and vulnerability. With my mentor’s help, I now know I can have it if I commit to consistently doing the right thing, and telling the truth, even when it is hard.” — NATE, NPFY YOUTH

Last updated August 31, 2026.