How NPFY Demonstrates Public Service

Hello All,

This weeks topic is about describing how New Pathways for Youth demonstrates public service. Firstly, I would like to start by defining what public service means to me. Public service is typically provided by governmental or non-profit institutions. It is a service that is done to directly or indirectly, impact or benefit the public. Public service also provides resources to diverse demographics, and many of these resource would not have been accessed if it were not for the public service sector. Lastly, public service is not motivated by profits, but it is largely about enhancing the welfare of the public.

New Pathways for Youth is a non-profit organization. This means that any profits that are earned are reinvested back into the organizations mission. It is their mission to empower youth to reach their full potential. This is done through their life skills workshops, and mentoring from adult volunteers. Many people think that the population they serve are children, but I would argue that they serve both children and adults. They build community relationships, and they provide access to education resources, mentorship, and skills training. They teach matches how to manage their stress, how to communicate, how to be responsible, and how to be accountable. This organization constantly provides empowerment to hundreds of children in the Phoenix area, and most of these kids come from either shelters, or impoverished demographics. The great things that these kids do as a result of this organization is proof that they provide an excellent public service. They are impacting an entire generation of children, and equipping them with life skills and communication techniques. They serve children, and teach those children to serve others; this service undoubtably impacts all of the public.