Our Story
Pathways to Promises is a grassroots nonprofit organization rooted in Las Vegas, Nevada, dedicated to empowering youth and uplifting historically underserved communities. We believe that every young person deserves access to the knowledge, resources, and mentorship they need to break cycles of poverty and build lives full of purpose, passion, and possibility.
Our mission is to plant the seeds of growth through educational workshops, financial literacy, mentorship, and cultural programming that meet youth where they are and help them get where they want to go. Whether it’s guiding students toward college, skilled trades, entrepreneurship, or community leadership, we are here to walk alongside them on their journey.
At Pathways to Promises, we honor the strength of our roots while nurturing the future. Our work is community-powered and people-centered, and we are committed to building transformative spaces where young people can thrive, dream big, and see those dreams realized.
Together, we’re creating pathways. Together, we’re making promises — and keeping them.
A Message from Our Founder
My name is Adam Allen, and I started Pathways to Promises because I believe every young person deserves the chance to dream and the support to bring those dreams to life.
I was born and raised in Las Vegas by my incredible mother, Janee, who adopted me at six months old and taught me what it means to lead with love, resilience, and purpose. Growing up in a city full of bright lights and deep disparities, I’ve seen firsthand how systems can fail kids with so much potential. I’ve also seen how one opportunity, one mentor, or one promise kept can change a life forever.
This organization is my promise to the kids who are overlooked, underestimated, or simply need someone to believe in them. Pathways to Promises is about more than programs. It’s about planting seeds. It’s about showing young people that their story isn’t written for them, they get to write it themselves.
Through culturally responsive workshops, financial literacy, career mentorship, and community engagement, we aim to build stronger foundations and open more doors. We’re not just guiding students toward success,s we’re walking beside them every step of the way.
Whether you’re here as a partner, donor, volunteer, or just curious, thank you for being part of this journey. Our roots run deep. Our vision runs far. And together, we’re building something powerful.
With hope and purpose,
Adam Allen
Founder & CEO, Pathways to Promises
