Join NextGen Thriving in Empowering Differently Abled Youth

When I first started NextGen Thriving, I had a dream✨to support historically marginalized youth – like my beloved son Patrick.❤️‍🩹As we approach Thanksgiving🦃, let’s remember the importance of community🫂in creating accessible, supportive pathways for these youth.

🧐Did you know that 11% of youth ages 14 to 24 report having a disability in the US?¹🌎The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the prevalence of disability only increases with age² – and disabilities are more common among children living in poverty.

Differently abled youth face unique hurdles in completing education and securing sustainable employment.🎓High dropout rates—over twice that of their peers without disabilities—underscore the need for🎯targeted support and skills training to help these young individuals thrive.🌠

🌟NextGen Thriving is especially grateful for funding more than $430,000 in grants since our founding in 2020, to organizations who champion inclusive opportunities. We’re committed to empowering youth with disabilities through life skills and job training to bridge these gaps.🌟

Your support can make a tangible difference. Help us create brighter futures by donating today, subscribing to our mailing list, and following us on LinkedIn.

Together, we can build a more inclusive world where every young person has the chance to thrive.☄️

Thank you sincerely,

Richard Ricks
Founder, NextGen Thriving: A Foundation for Youth Life Skills

Sources:

1. Institute for Educational Leadership Report: 2023 Youth Transition Report: Outcomes for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities
2. US Census Bureau Report: https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/03/united-states-childhood-disability-rate-up-in-2019-from-2008.html