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It Takes a Village: Investing in Skills for Tomorrow’s Leaders What inspired you to join NextGen Thriving’s Board of Directors? I’ve known Richard and Janice Ricks, the founders of NextGen Thriving, for a long time – I think almost 20 years! I’m their pastor, and Richard asked me to serve on the Board of his […]
Changing Our Stars: The Vision Behind NextGen Thriving What inspired you to establish NextGen Thriving? First, as a Christian, I believe – to those that much is given – much is expected. And so, when I reflect on my life and the opportunities that were given to me, I must give back. Growing up, I […]
Celebrating Five Years of Transformative Impact for Marginalized Youth Raleigh, NC — November 13, 2025 — NextGen Thriving is proud to announce the release of its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting five years of transformative work to empower historically marginalized youth through life skills training, job readiness, and pathways to economic independence. Founded in 2020 by […]
NextGen Thriving Awards $33,500 Grant to Invictus Bakery to Expand Job Training for Individuals with Special Needs NextGen Thriving is proud to announce Invictus Bakery as the 2024 Grant Award Recipient, providing $33,500 to support an innovative pilot program in partnership with AHRCNYC (Advocacy, Humanity, Reimagination, Change – NYC). This initiative will bring Invictus Bakery’s […]
Allow Me To Introduce Myself I’m Emily Mallozzi, 👋 the Chief Operating Officer at NextGen Thriving. 👉I joined NextGen Thriving because I was inspired 🎇 by the mission to equip historically marginalized youth with life-changing skills. I’ve spent my career working in the nonprofit sector because I knew in my heart 💗 that I would never be satisfied unless […]
Support NextGen Thriving this Season 🪴 Growing up from humble beginnings and life experiences fed my passion to establish a foundation that serves and empowers historically marginalized youth.🛫 I founded NextGen Thriving (formerly Silver Tree Foundation) four years ago and committed to donating 50% of Silver Tree Consulting & Services profits to this worthy cause. […]