Inclusion
For content that references inclusive practices – especially as associated with youth with disabilities
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 […]
Giving Back Starts at the Heart: A Conversation with Lauren Holt What inspired you to join NextGen Thriving’s Board of Directors, and how does it align with your personal values? I joined Silver Tree Consulting in 2022, which gave me exposure to the mission of the Foundation and subsequently the opportunity to serve on its […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
🙌 Made possible by a grant from NextGen Thriving, Code For Life USA, Inc. scaling its impact ⚖️ with a new Director of Growth – Welcome Gyna Uhrlass!👋Gyna is a passionate leader dedicated to community 🫂, connection 🔗, and growth 🪴. As the founder of The Mothering, a welcoming network for mothers in New York […]