Nextgen Thriving

NextGen Thriving empowers historically marginalized youth by equipping them with job-related skills and expanding their horizons through new training opportunities. The foundation awards grants for projects and programs that align with its mission of helping historically marginalized youth attain a bright future in their lives, communities, and the world. It is our desire to spark a revival that allows each life touched to not only dream, but attain a brilliant future — in their lives, community and the world. The Foundation was formed to serve and empower youth because of the life experiences and passions of the Ricks family. Richard Ricks, his wife Janice and daughter Missy were the loving and proud family of Patrick, their beautiful son and brother who was born with developmental disabilities. Richard founded Silver Tree Consulting & Services with the dream of eventually establishing a foundation to donate 50% of its profits to this cause.