Our Story
Why We Built This
Because no one else was going to.
The Reality
The Problem
Youth are disconnected. Community centers are outdated. Programs are scattered. The pipeline from youth to leadership is broken.
50%
of the community is under 25
80%
of youth feel disconnected
90%
have no youth programming
50%
hide their identity in public
We looked at the landscape and saw a gap. Not a small one. A generational one.
The Third Space
Home. School. NexGen.
1st
Home
Where love and values are shaped.
2nd
School
Where structure and knowledge are taught.
3rd
NexGen
Where youth CHOOSE to grow, lead, and own their identity.
No pressure. No limits. Just pure growth.
The Model
Built to Last
Membership-based
Sustainable, not dependent on donations alone.
Community-owned
Built by the community, for the community.
App Store revenue
Free services = free space. Paid services = revenue share.
Multiple revenue streams
Memberships, studio bookings, events, partnerships.
Fair pricing for all families. Scholarships for those in need.
The Vision
Where We're Going
Expansion
Multiple locations. More cities. Reaching communities everywhere.
More Programs
Trade skills, mentorship networks, career pathways - real tools for real futures.
Digital Platform
UMMA App integration for alumni community - stay connected long after you age out.
Infrastructure
NexGen is not a program. It is infrastructure for the next generation.
The Ecosystem
Every Part Feeds the Next
This is just the beginning.
Help us build infrastructure for the next generation. Fund it. Join it. Be part of it.
501(c)(3) · Tax ID: 86-3883211 · Values-driven · Open to everyone