Student Success Stories

Before I started with the Next Generation Project, I didn’t believe I could make a difference in my community. My mentor, who works in social work, showed me how small actions can create big changes. We worked together on a community service project where I helped organize a youth mentorship program at my school. It made me realize that I can be a leader and create a positive impact on others. Now, I’m actively involved in community work, and I’ve even started tutoring younger students at my school. My mentor helped me build confidence and take initiative.

Up the Ante Gala Donors

High Roller Sponsor
Trillium

Royal Flush Sponsor
LeeAnn Carlson & Steve Van Kuiken

VIP Sponsors
Winston & Strawn
Ernst & Young

Instant Win Community Sponsors
US Pharmacopeia (USP)
Revelstoke Capital Partners
Rose Cali

Let it Ride Photo Booth Sponsor
Rao’s

Across the Board Mini Grants
Bari Mattes
Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC
Dom DeChiara
Conversion Venture Capital
NY Giants
Jonathan Crystal
Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation
Howard Lipshutz
VeraData

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CURATEUR
Liz Funk
Madison Square Garden
Michele Cerwin
Museum of Ice Cream
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
NY Jets
The MCJ Amelior Foundation
Tumbling Dice
Unionwear
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