Change Lives NextGen

 Our Mission

Change Lives NextGen is a youth development program of Change Lives Outreach, INC. created to provide students in 8th–12th grade with a positive, supportive environment where they can grow, connect, learn, and prepare for their future.

Through mentorship, educational support, life-skills development, community service, leadership opportunities, career preparation, and engaging activities, NextGen encourages young people to discover their potential and become confident, responsible leaders.

What NextGen Offers

Change Lives NextGen provides meaningful opportunities designed to help young people grow academically, personally, professionally, and socially.

• Youth Mentorship & Leadership Development – Building confidence, communication skills, responsibility, and leadership abilities.

• Life-Skills Workshops – Preparing youth with practical skills they can use at home, at school, at work, and in everyday life.

• College, Scholarship & Career Preparation – Helping students explore colleges, scholarships, career paths, trade programs, and future opportunities.

• Résumé & Job-Readiness Assistance – Supporting youth with résumé development, applications, interview preparation, workplace expectations, and professional skills.

• Community Service Opportunities – Giving youth meaningful ways to serve their communities while learning the importance of giving back.

• Educational Support & Tutoring – Providing academic encouragement, homework assistance, study support, and resources to help students succeed.

• Financial Literacy & Goal Setting – Teaching youth about budgeting, saving, responsible money management, financial goals, and planning for their future.

• Entrepreneurship Development – Introducing young people to business ownership, creativity, problem-solving, money management, and turning ideas into opportunities.

• Social Activities, Trips & Youth Events – Creating safe and positive opportunities for youth to connect, build relationships, experience new things, and have fun.

• Youth-to-Youth Mentorship – Giving NextGen participants opportunities to mentor and encourage K–6th grade students while developing their own leadership abilities.

• Youth-Led Community Projects – Empowering participants to develop, organize, and lead projects that make a positive impact in their schools and communities.

Our Goal

Our goal is simple: give the next generation the tools, support, experiences, and opportunities they need to succeed—in school, in life, and in their communities.

Change Lives NextGen
A Program of Change Lives Outreach, INC.