Helping Hands is the first project we’re working on.
A youth-led community initiative
Every child deserves a chance to rise.
We want to make it a little easier for children and families to get the support they need. We’re starting small, bringing people together, and seeing what we can do right here in our community.
✳ Starting in New Jersey. Growing through community.
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COMMUNITY · CARE · OPPORTUNITY
A little help.
Can go a long way.
COMMUNITY · CARE · OPPORTUNITY
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OUR PURPOSEEmpowering Children. Supporting Families. Building Futures.01 / 04
Who we are
It starts when
we show up.
A child’s circumstances shouldn’t decide what they’re able to achieve.
NextGen Rising started with a simple idea: every child deserves to feel supported and have a fair chance to succeed. I wanted to do something practical to help make that happen.
For now, that means focusing on our local community, listening to what families actually need, and finding people and organizations who want to help. We’re learning as we go and want to build this the right way.
What drives us →A message from our founder
THE PERSON BEHIND THE PURPOSE
Meet Oscar.
Oscar Origene Founder, NextGen Rising
“I started NextGen Rising because I wanted to do something that could help kids and families in a real way. I believe every child deserves support and a chance to build a good future.”
I’ve seen how much a little support can matter. Not every family has the same resources, and I didn’t want to just talk about that—I wanted to try to help. I’m starting this without a big budget or a huge team. I’m starting with an idea, a willingness to work, and the hope that other people will want to be part of it.
That’s why the first project is Helping Hands. I want to find useful ways to support children and families, starting with things like school supplies and local service projects. I know this will take time, but I’d love to see it grow from a small New Jersey effort into something that can help more communities in the future.
With purpose,
Oscar Origene
Our mission
Our goal is to support children and families by connecting them with useful resources, learning opportunities, mentorship, and people in the community who are willing to lend a hand.
OUR NORTH STAROpportunity should reach everyone. ↗
The numbers behind our start
We’re just getting
started.
We’re at the beginning, so we want to be honest about what we’ve done and what we haven’t done yet. Here’s a look at where things stand right now.
The values we want to bring to every project.
A few practical ways we hope to help.
We’re starting by talking with people and looking for ways to volunteer.
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Our impact tracker starts here.
LAUNCH STAGEWe haven’t helped families through an official project yet, so there are no impact numbers to share. When that changes, we’ll post real updates instead of making claims before the work is done.
The reality behind the numbers
Behind every number
is a child.
Millions of children face barriers to education, nutritious food, and the resources they need to thrive. Explore the latest global estimates and learn what each number represents.
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WHAT THIS NUMBER MEANS
586 million children
Children under 18 experiencing multidimensional poverty, including deprivation in areas such as housing, sanitation, nutrition, and education.
Source: UNDP Global MPI 2025 ↗These are estimates from different reports and reference years, not live counters. The groups and measures differ, so the figures should not be added together.
What we’re building
Purpose in action.
We have ideas for where this could go, but we want to start with what people actually need and build from there.
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Helping Hands
Helping children and families get everyday essentials, starting with school supplies and other practical needs.
Get involved →● ● ●
Community Action
Getting local people involved in projects that make a difference in the neighborhood.
Future program↗
Youth Opportunity
Giving young people more chances to learn, build confidence, and get involved in their communities.
Future programA FUTURE FULL OF POSSIBILITY
HELPING
HANDS
THE FIRST STEP STARTS HEREHANDS
Our first initiative
Helping Hands.
Real support.
Helping Hands is where we’re starting. The idea is simple: find out what local children and families need, then work with community members and organizations to help where we can. We’re still building the project, so we’re taking time to make sure we do it responsibly.
- ✓ School-supply support
- ✓ Community-led service projects
- ✓ Partnerships with established organizations
What guides us
Our values, our foundation.
These are the values I want NextGen Rising to stick to as it grows.
Compassion
Lead with empathy, dignity, and care.
Opportunity
Help open doors for every young person.
Integrity
Be honest, accountable, and responsible.
Community
Listen, collaborate, and grow together.
Make a difference
Good things happen
when we come together.
You don’t need to be part of a big organization to make a difference. If you’re a student, neighbor, family member, or local group and want to help, I’d be glad to hear from you.
Start a conversation ↗
Right now, I’m looking to connect with people who may want to volunteer, share ideas, or work together on a future project.
Let’s connect
Let’s make
good happen.
Have an idea or want to get involved? Send a message. I’d be happy to hear from you.
GENERAL INQUIRIESEmail our founder ↗
STARTING POINT
New Jersey, United States
FOLLOW THE JOURNEY
More updates coming soon
Please don’t email sensitive personal information about children or families. We’ll share safe ways to coordinate community support as programs develop.