Events and Stories
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Events
Empowering Youth Together
I AM NEXT brings people together through events that are as meaningful as they are memorable. From movie nights to golf scrambles to our annual ‘Swing it Forward’ dance, we create fun ways to connect with our mission and each other. Every gathering strengthens our community while supporting emerging adults who are writing their next chapter.
Swing It Forward 2026
Swing It Forward: Annual Dinner & Dance Join I Am NEXT at our annual Swing It Forward Dance event...
Stories
Stories that Prove What’s Possible
At I AM NEXT, we’re forging new pathways beyond foster care—helping emerging adults move from survival mode to lives of purpose and independence. Every success story, volunteer experience, and community celebration shows what happens when the right support meets incredible potential. These are the moments that inspire us and fuel our mission.
I Am Next Wins Significant Grant
I Am Next Wins Significant Grant to Apply Towards Supportive Housing for Emerging Foster Youth With...