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UMMA NEXGEN: We Got the Keys. Now Let's Build the Future.

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A New Era for Youth in our communities

In a time when so many young people are pulled between distractions, pressure, and the streets, they don't need more rules.They need a space to be seen. Heard. Inspired.

That's why we built UMMA NEXGEN, a third space created for the next generation. Not a school. Not a mosque. But a place where youth can unlock their potential, build real-world skills, and find direction in life.

Thanks to a circle of visionary supporters, we've secured the building.The pilot site is live. The dream is alive.Now we need your help to bring it to life.

🧠 Classes in media, tech, and entrepreneurship💬 Mentorship circles and leadership development🧭 Optional spiritual guidance rooted in identity and values

This isn't just a youth center.It's a national model in the making.

📍 First site: Staten Island, NY🚀 Vision: NEXGEN Centers across the country

🏢 Explore the Space: 6 Arc Place, Staten Island

From Raw Space to a Launchpad for Youth

We've secured 3,699 square feet of street-level, wide-open space in Staten Island, and now it's ready to be transformed into something powerful.

This is where UMMA NEXGEN begins:A flexible, light-filled, purpose-driven hub where youth from all walks of life can create, grow, and lead.

From content studios to community gatherings, this space will become a home base for future changemakers, equipped with tools, mentorship, and a real sense of belonging.

🧩 What's Inside

✅ Open Floor PlanPerfect for a dynamic buildout, from classrooms to media labs and creative collaboration zones.

✅ Natural Light WallRows of windows flood the space with daylight, boosting energy, focus, and creativity.

✅ Industrial VibeHigh ceilings, exposed beams, and concrete floors create a modern, flexible environment that feels open and raw.

✅ Private CornersDesigned with breakout areas for one-on-one mentorship, quiet study, and optional reflection or wellness spaces.

✅ Core Utilities ReadyOn-site bathroom and utility room already built, just needs light upgrades for full functionality.

🔧 Imagine the Zones We're Building

🖥️ Tech & Media LabRows of computers, cameras, and gear, where young creators learn, build, and express themselves.

🗣️ Leadership LoungeA bold, youth-designed space for collaboration, mentoring, and the next big idea.

🧘 Reflection NookA calm, welcoming corner for mindfulness, journaling, or spiritual grounding, whatever the moment calls for.

🎙️ Studio CornerPodcasting. Video content. Storytelling. This is where youth take the mic and own their narrative.

📦 Utility & StorageSmart storage for equipment, learning tools, and program supplies.

📍 Location:6 Arc Place, Staten Island, NY, right in the heart of New Dorp, with direct street access and high visibility.

🧱 Why This Space Matters

This isn't just real estate.It's a launchpad for a national movement, where young people are trusted, equipped, and seen.A place where potential is unlocked, one story at a time.

NEXGEN Is Just the Beginning

This is a pilot program, built from scratch, backed by experience, and ready to grow nationwide.

✅ Endorsed by community leaders✅ Trusted by parents✅ Designed by youth, for youth

We're proud to collaborate with MAS (Muslim American Society), a respected national organization that shares our vision for youth empowerment. With over 30 centers across the U.S., MAS is exploring how this model can expand to communities nationwide.

This isn't just a youth program.It's a national movement rooted in hope, opportunity, and real impact.And it starts with you.

❝ "The best of people are those who bring the most benefit to others.", Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

This is your opportunity to build something that lasts.Not with hesitation.Not with delay.But with vision.

✅ Become a Founding Donor🌍 Build the pilot. Launch the model. Inspire the future.🏗 Donate Today. Fuel the first of many.

🔨 Our Roadmap: From One Site to a National Model

This isn't just a one-off youth space, it's the blueprint for impact. Here's how we're building the future, step by step:

✅ Building Secured3,699 sq. ft. secured in Staten Island, raw space ready for transformation.

🚧 Construction Phase: Aug–Sep 2025Interior buildout begins: creative zones, tech lab, mentorship rooms, wellness space.

🚀 Soft Launch: Oct 2025Doors open for our first wave of youth programs, mentoring circles, and community events.

🎯 Year 1 Goal: 100 Youth EnrolledReal relationships. Real results. Our pilot program aims to impact 100 young lives in the first year.

🌍 Next Cities on Our RadarWe're already in conversations to bring NEXGEN to:New Jersey, Texas, Chicago, Florida, Michigan and Los Angeles, and beyond.

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What Is Happening

Need does not stop at the border. People sleep outside in American cities through the winter, and families a few streets from us are choosing between rent and food.

What UMMA Is Doing

The Hope Bus runs a weekly route with hot meals, blankets and hygiene kits, starting in New York and adding cities as the funding allows. Our restaurants give away food from their own kitchens. Your donation pays for the meals and keeps the route running.

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