Beloved NCI Tradition
​Our Candy for Kindness Table is a cherished NCI tradition where students pause to write uplifting notes for different communities. These messages of hope are later delivered to local groups, reminding them that they are seen and valued. With every event, we watch kindness ripple through campus—proof that even the smallest gestures can create meaningful change.
Our Current & Future Projects!
BOOK DONATION (SUMMER 2025)
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This summer, Next Chapter Initiative donated a curated collection of books to the Placer County Juvenile Detention Facility in Auburn, CA. With the help from NCI members and generous support from a volunteer coordinator at our local library, Ann Marie Drabin, we collected and organized books across a variety of genres, along with a complete genre-sorted list for staff use.
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The donation included a handwritten letter of gratitude and encouragement, reminding the youth that their next chapter is still being written.
SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATION (SUMMER 2025)
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In August 2025, Next Chapter Initiative held our first-ever school supply donation project. Thanks to the generosity of our members, we collected and donated 51 school supplies to Westbrook Elementary School. From notebooks and crayons to pencils and markers, these items will support students as they start the school year with the tools they need to succeed.​
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This project reflects NCI's mission of youth helping youth-every contribution makes a difference, and together we are creating brighter chapters for our community.
CARE KITS FOR FOSTER YOUTH (FALL 2025)​
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The Next Chapter Initiative (NCI) recently partnered with Children’s Hope Foster Family Agency to provide care kits for children in foster care. Our student volunteers assembled kits filled with essential items such as toiletries, school supplies, and small comfort items to help bring a sense of security and joy to these youth.
This project reflects NCI’s commitment to empowering students to make a positive impact in their community while supporting underserved populations. Each kit was thoughtfully prepared to meet both practical and emotional needs, showing children that they are valued and cared for.
Through initiatives like this, NCI continues to inspire compassion, service, and awareness among young people, proving that even small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference.
CLOTHING DRIVE/DONATION FOR UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS (WINTER 2025)​
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The Next Chapter Initiative (NCI) will launch a clothing donation drive to support unhoused individuals in our community. This project will partner with The Gathering Inn, a local organization that provides shelter, resources, and support to those experiencing homelessness. Our West Park High School chapter will serve as the main collection site, where students can donate new or gently used clothing items such as jackets, sweaters, socks, and everyday essentials.
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Through this drive, NCI aims to bring warmth, dignity, and care to community members who need it most—while empowering students to create meaningful change right here at home.
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