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WHO WE ARE
Our Story & Leadership
Founded on the conviction that a weekend camp or inspiring speech is not enough. We stay for the next chapter to build generational leaders and resilient households.
★ NORTH STAR: "We do not stop at inspiration. We stay for the next chapter."
WHO WE ARE
Our Story & Leadership
Founded on the conviction that a weekend camp or inspiring speech is not enough. We stay for the next chapter to build generational leaders and resilient households.
THE ORIGIN
How Two Powerful Journeys Converged
The Next Chapter Foundation was born when Frank Hallum’s extensive experience in male mentorship, youth leadership camps, and rites-of-passage work joined forces with Brittany Gibbs’ firsthand experience in motherhood, widowhood, business leadership, financial empowerment, and dedicated family advocacy.
Frank saw hundreds of young men ignited with hope during summer summits, only to stumble months later because no structured system was in place to guide them daily. Meanwhile, Brittany witnessed mothers and caregivers pouring everything into their sons while carrying immense emotional, financial, and logistical burdens alone.
"When you mentor a young man in isolation from his mother and household, you solve only half the equation. When you build the boy and strengthen the mother together, you transform an entire generation."
THE ORIGIN
How Two Powerful Journeys Converged
The Next Chapter Foundation was born when Frank Hallum’s extensive experience in male mentorship, youth leadership camps, and rites-of-passage work joined forces with Brittany Gibbs’ firsthand experience in motherhood, widowhood, business leadership, financial empowerment, and dedicated family advocacy.
Frank saw hundreds of young men ignited with hope during summer summits, only to stumble months later because no structured system was in place to guide them daily. Meanwhile, Brittany witnessed mothers and caregivers pouring everything into their sons while carrying immense emotional, financial, and logistical burdens alone.
"When you mentor a young man in isolation from his mother and household, you solve only half the equation. When you build the boy and strengthen the mother together, you transform an entire generation."
OUR PURPOSE
OUR MISSION
The Next Chapter Foundation empowers young people and strengthens the families raising them through sustained mentorship, character and leadership development, financial education, academic and career readiness, and community engagement.
THE FUTURE
OUR VISION
A world where every young person regardless of race, background, family structure, or ZIP code has access to sustained mentorship, life-altering opportunity, and a strong, supported family system.
A world where every young person regardless of race, background, family structure, or ZIP code has access to sustained mentorship, life-altering opportunity, and a strong, supported family system.
OUR PURPOSE
OUR MISSION
The Next Chapter Foundation empowers young people and strengthens the families raising them through sustained mentorship, character and leadership development, financial education, academic and career readiness, and community engagement.
THE FUTURE
OUR VISION
A world where every young person regardless of race, background, family structure, or ZIP code has access to sustained mentorship, life-altering opportunity, and a strong, supported family system.
A world where every young person regardless of race, background, family structure, or ZIP code has access to sustained mentorship, life-altering opportunity, and a strong, supported family system.
OUR PRINCIPLES
Ten Core Values
The non-negotiable principles guiding every mentor match, workshop, and family interaction.
Camp, school, or community initial encounter
01
Character
Instilling deep integrity, moral courage, and self-respect in every decision.
Camp, school, or community initial encounter
02
Accountability
Walking the talk with transparent goals, consistent check-ins, and peer honesty.
Camp, school, or community initial encounter
03
Respect
Honoring oneself, mothers and caregivers, elders, peers, and the community.
Camp, school, or community initial encounter
04
Leadership
Empowering young people to lead by example, service, and ethical influence.
Camp, school, or community initial encounter
05
Family Strength
Recognizing that behind every thriving young person must stand a supported household.
Camp, school, or community initial encounter
06
Opportunity
Instilling deep integrity, moral courage, and self-respect in every decision.
Camp, school, or community initial encounter
07
Family Capability
Walking the talk with transparent goals, consistent check-ins, and peer honesty.
Camp, school, or community initial encounter
08
Service
Honoring oneself, mothers and caregivers, elders, peers, and the community.
Camp, school, or community initial encounter
09
Inclusion
Empowering young people to lead by example, service, and ethical influence.
Camp, school, or community initial encounter
10
Continuity
Recognizing that behind every thriving young person must stand a supported household.
OUR PRINCIPLES
Ten Core Values
The non-negotiable principles guiding every mentor match, workshop, and family interaction.
Governance & Oversight
Board of Directors & Advisors
Guided by experienced educators, corporate executives, mental-health practitioners, and community advocates.
Executive Leadership
Frank Hallum
Executive Director & Co-Founder
Brittany Gibbs
Director of Family Empowerment & Co-Founder
Board Of Directors
Dr. Kimberly Vance
Chair, Adolescent Behavioral Health
David R. Chen, CPA
Treasurer & Finance Committee
Evelyn Washington, Esq.
Legal & Youth Safeguarding
Pastor Gerald Jenkins
Community & Faith Partnerships
Marcus Sterling, M.Ed.
Director of Curriculum & Academics
Advisors & Community Partners
Regional School District Liaisons
HBCU & University Admissions Counselors
Corporate Workforce Advisory Council
Caregiver Advisory Committee
The Next Chapter Foundation
Building Leaders. Strengthening Families. Community Impact.
Building Leaders. Strengthening Families. Community Impact.
"We do not stop at inspiration. We stay for the next chapter." We provide sustained mentorship, academic guidance, and family resilience beyond the camp or summit.
Building young leaders. Strengthening families. Community Impact. Sustained mentorship, leadership development, financial education, academic and career preparation, and family support beyond the initial camp or summit.
501(c)(3) Dedicated Youth & Family Development Organization
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STAY CONNECTED
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© 2026 The Next Chapter Foundation. All rights reserved.
Governance & Oversight
Board of Directors & Advisors
Guided by experienced educators, corporate executives, mental-health practitioners, and community advocates.
Executive Leadership
Frank Hallum
Executive Director & Co-Founder
Brittany Gibbs
Director of Family Empowerment & Co-Founder
Board Of Directors
Dr. Kimberly Vance
Chair, Adolescent Behavioral Health
David R. Chen, CPA
Treasurer & Finance Committee
Evelyn Washington, Esq.
Legal & Youth Safeguarding
Pastor Gerald Jenkins
Community & Faith Partnerships
Marcus Sterling, M.Ed.
Director of Curriculum & Academics
Advisors & Community Partners
Regional School District Liaisons
HBCU & University Admissions Counselors
Corporate Workforce Advisory Council
Caregiver Advisory Committee
The Next Chapter Foundation
Building Leaders. Strengthening Families. Community Impact.
The program ends.
The journey continues.
"We do not stop at inspiration. We stay for the next chapter." We provide sustained mentorship, academic guidance, and family resilience beyond the camp or summit.
Building young leaders. Strengthening families. Community Impact. Sustained mentorship, leadership development, financial education, academic and career preparation, and family support beyond the initial camp or summit.
501(c)(3) Dedicated Youth & Family Development Organization
PROGRAMS & MODEL
GET INVOLVED
STAY CONNECTED
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© 2026 The Next Chapter Foundation. All rights reserved.