Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Grant Ceremony Videos

Fall 2024 class member and nonprofit founder, Elijah Riley, speaks at the grant ceremony.
Fall 2024 class member and nonprofit founder, Elijah Riley, speaks at the grant ceremony.

You’re invited to watch our most recent Strive to Thrive Lincoln grant ceremonies:
Fall 2024: Watch on YouTube
Spring 2025: Watch on YouTube

Pictured is Elijah Riley, a Fall 2024 Strive to Thrive Lincoln class member. While still a student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Elijah founded his own registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Big Gumdrop Outdoors. The organization empowers and educates urban youth through outdoor exploration and educational programs.

Learn more about his meaningful work at:
biggumdropoutdoors.org