THRIVE Peninsula

THRIVE Peninsula THRIVE Peninsula is a faith-based 501c3 non-profit helping families through financial hardship.

Formally known as Denbigh United Christian Outreach (DUCO - est. 1973), present-day THRIVE Peninsula remains among the most long-standing outreach services of its kind in its local community. THRIVE offers emergency financial assistance to help Peninsula residents maintain stable housing and employment, 1-on-1 financial coaching services, and free groceries.

📊 Fact Friday: Did you know that nearly 300 volunteers serve with THRIVE each week?What's even more incredible is that m...
06/05/2026

📊 Fact Friday:
Did you know that nearly 300 volunteers serve with THRIVE each week?

What's even more incredible is that most of our volunteers give just two hours of their time each week! Those hours add up to a tremendous impact.

Here's how our volunteers support the mission:
🛒 56% serve in the Market
🚚 11% serve as drivers
🙋 9% welcome clients and guests at the front desk
💵 7% serve as Financial Coaches
🔧 9% provide specialized support through facilities, IT, bookstore, cooking demonstrations, and other skilled volunteer roles
🌱 5% help in our raised bed or pollinator Gardens
🤝 3% connect families to additional community resources as a Resource Concierge

Every stocked shelf, every client served, every garden harvest, and every encouraging conversation is made possible because people in our community choose to give their time.

Thank you to each and every volunteer who shows up week after week to help our neighbors thrive. 💚

06/04/2026

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Check out our most needed items for June! https://www.thrivepeninsula.org/food🕒 Drop-Off Hours: Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 ...
06/03/2026

Check out our most needed items for June!
https://www.thrivepeninsula.org/food

🕒 Drop-Off Hours:
Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Can't make it in person to donate? Shop our Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/hRKRNle

Every donation, big or small, helps us provide for those who need it most. Thank you for your support! 💚

BIG NEWS! 📰Starting today, THRIVE is staying open late to serve more families with groceries. In fact, every Tuesday, Th...
06/02/2026

BIG NEWS! 📰

Starting today, THRIVE is staying open late to serve more families with groceries. In fact, every Tuesday, The Market be open late, until 7pm, all summer long ☀️. Thanks to our new friends at Pursue Church International - every Tuesday night in June is covered with volunteers.

This is possible thanks to the incredible outpouring of generosity we saw on Give Local 757 and thanks to the amazing donations we are receiving from so many people who drop off items each week. This continued support allows us to push harder to serve the community.

Late hours are perfect for working families, whose 9 to 5 isn't enough to cover all the bills. Increasingly, these households need our support too.

Right now, things are especially tough. Food insecurity is rising, so this is our way to do more.

This is just the beginning. As support grows for THRIVE, we will grow. We will do more to expand our reach and serve more people. This year, we’ve already added 5 hours of permanently expanded open hours to our schedule. What more can we do?

With your support behind us, there is no limit.

Please continue to support our work, and we will continue to step out in faith to do bold things, knowing that you stand with us.

Thanks for striving with us, our community needs us right now. We can do this together.

Behind every request for financial assistance is a family facing an impossible choice, an unexpected setback, or a momen...
06/02/2026

Behind every request for financial assistance is a family facing an impossible choice, an unexpected setback, or a moment of crisis.

At THRIVE, emergency financial assistance helps neighbors remain safely housed, keep utilities connected, and move toward stability when they need support most. These stories are a reminder that even one helping hand can change the course of someone’s future.

Thank you for helping make hope and stability possible for our community.

📚 June’s Book of the Month is Fighting Words: a powerful and deeply moving story about courage, sisterhood, healing, and...
06/01/2026

📚 June’s Book of the Month is Fighting Words: a powerful and deeply moving story about courage, sisterhood, healing, and finding your voice. 💙

Written by Newbery Honor-winning author Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, this unforgettable novel follows ten-year-old Della and her older sister Suki as they navigate trauma, resilience, and the strength of standing up for yourself and the people you love.

Why we're highlighting it:
💬 A story about finding courage: Della has always known how to stay quiet when it mattered most—but when her sister’s pain becomes impossible to ignore, she begins learning the importance of speaking up.
👭 A powerful sister bond: At its heart, this story is about loyalty, protection, and the fierce love between two sisters trying to heal together.
📖 An important conversation starter: The novel thoughtfully addresses difficult topics including trauma and abuse with compassion, honesty, and hope.
✨ Emotionally impactful writing: Bradley balances heartbreaking moments with warmth, humor, and resilience, creating characters readers will deeply care about.
🎓 Recommended for middle grade and up: This book opens meaningful discussions about trust, advocacy, healing, and using your voice.
🌟 This month’s selection is also a Community Pick! Fighting Words has been flying off the shelves.

💭 A memorable quote from the book:
“Sometimes you’ve got a story you need to find the courage to tell.”

📚✨ Follow our monthly Book of the Month series at THRIVE to discover highlights from The Free Bookstore in our lobby, offered in partnership with REACH Reading Enriches All Children

05/29/2026

💡 FACT FRIDAY 💡

Beginning in 2026, new tax law updates may make charitable giving more accessible for more people. Under current legislation, individuals may be eligible for a charitable tax deduction of:

▪️ Up to $1,000 for single filers
▪️ Up to $2,000 for joint filers

—even if taking the standard deduction.

At THRIVE Peninsula, gifts of all sizes help keep shelves stocked, provide emergency financial assistance, and offer coaching that helps local families build stability for the future.

Want a simple way to make a lasting impact?
💚 $10/month helps create steady support
💚 $25/month helps strengthen local families
💚 $50/month helps provide stability during difficult seasons

Because when neighbors show up for one another, stronger communities grow.

Learn more or give today: www.thrivepeninsula.org/donate

As always, we encourage donors to consult a qualified tax or financial professional regarding their individual situation and eligibility.

A heartfelt thank you to The Jewish Peninsula for donating 70 dignity bags to THRIVE through the Dignity Grows initiativ...
05/28/2026

A heartfelt thank you to The Jewish Peninsula for donating 70 dignity bags to THRIVE through the Dignity Grows initiative. 💜

Community members came together to assemble these tote bags filled with feminine hygiene items to help ensure women, girls, and families have access to essential products with dignity and care.

We are grateful for this meaningful partnership and for everyone who helped make this initiative possible! ✨

A huge thank you to BayPort Credit Union and the BayPort Leadership Employee Resource Group for selecting THRIVE as the ...
05/28/2026

A huge thank you to BayPort Credit Union and the BayPort Leadership Employee Resource Group for selecting THRIVE as the beneficiary of their recent charity event! 💚

Thanks to their generosity, THRIVE received a donation of $801 along with 27 pounds of food to help support local families in our community.

We are so grateful for community partners like BayPort who continue to invest in the wellbeing of our neighbors and help us further our mission every day. Thank you for making a difference! 🙌

Volunteer Spotlight: Fran SheltonFran has been volunteering with THRIVE for the past two years, faithfully serving twice...
05/27/2026

Volunteer Spotlight: Fran Shelton

Fran has been volunteering with THRIVE for the past two years, faithfully serving twice each week on Mondays and Wednesdays. She plays an essential behind-the-scenes role, helping sort and stock incoming food donations. This includes checking for quality, removing expired or damaged items, and preparing shelves for our Market shoppers.

In addition to sorting, Fran also assists with shopping and bagging orders for customer pickup, helping ensure everything is ready for a smooth and welcoming Market experience. While she doesn’t interact directly with clients, her work is a vital part of making sure families receive safe, organized, and accessible food.

Fran first learned about THRIVE through Lebanon Christian Church after hearing a meaningful presentation from Angela that inspired her to get involved. At 76, Fran is a widowed mother of three adult children and a proud cat owner. After spending 15 years caring for her husband during his battle with cancer, she shares that volunteering helped her rediscover a sense of purpose and identity.

Her favorite part of volunteering? The friendships she’s built along the way. Fran says the community of volunteers has been a true blessing in her life. She encourages others to get involved, sharing: "I highly recommend volunteering with a quality and worthy organization."

Address

12749 Nettles Drive
Newport News, VA
23606

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+17578776211

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