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Thank you to the wonderful volunteers from !
These volunteers served 150 people at our food pantry last Thursday. Food insecurity is a pressing issue in Washington, D.C, affecting thousands of families and individuals.
Support from volunteers like these helps us to provide essential services to those in need.
Thank you Adobe!
A huge thank you to the amazing group of students from Howard University School of Law for volunteering yesterday.
These students packed grocery bags for our weekly food pantry.
We are incredibly grateful for your commitment to our community. Thank you Howard University School of Law!
Thank you to the wonderful volunteers from the
These volunteers served breakfast to 90 individuals, providing them with a nutritious start to their day. At our food pantry, the volunteers served 150 people.
Food insecurity is a pressing issue in Washington, D.C, affecting thousands of families and individuals. Support from volunteers like these helps us to provide essential services to those in need.
Thank you World Bank!
A huge thank you to the volunteers from that served groceries at our food pantry to 100+ of our clients!
Without these dedicated volunteers our work would not be possible!
Thank you again to Microsoft!
Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Squash and Education Alliance Group to volunteer with Thrive DC.
Their team of dedicated volunteers served a delicious breakfast to our clients and also took the time to engage in an informational talk with our Executive Director, Shane Mulhern.
Thank you, for your generosity and for sharing your time and energy with us.
We look forward to more opportunities to collaborate and create positive impacts in our community!
Thank you to the amazing volunteer group from for serving at our breakfast program this week.
These wonderful volunteers traveled to Washington D.C to serve our community. We are so grateful for your hard work!
Thank you again Be The Neighbor!
A huge thank you to the incredible team for volunteering at our food pantry this past Thursday!
Your dedication and hard work in sorting, packing, and distributing groceries allowed us to serve over 150 of our clients with the nutritious food they need.
We are deeply grateful for your commitment to helping those in need. Thank you again!
A huge thank you to the two amazing teams from Stantec for volunteering this week at our breakfast program!
Your dedication makes a significant impact, serving hot meals to our clients and spreading kindness.
We are incredibly grateful for your commitment to our community.
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A huge thank you to the Global Tax Management volunteers that served a hot meal at our breakfast program to 85+ of our clients on Friday morning!
Without these dedicated volunteers our work would not be possible! Thank you again to Global Tax Management!
Yesterday, three of our dedicated Thrive DC staff members attended the 2024 Senior Hunger Conference, hosted by the Capital Area Food Bank.
This conference focused on tackling food insecurity among seniors in Washington, DC. Our team joined fellow organizations to delve into the current landscape of services for seniors, identify gaps, and strategize on how to better support food-insecure seniors in our community.
Thank you to our wonderful partner for putting on this conference.
Employee spotlight!
Sadie completed her first half marathon in support of Thrive DC last weekend.
Please consider donating in celebration of this accomplishment!
Thrive DC plays an important role with people experiencing homelessness in Washington, DC. We are a critical bridge to expanded services, beginning with crisis intervention and eventually helping clients make connections to more robust, life-sustaining services over time.
A group of 15 students from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro gave up their spring break to volunteer at Thrive DC this week. These volunteers served breakfast to 100+ of our clients everyday and helped with next day prep.
One student shared: “I did not expect to see the same clients every day, they come back each day because they feel welcome here, and they come for that sense of community”
A huge thank you to these wonderful volunteers for their week of service with Thrive DC.
Our Winter Newsletter is out now!
Get to know the incredible individuals behind the scenes who make Thrive DC possible. Stay in the loop with important updates and developments from Thrive DC. Discover new initiatives, partnerships, and ways you can get involved in our mission to support our community. Explore the exciting events and activities lined up for the season.
Head to on February 22nd from 6-8 PM for a special event benefiting Thrive DC!
By attending this event, you’ll not only enjoy great drinks and company but also make a direct impact on the lives of those in need.
A percentage of the profits will go towards funding Thrive DC’s vital programs and services and providing essential support to the clients.
We can’t wait to see you there!
On Thursday, January 18th we were excited to reopen our food pantry after the renovations to our dining hall.
Our work on addressing food insecurity would not be possible without the generous support of the They are a key partner in helping Thrive DC and so many other organizations in achieving our collective missions.
Our partnership with is a beacon of hope for those facing food insecurity. Their unwavering support ensures that our shelves are stocked, and our community is nourished. Together, we strive to make a difference, one meal at a time.
Thrive DC began in 1979 as a program for homeless women. Supporting women experiencing homelessness is an essential part of who we were and who we will be.
We are very happy to announce the launch of our revised women’s program!
Today Thrive DC hosted volunteers during our breakfast program, which serves a hot meal Monday through Friday to our clients and gives them and volunteers a chance to connect with their community.
A huge thank you to Interactive Strategies for volunteering this morning! We are incredibly grateful for partners like you who understand the importance of giving back and making a positive change.
We want to thank the Maryland team and for inviting us to their new location. We are grateful for their support of our emergency health and hygiene program. Their generous donation will ensure that the daily hygiene needs of our clients will be met for the upcoming year. Corporate gifts like these make our work possible.
Thank you again to Power Home Remodeling for your commitment and care. We look forward to growing our relationship with your dedicated team.
Today we hosted volunteers during our breakfast program, which serves a hot meal Monday through Friday to Thrive DC clients and gives our clients and volunteers a chance to connect with their community.
A huge thank you to Turn 2 Partners for volunteering this morning! We are incredibly grateful for partners like you who understand the importance of giving back and making a positive change.
Yesterday Thrive DC celebrated the renovation of our dining room with and , who partnered together on this renovation project. We want to thank HomeAid and Knutson for their incredible contribution. (Swipe to see a few before and after photos!) Thrive DC is so grateful!
Please welcome Vera Damanka, Thrive DC's new Workforce Development Manager! Vera has strong experience serving vulnerable individuals on their journey to employment, and we are thrilled to see how she will use her skills to strengthen our Workforce Development program.
Get to know Vera in our latest blog: https://www.thrivedc.org/meetvera/
As we close out , let's continue to carry with us a resolve to be better neighbors, coworkers, and community members to those coming home from incarceration.
Transitioning back into society after months or years in incarceration is tough, and so many barriers often hinder the journey home. When we support our neighbors coming home from prison or jail, we build a safer, stronger community for all.
On April 13, the ACT Initiative put on UPWARD, an Employer Symposium on Second Chance Hiring! Partnered with Transformative Justice Solutions, Council for Court Excellence, and our ACT Initiative partners, we invited DEI professionals and hiring managers from all across DC to come learn best practices for hiring returning citizens.
We had the privilege of hearing from many speakers and panelists about their own experiences hiring returning citizens. They unpacked both the high-level importance of second-chance hiring as well as the day-to-day practicalities of bringing returning citizen employees into an organization. We also heard from those with lived experience coming home from prison, reentering the workforce, and facing multiple barriers to entry along their journey.
Our time ended with a breakout session where attendees could dive deeper into the complexities that come with second chance hiring. This event made space for many rich discussions and meaningful connections across diverse organizational backgrounds and personal experiences, and we were encouraged that these conversations were the first of many to come in the future.
With the mission to erase the stigma that comes with reentry, the ACT Initiative and their partners laid some crucial building blocks for organizational leaders to reimagine the hiring systems in place so they can create stronger, more diverse, and more equitable teams. Thank you to everyone who attended UPWARD and took part in these conversations and for our wonderful speakers who led our time. A special thank you to Deloitte for hosting us in their beautiful space!
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that 20% of returning citizens will be homeless within the first three months of their release?
That's why Thrive DC created our Men's Transitional Housing program. Five male individuals coming home from incarceration can now have a safe, stable place to live while they focus on finding employment, becoming financially stable, and having a successful transition home.
Donate today to help us continue helping returning citizens thrive: https://www.thrivedc.org/donate/.
As we continue to celebrate , we want to feature Sharlene Simon, one of Thrive DC's amazing volunteers!
Here's what she has to say about her volunteer experience:
"I volunteer with Thrive DC because I love to give back and serve the community. I live in Columbia Heights so it makes me feel good to directly see my impact. Conversing and connecting with the Thrive DC clients makes my day, and even week! Seeing the joy when they receive a hot meal or necessary goods is everything!
Shout-out to our wonderful community -- we can't wait to continue celebrating you over the next week!
In honor of , we want to thank all of our wonderful, dedicated volunteers who serve our clients at Thrive DC each and every day.
Here's a short video from our staff to show our deep appreciation for our volunteer community!
Many times, returning citizens experience a second sentence when they come home from incarceration because they are unable to escape the distrust, fear, and rejection they experience from their community.
One of the best ways we can welcome these community members home is to listen to their experiences, try to understand their perspectives, and believe the best. Thrive DC is proud to partner with these individuals in our welcoming, judgment-free environment.
On behalf of Thrive DC’s Board of Directors, we are thrilled to announce that Shane Santo Martinez Mulhern will join Thrive’s team as Executive Director effective Monday, April 24, 2023!
Shane brings over 25 years of experience in education, policy, and nonprofit executive leadership. As an agile and dynamic educator, Shane has broad experience providing hands-on leadership and program development for public, private, and charter schools. He has worked extensively with the U.S. Department of Education, the NYC Department of Education, and numerous other non-profit organizations to deliver high-impact education initiatives.
When Alicia departed last year, the Board of Directors named a Board and staff-powered search committee. It engaged LeaderFit, a national executive search firm for mission-driven organizations, to conduct a search. Shane was selected from among a pool of outstanding candidates following a rigorous six-month search for our new leader.
Shane brings with him a dynamic background, proven leadership expertise, and a relationship-centered approach to work. As the Thrive DC team moves into the next chapter, Shane plans to prioritize building meaningful connections and understanding the experiences of clients through staff members who are closest to the work. He leads under the belief that every member of the team is a leader, and his job as ED is to provide the necessary support, systems, and guardrails for staff members to live up to their fullest leadership potential.
Please join us in welcoming Shane to Thrive DC and supporting him as he leads the organization through our next phase of impact!
When we give returning citizens a , we build stronger communities and workplaces. Let's stop letting fear and prejudice hinder the flourishing of our society.
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In honor of #NationalVolunteerWeek2023, we want to thank all of our wonderful, dedicated volunteers who serve our clients at Thrive DC each and every day. Here's a short video from our staff to show our deep appreciation for our volunteer community! #nvw2023 #NVW
With 86% of DC’s unhoused individuals being Black or African American, it’s impossible to deny that homelessness, housing accessibility, and race aren’t interconnected. Having been prevented the opportunity to build generational wealth due to oppressive systems like slavery and redlining, DC has a low rate of Black homeownership. Employment discrimination and the high cost of education also contributes to unequal financial outcomes that create low-income communities that are primarily people of color. Low-income housing communities often don’t have access to the same resources as middle- and upper-class neighborhoods, further entrenching the inequalities. In order to have a conversation about increasing housing accessibility and affordability, we have to talk about race. We have to talk about the systemic factors that led us to where we are now and the unequal practices that are still in place today. Join us in being open to these conversations, in asking the hard questions, and in working together to address the issues that are preventing us from ending homelessness so we can create a future together, where everyone has a safe home to sleep each night.
We are still seeking donations for our annual coat drive! We accept coats, hats, gloves, scarves, thermals, and more up until Dec 22nd! Feeling in the holiday giving spirit? Check out the link in bio to learn more! #endhomelessness #volunteer #donate #coatdrive
Feeling in the holiday spirit of giving? We are still seeking donations for our winter weather gear drive through Dec. 22nd! We accept socks, hats, gloves, scarves, thermals, and coats -- see the Coat Drive link in bio to learn how you can donate! #endhomelessness #coatdrive #homelessness #Donate #volunteer
Incarceration creates so many barriers to those returning home. For those who are HIV positive, becoming homeless convene being disconnected from treatment and testing. Thrive DC is here for returning citizens and unhatched people, joining the CDC in the city of DC in reaching the small normal populations and connecting or reconnecting them with trusted partners for HIV resources. Working together, with a plan to address the systemic factors that contribute to the HIV epidemic like in equitable housing and post incarceration barriers, we can end the HIV epidemic. Statistics and information sourced from the National Minority AIDS Council Report: “Mass Incarceration, Housing Instability and HIV/AIDS.” #hiv #hivdc #dcendshiv #homelessness #returningcitizen
Looking into the new year, what are your 2023 resolutions? For Thrive DC, it's providing even more clients with the basic necessesities like food, shelter, and safety. If one of your resolutions is making a difference, support Thrive DC's clients by giving the Gift of Hope today! Visit www.thrivedc.org/giftofhope/ to learn more about the impact your gift can make! #endhomelessness #donate #volunteer
Coming home from incarceration can be extremely difficult. There are so many barriers--one of which is finding a job with a criminal record. When you give a gift to Thrive DC, you help train a returning citizen in today's in-demand skills, so they can get a job and rebuild their life. Visit www.thrivedc.org/giftofhope/ to learn how you can be a part of someone's reentry journey today. #endhomelessness #donate #volunteer
This weekend, we wish you all a happy holidays. As you give gifts to loved ones and friends, we ask that you consider giving a gift to your DC neighbors who need food, shelter, and support. Your gift provides food, warmth, and most of all hope. Visit www.thrivedc.org/giftofhope/ to learn more about the life-changing difference your gift can make. Happy holidays! #endhomelessness #donate #volunteer
How often do you shower? Or do your laundry? For our clients, these basic necessities can be hard to come by. Thrive DC knows these services are critical to maintaining health and hygeine, so we provide showers and laundry on a consistent schedule, so our clients always have a reliable place to go. But to keep these services running this winter, we need your help. For just $38, we can provide showers and laundry for a whole month. Visit https://www.thrivedc.org/giftofhope/ to learn how you can keep a DC neighbor clean and healthy this winter. #endhomelessness #donate #volunteer
Give the Gift of Hope this holiday season. Visit https://www.thrivedc.org/giftofhope/ to learn more.
In the midst of changes and crises around the globe, Thrive DC's work is steady and consistent. But we can’t do this alone. Without partners in our community who support us financially, we can’t remain a consistent beacon of light to our clients. Our commitment to our clients starts with you. Will you join us this holiday season in keeping our neighbors--men, women, children, families, and the elderly--safe, healthy, and nourished? Go to https://www.thrivedc.org/giftofhope/ to learn how to give the gift of hope this winter. #donate #homeless #homelessness #homelessdonation #helpthehomeless #giftofhope
Join us for a discussion of what it's like to home from incarceration, how complicated and challenging it can be, and how important it is to be a self-advocate for yourself.
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