THRIVE

Our annual Summer Kindness Event for our unsheltered neighbors ONLY is Saturday, June 27 from 10-1pm. Location is Family First Health Care on Quarry St.

Please consider donating from our Amazon wishlist for the event.

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Thank you!🥰

My phone was stolen, Please text THRIVE at 508-916-8161 with your name and number, business, church, organization, etc. so I can recapture the information. Thank you! 😊

Our village keeps growing and kindness keeps showing up!

For the first time at THRIVE, three of us, Laura, Joan, and Maria were all unable to be there to serve. It was a beautiful reminder that THRIVE is more than a few individuals, it’s a team effort. 🥰🙏🏻

Our volunteers, Chelsea Caisse Marlene Moreira Santos Lynn Ann Carolin Jane Berry stepped up, took ownership, and continued serving our unsheltered neighbors with the same heart, dignity, and commitment that define THRIVE For Humanity.😻😍🥰

Lunches were marvelously brought by First Christian Congregational Church of Swansea
Thank you Lisa and team for all you brought! Delicious! 🥰🙏🏻
Lisa’s little five year old neighbor came over to decorate a few lunch bags!
It takes a village of all ages! 🥰

Thank you to Maria from Revival Church for donating bread and yogurt. Every donation helps us serve more people with dignity and compassion.🥰🙏🏻

Thank you to Sarah’s dad for donating three bags of clothing.🥰

Thank you to our own beautiful Marlene for donating three bags of clothing.🥰

One meal. One donation. One act of kindness at a time.🥰🙏🏻

Please consider-A Simple Act of Kindness Can Make a Big Difference

One of the most meaningful ways you can help THRIVE is by providing bag lunches for those who may not know where their next meal is coming from.

We currently have open dates that need to be filled, and we’re asking our community to step up and choose a day to donate lunches. Whether you sign up on your own, with your family, friends, church group, or coworkers, your generosity will directly impact lives in our community.

A bag lunch may seem small, but to someone who is hungry, it is a reminder that they are seen, valued, and cared for.

If you are able to help, please choose an available date and join us in sharing hope, one lunch at a time. 🥰

Thank you for being part of a community that cares for its neighbors.

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Thursday-January 4

Behind every meal served, every shower provided, and every conversation held is a team of dedicated people working to ensure our unsheltered neighbors are seen, heard, and supported.
Together, we are making a difference, one conversation, one person, and one act of kindness at a time. 🙏🏻
THRIVE is thankful for all of their partnerships
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River, Inc HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. Child & Family Services, Inc. Step Inn River Health for mobile showers.

There is a delicate balance between addressing immediate needs, building trust, and empowering individuals to take the next step forward.
The Southcoast Health Community Health Workers, Stephanie, Sara, and Jovi, navigate that balance with compassion, professionalism, and genuine care.
THANK YOU 🥰

Thank you for showing up week after week and for being a vital part of the support system for our unsheltered community. Your dedication makes a difference in countless lives.🙏🏻

Thank you to our incredible Team THRIVE Helen Sullivan our milk lady! 🥰
Thank you SVDP for the bagged lunches.🥰
Thank you Chelsea Caisse Joan Galford Lynn Ann Filip Cruz Carolin Jane Berry Lisa Marie 🥰🥰

When the cat’s away, the mice will play… LOL!

Well, both of us were away, but let me tell you our volunteers stepped up and worked together to make sure the day ran smoothly, providing warmth, kindness, and care for our unsheltered neighbors.🥰🥰
Joan Galford Chelsea Caisse Marlene Moreira Santos Lisa Marie Lynn Ann

, Thank you for being a bridge, a friendly face in difficult moments, and compassionate care. You are valued!🥰

Delicious bagged Lunches were served on Saturday, May 31 by our wonderful Luci!
A special THANK YOU to Luci, who has faithfully served and volunteered for our Fall River unsheltered neighbors for more than 10 years. Her heart for serving never stops, and her dedication continues to bless so many.🥰


Finally caught up…

A huge thank you to Journey Christian Church
for donating lunches, serving our unsheltered neighbors, and volunteering with THRIVE for Humanity on Saturday, May 24.🥰

You were all amazing! Every lunch was distributed, not one was left.

We are grateful for our faithful volunteers who work alongside us each week to make this ministry possible. Your kindness, compassion, and willingness to serve made a real difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness.
Chelsea CaisseJoan GalfordCarolin Jane BerryLisa MarieLynn Ann@Erik 😍

All of us Together, we are bringing hope, dignity, and practical support to our unsheltered neighbors.

THRIVE did a red ribbon thing on Wednesday!

THRIVE for Humanity was honored to celebrate a beautiful ribbon cutting on Wednesday in partnership with HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc.

We are deeply grateful for the family, friends, donors, collaborators, community leaders, and politicians who came out to support this important moment. Your presence spoke volumes.

This was more than a ribbon cutting. It was a powerful reminder to our unsheltered neighbors that they are not forgotten, they are seen, heard, valued, and loved.

Together, we are building a place of dignity, compassion, hope, and connection for those navigating some of life’s hardest moments.

Thank you to everyone who continues to stand with us and believe in the mission of THRIVE for Humanity.

Some Saturdays remind us that community is the greatest gift of all.

Saturday, May 16 we gathered around an amazing lunch generously donated by Kim Gosson Almeida; delicious grinders, a multitude of snacks, and plenty of smiles to go around. It was a beautiful and people came together, shared fellowship, and left encouraged and uplifted. All 70 gone!
Thank you!🥰

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible and faithful volunteers who always know how to pivot at a moment’s notice and make everything come together so seamlessly. Your servant hearts never go unnoticed.🥰

And special appreciation to from SouthCoast Health, whose words always speak life, hope, and encouragement into someone who truly needs to hear it. Your compassion makes a lasting difference.🥰

Moments like these are a reminder that kindness, community, and caring for one another still shine brightly.🥰