MISSION STATEMENT Thrive DC’s mission is to prevent and end homelessness by providing vulnerable individuals a comprehensive range of services to help stabilize their lives. We envision a city in which the community unites to ensure that vulnerable individuals have the necessary support and resources to lead a fulfilling and stable life free of homelessness.  

HISTORY Originally founded in 1979 as the Dinner Program for Homeless Women, Thrive DC offers homeless individuals emergency assistance, education and therapeutic activities, employment preparation and comprehensive social services to women and men.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSVolunteer How can I volunteer at Thrive DC?

Sign up for Eye Opener Tour and Intro Event on Volunteer page of website

Complete Volunteer Waiver and Information Form

What volunteer opportunities does Thrive DC offer? Meal preparation Computer assistance Administration &

development

DonateHow can I make a donation to Thrive DC?

Monetary donation (cash, credit, check) Emergency supplies: hygiene items, socks &

underwear, blankets, etc. Special items: cell phones, dishwashers, metro

cards, etc.

ServiceHow can Thrive DC help me?

Hot meals: breakfast 8:30-11:00 | dinner 3:00-6:00

Showers and laundry services Mail, telephone service, computer lab Transportation assistance Resume building and employment searching

 

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THRIVE DC: IN THE NEWS 

“15% of DC Residents Worried about Having Enough to Eat”NBC Washington ran a story emphasizing how poverty affects a significant portion of Wahsington DC’s population. The article mentions Thrive DC as an orgnaization helping to alleviate this issue. Following is a segment from the article:

Thrive DC serves dinner for parents with children—the majority are female-led families, Horton said—at its Columbia Heights location, offering after-dinner acitivies such as poetry reading and jewelry making. Bingo nights on Fridays are packed, she said.

“Hero Central: Thrive DC Trains Clients for Long-Term Job Hires”WUSA9 highlighted the employment training that Thrive DC does through its Real Opportunity Training and Employment Support program. The story focused on Chearie Phelp-El, a client who successfully completed the program.

“Phelp-El has faced tough personal challenges such as homlessness. But Thrive DC has given her the mental strength to move forward and learn new culinary skills.”

Additionally, WUSA9 explained Thrive DC’s mission as a non-profit organization dedicated to

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Press Inquiries: Alicia Horton—alicia@thrivedc.org

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PRESS RELEASE 

WWPR Selects Thrive DC as New Pro Bono ClientWashington Women in PublicRelations announced ThriveDC as its 2011-2012 pro bonoclient in a press release. Thefollowing is a statement fromthe official release:

“As part of its mission, WWPRprovides public relations and communications consulting services at no charge to local nonprofits, like Thrive DC, that serve women and children in the Washington, DC metropolitan area,” said Kendra Kojcsich, WWPR’s president. “We access our members’ expertise in public relations and marketing to assist our pro bono client to achieve its communications goals.”

From a pool of over 30 applicants, Thrive DC was chosen for its continued commitment to serving the homeless in Washington, DC, offering a variety of services for those without a home as well as providing a safe place for women and children.