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Our Mission is to empower people with a holistic network of resources and relationships as they work to change their lives, families, and communities.

Thrive Pivots to Distribute Vital Resources After Hurricane Ida

750+ Neighbors Served

Graduates of our Green Business Academy Win Big at PitchNOLA

Celebrating Reedy Brooks and Greg and Nicole Nixon

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City of NOLA appoints Thrive as a National Disaster Resilience Operator

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Thrive’s Philosophy & Updates Aired on National Public Radio

“As we look at the survival and resilience of our city, we must address these issues now.
Thrive is looking at ‘what is the future economy?’
‘Where are the future dollars for small businesses?’
‘Where are the future jobs?’
And [the future economy is] in resiliency….

“Living Proof”: Our Program Graduates and Newest Member of our Team Speak Side-by-side on Loyola’s Water Panel

We are proud of Willie, but also Arien and Luisa as they have become prominent green infrastructure advocates in the New Orleans community.

Everybody deserves the opportunity to Thrive.

Yet our world’s broken systems, past hurts and personal setbacks, and systemic racism have left many in our city feeling stuck in a cycle of simply surviving.

If you, like us believe that all people were designed to thrive, we invite you to join us in our mission to help families, communities, and businesses across New Orleans to Thrive.

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“Living Proof”: Our Program Graduates and Newest Member of our Team Speak Side-by-side on Loyola’s Water Panel

We are proud of Willie, but also Arien and Luisa as they have become prominent green infrastructure advocates in the New Orleans community.

Peter’s Story: Creating a New Life from an Old Craft

Taking Back The Yard: How One Central City Homeowner is Combating Regular Flooding on His Property

LaunchNOLA Green Grads Win big at PitchNOLA 2021

Meet Reedy Brooks, Nicole Nixon, and Greg Nixon: members of our LaunchNOLA Green Alumni who are being recognized for their important work to create a less flooded, more sustainable New Orleans.

Emily’s Story: Leveraging her LIFE to Serve Entrepreneurs

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Joseph’s Story: Building a Strong Foundation for Impact

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Breaking Down the Ninth Ward’s Negative Narratives Through Dance.

Building Up The Next Generation Through Sports: Coach Norwood’s Story

Transforming The Community, One Smile at a Time

Supplies & Affordable Housing

Thrive Pivots to Serve New Orleans During Hurricane Ida: 700+ Neighbors Supplied

To truly serve people in our city’s unpredictable environment, we must adapt to their needs.

How New Orleans Churches are Keeping the Word Alive During COVID-19

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Empowering people with a holistic network of resources and relationships as they work to change their lives and communities.
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Members of the Restoration Thrift Team have a mess

Members of the Restoration Thrift Team have a message for you 💌!
The Restoration Thrift team will continue to change lives, doing work across the city as integral members of the Thrive New Orleans family. We invite you to leave a note for Ms. Joy and the team through the link in our bio
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Message from video: “For the past 6 years, it has been our vision here at Restoration Thrift to save lives. We have created ,meaningful relationships, restored tons of donations, created job opportunities, and lead amazing teams. With that being said, we are saying farewell. We'd like to take this time to thank you for your support, for your donations, and for your love.”
Again, THANK YOU!

Only 2% of sales receipts in New Orleans go to Min

Only 2% of sales receipts in New Orleans go to Minority-Owned businesses: a staggering statistic in a city with one of the largest BIPOC populations in the nation. This #smallbusinesssaturday support our Thrive Launch Business Academy Alumni, who now run successful businesses. Thrive Launch Business equips underserved entrepreneurs to thrive in the business sector and be part of a larger movement towards economic inclusivity in our city. We’ve highlighted a few here that offer amazing holiday gifts and will continue to promote and support all of our dedicated alumni as they work to raise the 2% in New Orleans.

#blackownedneworleans #nolaboutique #neworleansnonprofit #bipocmakers #bipocartists #smallbusinesssaturday2021

Chuck is on the air today with NPR's Out to Lunch!

Chuck is on the air today with NPR's Out to Lunch! Learn more about the philosophy behind our work at Thrive and some insider updates. WWNO 89.9FM in New Orleans at 12:30pm (repeating on Sunday at 12:30pm).

Can't listen at those times? Stream the podcast version on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you stream podcasts! "Bread and Circus" episode of "Out to Lunch."

Our first Trunk or Treat in years at Thrive 9th Wa

Our first Trunk or Treat in years at Thrive 9th Ward! Happy almost Halloween 🎃

📸 @ix_ward

Lookin’ good, Thrive Business Launch Academy Coh

Lookin’ good, Thrive Business Launch Academy Cohort 14! 🔥🔥 Go ahead - follow some local New Orleans businesses before they blow up!
C14 tag who we’re missing in the comments!

#neworleans #launchnola #launchpad #nolaboutique #nolanonprofit #nolafood #sleevesupnola #neworleanssaints

Meet Bernell (local artist, future landscape archi

Meet Bernell (local artist, future landscape architect, Tworks Green grad)🎨🌿

Bernell came into our program looking to build a green infrastructure skillset so he could reconstruct his life path and the city where he was born and raised. He sees green infrastructure as a way to preserve the rich uniqueness of New Orleans.
As his cohort members and Thrive's staff built relationships with him, it became clear to everyone that Bernell is an artist at heart.
While the ThriveWorks Green program equipped him to install green infrastructure, Thrive wanted to help him create career that also included his artistic passions.
We connected Bernell to our friends at Magnolia Landscapes and he is now an apprentice to a respected landscape architect and he is also studying Computer Aided Design @delgadonola . We’re excited to see Bernell thrive as one of the city's only African American Landscape Architects.

We want to holistically take your life from surviving to thriving, too! Our ThriveWorks Green Application and more information is linked in our bio 🔗

#neworleans #storiesmatter #localartist #localnolapic #neworleansculture #greeninfrastructure #climateaction #nolanonprofit #nolastrong #nola #nolamurals #nolaartist

Take a look 👀: this huge space across from Thri

Take a look 👀: this huge space across from Thrive 9th Ward is becoming an educational site for our green workforce and business programs! Apply now for the upcoming cohort of ThriveWorks Green 🌿 to reconstruct your career & our city by joining the green workforce (link in bio).

#greeninfrastructure #neworleansculture #nolanonprofit #nolajobs #neworleansjobs #nolacitycouncil #nolaready #hiring #hiringnola

Last Saturday, in just one morning, we served 360

Last Saturday, in just one morning, we served 360 drive-up groups and 80 walk-up groups! This Saturday, we’re going to do it all again: distributing supplies at Thrive 9th Ward (3600 Desire Pkwy) and two smaller distribution points in the Hoffman Triangle neighborhood. 11am until supplies last. Swipe for more information!
Words can’t describe our appreciation for our 50+ volunteers and our dedicated partners who have helped us with this effort to restock and restore our New Orleans neighbors after Hurricane Ida. ❤️‍🩹

#neworleans #hurricaneida #9thward #nolanonprofit #nolastrong #idarelief #louisiana #louisianastrong

Unpacking heaps of resources and transforming Thri

Unpacking heaps of resources and transforming Thrive 9th Ward into a post-Ida supply and support hub takes a village. Good thing we’ve got one!

We are hosting a Hurricane Ida Resource Distribution event tomorrow from 11am-3pm at Thrive 9th Ward (3600 Desire Pkwy) & hope to see you there! #nolastrong #louisianastrong

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