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Allen County Community Calendar!

Stay up-to-date with our new Allen County Community Calendar, in partnership with Iola Area Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Kansas Library System, and more to come.

Making Healthy Happen

Thrive Allen County is the largest and most prominent rural health advocacy organization in Kansas.
We work relentlessly to make Allen County the healthiest rural community in the state,
a community that thrives both physically and fiscally.

Bike & Trails

Thrive believes that bikes and trails are critical not only to improving the
health of individuals but the health of the community as a whole.

Community Engagement

Thrive works by engaging the passion, vision, and energy of individuals,
organizations, and businesses to improve the quality of life in Allen County.

Economic Development

Thrive helps to encourage, develop, and recruit businesses that improve
the vitality and resilience of the Allen County economy.

Our Work in Action

Thrive has participated in a number of projects and programs
around Allen County. Explore our work.

WHAT WE DO

Bike & Trails

Thrive believes that bikes and trails are critical
not only to improving the health of individuals
but the health of the community as a whole.

Economic Development

Thrive helps to encourage, develop, and
recruit businesses that improve the vitality and
resilience of the Allen County economy.

Recovery Resources

Members of SEK Recovery Resources work together to address a variety of issues surrounding substance use disorder (SUD), opioid use disorder (OUD) and addiction.

Technical Assistance & Grant Writing

Thrive offers Technical Assistance and
Grant Writing services to other
community organizations and groups.

Community Engagement

Thrive works by engaging the passion,
vision, and energy of individuals,
organizations, and businesses to
improve the quality of life in Allen County.

Health & Wellness

Thrive assists businesses and individuals
in navigating the sometimes complex and
intimidating healthcare system.

Advocacy & Outreach

Thrive speaks out on health issues,
offers education on health topics, and
provides mentoring and technical assistance
to individuals and organizations working
to improve their communities.

Other Services

Thrive also offers a number of additional
services, both to individuals and
other groups and organizations.

Bike & Trails

Thrive believes that bikes and trails are critical
not only to improving the health of individuals
but the health of the community as a whole.

Community Engagement

Thrive works by engaging the passion,
vision, and energy of individuals,
organizations, and businesses to
improve the quality of life in Allen County.

Economic Development

Thrive helps to encourage, develop, and
recruit businesses that improve the vitality and
resilience of the Allen County economy.

Health & Wellness

Thrive assists businesses and individuals
in navigating the sometimes complex and
intimidating healthcare system.

Recovery Resources

Members of SEK Recovery Resources work together to address a variety of issues surrounding substance use disorder (SUD), opioid use disorder (OUD) and addiction.

Advocacy & Outreach

Thrive speaks out on health issues,
offers education on health topics, and
provides mentoring and technical assistance
to individuals and organizations working
to improve their communities.

Technical Assistance & Grant Writing

Thrive offers Technical Assistance and
Grant Writing services to other
community organizations and groups.

Other Services

Thrive also offers a number of additional
services, both to individuals and
other groups and organizations.

Read the latest news

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And the Nominees Are… Announcing the 19th Annual Award Celebration Nominees!

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Operation Drive Forward: Cars, Coffee, and Connection for Local Veterans

Inside Seven 55 Garage, an old F-150 pickup is about to become much more than a restoration and modification project. What began as the S.A.V.E.S. Coalition’s Cars & Coffee initiative is taking on a new name: Operation Drive Forward. The initiative, a program of...

Nominations for Thrive’s 19th Annual Award Celebration are open!

Nominations are open for Thrive’s 19th Annual Award Celebration, including the Awards for Excellence in Education, Recreation, Health & Wellness, and Economic Development. These awards recognize the people and groups who are making a difference across Allen County...

2026 #TogetherWeThrive Scholarship Recipient Announcement!

Thrive Allen County is proud to recognize Ava Lilly as the 2026 #TogetherWeThrive Scholarship recipient. Ava currently attends Allen Community College and plans to attend the University of Central Missouri in the fall, where she will major in biology and continue...

Get Involved

Volunteer

Volunteer with Thrive Allen County!
Work on trails, clean up communities,
and build a healthier tomorrow.
Visit our Volunteer Opportunities Page
for more info and to sign-up!

Thrive at Home

Connect and Grow with Your Neighbors!
Thrive at Home is a trusted exchange
of community expertise through
your favorite Allen County classes,
workshops and meetings.

Donate

Support our transformative work in
Allen County and beyond. Your support of
Thrive Allen County empowers communities
and enhances health in Allen County
far beyond what grants can fund.