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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

Thrive Allen County receives VA suicide prevention grant

Thrive Allen County is working with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prevent Veteran suicide in Allen County and surrounding areas. Through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP), Thrive Allen County was...

Childcare Health Insurance Reimbursement Program (CHIRP) 2027

The All in for Kansas Kids Child Care Health Insurance Reimbursement Program (CHIRP) will provide reimbursements to Kansas child care providers up to $3,600 annually per child care provider to assist with the cost of purchasing health insurance for the child care...

Neighbors, Needs and Next Steps: A Community Conversation in Savonburg

On Tuesday, September 22, Thrive Allen County hosted a community conversation for Savonburg residents at the Savonburg Community Building. Led by Thrive’s Community Engagement Team, Marcia Davis and Henry Lohman, the conversation provided an opportunity for residents...

Iola Community Conversation

At the recent Iola Community Conversation, people didn't have to think hard about what they love about their town. Residents talked about the people, places, and organizations that make Iola a community they care about, and about the strengths already here that can...

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

A single act of service, one new idea or one person willing to step forward can create an impact that reaches far beyond where it started. Across Allen County, individuals, organizations and businesses are creating that kind of impact every day. We are excited to...

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.