Dear reader, Regardless of whose fault it is, here’s a truth that we need to accept — rural America has been forgotten. Coastal Americans constantly write rural America off as “flyover country” and “irrelevant”. Small towns only show up as backdrops for national...
Dear Reader, I often find myself sharing stories of projects and initiatives going on at Thrive Allen County as a way to reflect on my time working to improve the rural Midwest and being fortunate enough to call it my home. Last week, I was reminded why all of us in...
Dear Reader, It’s no secret that my internship at Thrive Allen County has changed my life. But, I still get a lot of questions about my beginnings, the things I’ve learned, and just how much of a role I play at our office. Although this story is...
To whom it may concern, When Thrive began investing in the entire community, rather than a solely Iola based organization, our founding CEO and board traveled to each community in Allen County to have an honest, open conversation about their dreams; aspirations;...
About Thrive
Thrive’s mission is to support and encourage programs, policies and resources that promote access to healthcare, healthy lifestyles, and positive community conversation that improves the well-being of residents of Allen County, Kansas.