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Thrive DC going organic

By: Carl Smith-Hunnicutt

Here at Thrive DC we are committed to offering homeless and low-income individuals the highest quality foods possible.  Through various community partnerships, we are able to provide healthy, organic meal options for some of Washington,… Read More »

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Do More 24!

By: Carl Smith-Hunnicutt

Get ready for this year’s one day of giving initiative through the United Way!  Do More 24 is an exciting day that leverages the power of crowd giving and supports local non-profit organizations.  This year’s… Read More »

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Welcome New Board Members!

By: Carl Smith-Hunnicutt

Our four newest Board members have already made huge contributions to Thrive DC and have hit the ground running as they have begun working with our Gala Planning Committee, among other projects, to make this… Read More »

Annual report blog

Happy to share our Annual Report – 2012

By: Carl Smith-Hunnicutt

By Alicia Horton I’m pleased to share Thrive DC’s 2012 Annual Report and note our progress over the last year. Thrive DC strives to be “At the Heart of a New Start” for the most… Read More »

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DC Housing Crisis

By: Carl Smith-Hunnicutt

By Rohita Javangula Washington DC is more commonly known for its political and historical significance. Yet, this city is afflicted with a housing crisis leaving its most vulnerable unprepared. While countless organizations such as Thrive… Read More »

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Are you up for the Challenge?

By: Carl Smith-Hunnicutt

Ever wonder what it would be like to be homeless?  Many people rarely have to experience the throes of being in one of the most vulnerable positions possible.  No food, no money, no place to… Read More »

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Volunteer Spotlight! – Soap Box Soaps

By: Carl Smith-Hunnicutt

Not many of our supporters have made as big of a commitment to our on-going work as Soap Box Soaps co-founder, Dave Simnick.  A native of the greater Chicago area, Dave first got involved with… Read More »

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Tune In to Thrive on TV

By: Jennifer Paul

We’re excited and honored that Thrive DC is featured today on local DC Channel 9 News in a segment called Hero Central!  The story airs at noon and 5 pm on February 25th and again at 5… Read More »

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Street Sense Spotlights Thrive DC

By: Jennifer Paul

If you’re not familiar with Street Sense, it’s a truly unique newspaper based in Washington, DC that specifically works to offer economic opportunities for people experiencing homelessness in our community through a newspaper that elevates… Read More »

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Alicia Horton Selected for Community Leadership Honor

By: Jennifer Paul

  Thrive DC’s Executive Director Alicia Horton received some much deserved recognition last week when she was recognized by the Washington Wizards as a Black History Month Community Spotlight Honoree. Alicia was selected for the… Read More »