At Thrive DC, we are a safety net for people experiencing housing instability, food insecurity, and economic crisis. Our goal is to support and equip clients on their journey of achieving greater self-sufficiency.
"Thrive DC is a place I could call my home. They help me put my life back together. Here I was able to find opportunities, programs, clothing, and housing. Thank you for helping me when I needed help."
-Barbara, Thrive DC Client
ABOUT US
Our Story
Thrive DC began in 1979 as the Dinner Program for Homeless Women (DPHW), a grassroots response to the first major wave of homelessness on the streets of downtown Washington, DC
Thrive DC changed and grew over the years to meet the needs of our clients, and in 2008 we moved from downtown DC to the Columbia Heights neighborhood. With the big move, we also changed our name from DPHW to Thrive DC in order to better reflect our growing mission.
Thrive DC, in partnership with other non-profits and government agencies, strives to provide more comprehensive services to a historically underserved and vulnerable population with the mission to end homelessness in the District.
Our mission is to end and prevent homelessness in Washington, DC by providing vulnerable individuals with a comprehensive range of services to help stabilize their lives.
Vision
Our vision is for everyone in Washington, DC to have an equal opportunity to thrive.
ABOUT US
Our Team
Carolyn Agan
Senior Director of Innovation carolyn@thrivedc.org
Christal Bell
Chief Operating Officer christal@thrivedc.org
Sophie Bergey
Special Assistant to the Executive Director
sophie@thrivedc.org
JohnJoseph Best
Food Operations Manager
johnjoseph@thrivedc.org
Jessica Chavez
Support Services Coordinator
jessica@thrivedc.org
Titanisia Dew
Director of Programs
titanisia@thrivedc.org
Malcolm Ewing
Development Assistant
malcolm@thrivedc.org
Lauren Harris
External Engagement Associate lauren@thrivedc.org
Shane Mulhern
Executive Director
shane@thrivedc.org
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Larry Humphrey, Culinary Associate
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Understanding Winstead, Culinary Assistant
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Lynzette Boyd, Program Assistant
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Makeda Ham, Peace Officer
ABOUT US
Board of Directors
Officers
Tracey Dalebroux, President
Campaign Legal Center
Sheena R. Gordon-Roberts, Treasurer
Alvarez & Marsal
Michelle Ofner, Vice President
Federal Government
Laurence Thompson, Secretary
Attorney and Consultant
Members
Amanda Palleschi
Federal Government
Sheena R. Gordon - Roberts
Alvarez & Marsal
Juan Morillo
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Alexia Baillow
Capital One, Corporate Communications
Angela Thresher
US Bank
Jessica Rihani
Mindset
Whitney Beecham
LeaderFit
Emily Afzal
Alvin B. Jackson Jr.
The Jackson Group
Bill Black
BillBlack Public Affairs Strategies, LLC
Michell Clark
The Creative Summer
Maggie Koziol
It takes a village.
We could not do our work without the support of our amazing community members and organizations!
