THRIVE Peninsula, Inc.

Since its beginning in 2020, the Let Christmas THRIVE program has delivered the true spirit of the season to families of THRIVE Peninsula's financial clients. Every dollar gifted becomes part of a moment—one that reminds parents they’re not alone and fills a child’s holiday with joy and love. Let’s continue this beautiful tradition, making sure even more families experience the warmth of Christmas this year. Give a gift today: https://lnkd.in/gpPNw6iZ #LetChristmasTHRIVE

Shoutout to our Tuesday Market volunteers for sharing their Halloween spirit! Join the fun tomorrow on Halloween—volunteers and donors are encouraged to dress up and help make the pantry extra spooktacular for our guests! No tricks, just treats – and your presence will be the greatest gift of all!

Congratulations to Sonja Mitchell, MS and the team at the Newport News VA Cooperative Extension office! This award is well deserved and we are honored to partner with them to deliver a variety of programs to benefit the community.

From 2023 to 2024, CAN has connected our community’s resources to keep 2,724 households housed, healthy, and thriving. This work could not be done without the support of our community and the collaboration with our partner agencies. “It is CAN’s unwavering effort and commitment to serving our families that truly makes a difference. Our clients will journey down a completely different path because of the coordinated efforts that your team makes to ensure their success. For that, I am incredibly grateful and honored to have partnered in some small way with the United Way of the Virginia Peninsula’s Community Assistance Network (CAN).” – Rachel Edwards, Urban Strategies Inc., CAN Referral Partner. Visit United We CAN | United Way of the Virginia Peninsula https://lnkd.in/gic57SUZ to learn more about CAN or to become a CAN Referral partner. Thank you for helping us #connect our community to help and hope! Urban Strategies, Inc Peake Childhood Center THRIVE Peninsula, Inc. Hampton Roads Workforce Council Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Thankful to the leadership team at Jefferson Lab for taking time to serve in our Market for Thursday Night THRIVE. Each group that adopts an evening shift helps us extend our hours to create access for working families. We can’t do this work without great community partners. Thank you for joining us 🍎🛒❤️

Que Pasa Mujer TV is a platform dedicated to sharing resources and raising awareness within the Hispanic/Latino community. It also features interviews with Latinos making an impact across various sectors, including business, finance, and education. Check out our very own Joseline Vega on this episode of Que Pasa Mujer TV! Joseline discusses THRIVE, highlighting available resources and its positive impact on the Hispanic community. On this episode, Joseline and host Viviana also encourage greater community involvement through volunteering and financial support. Watch here! https://lnkd.in/g3XWavtZ

Barnhart Crane & Rigging has built generosity into their business model! We are honored to partner with this values-driven company to serve our community.

It all began with a humble family—a mother, father, and the birth of a child. The story of the Christmas miracle reminds us that family is the origin of the greatest gift of all. As you celebrate this season of giving, will you extend that spirit by supporting families in our community who need it most? For many families we serve, the joy of Christmas—the warmth of being surrounded by loved ones and sharing gifts—feels out of reach. Financial struggles make it hard for parents to create the special memories their children deserve. Imagine being a parent unable to provide the joy of Christmas for your kids. That’s where Let Christmas THRIVE comes in. Since 2020, thanks to your generosity, nearly 1,800 children and their families have experienced the magic of the season. With your support, parents receive holiday gift cards, allowing them to shop for their kids and give them a Christmas to remember. It’s about more than gifts—it’s about restoring dignity, hope, and the true Light of the season. Every dollar you give ensures that families facing hardship can unwrap the joy of Christmas together. Gift cards allow parents to provide the perfect gift for their children—creating memories and moments of love that will last a lifetime. Thank you for helping us keep the spirit of Christmas alive in every home! Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gpPNw6iZ

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (which ends today) we want to recognize and thank our volunteers who help us serve our Hispanic families in their native language. Thanks to their help we are serving 350 Hispanic people per month through all of our services! We are so grateful to celebrate these amazing volunteers this month and every day. Thank you for being the bridge that strengthens our community! Thank you Lily, Rafael, Ricardo, and Elvie for all your time and energy committed to the mission.

Volunteer Spotlight: Betty Ann Pagels An active retiree, widow, grandmother of four, and former director of Hilton Presbyterian Preschool, Betty Ann Pagels describes herself as someone who is now able “to fill her life with fun and service.” Betty says busy attending Lifelong Learning classes, ushering at the Ferguson Center, enjoying family and friends, and appreciating “the life God has given” her, Betty Ann makes sure there is time for volunteering at THRIVE. Betty Ann learned about THRIVE while still employed at her preschool and has been a volunteer in The Market for the last three years. Bagging groceries is something Betty Ann knows well how to do as her family owned a small neighborhood grocery store when she was a girl:” I learned from an early age - never put the bananas & cans in the same bag.” Having spent her career giving children “a good, loving start,” Betty Ann likes the idea of helping families meet their basic needs. She enjoys the interaction she has with THRIVE shoppers, as well as the other volunteers, “who inspire and motivate” her. One incident that stands out in Betty’s mind concerns a very distraught woman who was visibly shaking. Betty Ann engaged her in conversation and after that, Betty says, “she seemed much calmer as she headed out to face the rest of the day. What a blessing for me!” Betty sees herself as a prime example of a typical THRIVE volunteer: “all you need is love and a bit of time - no other skills needed.”