Thrive
Thrive International
Website: [1](https://thriveint.org/)
Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
Email: info@thriveint.org
Phone: (509) 553-5606
Address: 110 E 4th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202
Mission
Thrive International is a Spokane-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering multicultural communities, particularly refugees and immigrants, to transition from surviving to thriving. Through comprehensive support services, Thrive aims to foster healing, hope, and new beginnings for displaced individuals and families.
History
Founded in late 2021, Thrive International rapidly mobilized to address the needs of refugees, notably serving over 1,000 Ukrainian refugees in 2022. The organization transformed a vacant Quality Inn hotel into the Thrive Center Spokane, the city's first transitional refugee housing facility.
Programs and Services
Transitional Housing
Thrive Center Spokane offers 153 rooms, providing safe and affordable housing for refugee and immigrant families. The facility includes event spaces, a commercial kitchen, and dining areas, serving as both a residence and community hub.
Women's Empowerment Program
This program offers activities such as tea times, driving lessons, beading classes, and social events, aiming to build confidence and community among refugee and immigrant women.
Youth Empowerment Program
Thrive provides youth with opportunities including swimming, sports games, soccer camps, homework assistance, and choir performances to promote engagement and development.
Cultural Integration
Through various initiatives, Thrive fosters cultural exchange and understanding, helping refugees and immigrants integrate into the broader community while preserving their cultural identities.
Welcoming & Empowering (WE) Program
This initiative focuses on creating inclusive spaces and opportunities for refugees and immigrants to connect, share experiences, and support one another.
Leadership
- **Mark Finney** – Executive Director
- **Melinda Manning** – Director of Strategic Engagement
