Welcome to Thrive West Central! We’re here to connect citizens of West Central Indiana to services and resources to improve their quality of life. Whether you need help with aging services, caring for an aging loved one, funding your startup, getting from place to place, or developing your community, Thrive is here to help you reach your goals. Our goal is to work with local and federal organizations to support the people of West Central Indiana.

We know that developing your community, caring for an aging loved one, and growing your business can be overwhelming. That’s why Thrive’s team is trained to connect you to the best resource for your needs and better your quality of life. Founded in 1968, our years of experience and dedicated team make Thrive your one-stop shop for all the resources you may need! Thrive groups our services into four main areas.

Aging & Disabled Resources

Finding ways to age comfortably and with dignity, care for an aging or disabled loved one, and navigate available resources can be a challenging task. Thrive has trained and certified teams ready to assist you. Our goal is to help older and disabled individuals remain healthy, independent, and self-sufficient for as long as possible, while also alleviating stress for their caregivers.

Community Development

Our team of experienced planners, grant writers, and technical experts can help you strategize, plan, identify funding, and implement your projects to reach your goals in a way that tells your community’s story. Whatever your community’s goals are, Thrive is here to help make them a reality.

Housing

Thrive has partnered with Capital Stacker to become West Central Indiana’s Regional Housing Optimizer. Thrive is leading the way for high-capacity, high-quality, age-friendly housing and changing the housing ecosystem for a more prosperous tomorrow.

Transportation

Thrive Rural Transit helps individuals of any age get around West Central Indiana. We are a safe, reliable, public transportation provider that is bringing quality transit to rural areas.

  • Thrive West Central is proud to announce the launch of the Hoosier Homes program across its seven-county region, providing home buyers with enhanced access to homeownership through down payment assistance and affordable mortgage options.

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  • We are excited to announce our upcoming fundraising event, the first ever Thrive Foundation Golf Tournament. It will be held on Friday, June 27th, at Hulman Links Golf Course, from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Lunch will be provided from

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Experience the Thrive Difference 

Contact us today to learn more about our offerings and how we can help your community thrive.

LONGIVITY YOU CAN TRUST

Thrive is the perfect choice for A variety of your needs.

Thrive addresses all your needs,and business development to resources for aging, transit solutions, and housing options! We have connections to hundreds of local and federal resources, grants, and funds, such as:

  • Revolving Loan Fund for your business

  • Grants to help your community grow
  • Access to caretakers and resources for aging and disabled loved ones

  • Low-cost transportation in Clay, Parke, Vermillion, and Vigo Counties

  • Multiple housing programs, skilled project managers, and technical assistance for housing production

  • Club 720® is your comprehensive platform for down payment assistance, credit-building resources, wealth-building education, and financial empowerment

  • GIS mapping, data collection, planning, research, storytelling, and more

All of these resources are available to aid you in reaching your goals, growing your community or business, and protecting aging or disabled loved ones. Reach out to us today to learn more about how we can help make your life happier and easier!

Become part of our Team

At THRIVE we focus on trying to make a difference for both our communities and the individuals that make up our community.

When you join our team, you are starting a journey to improve your community. Many on our team started just wanting a job, once here they have stayed and turned THRIVE into a career, no matter which one you are looking for, we have a place for you.

People Matter At Thrive

Made up of 50+ trained and caring individuals, the Thrive team is excited to help you reach your goals! Our staff is compassionate and efficient and works hard to listen to your needs and find resources to help you thrive! Meet our passionate team below!

Jessica Taylor-Rendón
Jessica Taylor-RendónVice President of Aging
Julie Hart
Julie HartDirector of Housing
Kristi Whitacre
Kristi WhitacreDirector of Economic & Community Development
Courtney Holston
Courtney HolstonDirector of Health & Wellness & TBI
Amber Scott
Amber ScottDirector of ADRC
Matthew Tribble
Matthew TribbleDirector of Transportation
  • It can be hard to access capital as a new or growing business. Thrive West Central is dedicated to encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit that drives business development in our communities. Working with local governments, the Just Transition Fund, the Economic

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  • Thrive West Central is now a Memory Screening Site and provides quick, free, confidential memory screenings. Amy Schorr, Dementia Outreach Specialist, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, has been trained to offer these

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  • As of July 1, 2023, Thrive is proud to introduce the Encompass Care and Service program to our region! Funded by a grant from Department of Mental Health and Addictions (DMHA), Encompass Care and Service will provide and

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  • Have a need for a wheelchair ramp? Thrive has partnered with Ramp up Indiana to help provide ramps to those in Vigo or Clay Counties.

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  • Thrive West Central is proud to announce the launch of the Hoosier Homes program across its seven-county region, providing home buyers with enhanced access to homeownership through down payment assistance and affordable mortgage options.

    …Read More

  • We are excited to announce our upcoming fundraising event, the first ever Thrive Foundation Golf Tournament. It will be held on Friday, June 27th, at Hulman Links Golf Course, from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Lunch will be provided from

    …Read More