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.

  • Join us in beautiful downtown Terre Haute, Indiana, at the Terre Haute Convention Center and participate in a tour homes which are a result of the Homes For The Future Program. Learn more about our success story with public and private partnerships, strategic capital stacking and housing innovation.

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  • Thrive West Central has launched a new program aimed at supporting local government entities and nonprofit organizations with specialized grant services designed to increase access to critical funding opportunities.

    The program offers comprehensive assistance, including maintaining federal SAM.gov registration, access

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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
  • This project will feature 16 beautiful single-family homes, each 1500 square feet, between Hulman and Putnam Street on Albert Drive. They will feature both brick and siding and will have 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and an attached garage on a .15-acre lot. These homes are for sale and can be customized if purchased prior to construction.

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  • West Central, IN – Thrive West Central is paving the way to the future of sustainable housing with its innovative “Homes for the Future” program. The new initiative aims to stimulate the production of quality,

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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.

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  • Most of these properties are nestled in Terre Haute’s oldest surviving neighborhood in the beautiful historic Farrington's Grove district. Most properties are recently renovated while still preserving charming features that make each apartment special. The apartments offer a unique, modern living experience with quick access to Downtown Terre Haute, Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and St. Mary of Woods College. They are a locally owned and operated company that places tenants’ needs first.

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  • Thrive West Central and the Sisters of Providence will provide dementia awareness training in a series of sessions starting in September. For those who wish to attend, respite care is available.

    The training, based on Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care,

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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.

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