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West Central, IN – Thrive West Central is continuing to pave the way to the future of sustainable housing with its “Homes for the Future” program. This initiative focuses on producing quality, age-friendly homes throughout West Central Indiana, addressing the region’s burgeoning demand for sustainable, future-ready housing. Homes For The Future Program recently completed its

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, age-friendly homes throughout West Central Indiana, addressing the region’s burgeoning demand for sustainable, future-ready housing. This initiative recently completed its

In 2021, as students were returning to in-person schooling post-COVID, Clay County School Corporation recognized a need for more student mental health support. The corporation had already paired with the Hamilton Center, which provides many resources to support mental health in our region, but teachers and faculty alike realized that more help was needed. As

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 support mental health care for those over 60 years old with a serious mental illness (SMI). The

Your retirement years can be a great time to rest and unwind after a lifetime of work. However, shifting from a scheduled lifestyle to a relaxed one can be emotionally difficult. Many may feel a lack of purpose after they retire, leading to feelings of anxiety and depression. Luckily, picking up a new hobby is

Terre Haute, IN –– Thrive West Central is thrilled to announce one of our newest innovative initiatives for seniors and aging individuals in our region, the Thrive Foundation. This foundation will serve to support, implement, and develop creative and practical projects and programs for aging and senior individuals in the West Central Region. Similarly, the

In June, with the Vermillion County Fair in full swing, Thrive’s community development team took to the streets to join in the Vermillion County Parade. There, the team flocked behind a ten-foot banner while handing out candy and vouchers in the hopes of raising awareness for brownfields in the area. Brownfields, defined as a property

In November of 2021, President Biden passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation, a bill that promoted a countrywide investment in local and federal infrastructure. Importantly, the 5-year bill introduced a new infrastructure plan, titled “Safe Streets and Roads for All” (SS4A). This year, Thrive had the opportunity to aid Terre Haute and Clay County in their

Working under a contract with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Thrive is working to collect an inventory of street signs in our region. Street signs are an essential aspect of public and street safety, helping drivers follow traffic laws and drive safely. However, exposure to bright sunlight, rain, and wind wears down street signs