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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 to a paid Foundation Directory subscription and one-on-one support from experienced staff to help participants

Thrive in partnership with OCRA are helping homeowners in local counties get repairs they need.

West Central Indiana is on the verge of launching an exciting new initiative called Intern Impact, a 10-week summer community-based internship (CBI) program designed to support high school graduates and students from local higher education institutions. This program spans the region's six counties—Clay, Putnam, Vermillion, Sullivan, Parke, and Vigo—offering participants an immersive experience that will shape their future career and life decisions in the region.

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

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