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For three years, Clay County has hosted “Hometown Christmas,” an event intended to encourage residents to stay local for their Christmas shopping. Through Hometown Christmas, Clay County residents could receive a punch card. As they visited and bought from several local businesses, they would receive a punch on their card. Once they completed their punch […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Thrive’s Community Development team paired with the City of Sullivan this year to update the city’s ADA Sidewalk Plan. This plan, which complies with the Title VI Americans with Disabilities Act, intends to ensure that Sullivan sidewalks and facilities are safe for disabled individuals and walkable. Legally, local government must update their ADA Plan every […]

West Central Indiana is covered in trails and bike paths, allowing hikers and bikers to appreciate Indiana’s natural beauty. Now, thanks to Thrive’s Crossroads Trails app, anyone can discover our region’s beautiful, lesser-known trails and hiking paths! Crossroads Trails uses the most recent GPS information and user feedback to create interactive maps of local trails, […]