Thrive Projects

05/28/2026

📅 Save the Date for THRIVE’s Annual Community Palooza!

🗓️ When: November 14, 2026

This is your chance to be part of something truly impactful! Join us for a Day of Service that unites our community in an extraordinary food drive aimed at supporting vulnerable families throughout the Rappahannock Region and surrounding areas.

✨Stay tuned for exciting details, including:
• Our full lineup of activities
• Team lead sign-ups
• Volunteer opportunities
• Ways you can help make an impact

Don’t wait—mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and help us spread the word! Together, we can turn the 2026 Community Palooza into an unforgettable celebration of hope and generosity.

🎉 Visit our page every week for inspiring highlights from 2023-2025 and see the incredible impact we’ve made together!

05/20/2026

With Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉

05/15/2026

It's okay to not be okay, and it's brave to speak up.

A conversation with a trusted friend can make all the difference.

Connection is strength.

05/14/2026

SMALL STEPS ARE STILL PROGRESS.

Today, I just wanted to acknowledge that sometimes, simply getting up and making coffee is a huge victory.

Be gentle with yourself.

You are doing the best you can.

05/13/2026

Building community doesn’t happen by accident—it happens through connection.

Reflecting on our previous THRIVE Community Paloozas, we are incredibly proud of the impact we’ve made together:

Thousands of food bags distributed.

Dozens of local stores supported.

Endless connections made across industries and neighborhoods.

Each year, the Palooza grows bigger, but the mission remains the same: creating a space where everyone can thrive. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey so far.

Team Lead signup coming soon! Stay connected

05/08/2026

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but these memories feel priceless!

From the first high-five, to the final bag being given out, our past THRIVE Community Paloozas have been nothing short of legendary. We’ve seen neighbors become friends, local talents perform, and a whole lot of joy packed into one space.

Looking back at these highlights reminds us why we do this: Community is everything. See you this November, Team Leads!

Drop a "🙌" in the comments if you were there with us!

05/07/2026

Children’s Mental Health Day!

Prioritize early intervention and support for children.

Today is National ! For nearly 20 years, SAMHSA has recognized Children’s Mental Health Day to bring attention to the mental health needs of children and young people. Learn more: samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/childrens-mental-health-awareness-day

05/06/2026

Calling All Sponsors!
Help make a difference—Thrive is seeking sponsors for our 2026 Meal Preparation Project

05/04/2026

Thank you for these additional resources.
Rappahannock Area Community Services Board

🚗 When it comes to recovery, sometimes the hardest part is getting there.
Our Mobile Recovery Unit is designed to bring life-saving treatment for opioid use disorders directly to the people and places that need it most.
The MRU provides nursing, peer support, and access to a prescriber to get medication to support your recovery. Find us in your county:
📍Monday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stafford County:
United Faith Christian Ministry
150 Susa Drive, Stafford, VA 22554
📍Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. King George County:
Tabernacle Baptist Church
10640 Kings Hwy, King George, VA 22485
📍Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Spotsylvania County:
4701 Market St Fredericksburg, VA 22408
📍Thursday, 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Caroline County:
19254 Rogers Clark Blvd. Ruther Glen, Va 22546
☎️Interested in services with the Mobile Recovery Unit? You can connect with the MRU by calling the clinic in your county:
📞Caroline, 804-633-9997
📞King George, 540-775-9879
📞Spotsylvania, 540-582-3980
📞Stafford, 540-659-2725