Thrive Allen County

05/26/2026

Nominations are officially open for Thrive’s 1​9th Annual Award Celebration!

This November, we’ll once again celebrate the individuals, businesses, and organizations making Allen County a stronger, healthier, and more connected community​. We need your help identifying this year’s honorees!

We’re accepting nominations for:
• Awards for Excellence in Education, Recreation, Health & Wellness, and Economic Development
• Change-Maker of the Year (age 21 & under)
• Volunteer of the Year
• Lifetime Service Award
• Unsung Heroes
• The Donna Talkington Award - Thrive’s highest honor

Let’s lift up the folks who are expanding access, serving the underserved, collaborating well, and quietly building a better community​. Because when we lift each other up, we all thrive.

Three easy ways to nominate someone:
Online:​ https://thriveallencounty.org/get-involved/2026-award-celebration/
In person at the Thrive office: 9 S. Jefferson, Iola
By phone: 620-365-8128

Know someone who deserves the spotlight? Tag them below!
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05/25/2026

Our office is closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25. 🇺🇸

05/18/2026

An important part of community care is supporting the people doing the work. Join the Northwest Region Kansas CARES Conference on June 11 in Colby for a day focused on learning, connection, and well-being.

Join us ​June 11, for the ​Northwest Region Kansas CARES Conference, sponsored by Healthy Blue Kansas!

This conference is focused on professional growth, networking, and well-being for Community Health Workers, Navigators, CACS, and other public health professionals!

The event will be held at the​ Colby Event Center​ in Colby, KS​.

If you're interested in attending, please register by scanning the QR code on the flyer below or using this link: https://forms.gle/rGdjcPyk2khnTYEHA

We encourage those working in public health and community care roles to take advantage of this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow!

05/01/2026

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, stop by the Thrive lobby to visit our featured resource table hosted by Senior Life Solutions.

This outpatient program, offered through Anderson County Hospital, supports adults age 65+ who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, or other age-related mental health challenges.

Resources will be available all month.

04/30/2026

We’re proud to be a part of this important conversation with Health Forward Foundation. During National Healthy Homes Month, we’re continuing to advocate for stronger, healthier rural communities.

Rural communities face unique housing challenges that directly impact health. In our “Housing is Health” policy brief, Lisse Regehr, President and CEO of Thrive Allen County, highlights key issues from limited access to comprehensive services to higher development costs and aging housing stock. During National Healthy Homes Month, Health Forward is calling on policymakers and health care leaders to recognize that housing is health, and to act on opportunities to strengthen community well-being across rural areas.

Read more:https://healthforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HousingIsHealthPolicyIssueBrief-3.pdf

04/30/2026

Join us TONIGHT!!

04/28/2026

Thrive interns Bethany and Lily traded work mode for prom mode this weekend, and they absolutely nailed it. We hope you had an amazing time!

04/28/2026

The Humboldt Community Conversation is happening TONIGHT at the Humboldt Public Library. Come share your voice and be part of the discussion.