Thrive Support & Advocacy

09/01/2026

Special thanks to everyone who made our meat raffle an incredible success! Thank you Worcester Fitness, thank you JAX Seafood, Wise Guys Trivia, Murphy Insurance Agency, Sharfmans Jewelers and our special hosts and helpers! We can’t wait to do it all over again!

08/29/2026

🚨 COME ON DOWN! 🚨

The Meat Raffle at Worcester Fitness is about to begin! 🥩🔥

We’ve got great raffle prizes, good vibes, and plenty of chances to win! 🎟️🍖

Come hang out, grab some tickets, and let’s have some fun! 🙌

If you want it more Worcester/hype or funnier, I can punch it up.

08/27/2026

🥩🦞 Something BIG is cooking at Thrive! 🦞🥩

Our Seafood & Meat Raffle is coming up, and we’ve got some great baskets lined up! 🍷🏈🍺🎲

📅 August 29th | 2:30–5:00 PM
📍 Worcester Fitness

Come join us for a fun afternoon, great prizes, and a great cause!

Don’t miss it! 🍀

08/25/2026

Meet Our Afternoon Keynote speaker Dr. Theresa Melito-Conners, Dr. MC's Self-Care Cabaret

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Theresa Melito-Conners as our Afternoon Keynote Speaker at the Thrive Wellness Symposium on September 16th at Polar Park!

Known as “Dr. MC,” she is a leading expert in self-care, wellness, and burnout prevention who helps individuals and organizations build practical, sustainable strategies for greater well-being.

End the day feeling renewed, empowered, and ready to bring wellness back into your everyday life.

Click the link below and get your tickets to join us!
https://form.jotform.com/262044496111047

08/24/2026

Thrive Support & Advocacy’s Emma Duprey has been named to the Worcester Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty Class of 2026!

Emma brings so much heart, dedication and leadership to Thrive every day. She makes a difference for the people we support, for her team and for our entire organization.

This recognition is so well deserved, and we’re lucky to have her as part of the Thrive family!

Congratulations, Emma! We are SO proud of you!

Emma Duprey is reshaping healthcare delivery for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by bringing more medical care directly to them.

08/24/2026

Meet Our Morning Keynote Speaker – Mitch Abblett, PHD

We’re excited to welcome Mitch Abblett, PhD, as the Morning Keynote Speaker for the Thrive Wellness Symposium on September 16th at Polar Park!

A licensed clinical psychologist and consultant, Mitch speaks and trains nationally and internationally on the application of mindfulness to enhance professional and personal communication.

Start your day with insight, inspiration, and practical tools you can take with you long after the Symposium ends.

Get your tickets today and join us by clicking the link below:
https://form.jotform.com/262044496111047

08/22/2026

🦐🔥 SEAFOOD. MEAT. RAFFLE. LET’S GO! 🔥🦞

Get ready for a seriously FUN afternoon while supporting an incredible cause! 💜

Join us Saturday, August 29 from 2:30–5 PM at Worcester Fitness for the Thrive Support & Advocacy Seafood & Meat Raffle!

🍤 Seafood & meat prizes
🎟️ Themed basket prizes
💰 50/50 raffle
❤️ And 100% of the fun supports Flourish at Thrive Food Pantry

Flourish at Thrive provides allergen-free foods, specialized-diet items and healthy options to individuals with disabilities and families throughout the broader Worcester community.

Bring your friends. Bring your appetite. Bring your luck. 🍀

LET’S PACK THE PLACE AND HAVE SOME FUN FOR A GREAT CAUSE!

📍 Worcester Fitness — 440 Grove Street, Worcester
📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 2:30–5 PM

08/21/2026

We are incredibly grateful to WCVB Channel 5 Boston and "5 For Good" for sharing the story of Thrive’s Pleasant Street Garden, our new greenhouse, and the Flourish Food Pantry!

What you see in this story is about so much more than growing fresh food. It’s about creating opportunities, building community, and helping ensure that individuals and families have access to healthy, nutritious food.

Now we need your help to keep it growing. Donations will help us sustain the greenhouse year-round and support the continued work of the Flourish Food Pantry as we serve more families in our community.

Please take a few minutes to watch our story, share it with others, and consider making a donation. Every gift helps us keep the greenhouse growing and the pantry shelves stocked.

Together, we can continue to make a difference.

A flourishing garden in Marlborough is giving people with disabilities an opportunity to grow fresh produce while helping address food insecurity in their community.

08/21/2026

Calling All Sponsors!

Be part of something meaningful at the Thrive Wellness Symposium on September 16th at Polar Park

Sponsorship is a great opportunity to showcase your organization while supporting and celebrating the dedicated professionals who make a difference in human services and our communities every day.

Sponsorship opportunities are available now. Click the link below to join us and make an impact!
https://form.jotform.com/262044496111047

08/20/2026

We have an incredible speaker lineup for the Thrive Wellness Symposium!

Join us on September 16th at Polar Park and hear from Stacey Forrest, Thrive Support & Advocacy, Dr. Christopher Willard , and Carina Iati ( ) as they share their insight, experience, and inspiration around wellness, leadership, and the important work we do every day.

You won’t want to miss this incredible day...get your tickets today!
https://form.jotform.com/262044496111047