Thrivival Academy

08/31/2026

A group of Omaha teens are about to start running real businesses of their own.

Through Thrivival Academy’s Youth Entrepreneurship Program, teens will learn real-world business skills, receive seed money to launch their own businesses, and work directly with local business owners who will mentor them along the way.

For four weeks, they’ll turn their ideas into real products and businesses. Then they’ll put what they’ve learned to the test by selling to real customers and evaluating how their businesses performed.

The entire program is completely FREE for the teens and their families.

And when the program ends, the youth keep the products, supplies, and equipment they used so they can continue building their businesses afterward.

We’re not just teaching entrepreneurship. We’re giving young people the opportunity to actually become entrepreneurs.

Would you like to help us help them?

Your donation helps provide the seed money and resources these young entrepreneurs need to get started.

Support the Youth Entrepreneurship Program here:
https://shareomaha.org/nonprofit/thrivival-academy

08/26/2026

There’s a verse in the Bible that says “by their fruits you shall know them” (Matthew 7:16-20). It teaches that a person's true character is revealed by their outward actions and results rather than by what they say or how they look.

Our garden is a small reminder of what we try to teach at Thrivival Academy: growth takes time, effort, patience, and care. There's a lot of investment and faith involved.

You won't see progress right away. There will be rainy days, setbacks, and times when it seems like nothing is happening. But if you keep going and continue tending to your metaphorical garden, eventually you’ll be able to harvest the fruits of your labor.

Whether we're helping young people develop practical skills, discover their purpose, or overcome challenges, the goal is the same: not just to SURVIVE, but to THRIVE.

Here are a few snapshots from the garden. We're looking forward to watching both the garden and the young people we work with flourish.

08/19/2026

Youth Entrepreneurship Program: Students & Community Support Needed

Thrivival Academy is now accepting applications for students ages 13–18 to participate in our Youth Entrepreneurship Program here in Omaha.

This program gives young people an opportunity to learn entrepreneurship by actually building and running a small business. Students will develop business ideas, learn about planning, budgeting, marketing, sales, and customer service, and work together to turn their ideas into something real.

We are especially interested in working with young people who may not otherwise have access to these kinds of opportunities.

We are also looking for members of our community who want to help make the program possible. There are several ways to get involved, including:

• Sponsoring the program financially
• Donating supplies or equipment
• Providing business expertise or mentorship
• Speaking to students about your career or business
• Helping students connect with local customers and businesses
• Sharing this opportunity with families who may benefit

You do not have to be a business owner or make a large donation to help. Community support in any form can make a meaningful difference in giving these young people an opportunity to learn, create, and build confidence.

If you know a student who would be a good fit for the program, or if you are interested in supporting Thrivival Academy, please send me a message.

We are excited to build this program with our community and give Omaha's young people a chance to see what they are capable of.

08/10/2026

NOW ENROLLING: Youth Entrepreneurship Program 🍋

Thrivival Academy has partnered with Lemonade Day Omaha to bring middle & high schoolers (ages 13-18) a chance to build a REAL business, from the idea, to the branding, to selling it live at a Market Showcase on October 3rd-4th!

What your teen will gain:
✅ Real-world business skills: pricing, marketing, customer service, and financial literacy
✅ A boost in confidence and a genuine entrepreneurial mindset
✅ Hands-on experience with a nationally recognized curriculum
✅ Prizes for the best businesses!

📅 Saturdays, 2-5pm, starting September 5
📍 2936 Izard St, Omaha
💯 100% FREE, no cost to families. Snacks & supplies included.

Spots are limited! To register, email us at [email protected] for an enrollment application. Applications due by August 24.

06/24/2026

We came up with a t-shirt design to help with our fundraising. Remember this scene from Coming to America? Let us know if you're interested in donating. I believe that we have 4 of these available before the 4th of July.

05/31/2026

🚨 WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU AT OUR COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR!!! 🚨

📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

We’re excited to bring our community together for resources, connection, support, and opportunity. Whether you are looking for services and support OR you have resources to share, this event is for all of us.

✨ Featured organizations already signed up include:

• A Nurse’s Touch Home Healthcare
• Planned Parenthood of North and Central States
• Creations by Alisha
• Woodmen Life
• Charles Drew Health Center, Inc.
• Bright Path Home Health Care
• Lutheran Family Services
• DHHS Office of Economic Assistance
• Quest Forward High School
• Girls Inc. of Omaha

🩺 We’re also excited to share that the Methodist Mobile Diabetes Truck will be onsite providing:
✔ Blood pressure screenings
✔ Height/weight & BMI screenings
✔ Blood glucose testing
✔ Hemoglobin A1C screenings
✔ Total cholesterol screenings
✔ Education and support based on individual results

📣 We STILL have vendor spots available for organizations and businesses who want to connect with the community and share resources!

✨ Please sign up so we can properly plan for space, materials, and community support. We want to ensure we have enough room and resources available for everyone attending.

🔗 Register here:
https://forms.gle/r2X577eh57g6ctAa7?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Thank you for helping us make this event successful, accessible, and impactful for our community. We can’t wait to see you there!

05/29/2026

Thrivival Academy Principles

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

We're now accepting applications.