Starting the year off with our new name in place, we put our best foot forward to Thrive into 2024. And Thrive is what we did!

 

Participants volunteered at Fish food pantry, delivered socks to schools and local social agencies, collected eye glasses for the Lions Club and checked on the Little Free Libraries through Rotary Club. Visits to the new Galesburg Public Library, outings to Lindquist Mini Farms and the new H.T. Custer Park were popular activities.

 

We felt the love and support from new and longtime supporters and corporate sponsors  at our two signature events – our 17th annual auction fundraiser in April and Howl at the Moon in November. With your help we were able to raise over $63,000 for our upcoming outdoor recreation space.

 

After making significant updates to our Abingdon location, the opportunity to purchase the building came to fruition. Now we can ensure services continue in Abingdon area for years to come.

 

A fire in an adjacent building to our downtown Hub location sent our Employment Program to the main campus for a few months, and after being able to move back, we were given the opportunity to purchase the now empty lot. We look forward to creating a greenspace that our participants will enjoy.

 

As we look ahead to 2025, we want to thank you for your continued support. We invite you to join us by becoming an annual sponsor to help us fulfill our mission of empowering individuals to live their best lives.

 

Pam Green

Chief Executive Officer