Thrive International is empowering multicultural communities to THRIVE.
Who are we?
Thrive International was conceived in late 2021 by a diverse group of innovators who share a vision for thriving multicultural communities. Some were born only a few miles from where they live now, others have circled the globe and lived in multiple countries; all have experienced the power of cross-cultural relationships to transform them as individuals and to enrich their communities.
We are based in Spokane, WA, and are focusing our initial programs on empowering communities in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. At the same time we recognize that barriers to thriving span borders, so Thrive International is also involved in efforts to empower immigrants and citizens in other communities in the US and internationally through collaboration in a network of trusted partners.
Thrive provides temporary-refugee housing, education, and empowerment programs, all under one roof.
Our purpose is to move refugees from surviving to thriving.
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Affordable transitional housing
We provide transitional housing to refugee/immigrant families at Thrive Center.
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Women Empowerment Program
We provide programs aimed at empowering refugee and immigrant women. We have tea time, driving school, pool party, beading classes, and more just for women.
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Youth Empowerment Program
We provide empowerment programs for refugee and immigrant youth. Programs include swimming, sports game, soccer camp, zing night, homework help, and choir performances.
Our backstory
Thrive International was formed just weeks before the outbreak of war in Ukraine and quickly pivoted to address the influx of hundreds of Ukrainian refugees, serving more than 1,000 new Ukrainians in 2022. As we continue to house over 100 refugee families at a time, we are also expanding our mission to reach the broader refugee and immigrant population in Washington State and internationally as we partner with organizations inside refugee camps.
Overall our goal is to move refugees from surviving to thriving.
Frequently Asked Questions
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For clothing and furniture donations, please donate to Ukrainian Closet (509.868.9263), a thrift store partnering with us in receiving donations and providing the most relevant items for residents at Thrive Center.
To donate financially or to order items from our Amazon Wish Lists - which ship directly to Thrive Center, please visit our donate page for more information.
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Although many refugees still await work authorization, many have received theirs and are ready to work legally in the United States. If you are an employer with a work opportunity, please text or call 509.553.5606 to discuss specifics. We also have a centralized location at the front desk where residents can see the latest job opportunities, so any promotional literature is helpful.
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We are here to empower refugee and immigrant communities in Spokane and beyond. Having recently left their home countries, these multi-cultural groups are often doing everything they can to simply survive, but our mission is to move refugees from surviving to THRIVING. Through education, training, and creating spaces for refugees and citizens to get to know each other, Thrive is helping cultivate a more vibrant community by embracing our diversity.
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If you are interested in volunteering, please visit our volunteer page! It’s as easy as three steps: 1. Sign the waivers and application 2. Attend a monthly orientation. and 3. Meet with Emily, our volunteer coordinator.
Thrive in the News
Thrive International teams with Spokane Public Library to create affordable housing
Mar. 20, 2024 Lauren Rendahl | The Spokesman-Review
