Thrive Philly — Bridging Gaps and Building Futures

What We Do

Thrive Philly empowers Black and Brown girls through prevention and diversion programs that center education, wellness, leadership, and activism. We create protective pathways away from justice involvement and toward thriving futures. Our programs are built with and for the people we serve, combining the lived experiences of community members with the expertise of system leaders from Philly to create real, lasting change.

We envision a Philadelphia where every individual—regardless of background or income—has equitable access to opportunity, stability, and success. A city where communities are not only supported in moments of crisis, but continually empowered to lead, grow, and thrive for generations to come.

STEAAM (Education + Wellness)

Hands-on science, tech, entrepreneurship, and arts—embedded with wellness and mentorship.

  • Project-based learning with real-world impact
  • Mentor panels, museum learning, and on-site wellness
  • Supports like transportation assistance and stipends
Explore STEAAM

Thrive Career Café & Club

Career development, job-readiness, and resource navigation in a welcoming community space.

  • Coaching, workshops, and peer networks
  • Resume, interview, and LinkedIn support
  • Open community space with programming
About the Club Visit the Café

Wellness & Movement

Strength, yoga, Pilates, mobility, breathwork, and mindfulness—at our studio or your workplace.

  • Pretty Fit Philly studio experiences
  • Mind-body support integrated with academics
  • Corporate wellness offerings available
Book Wellness Classes

Thrive Weekend

A transformational two-day experience that builds clarity, confidence, momentum, and community.

  • Goal-setting, mindset, and embodied practice
  • Coaching circles and expert facilitators
  • Annual gathering each January
Discover Thrive Weekend

Our Core Values

A holistic framework designed for safety, equity, and belonging

Psychological Safety Is Foundational
Real learning happens when students feel emotionally safe, seen, and valued. We design environments that affirm identity, cultivate belonging, and promote healing—because safety fuels curiosity and courage.
Wellness Is Not Supplemental—It’s Structural
Wellness isn’t an add-on. It’s embedded into academics, leadership, and life-readiness—from movement and breathwork to mental health practices—so students can show up fully and sustainably.
Equity Must Be Designed, Not Assumed
We build with and for low-income Black and Brown girls. We don’t retrofit equity—we engineer it from the start through culturally responsive curriculum, trauma-informed practices, and community-rooted leadership.
Navigational Capital Is a Right, Not a Bonus
We equip students with knowledge, confidence, and strategies to navigate systems that weren’t built for them—without compromising who they are or who they are becoming. We teach the map and travel it together.
Validation Is Power
We uplift the lived experiences of every girl we serve. By embedding validation theory in our pedagogy, we reinforce each student’s value, voice, and potential—and make it clear: you belong here.