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From Healing to Thriving

At Thrive Philly, we’ve grown from healing to THRIVING by centering our community in everything we do. 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. Through education, economic empowerment, and essential resources, we provide the tools and opportunities needed to bridge gaps and build futures.

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.

Our Core Values

Guiding Our Innovation in Education, Wellness, and Equity

1

Psychological Safety Is Foundational

We believe that real learning and growth can only happen when students feel emotionally safe, seen, and valued. We design environments that affirm identity, cultivate belonging, and promote healing.

2

Wellness Is Not Supplemental—It’s Structural

We do not treat mental health and wellness as add-ons. They are fully embedded into our academic, leadership, and life-readiness programming—because thriving requires care of the whole self.

3

Equity Must Be Designed, Not Assumed

Our programs are built 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.

4

Navigational Capital Is a Right, Not a Bonus

We equip students with the knowledge, confidence, and strategies to navigate systems that weren’t built for them—without compromising who they are or who they are becoming.

5

Validation Is Power

We recognize and 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.

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Support Thrive Philly

Your contribution helps us create life-changing opportunities for young people in Philly.

$20 - $500

Supports programming costs like food & transportation so our students can attend and succeed.

$500 - $1,000

Provides a student with a computer & software needed for STEAAM learning & career development.

$1,000 - $5,000

Fully sponsors a student’s participation in our STEAAM program & Summer Leadership Institute.

$5,000 - $100,000

Helps sustain Thrive Philly & expand our impact, ensuring more students receive life-changing opportunities.