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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.