They announced they also reached their goal of raising $1.5 million for The Future for THRIVE capital campaign, so all donations will now go toward their mission.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — THRIVE Peninsula on Nettles Drive opened one year ago today exactly, and along with the anniversary, they announced they’ve surpassed their fundraising goal of $1.5 million.
“We are thrilled that the community rallied around our mission to help us surpass our goal. It shows that people on the Peninsula want to invest in the future of their neighbors and their stability.” said Angela York, Executive Director of THRIVE Peninsula. “It’s a reminder to our community that there are people out there who truly care about each other, and we can find hope in that.”
THRIVE offers several services on top of being the peninsula’s first free grocery store. They also offer emergency financial assistance and financial literacy services; free …
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