This December, I’m turning 40 🎉 and I want to celebrate in the most meaningful way possible — by giving back and supporting our creative community! 💃 🕺 🎭 🎨 📝 🎶 🎥 📸

I’m hosting the THRIVE Birthday Market, a community event where local artists showcase and sell their original work, community members can donate food, clothing, and funds, and everyone can come together to celebrate creativity, connection, and support mental health and wellness.

Your donation will:

Support THRIVE programs, including arts + mental health workshops, community groups, and resources for creatives.
Help provide food and clothing for our monthly THRIVE pantry.
Support local artists through the THRIVE Artist Market, helping creatives sell their work and connect with the community.

Clothing & Costume Donations

We’re especially looking for dance clothes, shoes, show practice attire, opening night looks, office attire, and any costumes or outfits you no longer need. Your gently used items can make a huge difference for artists in need, helping them feel confident, supported, and ready to shine in their craft!

Food Donations
We’re accepting non-perishable and healthy food items to support our community. Items that are especially helpful include:
    •    Canned goods (beans, vegetables, soups)
    •    Whole grains (rice, pasta, oatmeal)
    •    Nut butters, nuts, and seeds
    •    Shelf-stable milk or plant-based alternatives
    •    Healthy snacks (granola bars, dried fruit)
    •    Any other non-perishable foods you’d like to donate
Your contributions will help ensure community members and artists have access to nutritious options throughout the holiday season.

Whether it’s $10 or $100, or a donation of clothing or supplies, your contribution helps us make a real impact. Let’s turn this birthday into a community celebration that uplifts and empowers.

About THRIVE Artists’ Group – Arts + Mental Health
THRIVE is all about creativity, connection, and care! We support artists and creatives through workshops, programs, and resources that blend art and mental health, helping you grow, create, and just be your amazing self. Our mission? To make sure creatives have a safe, inspiring space to explore, express, and thrive — because when artists thrive, magic happens in the community too!

$10 – Cheers to Community

Your support helps us provide resources for one community member in need.

$25 – Creative Boost

Supports art materials for THRIVE programs.

$50 – Market Starter

Helps an artist participate in the THRIVE Market with supplies and space.

$100 – Community Champion

Contributes to our donation pantry and ensures multiple community members receive resources.

Custom Donation – Make it Your Gift

• • Any amount makes a difference and helps launch THRIVE initiatives.

✨ All proceeds from this event and campaign will go directly toward THRIVE programs, projects, and the official establishment of the organization.

Want to be part of the celebration?
Sign up on THRIVE's website (https://www.thriveartistsgroup.com/) to get updates and full details about the live event on December 14th — including how to attend, volunteer, or participate as a vendor or donor.

Nia's 40th Birthday: Celebrate, Create, Give Back!

By THRIVE Artists’ Group - Arts + Mental Health

Nia's 40th Birthday: Celebrate, Create, Give Back!

A Birthday Back That Gives Back | Lifting Others, Celebrating Creativity

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