THRIVE was born from lived experience. During a season of severe mental illness, I began my own healing journey and spoke openly about it. Almost every time I shared, I heard the same response: “me too.” Those words showed me how many in our community were quietly carrying similar struggles—and how deeply we needed spaces for support and connection.

I wanted to create a place where we could incorporate our artistic crafts with our healing, blending creativity and mental well-being. Today, THRIVE offers arts-and-mental-health workshops and classes, along with presentations that spread this message to wider audiences.

The Together for THRIVE Fund will help us formally establish the organization, develop a free food and clothing pantry, and provide quality, consistent services to artists and neighbors in need.

Your support keeps studio doors open, supplies ready, and hearts connected. When you give, you help create a stable, welcoming home where creativity and care come together—so that every artist and community member can truly THRIVE.

Join us to make sure every artist and neighbor has the chance to create, share, and THRIVE.

-Nia Lancelin, MSW + Artist - THRIVE Founder/Director

Together for THRIVE Fund

By THRIVE Artists’ Group - Arts + Mental Health

Together for THRIVE Fund

Building a creative and caring community through art and mental-health support.

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