Author: Sarah Smith

Alexis Sokoloff in her uniform working at a WooSox game. Meet the newest member of the WooSox Stadium Crew, Alexis Sokoloff. A Thrive participant for more than five years, Alexis just landed her dream job as an usher for the Worcester Red Sox, the professional minor league… Read More

In the ten years since Marilyn Barrish moved into a Thrive Support & Advocacy community residence, she often spoke lovingly about her parents. Growing up as an only child, Marilyn and her parents had an extremely close relationship. Marilyn spent many years knowing that her parents had… Read More

Flashback to March 2020, when the world shut down just days before Thrive’s Alpine Ski Team was set to hit the slopes for the 2020 Championship Competition. After a year to think about what they had missed, Thrive skiers were eager to head to the mountain in 2021 to prove… Read More

Thrive Support & Advocacy today announced that Worcester’s Stacey Forrest has been appointed as the human services agency’s first chief operating officer. As COO, Forrest will provide overall planning, direction and supervision of Thrive operations and community-based programs.  She brings more than 15 years of human services experience to Thrive. … Read More

by Sean Rose, President & CEO As we celebrate Black History Month, I reflect on what that means to Thrive Support & Advocacy, our community, and the entire nation. The racial injustices of the past year have caused us to pause and examine how far we have come, while realizing… Read More

Two of the women who founded Thrive Support & Advocacy, Josephine Achilles (left) and Lorraine Spinnazola (right) with Richard Achilles (center). by Sean Rose, President & CEO This March, two worlds collide with the celebration of Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month and Women’s History Month. Some of you may know… Read More

As we move through Black History Month, I reflect on what this annual observance means to Thrive Support & Advocacy, our community, and the entire nation. The racial injustices of the past year have caused us to pause and examine how far we have come, while at the same time… Read More

  Dear Thrive Supporter, The Thrive community is expanding, and we’re thrilled to share the news with you! The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) recently selected Thrive Support & Advocacy to manage the Worcester area Family Support Center. By taking on this role, we’ll be working with more than… Read More

Partnership with PUR Water Thrive Support & Advocacy is excited to announce a partnership with PUR Water, a Helen of Troy Limited brand. The PUR partnership includes working with Thrive youth to spread the message of the importance of clean water… Read More