Author: Sarah Smith

Growing up, Kristen Camacho always wanted to earn her own money. Almost five years ago she moved from her parent’s house into one of Thrive’s community residences. Kristen shares a carriage house with another participant where she does her laundry, cleans her home, is learning to… Read More

It is said that food is the way to a person’s heart. On the third Tuesday of every month, almost one-hundred Thrive participants have full hearts thanks to the generosity of Marlboro’s Fraternal Order of Eagles #3565. Once a month for the past twenty-five years the… Read More

People say that there is nothing on this earth more prized than true friendship. For many parents of youth with disabilities that is the missing link. Although their children find success in the classroom or at a job, what they are missing is the friend group to meet up with… Read More

Recently, a visitor to Thrive’s headquarters remarked, “This place doesn’t feel like a nonprofit. It’s more of a tech startup environment.” I had to agree. There are many ways in which Thrive differs from most other human service providers. Here are just a few: Mike Rodrigues Thrive President & CEO… Read More

JUNE 5, 2018 BY FERNANDO MARTINEZ John Quincy Adams once said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” This definition of leadership can apply… Read More

Being leaders themselves, the young adults participating in the Youth in Philanthropy program of the Foundation for Metrowest recently recognized Thrive’s LEAD (Leadership Experience And Development) initiative with a generous grant of $5000. The grant will support all aspects of the program. Thrive’s Support & Advocacy’s LEAD initiative empowers prospective… Read More

Aging parents of adult children with intellectual or developmental disabilities face a special set of challenges. Thanks to a generous grant of $10,000 from the Foundation for MetroWest, Thrive Support & Advocacy can help these families overcome challenges and care for their… Read More

  In the spirit of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy, each year the Chick-fil-A Foundation honors and supports organizations from across the country that are investing in and inspiring young people. Thrive Support & Advocacy, Marlborough, MA, was recently selected as one… Read More