Thrive Collective
Driving Economic Growth and Vitality We were honored that the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce selected two Thrive Collective collaborations to feature at the 2026 Best of Brooklyn Real Estate Showcase on April 16, 2026. “This event would not be possible without the 33 projects quite literally building the future of our borough! The 2026 Best…
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At the Art of Healing Festival on August 2, NY State Assembly Member Harvey Epstein honored Jeremy Del Rio and Thrive Collective with an Assembly Citation for “exemplary service … teaching students to live bold, courageous lives,” and much more. IMG_20250813_172936 IMG_20250813_172955 IMG_20250813_172959 Whereas, a state is only as great as those persons who give…
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Jeremy Del Rio (CAS ’95, LAW ’99) Brings Art Back to New York City’s Students and Spaces A native New Yorker, Jeremy Del Rio (CAS ’95, LAW ’99) (he/him) grew up near the NYU campus and had his heart set on attending college close to home. While an undergrad student at NYU’s College of Arts…
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“A Culture of Learning and of Love” Only six NYC public schools received the National Blue Ribbon Award this year from the US Department of Education. Our beloved school partner P.S. 249 The Caton School was one of the six! They honored Thrive Collective by inviting us to cut the ribbon for our newest mural…
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The Blue-Ribbon Mural The event to recognize P.S. 249 as one of only six New York City Schools to achieve National Blue Ribbon status began and concluded around a new mural, Weaving the World, that Caton School art club members created with Thrive Collective’s Sal Chen and Peach Tao. All imagery for the mural came…
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With an enthusiastic group of students, interns, teaching artists, staff, and mentors in attendance, the New York City Council honored Thrive Collective on November 14 for its “exceptional work creating hope and opportunity through arts and mentoring in New York City public schools.” Calling Thrive’s executive director Jeremy Del Rio, “a true champion,” New York…
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What to do when Carnegie Hall and NeON Arts recommend you to The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City to find students to paint four original canvases to present as awards to four of the most distinguished NYC philanthropists at its 25th anniversary gala at Gracie Manson? Commission rockstar student artists Rosabella Garcia, Christopher…
read moreOn September 26 Thrive Collective’s staff, board, volunteers, students, and community supporters gathered at the United Federation of Teachers to create more awareness for the #BringArtBack campaign. Thank you to everyone that was able to join us as we honored NYC First Lady Charlene McCray; global artist Domingo Zapata; and Rev. Dr. Raymond Rivera for…
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On June 17 Thrive Collective’s staff, board, volunteers, students, and community supporters gathered at the United Federation of Teachers to celebrate the end of another great school year serving 100 schools throughout New York City. Thank you to everyone that was able to join us as we honored Scott Stringer, NYC Comptroller, Michael Mulgrew, UFT President, and Kevin…
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Here is one of our student artists holding up Mayor Bill de Blasio’s proclamation that was presented to us last week at #WeAreThrive. The City of New York Certificate of Recognition presented to Thrive Collective on the occasion of its inaugural “We Are Thrive Experiential Art Exhibit,” for its wonderful contributions to our great city.…
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