Thrive Collective
Thank you, Amazon and Public Housing Community Fund, for you incredible support of Thrive Hub’s new computer lab and podcast studio. It was great hosting Julie Jursik and introducing your great work to our friends and neighbors at Jacob Riis Houses. “Last weekend, Amazon NY public policy’s newest team member Julie Jursik opened up Public Housing Community Fund‘s…
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Reporting by Stacie Joy. A new innovation hub officially opened this past Saturday at the Jacob Riis Houses, featuring computer and podcast labs designed to provide residents with educational and career opportunities. … The project was funded through a donation from Amazon to the Public Housing Community Fund. According to organizers, the Jacob Riis Houses…
read moreIn anticipation of this week’s New York City Council Budget deadline, Principal Laura Kavourias from PS 171 in Astoria has something to say. Thank you, Council Member Tiffany Cabán for bringing Thrive Collective to Principal Kavourias’ school! Please enjoy the exponential returns on your investment courtesy of the New York Mets. See more ways 29…
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The New York Mets thrive as one of the most prominent franchises in professional sports. From their historic 1969 and 1986 World Series-winning squads to modern stars like Juan Soto and Pete Alonso, the Mets have cemented themselves as a globally recognized organization. But through all of the packed stadiums, superstar talent, and international buzz,…
read moreThrowback to August 2, 2025. Relive the fun of the ninth Art of Healing Festival in Dry Dock Park in the Lower East Side. Located literally across one street from our current office and another street from our first after school location and future murals headquarters, it also adjoins our flagship PS/MS 34’s schoolyard. With…
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The ninth Art of Healing Festival came to Thrive’s backyard of Dry Dock Park in the Lower East Side’s 9th Precinct on August 2, 2025. Located literally across one street from our current office and another street from our first after school location and future murals headquarters, it also adjoins our flagship PS/MS 34’s schoolyard.…
read moreTogether with the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, we’re working to spread color and creativity throughout Queens! Mets players and their family members joined Thrive teaching artists led by Peach Tao to help paint a mural that highlights the New York Mets team values of family and community. A grantee partner of the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, Thrive…
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Meet Us in the Park The Art of Healing Summer Workshop Series brings visual arts workshops in multiple mediums to Washington Square Park every Wednesday in July. Paint canvases, create collages, customize totes, and more on Wednesdays from 3-5 with artists from Thrive Collective. Learn basic skills including design, color theory, and technique while creating…
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LIGHT IT UP Congratulations to the New York Liberty for winning their first WNBA championship yesterday. Last year, the next generation of Liberty fans helped light up Barclays Center with artist May Bukowski for an AAPI night fan engagement mural. The design featured a fire breathing dragon, illuminating the Liberty’s torch, a symbol of igniting a bright future.…
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The first Art of Healing festival of 2024 returned to Central Harlem at 120th Street at Marcus Garvey Park on June 29th. The event was presented in collaboration with the Manhattan District Attorney, Bethel Gospel Assembly, Union Settlement, DJ Trase, Kids Breaking League, Arts Ave, RHYME, NYPD 25th Precinct, and many more. Enjoy highlights from…
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