Thrive Collective
Thrive Collective’s founding community liaison Pastor Rick Del Rio shares his experience as a first responder to Ground Zero on 9/11, and the sacrifice he continues to make for his bravery. The seeds that grew into Thrive Collective were planted in the rubble at Ground Zero, and cultivated in the response that followed. Video produced for the…
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“On the morning of September 11th, I woke up as a NYC corporate lawyer. I never made it to the office that day, and never went back. “I joined my father Pastor Rick Del Rio at Ground Zero on 9/12. He had been the first clergy responder after Father Mychal Judge passed, arriving moments after the…
read moreRhymes help young minds excel in collaboration with CPC and SYEP at Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn, NYC. At Fort Hamilton High School this summer students learned about the art of rap and what it’s like to work in the Hip Hop music industry through SYEP. The program led by teaching artists Eddy I.…
read moreSummer of Creation is a mini doc created by SYEP students documenting Thrive Collective’s summer art academy in collaboration with CPC at Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn. Students participated in media/film, R.H.Y.M.E (music) and mural programs along with several other activities over the course of 6 weeks. Each cohort culminated with a student made…
read moreR.H.Y.M.E. (Rhymes Help Young Minds Excel) x Speek Lyfe: Music, Mentorship, and Student Voices at MS 42 Music is more than entertainment—it’s a powerful tool for education, self-expression, and personal growth. This year, we were proud to partner with Speek Lyfe to bring an engaging music and mentoring residency to the incredible students at MS…
read moreRhymes Help Young Minds Excel at P.S. 92 Thrive Collective & Speek Lyfe are proud to present another R.H.Y.M.E music and mentoring project with students at Adrian Hegeman P.S. 92 Guided by mentor and teaching artist Lawrence Coles, 5th grade seniors worked together to leave a lyrical legacy for their younger peers at PS 92…
read moreJHS 127 x R.H.Y.M.E powered by Council Member Amanda Farías We are proud to present “Be Yourself,” an original song and music video created by students from JHS 127 in the Bronx. The song’s message celebrates individuality, reminding us that every person is uniquely and wonderfully made, and that staying true to yourself is far…
read moreWe are proud to present another meaningful collaboration with I.S. 117. “I Need My Respect & Let It Burn” is an original song created by middle school students that explores the powerful connection between learning, respect, and passion. When respect is present, learning can flourish—and the spark of passion can ignite. Through this project, students…
read moreR.H.Y.M.E x BMCC Spring 26 Students and staff at BMCC are exploring the therapeutic nature of art and Hip Hop through R.H.Y.M.E (Rhymes Help Young Minds Excel). The process of collaborative art making strengthens community, expands our social network and cultivates a sense of belonging. During the 2026 spring semester students gathered twice a week…
read moreThe Art Office of the NYC Department of Education posted their recap of Thrive Collective and Projectivity’s basketball court beautification at the Bronx High School for Visual Arts and P.S. 56 – The Harry Eichler School in Queens, on YouTube. In Spring 2024, the Arts Office of the NYC Department of Education selected Thrive Collective…
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