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Review for THRIVE Peninsula, Newport News, VA, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I cannot think of another organization more worth to benefit from financial support.

THRIVE Peninsula is a remarkable non-profit charity organization that helps all kinds of people who are going through tough times. I first learned about THRIVE when they came and gave a presentation at our church. What impressed me was their holistic approach to addressing people's needs which included food distribution, financial aide and financial counseling to help these individuals to be able to make it on their own rather than being eternally dependent upon others. They don't limit themselves to specific activities but address peoples needs where they are at. This included providing bus passes and bicycles for those with transportation needs. During the COVID pandemic, they appealed for volunteers to help deliver food, etc. to those who were quarantined and/or did not have a means of transportation to pick up food at the THRIVE facility. I saw this as an opportunity for me to be involved and help others less fortunate. To date, I have made over 140 deliveries and have enjoyed every minute of it. It has been a "labor of love" and has helped me to more fully appreciate how I have been blessed in live.

Angela York, the staff and the other volunteers are always friendly and the reviews from recipients of their aide constantly comment about how respectfully they are treated. For many people, accepting aide can be a humbling experience and it is important to respect everyones dignity which all of the folks at THRIVE strive to do.

Role:  Volunteer