FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Healthy Families & Stronger Communities
The THRIVE Family & Community Support Program strengthens the connection between youth, families, and the communities they call home. Through health and wellness education, family resources, community partnerships, food assistance, and service initiatives, Youth-N-Action works to ensure families have access to resources and support that contribute to healthier, stronger communities.
Signature initiatives include the Youth Health & Wellness Expo, Youth Leadership Summit and Thanksgiving Food Drive, bringing families, organizations, businesses, and community partners together to promote wellness, address community needs, and support families.
Focus Areas: Family Wellness • Health Education • Food Security • Community Resources • Community Engagement • Service
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Feeding Families. Inspiring Service. Strengthening Communities.
THRIVE Gives: Thanksgiving Food Drive is an annual community outreach initiative of the Youth-N-Action THRIVE Initiative dedicated to ensuring that local families can enjoy a meaningful Thanksgiving meal while inspiring youth to become compassionate leaders through service.
Youth-N-Action partners with businesses, schools, churches, civic organizations, community leaders, and volunteers to collect and distribute Thanksgiving food boxes to families in need throughout our community. More than a food drive, THRIVE Gives teaches young people the importance of giving back, serving others, and making a positive impact where they live.
Through this initiative, youth volunteers actively participate in collecting donations, organizing food items, packing family meal boxes, and assisting with distribution. These hands-on experiences develop leadership, teamwork, empathy, responsibility, and a lifelong commitment to community service.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
THRIVE Gives is about more than providing food—it is about creating opportunities for youth to lead through service while strengthening families and building a more caring community. By bringing together volunteers, community partners, and local organizations, we are creating lasting relationships and inspiring the next generation to make service a way of life.
Together, we can ensure that every family has something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS YOUTH EXPO
The Youth-N-Action Health & Wellness Youth Expo is a one-day community event designed to educate and empower youth and families to make healthier choices and live healthier lives. The Expo brings together health professionals, community organizations, and local partners to provide engaging activities, valuable resources, and education focused on physical health, mental wellness, nutrition, fitness, and healthy lifestyles.
Through interactive experiences and community connections, the Expo encourages young people to understand the importance of caring for their mind, body, and overall well-being.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
The Youth-N-Action Youth Leadership Summit is a one-day leadership development experience designed to inspire and equip young people with the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to become positive leaders in their schools, families, and communities.
Through interactive workshops, motivational speakers, team-building activities, and hands-on leadership experiences, participants develop skills in communication, character, accountability, teamwork, decision-making, conflict resolution, and goal setting.
The Summit encourages youth to lead with confidence, make positive choices, and understand the impact they can have on those around them.