According to Texas Health Resources Foundation President Laura McWhorter,
“The hope for the future lies with our children. And that’s one of the reasons I feel so passionate about Texas Health Resources THRIVE (Together Harnessing Resources to Give Individuals Voice and Empowerment) Program. THRIVE stands for Together Harnessing Resources to Give Individuals Voice and Empowerment, and its goal is to teach resiliency skills to children to help them overcome trauma and improve their physical and mental health. The program also provides students and their families with access to healthy food via an in-school grocery store.
“The program was piloted nearly four years ago in Sanger, Texas, and has expanded to four additional schools. One of those schools is the at A+ Charter Inspired Vision Academy Secondary in Dallas. Expansion to these schools were made possible thanks to many generous individual and community donors. It will celebrate its grand opening in December.
“We know children do better in school and throughout life when they are equipped with the resources, support, and coping skills to help carry them through adversity and when they are not worried about when their next meal will come. We have seen the wonderful impact this program has had in Sanger and are excited to bring it to other campuses in North Texas.
“To date, the Foundation has raised more than $1.8 million of its $2.5 million goal to bring the THRIVE Program to additional schools across North Texas. To lend your financial support, please go to www.texashealth.org/Foundation/Donations and choose THRIVE from the drop-down menu.”
* Graphic/photo provided by Texas Health Resources Foundation