LEADERSHIP MESSAGE
I am humbled and grateful to have recently joined Thrive as the new Executive Director. I want to thank the community for welcoming me. Your warm reception is a testament to the collaborative spirit that makes this community so special.
To our dedicated staff, volunteers, and board members, I express my utmost appreciation for the incredible work you do day in and day out. Your commitment to our mission and vision creates the foundation upon which we can build a stronger, more resilient future. I am honored to join the team and contribute my skills and experience to the incredible work you are accomplishing. Over the past few months, Thrive has engaged in a comprehensive strategic planning process to chart our course for the coming years. This process, which has included a broad assessment of emerging trends in our external environment and an internal analysis of our own strengths, opportunities, and risks, has resulted in a blueprint for continuing to achieve our mission in an evolving landscape with growing needs. Now, we are thrilled to share that blueprint with you. The central question that this updated strategic plan seeks to answer is straightforward: How can we make our resources, and those of our partners, go as far as possible toward advancing our mission? Fully addressing that question, though, requires careful and nuanced consideration of many factors. As we continue to grow, we must do so intentionally and sustainably. As we build our organizational capacity, we must maintain our commitment to providing excellent services and to providing strong support both for our staff and our clients. We are proud of the initiatives outlined in this plan, and how they reflect our values and priorities as an organization. The goals are achievable only because of the dedicated work of our staff, board, and partners. We are deeply grateful for each of you and all that you do for the people we serve. Once again, thank you to the community for the warm welcome. I am genuinely excited about the possibilities that lie ahead and the opportunity to work hand in hand with all of you to make a profound and lasting impact. Chris Parker MSEd, LCMHC Executive Director 3
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