2023 Annual Report | Thrive Chelan Valley

2023 Annual Report

What’s Inside Reflections Our Mission & Vision Our Team Our Programs Our Special Events

Our Impact Financials Looking Ahead Our Supporters How You Can Help

Reflections

As I reflect back on this last year, I can’t help but be incredibly grateful for this organization and all of you for your steadfast support. It has been a year full of changes. Through all of them, Thrive continues to maintain and grow its three main programs. This is only possible because of board members, donors, volunteers and partners who wholeheartedly believe in this organization’s mission and vision.

One of our greatest strengths at Thrive is our ability to draw people into the mission and have them stay with us across a variety of roles. We have past board members and Thrive pioneers who are now monthly donors, volunteers who transition to board roles, and Thrive students who we once served that are now Teen Center volunteers and mentors.

It’s a powerful thing to be a part of something that is making such a huge difference in such a crucial time in life.

Thank you for your ongoing trust and support. I look forward to continuing this mission with all of you in 2024!

With Sincere Gratitude, Stefani Morgan Executive Director

Thrive Chelan Valley’s mission is to serve, empower and advocate for Lake Chelan valley youth.

Our vision is that all Chelan and Manson youth would have everything they need to reach their full potential.

Serve | Empower | Advocate

MEET OUR TEAM

Nesha Bremmeyer

Liz Martinez

Board Co-Chair

Board Co-Chair

Erik Helleson Board Vice Chair

Kylie Schmitz

Stacy Bjarnason

Board Secretary

Board Treasurer

“The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others.”

-Mahatma Gandhi

Anna Caddey

Morgan Grimm

Board Member

Board Member

Stefani Morgan

Jennie Dalgas

Executive Director

Program Coordinator

OUR PROGRAMS

Thrive Cares

Thrive Mentoring

Thrive Teen Center

Thrive Cares creates opportunities for the community to break down barriers and meet immediate needs for youth, like warm clothing, food on the weekends, athletic gear/fees, hygiene items, blankets, and more!

Thrive Mentoring is a program that connects local middle & high school students to safe and caring adult mentors in the Lake Chelan valley. This program inspires personal growth, provides access to resources, and brings awareness to our community.

Our flagship program provides a safe and relaxing environment for teens to enjoy a snack, study, socialize, listen to music, play games, eat dinner, and connect with positive adults. They also have access to free coat/clothing & hygiene closets.

Thrive Cares was established in 2009 by people who saw kids without proper clothing, food, and other basic needs in our local schools. They also saw these kids wanting to participate in the same activities as their peers, but they lacked the funds or resources to do so. Through our amazing donors and volunteers, we have filled over 300 requests and handed out thousands of weekend meal bags to local students.

Thrive Mentoring is a program that connects local youth to safe and caring adult mentors in the Lake Chelan valley. We aim to inspire and support personal growth for participants by providing opportunities for mentor/mentee pairs to consistently spend quality time together and establish relationships built upon trust and a safety net of open communication.

Our Thrive Teen Center (at the Lake Chelan United Methodist Church) is a safe space for local middle and high school students to play games, work on homework, listen to music, and eat a meal together. We have a coat closet, clothing closet, and hygiene closet that are stocked through donations and are free to the students. We also started Workshop Wednesdays in 2023 (sewing, cookie decorating, website design, etc.). These are free classes for the students.

BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR2023

Our 2023 Back to School Fair was a success!

We gave away about 350 backpacks filled with school supplies the day of the event. Our partnerships with both Chelan and Manson schools allowed us to deliver additional backpacks to family homes, bringing our total backpacks provided to over 400!

Our sponsors, volunteers, and resource booths are what made this event truly triumphant.

FORMAL Ann1st ual DRESS

GIVEAWAY Thanks to Lizzy Knight for bringing the idea to us, we had our first Formal Dress Giveaway last year! It was absolutely priceless watching the students try on dresses & pick out their favorites.

Thank you to our community for stepping up & donating the dresses & Chelan’s Todos United Club for volunteering at the event!

We gave away 32 dresses! We’ve had more donations since, & have 150+ dresses for them to choose from in 2024!

2023 OUR IMPACT 38

TEENS MENTORED

350

BARRIERS REMOVED THROUGH CARES REQUESTS FILLED

4,210

WEEKEND MEAL BAGS DELIVERED

#2023CHELANVALLEYMAKINGADIFFERENCE

1,162

VOLUNTEER HOURS

100+

LOCAL STUDENTS REGISTERED AT THE TEEN CENTER

350+

BACKPACKS GIVEN OUT, FILLED WITH SCHOOLS SUPPLIES

#2023WEARETHRIVECHELANVALLEY

Tabatha Mires Manson School District Superintendent

As the year draws to a close, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the impactful collaboration between THRIVE and the Manson School District. This partnership has significantly contributed to the well-being of the student community and their families.

THRIVE generously provided numerous winter coats, snow pants, hats, and gloves, ensuring that students were well-equipped to face the cold weather. The organization played a crucial role in stocking pantry food for counselors in both school buildings, directly aiding in meeting the nutritional needs of students. In a remarkable display of support, THRIVE assisted a family who lost their possessions in a fire by supplying essential furniture and clothing, demonstrating the partnership’s commitment to emergency aid. THRIVE’s contributions extended to various aspects of student life by providing clothing suitable for school, concerts, club competitions, senior presentations, and athletic events. This initiative significantly aided students in participating in diverse school activities with confidence. Recognizing the importance of mental health, THRIVE helped fund virtual counseling sessions for some Manson students, thereby addressing critical psychological and emotional needs.

The partnership successfully organized the Annual Back to School Fair, which became a cornerstone event in preparing students for the academic year. A notable highlight was the inaugural Formal Dress Giveaway event, an initiative that provided formal attire to students, fostering a sense of pride and belonging during special school occasions.

In summary, the partnership between THRIVE and the Manson School District has been a beacon of support, inclusivity, and care for the student community. The diverse range of assistance, from basic necessities to mental health support, underscores the commitment of both entities to nurturing a supportive and thriving educational environment. The year has been marked by significant accomplishments, and the foundation laid promises even greater collaborative efforts in the years to come.

I met Mags when I taught her in 3rd grade. We clicked instantly and continued to stay in touch even after she moved on to the next grade.

We made it officially official a few years ago through Thrive. Thrive Mentoring offers us a space to continue to grow and foster our relationship. Through their unwavering support and exciting activities like Pumpkin Painting at Chelan Valley Farm, sip and paint nights and tubing at Echo Valley, Maggie and I have developed a bond that will never be broken. Mentoring has created a safe place for us to build the beautiful relationship we have today.

Being a mentor has changed my life for the better. Mags is an incredible young woman, and I am so beyond blessed to have her in my life

Kendra & Maggie Manson Mentoring Pair

When I was in 3rd grade I met Mrs.Farnsworth, and she has been my best friend since then. I didn’t have the best friends and I was a super anxious person, but I knew that I could always go to Mrs.Farnsworth for support and someone I could trust.

To this day I know that if I ever need anything or anyone to talk to I have Mrs. Farnsworth. She always supports me at my games, fair for FFA, and other events I am involved in.

Joining Thrive has given us so many fun memories and a place to check up on each other and grow our relationship. I am so incredibly thankful to have someone like Mrs. Farnsworth as my mentor and I don’t know what I would do without her!

Brad Wilson Lake Chelan School District Superintendent

Our district feels very fortunate to have THRIVE Chelan Valley as a partner in serving our students. On a weekly basis, they support over 100 students with weekend meal bags. They also have over 100 students accessing the positive and supportive environment at the Teen Center which includes activities, games, homework help, free hygiene products, and dinner.

This is in addition to the amazing contributions THRIVE makes to students on an individual basis that include heaters, blankets, clothing, virtual counseling, formal dress giveaways, and the epic Annual Back to School Fair that helps positively jumpstart students' school year.

The team at THRIVE continually amazes me with their resourcefulness and willingness to make the extra effort in order to help students, whether it be one or many. Thank you THRIVE Chelan Valley!

Aubrey & Jenna Chelan Mentoring Pair

Aubrey and I have really been enjoying getting to know each other these last few months. Being Aubrey's mentor and spending time with her has become one of my favorite parts of my week. Aubrey is a very sweet, intelligent, funny, hard working and caring person. We enjoy chatting about school, all the sports she is trying, her family and friends, and I even got to see her play the clarinet in concert! The more time we spend together the more she has opened up and shared about her life, goals, and everything in between. Aubrey says that it was really fun getting to meet me the first time (we were at High Trek for a Thrive Together event), and that her favorite memory of our time together so far has been the first time she came over to my house and got to meet my dog and cat (who both loved her immediately)! We are both looking forward to spending more time together, participating in more Thrive Together events (always so much fun), and continuing to grow our mentor/mentee relationship!

As we look back on 2023, we had some unique challenges.

Luckily, thanks to generous supporters throughout the years, we had enough to cover those extra expenses that arose. This next year, we will focus on striving to continue to grow our mechanisms of financial support, so that we can continue to meet the growing needs of youth in the valley.

Revenue: $206,000.23 Beneficiary Donations 4.1% Events 19.9%

Grants 34.6%

BTSF 5.8% Corporate 2.3%

Individual 33.2%

expenses: $213,955.55 Fundraising 5.2%

Operating 33.7%

Programs 61.1%

Looking ahead to 2024...

Here are a few things that we dream of implementing or growing this next year: Programs

Youth Summit (student input) Workshop Wednesdays Mental Health Education Elementary Age Group Mentoring Fundraising Efforts

Monthly Donors Grants Corporate Donations Our Big Fundraiser!

“Together We Thrive“ Save the Date: 06/28/2024 If you have any questions for us, please reach out anytime; executivedirector@thrivechelanvalley.com

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OUR MONTHLY GIVING CIRCLE Adelina Grageda

Heather Ireland

Nate and Favi Williams

Anna Caddey

Jacque and Barry

Nesha and Adam

Cassie and Jim

DePaoli

Bremmeyer

Williams

Jason and Erin Morin

Nick and Amaris

Dale and Tara

Karel Sahlberg

Longmire

Terwedo

Karen Feek

RaeAnne and Dale

Dan and Mary Hodge

Kate Sorenson

England

David Glick

Kelsey and Ricardo

RealLife

David and Betty Pettit

Chavez

Robert and Lynne Sailer

Debbie and Tom

Kenneth and Ann

Ruth Escalera

Knaub

Knight

Salvador and Mikayla

Dinah and Ed

Kylie Schmitz

Gonzalez

Corrigan

Leah and Rich

Stacy and Greg

Elbert and Hannah

Thompson

Bjarnason

Hubbard

Liz Martinez

Stefani and Kevin

Erik and Kayla

Lucas and JeeYoung

Morgan

Helleson

Dobbs

We are so thankful for your continuous support of youth in our valley!

BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR SPONSORS Allisons of Manson Cashmere Valley Bank Coldwell Banker Columbia Valley Community Health Lake Chelan Chamber Lake Chelan Community Services Council Lake Chelan Health & Wellness Foundation Lake Chelan Lions Club Lake Chelan Rotary Lake Chelan School District Lakeview Drive In Manson School District North Cascades Bank Obadiah Salon RealLife NCW Rockit- Chelan Fresh Valley Barber VIP Insurance Wheatland Bank

TEEN CENTER DINNER SPONSORS

Andante Apple Cup Cafe Cairdeas Winery Campbells Resort Candace Farnsworth CJ’s Grill County Line Dan & Mary Hodge Jan Artim, Loa Servis, & Stacy Bjarnason Ladies Division of Chelan Golf Club

Layla's Marcela's RealLife- Dinner & Devo RealLife- Wheaties Ruby Theatre Sarah Rundell Sigillo Cellars Stormy Mountain Brewing Teresa Hambelton Westside Pizza

CORPORATE SPONSORS City of Chelan

Community Foundation of North Central Washington Culinary Apple HDCA Lacy’s Belamour Clothing Boutique Lake Chelan United Methodist Church Looking Out Foundation Medina Optical Network For Good Seattle Silk Aesthetic Dermatology Sunshine Farm Market

2023 BLOCK PARTY SPONSORS & DONORS 12 Tribes Colville Casinos

Jennifer Tada

Mikayla Olsen

Aimee Sheridan

Jill McKinnie

Molly Hill

Amy Walker

Juan Lopez

Nesha Bremmeyer

Anna Caddey

Julie Allison

North Cascades Bank

Anne Halvorsen

Karel Sahlberg

Pam Banks

Arlene Abbott

Karley Foreman

Randal and Yan Koetje

Brad Nelson

Kate Howard

Ray and Kathryn Dobbs

Brooke Stodghill

Kelli Horner

Rose Clark

Caitlin Crawford

Krystina and Erik Nelson

Rotten Apple

Candace Farnsworth

Kylie Schmitz

Roxanne Emerson

Cashmere Valley Bank

Lake Chelan Chamber of

Sherry Fisk

Cheryl Koenig

Commerce

Staci Mann

Chris and Ron Housh

Linda Hahn

Stacy Bjarnason

Craig Elsner

Lisa Miniken

Stacy Willoughby

Debra Dolphin

Liz Coleman

Stefani and Kevin Morgan

Debra Feist

Liz Martinez

Sunset Bar & Grill

Emily McLean

Loa Servis

Tami Hansen

Greg King

Lon and Joan Carlson

Tipsy Canyon Winery

Hope Pettinger

Marcia Rose-Ritchie

Tom and Debbie Knaub

Jan Artim

Mark and Tami Garvin

Tracy and Dominic Kistner

Jeff Ballod

Mark Crawford

Your Place Physical Therapy

Jenna Morrison

Mary Ann Comiskey

and Wellness

Maura Brown

Aimee Sheridan

2023 DONORS Herold and Vicki Peebles

Mary Ann Comiskey

Anita & Grant Nesvacil

Hilary Richmond

Mary C Groth

Arlene Abbott

Hope Pettinger

Mary Flood

Barbara F McAllister

Jeannie Kapple

Mihkaela Overbay

Brady Krukar

Jeff and Barbara Fehr

Mike and Chris Rupp

Briana Clark

Jennifer and Patrick Kelly

Nancy Farmer

Chelan United Methodist

Jennifer Tada

Nevin Booth

Women

Jennifer Walker

Pam Banks

Cheryl and Jim Koenig

Jesse Howard

Phyllis Hill

Cheryl Downs

Jim and Megan Stebbins

Ray & Kathryn Dobbs

Chris Housh

Joan Carlson

Robert Hargadon

Christina Sloan

Joe and Dee Strecker

Ron Housh

Chuck Orrestad

Joe and Susan Fiala

Rose Clark

Concie Luna

John and Colleen Corbin

Roxanne Garzon

Cristin Kingman

John and Lori Laughlin

Sam and Louise Hanson

Cristina Bigby

Julie Allison

Sarah Rundell

Cristine Kollmeyer

Julie M Mathews

Shannon Kane

Dan Aewing

Karen Whitney

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Dave and Denise Nichols

Kimberly Curtis

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Dean Miller

Krista Francis

Women

Fraternal Order of Eagles -

Kristen Morones

Stephanie Lindsay

Ladies Social Fund

Ladies Division of Chelan Golf

Tara and Craig Elsner

Frederick Crase

Club

Tom and Mary Ann Warren

Gail Mueller

Larry Hibbard & Mary Murphy

Tom Gray

Gregory Hobson

Madison McPherson

Vicki and Dale Hoffman

Gretchen Froelich

Addie Grageda

2023 VOLUNTEERS Dia Galvan

Jimena Oregon

Aly Becker-Nowicki Stratton

Diana Mendoza

Joan Pierce

Amanda Mattingly

Diana Soliday

Jody Petersen

Amy Walker

Dwight Otto

Jon Horner

Anita Johanson

Eli Becerril

Joselin Nunez

Anna Caddey

Ellen Boyer

Kaylee Novich

Ari Bremmeyer

Emily Rivera

Kendra Farnsworth

Armando Davila

Erik Helleson

Keria Gjerde

Briceida Lopez Paz

Erika Anaya

Kevin Morgan

Brittany Sivertson

Eva Marron

Kimberly Curtis

Carlos Blanco

Geoff Dalgas

Krystina Nelson

Carlos Saucedo

iselle Martinez Salazar

Kyla Otom

Cassie Williams

Hailey Sandoval

Kylie Schmitz

Catherine Martinez

Harper Helleson

Leslie Burns

Cathy Jones

Holly Moody

Liz Coleman

Chantell Johnson

Janet Kristiansen

Liz Martinez

Cindy Knight

Jazmine Banuelos

Lizbeth Sanchez

Courtney Hansen

Jeanie Rieke

Lizbeth Vazquez

Craig Elsner

Jenna Worthen

Lizzy Knight

Crystal Aber

Jennie Dalgas

Lori Laughlin

Dale Terwedo

Jennifer Puckett

Louise Swinney

Darwin Mayorga

Jess Poland

Margot Sanchez

Debbie Knaub

Jessica Shook

Maria Andrade

Deyanira López

Maria Zaragoza

2023 VOLUNTEERS Rubi Chavez

Tania Palestino Carmona

Mary Ann Comiskey

Ruby Garcia

Tara Agostinelli

Melinda Reeves

Salvador Gonzalez

Tara Elsner

Mey Broome

Sandy Calicoat

Tara Terwedo

Michelle Barker

Sarah Wiggum

Tom Knaub

Morgan Grimm

Shannon Peebles

Tracy Shaw

Nellie Solari

Sharon Bleitz

Valerie Munch

Nesha Bremmeyer

Sierra Conrad

Valerie Rohrich

Rachel Benson

Stacy Bjarnason

Yajaira Munoz

Rob Rainville

Susie Hepner

Yessica Patiño

Roger White

Tammi Larson

Zach Hileman

Rosey Burkhard

Tammy Hunter

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