Thrive

Thrive Established in 2001, Thrive is an umbrella organization that works with the community to address gaps John’s.

Our Programs


Alternative Learning:

We are leaders in the areas of community education and alternative learning. Thrive currently coordinates a continuum of educational programming with a focus on foundational literacy and numeracy as well as GED preparation. We are the only organization in Newfoundland and Labrador to offer GED prep along with a testing centre. Street Reach:

Street Reach wo

rks with over 40 volunteers to offer outreach directly on the streets of downtown St. John’s, and provides a mechanism to facilitate connections between individuals supported through Street Reach and various programs and services. It is the only street-based outreach program in the City of St. Coalition Against the Sexual Exploitation of Youth:

Thrive is the sponsoring agency for CASEY, a coalition working together to address issues related to the sexual exploitation of youth. CASEY specifically focuses on creating awareness of sexual exploitation, professional development opportunities, advocating for the creation of supportive services, and ensuring a coordinated approach to addressing this issue is embraced. The Blue Door Program:

Blue Door supports individuals in their efforts to exit sex trade activities, and/or sexually exploitive situations, including sex trafficking. The program is inclusive of gender and sexual orientation, and is the only one of its kind in Newfoundland and Labrador.

05/29/2026

🎬 Introducing our new Q&A series with Shelby Arnold, our Education program Team Lead!

Shelby will be breaking down the barriers, busting common myths, and answering your most frequently asked questions about the CAEC program, helping you feel confident and ready to take the next step.

In this clip, Shelby tackles a big one: Am I too old to go back and get my high school equivalency?

To learn more, https://www.thrivecyn.ca/what-do-we-do/caec/

🍽️ Street Reach's Thursday Evening Drop-In is tonight! The meal provided will be Macaroni and Cheese served between 5 an...
05/28/2026

🍽️ Street Reach's Thursday Evening Drop-In is tonight! The meal provided will be Macaroni and Cheese served between 5 and 7 p.m. SWAP and personal care items are also available.

📣 709-754-0536
💬 [email protected]
🖥 www.thrivecyn.ca
📍 807 Water Street, St. John's, NL

[ID] The top of the image highlights Thrive's "Street Reach Thursday Evening Drop-In" program, a weekly community meal and drop-in service at 807 Water Street, St. John's, NL. Below the heading reads, "Tonight's meal will be Macaroni and Cheese, served between 5 and 7 p.m., and drop-in services from 5 to 8 p.m." The image includes the Street Reach Program tagline "Connecting People with Their Community" and the message "We look forward to seeing you!". The image has a bright orange background with white and red text. It also features the logo of Thrive's Street Reach program, which shows a stylized image of people. The bottom of the image features Thrive's logo with the word "Thrive" in a speech bubble.

Eid Mubarak! May this special day bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to your life, with blessings, love, and joy to ...
05/27/2026

Eid Mubarak!
May this special day bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to your life, with blessings, love, and joy to you and your family

05/25/2026

🎬 Introducing our new Q&A series with Shelby Arnold, our Education program Team Lead!

Over the next few days, Shelby will be breaking down the barriers, busting common myths, and answering your most frequently asked questions about the CAEC program, helping you feel confident and ready to take the next step.

In our very first clip, Shelby tackles a big one: What happens to your old GED points?

Hint: Your hard work hasn't gone to waste!

To learn more, https://www.thrivecyn.ca/what-do-we-do/caec/

Meet Paddy, Cossy, and Chloe.Cossy and Chloe were lovingly looked after by a Thrive volunteer this winter! 🐾 A huge than...
05/22/2026

Meet Paddy, Cossy, and Chloe.

Cossy and Chloe were lovingly looked after by a Thrive volunteer this winter! 🐾 A huge thank you to Wig Wags Grooming Salon for generously giving them grooming sessions to keep them looking and feeling their best.

🍽️ Street Reach's Thursday Evening Drop-In is tonight! The meal provided will be Goulash served between 5 and 7 p.m. SWA...
05/21/2026

🍽️ Street Reach's Thursday Evening Drop-In is tonight! The meal provided will be Goulash served between 5 and 7 p.m. SWAP and personal care items are also available.

📣 709-754-0536
💬 [email protected]
🖥 www.thrivecyn.ca
📍 807 Water Street, St. John's, NL

[ID] The top of the image highlights Thrive's "Street Reach Thursday Evening Drop-In" program, a weekly community meal and drop-in service at 807 Water Street, St. John's, NL. Below the heading reads, "Tonight's meal will be Goulash served between 5 and 7 p.m., and drop-in services from 5 to 8 p.m." The image includes the Street Reach Program tagline "Connecting People with Their Community" and the message "We look forward to seeing you!". The image has a bright orange background with white and red text. It also features the logo of Thrive's Street Reach program, which shows a stylized image of people. The bottom of the image features Thrive's logo with the word "Thrive" in a speech bubble.

05/20/2026

Community care looks like showing up together. 🧹

Working alongside the City of St. John's , and in partnership with Choices for Youth , and Thrive, Guests, staff, volunteers, and supporters are coming together on May 20–21, 2026 to help care for the downtown spaces we all share.

Caring for our community starts with teamwork, respect, and pride in the spaces we all share.

Would you like to join us? Together, we can help make our community cleaner, safer, and more welcoming for everyone. 💚🧡🩵

🍽️ Street Reach's Thursday Evening Drop-In is tonight! The meal provided will be Pea Soup and Doughboys served between 5...
05/14/2026

🍽️ Street Reach's Thursday Evening Drop-In is tonight! The meal provided will be Pea Soup and Doughboys served between 5 and 7 p.m. SWAP and personal care items are also available.

📣 709-754-0536
💬 [email protected]
🖥 www.thrivecyn.ca
📍 807 Water Street, St. John's, NL

[ID] The top of the image highlights Thrive's "Street Reach Thursday Evening Drop-In" program, a weekly community meal and drop-in service at 807 Water Street, St. John's, NL. Below the heading reads, "Tonight's meal will be pea soup and doughboys served between 5 and 7 p.m., and drop-in services from 5 to 8 p.m." The image includes the Street Reach Program tagline "Connecting People with Their Community" and the message "We look forward to seeing you!". The image has a bright orange background with white and red text. It also features the logo of Thrive's Street Reach program, which shows a stylized image of people. The bottom of the image features Thrive's logo with the word "Thrive" in a speech bubble.

05/12/2026

Meet the Team! 👋
Education looks different for everyone, and our team is here to help you find the path that works for you.

Featuring:
✨ Shelby Arnold – Team Lead
✨ Daniel Hepditch – Outreach Coordinator
✨ Faustina Ofori Appiah – Learning Facilitator

From non-academic support to managing our test center, we’re dedicated to helping you reach that next milestone. 🎓

Impact in Numbers: Growing Together Take a look at the reach we’ve had through our direct programs and interventions in ...
05/12/2026

Impact in Numbers: Growing Together

Take a look at the reach we’ve had through our direct programs and interventions in the last quarter of 2025-2026.

Every number represents a person, a story, and a step toward a stronger, more resilient community.

Thank you for being the reason we can show up, six days a week, across the province.

🍽️ Street Reach's Thursday Evening Drop-In is tonight! The meal provided will be Chili and Bread Rolls served between 5 ...
05/07/2026

🍽️ Street Reach's Thursday Evening Drop-In is tonight! The meal provided will be Chili and Bread Rolls served between 5 and 7 p.m. SWAP and personal care items are also available.

📣 709-754-0536
💬 [email protected]
🖥 www.thrivecyn.ca
📍 807 Water Street, St. John's, NL

[ID] The top of the image highlights Thrive's "Street Reach Thursday Evening Drop-In" program, a weekly community meal and drop-in service at 807 Water Street, St. John's, NL. Below the heading reads, "Tonight's meal will be Chili and Bread Rolls served between 5 and 7 p.m., and drop-in services from 5 to 8 p.m." The image includes the Street Reach Program tagline "Connecting People with Their Community" and the message "We look forward to seeing you!". The image has a bright orange background with white and red text. It also features the logo of Thrive's Street Reach program, which shows a stylized image of people. The bottom of the image features Thrive's logo with the word "Thrive" in a speech bubble.

Address

807 Water Street PO Box 26067
St. John's, NL
A1E0A5

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17097540536

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