Support Us
Your support helps us begin empowering youth right away.
Thrive Youth Initiative is a nonprofit corporation currently in the process of securing our IRS 501(c)(3) status. While we await final confirmation, we are incredibly grateful to Shepherd Community Center for their partnership. This collaboration allows you to make tax-deductible donations through Shepherd, with 100% of your contributions designated for Thrive.
Give by Check
Make checks payable to:
*Shepherd Community Center
Memo line: Thrive Youth
Mail to:
Shepherd Community Center
4107 E Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Online Giving
1: Go to *Shepherd Community’s website
2: Complete the donation form
3: In the “Comments” section at the bottom, write: Thrive Youth
*Shepherd Community Center will ensure 100% of your gift is transferred to Thrive Youth Initiative and will provide your official tax receipt. Once our 501(c)(3) status is finalized, we’ll notify you with instructions for giving directly to Thrive.
2025 Funding and Program Goals
2025 Funding Goal: $453,000
Received: $44,000
Secured & Pending: $352,256
(As of August 1, 2025)
Budget Details
| Source | Budget/ Goal | Received | Secured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Contributions | $ 250,000 | $ 40,000 | |
| Healthcare Networks | $ 40,000 | ||
| Sponsorships/ Local Business Leaders | |||
| School Districts | $ 55,000 | ||
| Partnerships | $ 70,000 | $ 352,256 | |
| Suicide Prevention Services | $ 10,000 | $ 1,500 | |
| Counseling Services | |||
| Faith Organizations | $ 35,000 | $ 2,500 | |
| Beyond The Game Impact | $ 25,000 | ||
| Grants/ Foundations | $ 105,000 | ||
| Service Clubs | $ 10,000 | ||
| 2025 Start up Funding Goal | $ 600,000 | $ 44,000 | $ 352,256 |
| Two year contracts | |||
Special Funding Opportunities
$18,000
Orlando Public Schools Pilot Outreach (6 school assemblies)
In partnership with Re-Imagine Communities.
$15,000
New York City Public Schools
5 school assemblies Staten Island
In partnership with Urban Hope NYC
$30,000
New York City Public Schools
10 school assemblies Staten Island
In partnership with Urban Hope NYC