22,754 — Visits to our Community Resource Centre 2,499 — Advocacy and referrals 1,750 — Counselling appointments 1,985 — Food kits distributed to families
Every program is designed to reduce isolation, foster connection, and empower individuals and families, while ensuring safety, crisis prevention, and holistic support. With your support, we can continue building a thriving, inclusive community in Winnipeg’s core and West End.
Programs & Impact
Food Security & Wellness: Nutrition workshops and dignified food access, anger management, and mind & body wellness via Zoom.
Counselling & Mental Health: 1:1 counselling, group programs, wellness circles, Elders support for safety, healing and prevention
Early Learning & Family Support: Early intervention and support, Circle of Security for parent-child bonding and optimal development.
Accessibility: Barrier-free washrooms, doorways, kitchens, and elevators
Community Engagement: Volunteer-led engagement, peer groups, and culturally inclusive programming.
We Built It. Now Let’s Bring It to Life!
A lot is happening at Thrive’s new Community Resource Centre called the “Connection Hub”.
We are done moving into the building, community spaces are taking shape, and programs will gradually return and expand throughout the summer. Every week brings new progress as our permanent home becomes active, operational, and ready to welcome the community.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of donors, funders, government partners, foundations, businesses, and community supporters, we have reached a major milestone in our Capital Campaign.
Together, you have helped turn a vision into a reality.
While the construction phase is nearing completion, there is still important work to do to ensure the building is fully equipped, furnished, and ready to serve the community from day one. This next phase will help bring spaces to life! From furnishing Thrive’s gathering and program rooms, stocking our community kitchen and free market, enhancing outdoor spaces, and expanding the Free Thrift Store.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of an anonymous donor, over the summer, every gift made through the matching campaign will be doubled, helping us maximize community impact as we prepare to officially open our doors.
The building is real! The community is coming. Now let’s bring it to life together!
Whether you choose to sponsor a mural, help furnish a community space, support program activation, or make a gift of any size, your contribution will help ensure Thrive opens strong and is ready to serve individuals and families from the moment the doors open.
Thank you for helping us build… so much more than a building!
You are helping create a place of belonging, support, and opportunity for our community.
Our location at 555 Spence St
Thrive’s location at 555 Spence and 475 Sargent Ave
Construction Started! Late Summer-Fall 2025
Thriving Together
“When I think about Thrive Community Support Circle, the first things that come to mind are professionalism mixed with warmth. Every time I walk through the doors, I feel accepted and cared for. The staff not only greet me kindly, but I’ve also noticed how others are welcomed, often offered a tea or coffee right away, and treated with respect no matter what their situation may be.
For me personally, my counsellor is usually right there when I arrive. If not, they are always notified and quickly comes out to greet me. I’ve never been left waiting. During my counselling sessions, my counsellor has been patient, compassionate, and encouraging. At the same time, they challenge me to try new approaches and explore ideas that could support my healing. My counsellor lets me know about group programs and other opportunities that could benefit my recovery journey.”
“Overall, I truly believe Thrive is an asset to our community. They meet people without judgment, offer real support, and create a space where people can grow. I’ve already suggested their services to others who are struggling, because I know firsthand how much of a difference they can make.”
Our Community Speaks:
“Thrive has been such a reliable partner for me, helping with accessibility, family support, and paperwork. I’ve been visually impaired for eight years, and my partner is visually impaired too, so having accessible spaces really matters. I would love to attend the parenting programs in the new Thrive space, but only if they’re accessible for people like me and for parents using wheelchairs or strollers. A fully accessible building would make a huge difference—not just for me, but for so many families in Manitoba who need support.”Victoria
“There are so many people who need help—whether it’s with food, clothing, family support, or addiction. Having a bigger space on Spence will make it easier for everyone in the community to get the support they need.”Jayline
“Everyone is welcoming, supportive, and working together—but the space just doesn’t match the people or the work being done. It’s cramped, tricky to get around, and everything feels stuck in corners. More room would make a real difference for everyone here.”Rich
“Thrive helped me learn tools to manage my anger and really supported me in a personal way. I can see how having more space would help them reach and support even more people.”Brad
Features of the Facility
Universal Accessibility: Designed with accessibility at its core, including barrier-free washrooms, doorways, kitchens, and an elevator to ensure everyone can move through the space with ease.
Community Kitchen: A fully equipped kitchen for preparing hot meals to support food access, connection and nutrition initiatives.
Supervision and Training: Early Childhood Educators, Counsellors, Social Workers, Support Workers and of course, our community members.
Food Security: A designated area for community members to pick up groceries using a market model.
Laundry Facilities: On-site laundry to assist families in need of basic services.
Childcare and Early Learning: Dedicated office, meeting and storage space to support our early learning programs.
Cultural Room: A space honouring the diverse cultural practices of our community, offering opportunities for healing, connection, and celebration.
Drop-In Social Area: A large, open space for socializing, meals, and community-building activities.
Participant Support Hub: A designated registration and intake area, ensuring privacy and efficiency in welcoming participants.
Multi-Purpose Classroom: Flexible space for education, parenting workshops, support groups, and other social activities tailored to community needs.
Safety and Security: Enhanced measures to ensure the safety of everyone accessing the facility.
Essential Supplies Storage: Adequate storage for food, clothing, and hygiene items.
Staff Wellness Area: A dedicated staff room with a washroom, storage, lockers, and a dining area to support the well-being of our team.
Child Space: A welcoming room for parents and caregivers to gather with children.
With your help, we will meet our goal!
Learn More About the Campaign
To learn more about Thrive’s capital campaign, please see or print our CASE FOR SUPPORT which outlines the value of Thrive to the community, the critical need for more space, and project details.
