Striving to THRIVE
Economic Mobility Program
Supporting individuals and families on the journey from scarcity to stability, offering resources and opportunities to achieve upward economic mobility and long-term self-sufficiency
Join the Program
Are you ready to work toward achieving big goals to transform your life?
Discover what you can achieve with the supportive coaching, access to stabilizing resources, and economic mobility tools that Striving to Thrive provides for participants.
Program Overview
Striving to Thrive is a free, two year program offering personalized support to help individuals improve their economic mobility related to career, finances, education, housing, transportation, and overall well-being.
Participants work closely with an Economic Mobility Partner who provides coaching, resources, and tools tailored to their goals. The program is participant-driven, encouraging individuals to actively define and pursue their own path to success.
Qualifications
While we offer support at every stage, Striving to Thrive is for those prepared to take active steps toward big goals.
check_circleStable Housing
check_circleReliable Transportation
check_circleResident or Employed in Greenville County
check_circleAvailable For Regular Meetings
Participant-Driven
Through regular 1:1 coaching, participants work toward their self-defined goals, strengthen executive functioning skills, and build lasting stability.
Stabilizing Tools & Resources
Participants gain access to resources that foster self-sufficiency and lasting stability, such as free on-site mental health counseling, savings programs, loan services, and more!
Weekly to Monthly Meetings
Participants receive personalized support through a scaffolding approach, beginning with weekly coaching that shifts to monthly as they progress toward their goals.
Community Connections
Our participants often connect with local providers, businesses, and partners to support them in building strong networks they can leverage in their work towards economic mobility.
Program Highlights
On Average With EMP During Program
Average Savings Increase Over 1 Year In Program
Obtained By Participants Last Year
Goals Set By Participants Were Achieved Last Year
how to join Striving to thrive
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Review Requirements
Striving to Thrive offers long-term coaching and partnership for participants who are interested in taking a wholistic approach to their goals as they works towards Economic Mobility. In order to make sure we are the best fit to support you in your work, there are a couple requirements we will review with you when you call.
Two of those requirements are stable housing and reliable transportation. Stable housing can look like many things, not limited to renting or paying a mortgage. For reliable transportation, we ask that you are able to make at least one in-person meeting at our office each month. If you have questions about any of the requirements, feel free to give us a call.
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Join The Waitlist
Applicants who meet the requirements can call the Striving to Thrive line at 864-605-7696 or by clicking the button below.
Please be prepared to complete a 15-20 minute screening with a staff member during the phone call. If a staff member is not available to take your call, please leave a message with your name, call back number, and reason for calling, and your call will be returned at another time.
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Complete Orientation and Intake Process
After you have completed the phone screening you will be added to the waitlist and an Economic Mobility Partner will be in contact when an opening becomes available.
The first appointments you attend in Striving to Thrive will be an orientation with the Program Manager and an intake session with an Economic Mobility Partner (EMP). After intake you will begin regular meetings with your EMP who will work with you to set a schedule that fits your needs.
Questions?
All Programs & Direct Services
Our programs offer opportunities for Greenville residents in various stages of scarcity or poverty to receive meaningful support. Programs incorporate a wide range of evidence-based practices and strategic tools focused on Housing Stability, Economic Mobility, and Homeless Services.
