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Cancelled for 2020 After much consideration and thought, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the cancellation of the 36th Annual Forrest Memorial Road Race scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. Following a lengthy discussion with the Thrive executive team and the Forrest family – who founded the… Read More

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I hope everyone is enjoying their summer and this warm weather! I want to share a quick update on where Thrive Support & Advocacy is as the State officially enters Phase III of the Commonwealth’s Reopening Plan. Thrive continues to work with the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), the Board… Read More

Let me start by saying I hope everyone is happy, healthy, and keeping active as we move into our third month of “staying at home.” It has been about a month since our last formal Thrive update, and much has happened since then. With things beginning to open in Massachusetts,… Read More

I hope this new week brings good health to all. To date, our staff and participants are staying healthy and well cared for during this uncertain time. Per the updated advisory from Governor Baker, Thrive headquarters will remain closed with all staff working virtually until… Read More

I hope to find everyone staying safe and healthy. I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I am Sean Rose, the new President & CEO of Thrive Support & Advocacy. I started with Thrive on March 16, 2020.  I have heard several times… Read More

Due to increased concerns over the spread of COVID-19, the Thrive Support & Advocacy headquarters is closed, and the staff will be working remotely until further notice. The drop-in Family Support Center continues to offer phone and email support by calling 508-485-4227 x1004 (voicemail will… Read More

I want first to take this opportunity to thank the Thrive staff! These are unchartered waters for all, and we couldn’t manage without their unbelievable dedication and commitment. The Residential Team has been incredible in alleviating the anxiety of our clients, while also doing everything in their power to… Read More

Earlier this week, Governor Baker declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. At Thrive Support & Advocacy, we are staying updated with the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Massachusetts Department of Health (DPH), and Department of Developmental Services… Read More

Following a lengthy evaluation process, Thrive Support & Advocacy was one of just fifty organizations from across Massachusetts chosen to receive a $250,000 ten-year Cummings Foundation Sustaining Grant. The grant is aimed at supporting Thrive’s youth initiatives. From… Read More