Thrive Podcast: A Prom for All Ages & Empowering Abilities

Thrive Support and Advocacy is already in planning mode for its signature event, A Prom for All Ages. This year, the prom will take place at Polar Park on June 12th. The President and CEO of Thrive, Sean Rose, gives us details on the prom as well as everything else happening at Thrive. Rose talks about the vocational services offered through Thrive. These programs provide opportunities for internships and jobs. Thrive is looking for new businesses to partner with to give people opportunities to work alongside the many returning businesses that have Thrive clients doing landscaping, housekeeping, cleaning, stocking, etc. This is a free program for businesses. The employer does not have to supervise the teams, most often a group of three, that are done by the Thrive staff.

A Prom for All Ages sees 200 individuals able to experience something that many of us may have taken for granted. It’s all free for the participants who get to walk the red carpet, be interviewed and greeted on the red carpet, enjoy the bubble machine, and dance the night away in a fun, safe environment. If you wish to be a sponsor, please contact Thrive. Rose says the business community is excellent when it comes to sponsorships to provide this free event for those who are intellectually or developmentally disabled or autistic. It is the signature event for the organization and gets widespread media attention. As a sponsor, you are also helping summer events that continue to keep people active in the Worcester/Marlborough area.