Our Mission & Vision

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Mission Statement

To provide LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness with a safe and supportive environment to facilitate their empowerment toward transforming their lives.

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Vision Statement

To create an equitable community where all LGBTQ+ young adults can flourish.

 

Thrive Values

Our Values

Teamwork

We believe that teamwork, grounded in respect, inclusivity, and empowerment, is crucial for delivering exceptional care to LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. By valuing each team member’s unique contributions and fostering a collaborative environment, we enhance our ability to provide a safe and supportive space while also building strong community partnerships and advocating for those we serve.

Honesty

Honesty is central to our mission of creating a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. We are dedicated to transparency and integrity in all our interactions, believing that honesty fosters trust, empowers individuals, and enhances our effectiveness in supporting and advocating for our community.

Responsibility

Responsibility is key to our mission of supporting LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness, ensuring we provide a safe and empowering environment while being accountable for our actions. We are committed to high standards of care,
efficient resource management, and collaborative teamwork, while also advocating for systemic change and continuously improving our practices to better serve the youth in our care.

Integrity

Integrity is central to our work, guiding us to uphold the highest ethical standards in our interactions with LGBTQ+ youth and the community. We commit to honesty, fairness, and consistency, building trust through transparent communication and reliable actions while ensuring that our dedication to the well-being and dignity of those we serve remains steadfast.

Visionary

Our visionary approach drives us to continually innovate and challenge existing norms to better address the evolving needs of those we serve. By fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, we empower LGBTQ+ youth to envision and pursue their futures with hope and confidence, aiming to inspire transformative change both within our community and beyond.

Equity

Empathy and equity guide our interactions, approaching each LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness with compassion and understanding. We focus on providing personalized care that respects individual identities while actively working to address systemic barriers, ensuring fairness and equal access to resources so every youth can thrive with dignity and respect.

How we began!

What we do!

Meet Our Team

JUSTIN HOLLEY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

NICOLE CORNEVIN

DIRECTOR OF GRANTS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS

DAVID GUAJARDO-HIGH

DIRECTOR OF HOUSING PROGRAMS

Meet Our Board of
Directors

Thrive Youth Center, Inc. Board of

Directors Biographies

Our Youth

Thrive Youth Center in San Antonio

Support and encouragement is provided to all LGBTQ+ young adults experiencing homelessness, where they can transform their lives to flourish and Thrive.

Partner organizations

Corporate & business supporters