What Belonging Gaps Cost Your Community
Belonging gaps have real costs — in health care, civic participation, and local economies. Here's what the research says, and why it matters for your community.
Episode 1: The Power of Joy, Visibility, and Community — A Conversation with Queer as Funk
A powerful conversation with Queer as Funk about joy, visibility, and the community-building power of music.
Introducing Third Space: A Podcast About Building Communities Rooted in Equity and Belonging
Introducing Third Space: a podcast diving into community development, social connection, and the people strengthening equity and belonging in our communities.
Why Community Is About Connection, Not Perfection: Lessons From The Hope Pride Festival
This past weekend, Thrive & Connect was honoured to sponsor and help organize the third annual Hope Pride Festival. The plan was simple: share a picnic dinner, then unwind with a cozy movie night. We had the screen, the projector, complimentary shaved ice from Envision Financial — and most importantly, the joy of being together.
And then… the technology failed us.
From Listening to Action: How School District 78 is Advancing Equity Through Student-Led Dialogue
Discover how School District 78 empowered student voices to lead anti-discrimination efforts and shape inclusive policy through meaningful dialogue.
What Are Third Spaces & Why Do We Need More Of Them?
In a world that often pulls us between home and work, third spaces offer something essential: connection. Coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, third spaces are informal public places where people gather—not to work or live, but to be in community.