The Thrive Initiative Inc

Our Past Events- Gallery

September 1, 2025: Bellechase Neighborhood: Labor Day Sale

We hosted a lemonade stand for 2 hours from 11 AM to 2 PM. We were able to raise $400+, thank you to all who participated and supported us!

September 14, 2025: The Foreranch Community

We had the wonderful opportunity to setup a fundraiser in the Foreranch neighborhood in the clubhouse. We hosted a lemonade stand for 3 hours from 4PM to 7PM. We are so grateful for the community for coming out to support our mission! We were able to raise over $200 for the Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection.

November 7th, 2025: Donation to Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection

On the 7th of November, Sherry Zhu, President of the Thrive Initiative, donated the funds raised through Thrive’s previous event to Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection. The donation was received by Dawn Westgate, Executive Director (pictured), and Brittany Cecil, CPT Case Coordinator (not pictured). We are so honored to support such an important organization and grateful for the opportunity to contribute to its mission of serving children and families in the community.

December 6, 2025: Light Up Lake Lillian, Belleview, FL!

We hosted a stand from 2PM to 7PM, selling Christmas ornaments, snow globes, and bracelets. We were able to raise over $300, thank you to everyone who supported and volunteered!

Friday Foodie Fests: January 16th & February 20th

January & February

We were given the wonderful opportunity to fundraise at the monthly Friday Foodie Fest at Lake Lillian in Belleview! We were able to raise over $300 from these events. We are extremely grateful to those who volunteered and donated, helping us achieve our goal.

April 11th, 2026: Dunnellon Boomtown Days

We hosted a stand from 9PM to 5PM, selling trinkets such as bracelets, keychains, and phone charms. We were able to spread our mission to passersby, supporting the Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection. We gave out flyers and presented our cause.

Friday Foodie Fest: May 15th

On the 15th of May this year, we will be hosting a booth at the Friday Foodie Fest at Lake Lillian in Belleview. We will be selling various trinkets and raffle tickets, with all proceeds going to Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection. The address of this event is SE Robinson Rd, Belleview, FL 34420. There will be a large variety of food options and local vendors! Event will be from 5 PM to 9 PM.