Thrive Poverty Reduction
Working to address current and emerging community needs so that fewer people experience poverty — and more people have access to the opportunities, connections, and supports needed to thrive.
Building on the Original Thrive Strategy
Thrive Poverty Reduction builds on the foundation of the original Thrive Poverty Reduction Strategy — a community-driven plan that identified key priorities and actions to help reduce poverty in Williams Lake & Area.
Today, Thrive continues that work through collaboration, shared learning, community engagement, and data-informed approaches that reflect evolving local needs and opportunities.
Vision & Goal
Vision
Bringing stakeholders together to address poverty at its foundation through collaboration, shared responsibility, and community-driven action.
Goal
Supporting community-level changes that help prevent and reduce poverty while strengthening access to opportunities, supports, and connection.
Guiding Principles
Collective Effort
Shared responsibility, collaboration, and leadership guided by the voices and experiences of community members.
Innovation
Supporting practical, community-informed approaches that strengthen local systems and respond to evolving needs.
In partnership with local governments, organizations, service providers, and residents, Thrive works to strengthen collaboration, challenge assumptions about poverty, and support meaningful community change across Williams Lake & Area.