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In the Media

  • March 19, 2024: THRIVE Peninsula unveils newly renovated site in Newport  Link

  • December 5, 2023: 1st free grocery store in Newport News opens; leaders hope it will ease food insecurity Link

  • November 28, 2023: Wavy 10: "Market at THRIVE free grocery sees high demand opening week" Link

  • November 28, 2023: Rotary Club volunteers bring garden and community room closer to reality Link

  • November 27, 2023: 13NewsNow: "THRIVE Peninsula opens new food pantry modeled after grocery stores" Link

  • November 25, 2023: Daily Press/Virginia Pilot: "Free grocery store opens in Newport News in time for holiday season" Link

  • September 30, 2023: Wavy 10 "Local Rotary groups build garden for new THRIVE facility in Newport News" Link

  • September 18, 2023: WYDAILY article: "Local Rotary Clubs Volunteer Time for Improvements to THRIVE Peninsula" Link

  • August 11, 2023: 13NewsNow article: "THRIVE Peninsula is opening a free grocery store for people in need" Link

  • August 10, 2023: WAVY 10 hosts Community Chat with THRIVE Executive Director, Angela York Link

  • August 7, 2023: WAVY 10 article: "Peninsula’s first free grocery store coming to Newport News" Link

  • July 12, 2023: Newport News Now: Lowe’s Hometowns Initiative Brings THRIVE Market to Life Link

  • July 7, 2023: Peninsula Chronicle article: "THRIVE Peninsula receives community impact grant from Lowe's" Link

  • June 8, 2023: Peninsula Chronicle Article: "1st Advantage Federal Credit Union Holding Shoe Drive Throughout June" Link

  • December 25, 2022: Hampton Roads Perspective features THRIVE on Z-104, 94.9 ThePoint, 95.7 R&B, 101.3 2WD Link

  • December 7, 2022: WTKR News 3 "Newport News non-profit raises $50,000 to make sure kids have gifts on Christmas" Link

  • December 5, 2022: 13News Now interviews Angela York and Dan Clark on Let Christmas THRIVE. Link

  • November 1, 2022: Coastal Virginia Magazine selects THRIVE as a 2022 Honoree for the Giving Back Awards. Link

  • October 24, 2022: WTKR News 3 interviews Angela York, THRIVE Director, on seniors facing housing challenges. Link

  • September 14, 2022: 13News Now features THRIVE Peninsula's Donation Day event. Link

  • September 13, 2022: The Daily Press covers THRIVE's Donation Day event. Link

  • August 22, 2022: Oyster Pointer's guest columnist, Sister David Ann Niski, spotlights THRIVE. Link

  • August 11, 2022: WTKR News 3 features Community Knight’s GIFT Program and mentions funding recipients. Link

  • July 22: Sky4 The Community provides 30-second public service announcement for THRIVE. Link

  • July 13, 2022: WTKR News 3 provides an update on Seaview Loft residents and available support services. Link

  • July 8, 2022: WTKR News 3 explores how aid is being distributed to displaced Seaview Loft residents. Link

  • June 28, 2022: WTKR News 3 interviews Angela York, THRIVE Director, on rent moratorium ending and rise in applications. Link

  • June 16, 2022: Peninsula Chronicle covers THRIVE Peninsula's recent State Farm Grant Award. Link

  • December 2, 2021: 13News Now features the Let Christmas THRIVE on Ashley's Smith's Making a Mark segment. Link

  • July 17, 2021: Wavy TV 10 features THRIVE on a 2-minute segment "Nonprofit food pantry gets free HVAC system installed" Link

  • June 30, 2021:  Alvernia University Magazine spotlight's Executive Director, Angela York, in their Alumni News. Link

  • June 28, 2021: Oyster Pointer Magazine features THRIVE Peninsula in its Stretching the Point section. Link

  • May 11, 2021: Peninsula Community Foundation hosts Facebook LIVE to discuss Give Local 757 event (see minute 15). Link

  • May 11, 2021: 13News Now features THRIVE in 2-minute segment on Give Local 757 participation. Link

  • November 25, 2020: 13News Now features THRIVE's World Central Kitchen hot meals program. Link

  • April 28, 2020: Community Knights CEO Jennifer Brown Interviews THRIVE Director, Angela York. Link

  • March 24, 2020: 13News Now features THRIVE Peninsula as it remains operational through COVID-19 – Video Link. Article Link

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