Our Values

Place

Thrive’s approach is place-based, meaning that we understand the issues, interconnections and relationships in Asheville and coordinate action and investment to improve the quality of life for our community.

Equity

Thrive applies an equity lens to our work, and engages with those most impacted on our issues.

Impact

We envision a transformed community and we work for change that significantly improves life conditions for local residents.

Collaboration

Thrive brings people together with diverse perspectives and backgrounds to engage in deep connection, understand complex problems, and identify shared solutions – accomplished by building trust over time.

Innovation

We find new strategies for moving the community forward, in order to create greater equity and address systemic and interrelated challenges.

Integrity

By operating in a way that is open, trustworthy and inclusive, Thrive helps bridge differences and builds a stronger, more unified community.