Resident Engagement.
Resident Education.
Resident Empowerment.
Resident-led Community Transformation.
Through Thrive Spartanburg we envision safe, strong, and thriving neighborhoods for all.
Thrive Spartanburg is an initiative of the Northside Development Group providing resources and training to surrounding neighborhoods to empower resident-led community transformation.
Thrive Spartanburg works to build trust with neighboring communities in the city of Spartanburg and support from community partners by providing development expertise and technical support to implement community transformation plans.
Why Thrive?
Through the Northside Development Groups strategic planning process we hosted several listen and learn sessions, community engagement meetings and conducted surveys with key stakeholders from the Northside and surrounding neighborhoods.
Resoundingly we heard that our partners wanted our services to expand and communities echoed the need for support.
The NDG team is using the leadership, frameworks, programs, strategies, capital and expertise to empower communities to create the transformation they want to see in their neighborhood, authentically with resident-led efforts.
How does Thrive Spartanburg work?
Any neighborhood with an organized community group can invite us to assist with a specific project or community goal. We offer project management support and technical assistance to help ensure success.
If a community does not have an organized group, we can assist by facilitating community engagement to help develop one.
What are the benefits?
We provide an efficient, streamlined process that removes the guesswork and empowers residents with the skills, knowledge, and structure needed to uplift their communities.
Our approach is grounded in solid support, drawing from best practices, lessons learned, and a network of strategic partnerships to ensure lasting impact.
Neighboring communities can engage with Thrive Spartanburg when they have identified areas of need and opportunity. The Thrive team will work with communities to facilitate transformation goals through:
⚲ Owner Occupied Rehab
⚲ Start:Me Program
⚲ Real Estate Development Project Management
⚲ Community Asset Development
⚲ Mentorship
⚲ Transformation Planning
⚲ Project Management
⚲ Community Workshops
⚲ Resident Engagement/Community Organizing
⚲ Building and Board Development / Organizational Change, and more
We serve residents and communities in Spartanburg.
We serve residents and communities in Spartanburg.
“Thrive Spartanburg leads with the idea that we have a shared responsibility to empower communities across Spartanburg to implement the transformation they desire for their neighborhood.”
— Michael Williamson, CEO Northside Development Group