Thrive Gets $5K Grant For Leadership Initiative

Press release from Thrive Support & Advocacy:

Feb. 11, 2021

Thrive Support & Advocacy, a nonprofit empowering youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, today announced it has received a $5,000 grant from the Foundation for MetroWest to support its Leadership Experience And Development (LEAD) initiative.

Thrive’s LEAD initiative is a year-long, application-based program for young adults between the ages of 17 and 25 who live with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Under the guidance of LEAD staff and mentors, these future “LEADers” develop a dynamic set of leadership skills through a curriculum that includes role-play activities, public speaking, and group leadership projects. Mentors include students from the Advanced Math and Science Academy (AMSA) in Marlborough, past LEAD graduates, and business leaders who share insights and real-word experiences.

“There are many individuals with disabilities in our community who are eager to realize their leadership potential through thoughtful mentorship and education like those offered by Thrive’s LEAD initiative,” said Sean M. Rose, President & CEO of Thrive Support & Advocacy. “We are grateful that the Foundation for MetroWest has recognized and invested in this program and the potential of its LEADers.”

The grant was awarded through the Foundation for MetroWest’s Youth in Philanthropy leadership development program, which empowers and educates youth to become our community’s next generation of philanthropists.

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