Thrive: A Celebration of Community Development

Come join us at the Zhou B Art Center Kansas City for an evening filled with inspiration and connection! This event is all about celebrating the power of community development and the positive impact it has on our neighborhoods. Let's come together, share ideas, and thrive as a community!

Zhou B Art Center Kansas City
1801 East 18th Street Kansas City, MO 64108
Wednesday, October 23 · 4:30 - 7:00pm 

Congratulations to the 2024 Thrive Honorees! 

Affordable Housing Champion | Terrell Jolly
Honors an outstanding individual or organization, or initiative that contributes significantly to the enhancement of the community, fulfills a significant affordable housing need, and is the foundation for sustainable, economically vibrant, and diverse neighborhoods.

Economic Development Champion | Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Honors an outstanding individual or organization, or initiative that supports a broadly shared prosperity and opportunities for people/entrepreneurs to generate quality jobs, community wealth or financial security.

Financial Empowerment Champion | Full Employment Council
Honors an outstanding individual, organization, or initiative that supports individuals and/or families experiencing lower incomes as they strive to improve their long-term financial stability and create generational wealth.

Outstanding Partner of the Year | Wyandotte County CHIP Safe & Affordable Housing Action Team 
Honors an existing LISC KC partner who has provided leadership and collaboration to bring together diverse voices and/or resources to strengthen the community.

Jim White Community Development Legacy Award | Karla Juarez
Honors individuals or organizations that have made a lasting impact on our community, in keeping with the legacy of Jim White, our first Program Director.