Thrive Together

What Thrive Together does

Thrive Together is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, that delivers culturally and linguistically specific services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and individuals with hearing loss, along with their families and broader support networks, across the state of Iowa. The organization was founded around 1999–2000 under the name 'Deaf Iowans Against Abuse' and was rebranded to Thrive Together in 2023 to reflect an expanded mission that extends well beyond crisis intervention to encompass advocacy, peer support, prevention education, community education, and a housing program. It served more than 700 survivors and family members in the most recently reported year and operates a crisis hotline supplemented by a partnership with the National Deaf Hotline for 24/7 coverage.

The organization's service portfolio is people- and community-intensive: frontline delivery is carried out by a small core team of approximately five employees supported by volunteers, under the long-tenured leadership of Executive Director Jennifer (in role since 2007). There is no proprietary technology platform underpinning service delivery; the digital presence consists of a Wix-hosted website used for outreach and donor engagement. Operational technology is therefore limited to standard nonprofit tooling (website, communications, case management as typically deployed by community-based service providers) rather than any differentiated technical stack.

As a 501(c)(3), Thrive Together's business model is grant- and donation-funded rather than commercial. The most recent disclosed figure is approximately $250,000 in annual grant funding as of 2023. There are no pricing tiers, contracts, or enterprise customers; the 'purchasers' of service are the survivors and families served, while the 'payers' are a mix of grantmakers, donors, and partner organizations. Growth is therefore constrained by fundraising capacity and grant-cycle outcomes rather than by sales velocity or market expansion in the conventional sense.

Name

Thrive Together

Legal name

Thrive Together

Website

https://thrivetogethertoday.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Iowa-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing crisis hotline, advocacy, peer support, prevention education, and housing services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and hearing-loss individuals and families across Iowa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH), Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

Keywords

• Deaf community services
• Crisis hotline support
• Victim advocacy programs
• Prevention education services
• Community outreach training

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedar Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: Primary revenue source from grants totaling $250,000 annually as of 2023
2. Donations: 501(c)3 non-profit organization accepting charitable donations to support services for victims with hearing loss and their families

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Thrive Together provides culturally specific crisis intervention, individualized advocacy, prevention education, community education, and housing support services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, and individuals with hearing loss in Iowa who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and related abuse. Services are delivered free of charge in American Sign Language via a videophone/text crisis hotline, in-person advocacy, training programs, and online educational resources.

Product overview

Thrive Together is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization offering culturally specific services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and individuals with hearing loss. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of services including a crisis hotline (available via videophone, text, and email), advocacy support, prevention education, community education for professionals, and a housing program. The organization also maintains an educational blog with ASL video content covering topics such as domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence, bullying, stalking, and disability pride. The services are designed to address the unique communication barriers and cultural needs of the Deaf community while helping individuals and families deal with the trauma of abuse.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crisis Hotline Culturally specific crisis hotline available Monday-Friday 8am-5pm for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and individuals with hearing loss who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and related trauma. Provides videophone, text, and email support options in American Sign Language, with after-hours routing to the National Deaf Hotline (ADWAS).
• Advocacy Support Individualized advocacy services to help Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and hearing-loss survivors navigate systems, access resources, and increase safety from domestic violence, sexual assault, and related abuse.
• Prevention Education Educational programs and training designed to prevent domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, teen dating violence, bullying, child abuse, elder abuse, and related abuse within the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
• Community Education Training and educational resources provided to first responders, state agencies, judicial systems, legal systems, healthcare facilities, and providers on serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and survivors of abuse.
• Housing Program Housing advocacy services to assist Deaf and Hard of Hearing survivors in accessing safe housing options and related support services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 700 survivors and families in one year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Deaf Hotline (ADWAS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner24/7 National Deaf Hotline partnership providing round-the-clock crisis support for Deaf individuals. Videophone: (855) 812-1001, Email: [email protected], Live Chat: thedeafhotline.org
• Iowa Victim Service Call CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIowa-based victim service referral program helping callers find victim service programs in their area. Phone: 1-800-770-1650, Text: IOWAHELP to 20121
• National Domestic Violence HotlineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational resource for domestic violence survivors, providing 24/7 support via hotline and live chat. Call: 1-800-799-7233
• Love is RespectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeen dating violence resource partner. Text: LOVEIS to 22522, Phone: 1.866.331.9474
• Iowa Legal AidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal assistance provider for Iowa residents. P: 1.800.535.1275
• Iowa CasaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIowa coalition against abuse providing resources for sexual assault survivors statewide
• Iowa Culturally Specific ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Amani Community Services, L.U.N.A (Latinas Unidas Por Un Nuevo Amanecer), Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity, Nisaa African Family Services, and R.I.S.E. Meskwaki Victim Services for culturally specific domestic violence and sexual assault services in Iowa
• 1in6minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization helping male survivors of sexual assault access support and resources
• MaleSurvivorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit providing support, treatment, research, education, and activism for male sexual abuse survivors
• RAINNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sexual assault hotline and resources for all individuals who have experienced sexual assault
• Iowa Safe SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIowa organization providing safe and supportive victim services, resources, education, and events for LGBTQ youth and allies. P.O. Box 704, Des Moines, IA 50303, 515-381-0588
• One IowaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGBTQ advocacy organization improving lives of LGBTQ Iowans through education and healthcare access. 950 Office Park Rd, Suite 240, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 515-288-4019
• UnityPoint Clinic LGBTQminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare clinic providing safe environment for LGBTQ community in Central Iowa. 1221 Pleasant St., Ste. 200, Des Moines, IA 50309, (515) 241-7397
• The First Friday Breakfast ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIowa organization eliminating discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, providing resources for college groups, mental health, and scholarships. PO Box 41611, Des Moines, IA 50311
• The Safe Zone ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree online resource providing curriculum, activities, and training workshops for LGBTQ education
• Human Rights CampaignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational LGBTQ advocacy organization with 40+ years of work ending discrimination against LGBTQ people
• The Trevor ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational crisis intervention and suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ youth under 25. Crisis Phone: 1-866-488-7386, Crisis Text: Text START to 678-678
• The Q Card ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunication tool developed for trans and queer youth to share sexual orientation, gender identity, and healthcare concerns

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Iowa Safe Schools: Iowa-based organization providing safe and supportive victim services, education, and resources — with a focus on LGBTQ youth. Thrive Together lists Iowa Safe Schools as a partner and operates in overlapping youth-serving, abuse-prevention territory in Iowa.
• Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statewide Iowa coalition providing training, advocacy, and support to DV service providers and survivors across Iowa. Thrive Together partners with related Iowa CASA, and operates in the same Iowa DV ecosystem with a culturally specialized niche within that broader coalition.
• Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault (Iowa CASA): Iowa state coalition against sexual assault, listed as a Thrive Together partner. Provides resources and coordination for sexual assault service providers statewide — comparable in Iowa-focused mission though broader (non-Deaf-specific) service scope.

Broad incumbents

• The Trevor Project: National crisis intervention and suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ youth under 25. Listed as a Thrive Together partner; comparable in providing 24/7 crisis intervention and serving a vulnerable population facing elevated abuse/suicide risk.
• Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD): Large national nonprofit providing a wide range of social, advocacy, and human services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals. While its portfolio spans far beyond DV, CSD is a comparable Deaf-serving nonprofit at much greater scale and shares the cultural/linguistic access mission.
• National Association of the Deaf (NAD): The premier national civil rights organization of, by, and for Deaf Americans. Comparable to Thrive Together's advocacy and rights-protection functions but operates at a national advocacy scale rather than direct-service delivery to survivors.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National sexual assault hotline and resource provider serving survivors of sexual violence — including Deaf survivors via referral. Listed as a Thrive Together partner and operates a similar hotline/referral model at far larger national scale.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: The largest national 24/7 DV crisis and resource hotline in the U.S. While not Deaf-specific, it is a listed Thrive Together referral partner and serves an overlapping survivor population, offering a broader but less culturally specialized alternative.

Direct peers

• Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS): The leading national Deaf-specific domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy organization, operating the National Deaf Hotline. ADWAS is Thrive Together's primary 24/7 crisis partner and the closest functional peer — serving the same Deaf-survivor population with ASL-accessible crisis, advocacy, and education services.
• Deaf Hope: California-based Deaf-specific domestic violence and sexual assault services organization offering crisis intervention, advocacy, and prevention education to Deaf survivors. Directly comparable to Thrive Together in mission, target population, and service model, though operating in a different state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBdpdF0Q7UVBrJRrGgN1PeA
• Facebookfacebook.com/thrivetogethertoday
• Instagraminstagram.com/thrivetogethertoday
• Pinterestpinterest.com/ThriveTogetherToday
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deaf-iowans-against-abuse

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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