Thrive International

Name

Thrive International

Legal name

Thrive International

Website

https://thriveint.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refugee and immigrant transitional housing services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI), Resettlement, Relocation & Repatriation Support (BPADAHAD), Refugee & Migrant Integration Enterprises (Livelihoods, Services) (BPAGALAN), Diaspora, Family Reunification & Case Management Services (BPADAHAM)

Keywords

• Refugee housing services
• Transitional housing programs
• Immigrant support services
• Refugee resettlement assistance
• Community empowerment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 87-3567688), Thrive International relies primarily on charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization accepts online donations, mail-in checks, in-kind donations, vehicle donations, stock gifts, donor-advised fund contributions, and planned giving/estate gifts. Workplace matching programs are also utilized.
2. Merchandise Sales: The organization operates an e-commerce store selling branded merchandise including apparel (hoodies, sweatshirts, polo shirts, t-shirts), accessories (hats, tote bags, water bottles, mugs), with prices ranging from $10.50 to $46.00.
3. IRL Refugee Immersion Experience Program Fees: Paid educational program for universities, businesses, and organizations. Program 1 (two sessions) costs $40 per participant with 12 minimum. Program 2 (3-hour retreat) costs $55 per participant with 12 minimum.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Thrive International operates transitional housing centers and empowerment programs for refugees, asylum-seekers, immigrants, and newcomers in Washington State. The organization delivers shelter, case management, workforce support, English language instruction, financial literacy education, immigration legal assistance, and youth and women's empowerment programming under one roof across facilities in Spokane and Tacoma. Supplementary offerings include an educational immersion program for external organizations and a branded merchandise e-commerce store.

Product overview

Thrive International is a nonprofit organization operating a portfolio of transitional housing facilities and empowerment programs for refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants in Washington State. The core offerings consist of three housing facilities (Thrive Center Spokane, Thrive Center Tacoma, and the developing Thrive International Apartments), complemented by four distinct programs: the Women's Empowerment Program, Thrive Nation Youth Program, WE (Welcoming & Empowering) Program, and the IRL Refugee Immersion Experience educational initiative. Additionally, the organization operates a merchandise retail store selling branded apparel and accessories. The housing facilities provide shelter, case management, and wraparound services, while the programs focus on women's empowerment, youth development, resource coordination, and experiential education about refugee experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Thrive International Apartments: Workforce housing development in Spokane featuring 48 mixed-income units, community center, playground, greenhouse, geodesic dome, and 24/7 library kiosk partnership with Spokane Public Library.
• Welcoming & Empowering (WE) Program
• Women's Empowerment Program
• Thrive Nation Youth Program
• IRL Refugee Immersion Experience

Products and services

• Thrive Center Spokane Transitional housing center in Spokane, Washington providing shelter for refugee and immigrant families with 153 rooms, event spaces, commercial kitchen, dining areas, and on-site facilities for education and programming.
• Thrive Center Tacoma Transitional housing center in Tacoma, Washington serving refugees, asylum-seekers, immigrants, and newcomers experiencing housing instability in Tacoma and Pierce County with housing stabilization, navigation, case management, and wraparound services.
• Thrive International Apartments (Nevada Street Development) Workforce housing development in partnership with Spokane Public Library featuring 48 mixed-income units with community center, playground, greenhouse, geodesic dome, and 24/7 Library kiosk.
• Women's Empowerment Program Program empowering former refugee and immigrant women through driving courses, monthly tea parties, women's empowerment workshops, and mental health support to overcome difficult times and traumatic experiences.
• Thrive Nation Youth Program Empowerment program for refugee and immigrant youth providing activities, soccer camp, swimming, fun nights, homework club, and leadership development to support mental, personal, and spiritual growth.
• WE (Welcoming & Empowering) Program Resource coordination program connecting refugees and immigrants to housing assistance, monthly workshops, job fairs, food support, and resource referrals through multilingual staff with lived experience.
• IRL Refugee Immersion Experience Interactive educational program designed to help universities, businesses, and organizations deepen understanding of refugee experiences through simulations of pre-migration, migration, and post-migration stages of displacement.
• Thrive Merch Store Online merchandise store selling branded apparel including reversible bucket hats, foam trucker hats, tote bags, tie-dye shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, windbreakers, water bottles, mugs, and glassware.

Quantifiable outcome

• Since 2022, Thrive International has become Washington State's largest provider of supportive housing for migrants.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Spokane Public LibraryflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2024First-of-its-kind public-private partnership for refugee housing. Spokane Public Library manages public event and learning space at Thrive International Apartments development (48-unit workforce housing at 6980 North Nevada Street). The partnership includes a 24/7 library kiosk for residents and community members.
• 90+ ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for managing daily operations of Thrive Youth Soccer Camp (July 27-30, 2026). The 90+ Project supports refugee and immigrant youth through soccer programming.
• RayoniercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting Thrive Nation Youth Soccer Camp, contributing to youth empowerment and community programming.
• Spokane Police FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting Thrive Youth Soccer Camp, building positive relationships between police officers and refugee/immigrant youth through sports.
• CHAS HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner supporting Thrive Nation Youth Soccer Camp and potentially connecting residents to health services.
• Numerica Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial partner supporting Thrive Nation Youth Soccer Camp and potentially offering financial literacy services to residents.
• Bethany PresbyteriancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFaith community partner supporting Thrive Nation Youth Soccer Camp through volunteer and resource contributions.
• Tacoma Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership connecting Thrive Center Tacoma participants to educational resources, youth programming, and school enrollment support.
• Tacoma-Pierce County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic health partner connecting Thrive Center Tacoma residents to healthcare services and health education.
• Workforce CentralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner providing employment resources, job training connections, and career support for Thrive Center Tacoma participants.
• Tacoma Community HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImmigrant and refugee services organization providing complementary programming and support services for Tacoma newcomers.
• Lutheran Community Services NorthwestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial services organization providing refugee resettlement support and complementary services for Thrive Center Tacoma participants.
• Eastern Washington UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner that collaborated with Thrive International to develop the IRL Refugee Immersion Experience educational program.
• Ukrainian ClosetChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThrift store partner (509.868.9263) receiving clothing and furniture donations for Thrive Center residents, providing the most relevant items for refugee families.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HIAS: Jewish-founded global refugee resettlement agency operating resettlement, integration, and legal services across the U.S.; serves a comparable refugee client base with similar wraparound services.
• World Relief: National refugee resettlement and immigration services organization operating in multiple U.S. cities; provides direct refugee resettlement, case management, and integration support comparable to Thrive's service model.
• Tacoma Community House: Immigrant and refugee services organization explicitly partnered with Thrive in Tacoma; provides complementary programming including education, employment, and integration services for the same newcomer population in Pierce County.
• Lutheran Community Services Northwest: Regional refugee resettlement and social services organization explicitly named as a Thrive partner in Tacoma; provides resettlement support, housing navigation, and integration services across the Pacific Northwest with overlapping service offerings and geography.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: Large national faith-based social services network with refugee resettlement, housing, and integration programs; operates multiple affiliates in Washington State and competes for the same donor and government funding pools as Thrive.
• International Rescue Committee: One of the largest global refugee resettlement and humanitarian assistance organizations; operates across the U.S. including Washington State, providing housing, case management, and employment services directly comparable to Thrive's offerings.
• Bethany Christian Services: Faith-based social services organization with refugee and immigrant services as part of a wider portfolio including foster care and family services; competes for similar donor and grant funding in refugee resettlement.

Emerging players

• USAHello: Online resource hub for newcomers providing educational content and connections to local services; complementary rather than competitive to Thrive, but serves the same immigrant and refugee audience and could represent a technology-enabled evolution of integration services.
• Upwardly Global: Nonprofit focused on workforce integration for refugees and immigrants; comparable to Thrive's employment, workforce development, and economic self-sufficiency programming for newcomer populations.
• Refugee Women's Network: Nonprofit providing empowerment programs specifically for refugee and immigrant women — closely aligned with Thrive's Women's Empowerment Program including driving courses, mental health support, and community building.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/p/DNy7EBc5nS1
• Facebookfacebook.com/thriveinternationalspokane
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thriveinternationalwashington

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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