Giving Tuesday and Beyond: Several Ways to Give
1. Give Directly to Thrive 10:10 through a Peer to Peer Fundraiser
https://givebutter.com/T9IGZU
This goes directly to Thrive 10:10 and its programs. Give here or Set up your own fundraiser and ask friends to support as well.
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2. Matching Gift Campaign for Agency Funds through Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
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https://cfmv.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2518
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This goes to the Agency Fund through the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley. This is a way for Thrive 10:10 to have long-term savings and invest in the future. This Giving Tuesday, generous donors are matching up to $64,500 in gifts to CFMV’s agency funds, up to $1,400 per fund.
Matching gift period: December 2-8, 2025
Plus, on Giving Tuesday (December 2), donors can take advantage of two Power Hours — from 8–9 a.m. and noon–1 p.m. — when online gifts of $10 or more will be matched 2:1, tripling the support for the causes you care about most.
3. East Ohio Conference of the UMC
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https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZEAE/campaign/C-13SKB
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EOCUMC has generously offered a match up to $500.00 total for Giving Tuesday! This donation comes directly to Thrive 10:10 as an Advance Special of the UMC.
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Other ways to give:
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Check out our Amazon List:
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EMPLOYEE OR ORGANIZATION ENGAGEMENT
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Have a Thrive 10:10 service day for your employees, host a product drive, or invite our leaders to speak to your employees, group, church or club. There are many ways to engage.
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EVENT SPONSORSHIP
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Sponsor one of our programs, meals, events or an upcoming fundraiser. Sponsorship is a win-win for Thrive 10:10 and your business or organization. You can also sponsor a scholarship for a Getting Ahead Investigator or an attendee at Bridges Out of Poverty or Mental Health First Aid.
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THRIVE 10:10 PARTNERS
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Become a Partner. Partners are monthly donors. This allows us to continue our work.
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VOLUNTEER
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Come serve at a Ruth's Boutique Lunch and Learn. Help with inventory and stocking. Sponsor a meal for the Getting Ahead class and if you can, serve the meal to the class. You'll be so glad you did!
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SCHEDULE A CLASS
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Schedule a Mental Health First Aid or Bridges Out of Poverty training or other speaking engagement for your group! We love to share information so that we can all THRIVE!
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TELL OTHERS ABOUT US
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Just share the good work that is being done by Thrive 10:10 and other organizations throughout the community. There is so much need, but there is also so much support. We just need to know where to look!
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Bridges Out of Poverty
Bridges Out of Poverty: Equip Your Team. Strengthen Your Community.
What Is It?
Bridges Out of Poverty is a nationally recognized framework that helps organizations and communities understand the impact of poverty and create effective strategies to support individuals, strengthen relationships, and improve outcomes.
Why It Matters
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Empowers staff and leaders to understand hidden rules across economic classes
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Improves communication, engagement, and outcomes with clients, students, and employees
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Builds common language and tools to reduce barriers and increase collaboration
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Enhances diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies
Who It’s For
Businesses • Nonprofits • Schools • Faith Communities • Government • Civic Organizations
Fee-for-Service Options
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Half-day or full-day trainings
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Custom workshops for staff development
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Ideal for strategic planning, onboarding, or community engagement
Bonus: Build Internal Capacity
Once trained in Bridges, your organization may be eligible to implement Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-By World, a program that equips individuals to build self-sufficiency, leadership, and hope.
