Thriving Together

11/02/2026

We had a Fall Mystery Special Event. We went to Lawrence Apple Orchard where we had a fun time. Then to Richwood Park where we painted pumpkins. Also went to Chef's Parlor for some delicious food.

10/30/2026

If you have a need for a giant fern….

Well... I may have made a mistake. 😂

I was at the Amish auction, spotted this beauty, and just had to have it. The problem? She's 5 feet tall, at least 5 feet wide, and as you can see, does NOT fit in my house. 🤦‍♀️

So, this gorgeous Macho Fern is looking for a new home! $60 takes her home.

The other problem? I don't have room for her at the shop either. Apparently, I should have measured before falling in love. 🤣

Bonus for the buyer: If you're local, I'll even deliver!

Somebody come rescue me (and this fern)! 🌿

10/30/2026

October is Developmental Disability employment month. We are introducing you to our clients who are out working hard in their community. Meet Nancy!! Nancy has worked hard for 6 years at UCO. Here are some questions we asked Nancy.
What is your favorite thing to do at work? Doing the bags because I get more done and concentrate better.
Why is working important to you? To make that money!! To make money for spending.
Fun Fact about Nancy: I love to play on my tablet and love playing with my cat, Precious Marie Garfield.

10/30/2026

We're Hiring! Join Our Team!

Thriving Together LLC is looking for a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team!

We're looking for someone who has experience working with adults with developmental disabilities, is comfortable working independently with up to four individuals at a time, and has strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. We're looking for someone who can think on their feet, adapt to changing situations, and provide quality support while encouraging independence.

This position will be a combination of Vocational Habilitation (VocHab), assisting individuals who work at Thriving Together Collective General Store, and Adult Day Support (ADS) services out in the community.

A little more about the position:

• Part-time, approximately 14–24 hours per week
• Shifts are approximately 7 hours per day
• Ideally, this person would also provide coverage for vacations and sick leave for our three current staff members.
• Opportunities for additional hours as we expand our Adult Day Support days, job placement, and follow-along services.

And because we believe good employees deserve to be valued, we offer:

• Competitive pay, significantly above the typical DSP rates offered by local agencies.
• Annual bonuses on hiring anniversaries and holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• An agency vehicle provided for all required transportation.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with adults with developmental disabilities, values community inclusion, and wants to be part of a growing organization where their work makes a meaningful difference.

Interested? Send us a message or email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!

10/29/2026

October is Developmental Disability employment month. We are introducing you to our clients who are out working hard in their community. Meet Alexa!! Alexa has been working at Thriving Together Collective General Store since February. She is a hard worker who is always willing to do whatever needs done.
What is your favorite part of your job? I really like cleaning everything. I also like helping Amanda with the plants.
Why is working important to you? I really like to work.
Fun Fact about Alexa: Alexa is a huge Ohio State football fan. Come in on game day and she will be head to toe Buckeye gear.

10/28/2026

October is Developmental Disability employment month. We are introducing you to our clients who are out working hard in their community. Meet Anna!! Anna has been working at Thriving Together Collective General Store since February. You can see her on many of their videos. She has a great sense of humor, and it really shows in the videos. Anna is learning the Social Media side of running the Collective. She takes pictures and comments on their page. She also likes to help stock the shelves.
Fun Facts about Anna: She loves going to get coffee every morning with her mom except on Wednesdays when she goes out with Amanda and her friends from Thriving Together. Anna loves to go to Arcades and on vacations. Especially Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

10/27/2026

October is Developmental Disability employment month. We are introducing you to our clients who are out working hard in their community. Meet Danielle!! Danielle has been working at Thriving Together Collective General Store for 1 month. The staff say she is hard working, capable and kind. She learns new tasks quickly and has a great sense of humor. We asked Danielle some questions.
What is your favorite part of your job? I like running the cash register.
Why is working important to you? Working is important to me so I have extra money.
Fun Fact about Danielle: I am addicted to sports and I am going to college for health care management.

10/26/2026

October is Developmental Disability employment month. We are introducing you to our clients who are out working hard in their community. Meet Alex!! Alex has worked for Thriving Together Collective General Store for 2 months. He is working hard and learning all the jobs. Here are some questions we asked Alex.
What is your favorite thing to do at work? Running the cash register and talking to the customers.
Why is working important to you. I like having my own money and help my family.
Fun Fact about Alex: I crochet and have my own craft business.

10/23/2026

October is Developmental Disability employment month. We are introducing you to our clients who are out working hard in their community. Meet Hailey!! Hailey has been working at Thriving Together Collective General Store for 3 months. She is a good worker who keeps an eye on friends working with her. We asked Hailey some questions.
What is your favorite part of your job? Running the cash register.
Why is working important to you? I like having spending money.
Fun Fact about Hailey: I am weird!! I'm a gamer and a Jinu fan.

(For those who like me didn't know who Jinu he is from Kpop Demon Hunters.)

10/21/2026

October is Developmental Disability employment month. So, we are introducing you to our clients who are out working hard in their community. Meet Matthew!! Matthew started working at Thriving Together Collective General Store in September. I'm sure they appreciate having Matthew on the team. Here are a few questions we asked Matthew.
What is your favorite part of your job? I really like stocking the shelves.
Why is working important to you? I want to focus and work hard. I also like seeing my friends.
Fun Fact about Matthew: I like to play video games.