Bakersfield, California
The things school doesn't teach enough.
“Plant a seed. Watch it thrive.”
We're high schoolers teaching our fellow high schoolers what actually comes next: health, money, mental well-being, college, and AI. All of it, in a single session.
What THRIVE stands for
Teens' Health, Readiness, Independence, Vitality, and Education
Why we exist
We built this for the students who haven't had the chance to learn this yet.
At THRIVE, we bring our fellow high schoolers the things school just doesn't teach enough: general health, financial literacy, mental health, college readiness, and real AI literacy. Not just knowing AI exists, but understanding how it actually works.
We think of it as planting a seed. It won't grow into a fruit-bearing tree overnight, but it will sprout, and slowly, surely, grow into something far more abundant.
Our curriculum
Five pillars, one session
Each pillar gets its own table at our events, staffed by a lead and volunteers, built around practical skills you can use the same week.
General Health
Checkups, vaccines, and knowing when to choose urgent care over the ER. Plus sleep, meal-prep basics, and how to read a nutrition label or a prescription.
Learn moreFinancial Literacy
Budgeting, credit, opening a bank account, and reading a paycheck, plus how to spot predatory debt like payday loans and buy-now-pay-later traps.
Learn moreMental Health
Dealing with stress and burnout, recognizing healthy relationships, and knowing exactly where to go when you need help.
Learn moreCollege Readiness
How applications actually work, where to find scholarships and opportunities, and the prerequisites you need to line up before senior year.
Learn moreAI Literacy
How AI really works under the hood, and how to use it alongside your own creativity and intellect rather than in place of them.
Learn moreBuilt for the athlete, not just the sport.
Our program for student-athletes, with free resources on athletic health, athletic mindset, and planning for life beyond high school. Plus an equipment drive for underserved school athletic programs.
Just getting started
We're planting our first seed right now.
THRIVE is in its earliest stage. We're establishing our 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsorship and planning our first event. If you want to speak, volunteer, sponsor a table, or just follow along, we'd love to hear from you.