A Prom for All Ages: How Thrive Support and Advocacy Builds Community, Joy, and Vital Services Year-Round

By Staff

WORCESTER, Mass. —The podcast covers the upcoming 4th annual “A Prom for All Ages” event hosted by Thrive Support and Advocacy, a non-profit organization that provides services and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The discussion highlights the event’s significance, the work that goes into organizing it, the funding and sponsorships involved, and the broader impact of Thrive’s services on the community. Sean Rose, President and CEO of Thrive Support and Advocacy, talks to us about the immense popularity of a A Prom For All Ages. The “A Prom for All Ages” event is a significant annual event that provides a meaningful experience for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Rose makes clear the imprtance and impact of the event. “The days leading up to this event are equally as valuable as the event itself. The day that the prom is over, everyone is reaching out, looking for the date of the next prom.”
Rose also talks about other Thrive initiatives. The food pantry operated by Thrive is currently facing increased demand, and the organization is seeking donations and support to keep it well-stocked. “We’re seeing some people come in repeatedly as permissible, of course, who are just worried and they’re wanting to stock up a little bit and it’s a really sad time and I do think that after the prom, it’s an area where we need to dedicate as much time and energy into as we do to the prom to ensure that we can feed as many people as possible.”