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Thrive Detroit Street Paper

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Welcome to Thrive Detroit

At Thrive Detroit, we honor our roots as a street newspaper, a proud member of the international network of street papers. Our mission has always been to empower individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness by providing dignified opportunities to earn income while sharing stories that matter.

While we’ve paused print publications, Thrive Detroit is transitioning to an online platform to continue this vital work. Through donations and advertising revenue, we support those in need by partnering with organizations like COTS and offering direct opportunities for individuals to contribute stories and be compensated for their work.

Our Commitment

Keeping the Mission Alive: As an online street newspaper, we remain dedicated to amplifying voices and providing a platform for empowerment.

Supporting Writers: Those who qualify as vendors can choose to write for us, earning income while sharing their stories and perspectives.

Building Community: Collaborating with organizations and exploring microenterprise opportunities to create sustainable solutions.

At Thrive Detroit, we believe in the transformative power of stories—not just to connect us, but to create pathways out of poverty. Join us on this journey by reading, contributing, or supporting our mission.

Visit thrivedetroit.org to learn more.

Blog

Latest Post from Thrive Detroit

They Called Me Moody

Note: The author chooses to write under the pseudonym; Peter James First of all, let me say that I have never been hospitalized for my...

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Oct 13, 20136 min read

Monthly Jow: Self-Discipline: The Foundation of Success

“We are what we repeatedly do; excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” -Aristotle Please read Aristotle’s quote above just one...

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Sep 21, 20132 min read

A Father’s Story of Life, Love, and Mental Illness

Dean Dauphinais, Guest Contributor On a warm, muggy evening in July of 2002, after a weather delay of several hours, my oldest son John...

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Aug 22, 20136 min read

A “New Red Barn”?

(This is the second in a series of articles on historic and significant buildings in Detroit history and how they may be part of...

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Aug 22, 20133 min read

The Gift of Today

“This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24 When I initially sat down to write this month’s...

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Aug 22, 20133 min read

Moving Past Fear

When was the last time you traveled alone to an unknown destination? How did it make you feel? Are there other destinations that you want...

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Aug 4, 20133 min read

Advice Column: Dr. Sabrina Says

Dear Sabrina: I really need some help. I am a father in a blended family. I have custody of my 2 children and my ex-wife is just a...

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Jul 14, 20132 min read

What Are You Planting?

It’s that time of year again: spring. I love to see beautiful yards and to work in the garden. I’m not too much of a seed person,...

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May 17, 20133 min read

Book Reflection: Love, by Leo Buscaglia

Behold what you love and find dear. Be blind of eye and deaf of ear, so that when you’ve taken firm grasp of what you love, not even...

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May 17, 20132 min read

Detroit’s Castle

This is the first in a series on historic buildings in Detroit, some of which are being saved and re-purposed Many of you have passed by...

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May 17, 20133 min read

Just Think ‘Bout It

I don’t know how old you are, but I’m only 11 years old, and driving is one of the things I think about a lot when I think about getting...

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May 17, 20132 min read

Dr Sabrina Advice Column: Helping People with People

Dear Sabrina: I really need some help with my mess of a marriage. Let me begin by stating that I married my current husband to make my...

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May 3, 20132 min read

The Monthly JOW: The Leader in You

The focus of this month’s Jewel of Wisdom is leadership: a concept that is familiar and generally understood by many. But I won’t speak...

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Apr 26, 20132 min read

Healthy Eating!

Hey guys, Jelly’s back with you! Today’s topic is healthy eating. Now, what you probably don’t know is that, basically, I’m a psychic. I...

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Apr 26, 20133 min read

Find a Place of Refuge

I remember that cold winter night like it was yesterday. I was in the relaxation studio, where I provided massages for the hotel guests....

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Apr 22, 20135 min read

Loving Touch Heals

Touch deprivation happens when someone is suffering from poor, loveless, or inadequate physical contact. Did you know that, across...

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Feb 28, 20132 min read

Restorative Justice: Making Things Right

After reading the title of this article, one might ask, “What difference can restorative justice make?” In order to even approach such a...

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Feb 28, 20133 min read

Jewel of Wisdom (JOW): What Did You Just Say?

My brother may just be the smartest and most naturally gifted person I know. Most of the time when he shares one of his tidbits of...

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Feb 28, 20132 min read

Dreams, Visions and Goals: Who Knows the Difference?

Have you ever felt the vague memory of a dream lingering like the shadow of a setting sun? It’s there, you see it, but it seems to be...

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Feb 28, 20132 min read

Think ‘Bout It: It’s Never too Early to Plan

Hi guys! It’s Jelly, and I’m back to share some good advice and give you something else to think about. My mom always tells me that I...

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Feb 1, 20132 min read