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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.

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Latest Post from Thrive Detroit

Journey to Gray

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Delphia Simmons (Founder of Thrive Detroit)

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Mirror Mirror

As I write this, it’s been almost two years since I have been able to see my image clearly in the mirror. I have counted the mirrors in...

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Thorns or Prickles

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Cynthia Johnson

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When We Judge

Casting judgement is a reflex, a weapon that each of us wields and uses without realizing our guilt or that it cuts both ways....

Delphia Simmons (Founder of Thrive Detroit)

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Cynthia J. Johnson - Life Coach, Living Life

"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience." --Pierre Teilhard de Chardin...

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25 Life Lessons

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Big Planet, Small World

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My Writing Journey

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Delphia Simmons (Founder of Thrive Detroit)

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The New Forty

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Delphia Simmons (Founder of Thrive Detroit)

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United States of Apocalypse

By Delphia Simmons I read somewhere that the word apocalypse does not mean final destruction and undoing of all things as I had thought,...

Thrive Detroit

Jun 21, 20203 min read

The Misnomer of Affordable Housing in Detroit

By Delphia Simmons, Editor I cringe when I read or hear the “A-word” uttered in Detroit these days, especially in relationship to...

Thrive Detroit

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Thoughts from Gen Z: Giving You Something to Think ‘Bout…

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Thrive Detroit

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Intentionally Unintentional

By Delphia Simmons I strive to maintain a perspective that has a lens on multiple angles of Detroit’s revitalization. I live, work, and...

Thrive Detroit

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Impound, Impact, Innovation

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Thrive Detroit

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Gold, Silver, Furniture

The sign in the store window was too large to miss: “Trade Your Gold and Silver for Furniture”. By the time I pulled into my driveway...

Thrive Detroit

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Opportunity is the Fabric of Innovation

Recently I was asked to answer the question: How can cities better connect all residents to economic opportunity? It’s been a few months...

Thrive Detroit

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Amazon Enters the Smartphone Market with Their New Fire Phone

Amazon has worked hard to establish itself as one of America’s most-loved and well-recognized brands. The number of Amazon Prime...

Thrive Detroit

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From One Young Detroiter to Another: Think ‘bout It

Hey, guys! It’s been awhile. Sorry for my absence, but trust me, I can make up for it. I hope you all have been doing well and using some...

Thrive Detroit

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Infant Mortality: Is It, or Isn’t It, a High Priority for Governor Snyder?

A common belief about politicians is that they say one thing and do another, but Rick Snyder told us he “wasn’t a politician.” Snyder...

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