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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.

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Latest Post from Thrive Detroit

Eternal Navigation

I remember feeling so small When all my wrongs were written on the wall. Every failure bold to see, in that moment I questioned me. Through teary eyes, I searched for my worth, trying to remember the promise placed on my birth. Reaching for something to help me see the woman God created me to be. I tried to quiet the pain, Listening for the truth, I could not hide. Soft whispers rose above the noise: “You are worthy. You are still My choice.” God reminded me He was there from

LaQuaia Thomas

Apr 292 min read

A tow truck loads a black car on a snowy street lined with bare trees.

Car Persons

I am not a car person. I still stand by that, even though I shed tears over mine recently. In October 2004, I purchased my first vehicle, a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. Although my husband and I had purchased several vehicles together by then, this was the only car that was truly mine. There was no

Delphia Simmons (Founder of Thrive Detroit)

Mar 113 min read

In the Right Place at the Right Time: How Isaiah Bridgeman’s Traffic-Light Duet with Oprah Went Viral

For Isaiah Anthony Bridgeman, it was just another day embracing his newest passion: car karaoke. He was driving through Times Square, windows down, blasting the classic McFadden & Whitehead anthem, “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now.” At a red

Martti Peeples

Feb 244 min read