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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

Thank You for Being Mama

Motherhood is a job that comes without a playbook, though there are assumptions that one exists. Growing up, I think all young girls had that moment when we said, “I will never be like Mama!” Yet as young women starting our own families, we now catch ourselves mimicking Mama through words

Martti Peeples

May 193 min read

Victory Boyd Interview: “Let Thy Will Be Done”

Grammy Award-winning artist Victory Boyd is fresh off the release of her latest album, Confessions of a Lonely Girl, on the Roc Nation label. She graciously sat down over Zoom for a long-anticipated interview to reflect on her journey. Her voice has

Martti Peeples

May 74 min read

Zac and Tia: Family Is Everything

Are you ready to pack up and move? To go somewhere new—where no one knows your name yet, but everyone is excited to see you step outside or hear you playing some of the best R&B music? Well, I have the perfect place for you. It’s called Sunbridge—a fictional suburb for now, with no official location. But if you follow Zac and Tia on Instagram, you already know…

Martti Peeples

May 75 min read