Thriving Together NCW

11/04/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our 2025 Summit!

Your energy, insights, and commitment to building a thriving North Central Washington make days like this so inspiring.

We’re working on a full post-summit report but in the meantime you can catch up on highlights from this incredible day on our website using the link below.

https://www.thrivingtogether.org/data-reports

Stay tuned as we continue to share more photos and bright spots from the event in the coming weeks!

10/02/2025

Last year’s Thriving Together NCW Summit was just the beginning—and we can’t wait to keep the momentum going!

Join us for the 2025 event on October 22nd where we will once again bring our region together to imagine new possibilities, build connections, and co-create a thriving future for North Central Washington.

If you’re passionate about shaping what’s next for our communities, this day is for you! We welcome:

🌟 Community leaders & advocates
🌟 Grassroots & nonprofit organizations
🌟 Youth champions, educators & policy makers
🌟 Business & civic leaders
🌟 Faith leaders & volunteers
🌟 Healthcare & wellness
🌟 Anyone passionate about creating a thriving future for NCW!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-thriving-together-toward-tomorrow-summit-tickets-1591980830519?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/30/2025

We’re thrilled to announce our keynote speaker for the 2025 Thriving Together Toward Tomorrow Summit: Becky Payne, CEO of the Ripple Foundation!

Becky will guide us in looking at our past, present, and our reimagined future—inviting us to co-create a shared narrative for where we are headed as a region.

Learn more and register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-thriving-together-toward-tomorrow-summit-tickets-1591980830519?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/22/2025

Join us this Wednesday as we're accompanied by Meghan Francis, a dedicated member of the Colville Business Council and Thriving Together NCW Board Member, as we learn about local tribes, their history, and current context.

We'll also be joined by North Sound ACH who will provide insight on their tribal engagement work and relationship building with tribal communities and partners.

Click the link below to reserve your spot!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DzhrxBsST8-v5WNpzlehBA #/registration

09/09/2025

Join us and our special guest speaker Meghan Francis, a dedicated member of the Colville Business Council and Thriving Together NCW Board Member, for a virtual tribal learning journey on September 24th.

This is an opportunity to deepen our collective understanding, build connection, and expand our vision of what it means to thrive together.

Click the link below to register!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DzhrxBsST8-v5WNpzlehBA #/registration

08/28/2025

There’s still time to register for Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches, a training that dives into the values, boundaries, and decision-making skills every recovery coach needs to serve their community with integrity.

Registration closes September 1st, so reserve your spot today!

Designed to help coaches and anyone else working in a peer role understand how critical it is to be ethically responsible.

08/27/2025

There's still a few more days to submit your 2025 Vital Conditions Grant Application!

Thriving Together NCW is allocating $250,000 to support upstream solutions for community health and wellbeing that foster the Vital Conditions in North Central Washington.

✔ Funding available: $10,000–$40,000 per project
✔ Supports pilot programs, early-stage ideas, and small-scale initiatives
✔ Open to Thriving Together Network partners

Click the link below to learn more and download the application!
https://www.thrivingtogether.org/network-benefits

08/06/2025

Our partners at Room One are hiring for two impactful roles that support community health and resilience:

1. Development Lead – Help guide fundraising strategy and foster strong community partnerships.
2. Client Advocate – Walk alongside individuals and families as they navigate critical services and resources.

If you're passionate about equity, advocacy, and community-rooted work, check out the job descriptions using the link below and help spread the word!

Room One strives to cultivate a staff whose lived experience aligns with the key issues we address. People of color, LGBTQ candidates, those from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, and people with deep roots in Okanogan County and other qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

08/05/2025

Ready to reset and reconnect with your purpose? Our Wellness Leadership Retreat is back on August 14th & 15th, guided by Teresa and Joseph.

🧠Teresa Posakony brings deep knowledge of neuroscience and healing practices to help you manage stress, grief, and fear with intention and care.
💪 Joseph Hunter brings a wealth of lived experience as someone whose journey to recovery has been centered around transformation and resilience, inviting participants to tap into their own inner strength.

Grab your ticket today and join us next week to elevate your wellbeing and strengthen your capacity to lead with clarity, presence, and resilience.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wellness-leadership-retreat-begin-within-take-care-of-your-heart-tickets-1397015293349?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/28/2025

Join us August 14th & 15th for two restorative days focused on personal wellness, stress relief, and healing-centered leadership practices.

Many of us don’t take the time to truly weave wellness into our lives on a regular basis. Whether you're working in a peer, caregiver, or support role—and feeling the toll of compassion fatigue—or you’re simply navigating everyday stress from work or personal life, this retreat is for you.

Location: Wenatchee Valley College
Cost: $150 (if cost is a barrier please email Mariah at mariah@thrivingncw.org to inquire about scholarships)

A powerful opportunity to elevate both your leadership and your wellbeing. When you care for yourself, you strengthen your capacity to lead.

07/09/2025

Join us in celebrating our partners at Columbia Basin Hospital/Columbia Basin Family Medicine this Friday for their 75th anniversary with free food, resources and education.

Join us on July 11, 2025, to celebrate 75 years of care!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1fAx37HY7Z/

07/08/2025

Join us virtually for our July Learning Session and discover how a Thriving Natural World supports individual and community wellbeing.

🎤 Guest Speakers:
-Marlene Farrell from Sustainable NCW – Zero waste, composting & community programs + classes
-Karen Francis-McWhite from Four Strands Community Partners, LLC – Environmental & health equity for communities of color and low income households
-Roger Still from One Health Advisors – National strategies linking nature, food & health.

Click the link below to register now!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ggxyIQXqSDetnt9LJPsVMw #/registration