ThriVe Alive Metro East Community

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes this Veterans Day 🇺🇸

Today, and every day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. Your courage, strength, and dedication remind us of the true meaning of service.

From all of us at ThriVe Metro East, thank you for protecting our nation, our families, and the values we hold dear. We are forever grateful. ❤️🤍💙

11/10/2025

We need 1 more Ultrasound model for tomorrow's training! Preferably 1st trimester! Please call 618 466-1690 for scheduling. Thank you~

11/09/2025

🦌💍 Hey ladies — looking for the ultimate gift for your hunter? 🎯

How about giving him the trip of a lifetime… a 6-day, 5-night Argentina Big Game & Dove Hunt for SIX hunters! 🇦🇷🔥

This all-inclusive adventure (valued at $16,300) includes:
🏕️ 5 nights at a luxury estancia
🎯 3 days of guided big game hunting
🐦 1 day of extreme volume dove hunting
🍷 Gourmet meals, local wine & beer daily
🚐 Airport pickup & drop-off
📆 Valid for 2025–2027 hunting seasons

All you have to do is place your bid in the Jingle & Bid Online Auction — starting at just $1,995! 💸

Give him the story he’ll be telling for years to come — and support a great cause while you’re at it. ❤️

🗓️ Auction Dates: Nov 25 – Dec 5
⏰ Bidding Window: 9:00am 11/25 – 4:00pm 12/5 (CT)
🌐 Where to Bid: [Link coming soon]

Tag a hunting wife who’s always thinking ahead 😉

11/08/2025

🎁✨ Jingle & Bid Auction: New Items Rolling In Daily! ✨🎁

The donation sleigh is in full swing—fresh auction goodies are arriving every single day! From cozy getaways to tasty dinners and family fun, there’s something for everyone on your list (and maybe a little something for you 😉).

We already have over 70 incredible items and more coming in daily—from $10 gift cards to local favorites all the way to dream hunting safaris in South Africa!

A huge shoutout to our amazing sponsors for fueling the holiday magic:
🪨 Grafton Limestone
💇‍♀️ Brush Salon
🕯 Honeybee Vintage Antiques & Other Sweet Finds
🌸 Dick’s Flowers

🗓 Auction Dates: November 25 – December 5
⏰ Bidding Window: 9:00am (11/25) – 4:00pm (12/5) CT
🌐 Where to Bid: Link coming soon!

📦 How It Works:
1️⃣ Preview items online and place your bids.
2️⃣ Watch for outbid alerts.
3️⃣ Win your item and follow the checkout/pickup instructions!

🙌 Your bids directly support our mission—thank you for helping us spread cheer and make an impact this season.

👀 Stay tuned—more generous sponsors and exciting items will be announced soon!
Grafton Limestone Dick's Flowers Inc. Brush Salon + Spa Honeybee Vintage

Design on the Grafton Limestone done by Ajk designs

11/07/2025

🎁✨ Jingle & Bid Auction: New Items Rolling In Daily! ✨🎁

The donation sleigh is in overdrive—fresh auction goodies are arriving every single day! From cozy getaways to tasty dinners and family fun, you’ll find something for everyone on your list (and a little something for you 😉). We have over 70 items so far and more coming in every day. With $10 gift cards to local restaurants to dream hunting safaris in South Africa and everything in between, we have something for everyone! Stay tuned to see who else is donating.

🗓 Auction Dates: 11/25 - 12/5
⏰ Bidding Window: 9:00am 11/25 - 4:00pm 12/5 (CT)
🌐 Where to Bid: Link will be posted soon

A huge shoutout to our amazing sponsors for fueling the holiday magic:
🏨 Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Alton
🥩 Texas Roadhouse
🚗 Trust Family Auto Sales
🎬 NCG Cinemas

📦 How it works:

Preview items online and place your bids.

Watch for outbid alerts.

Win your item and follow the checkout/pickup instructions!

🙌 Your bids directly support our mission—thank you for helping us spread cheer and impact this season.

👀 Come back tomorrow to see who else is donating—more surprises are on the way!
Trust Family Auto Sales Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alton – St Louis Area, an IHG Hotel Texas Roadhouse NCG Cinemas-Alton

11/02/2025

🏹✨ Bid on the Adventure of a Lifetime! ✨🏹

Looking for a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience? The Jingle & Bid Auction is offering an exclusive 5-day, 4-night luxury hunting safari in New Zealand — valued at $18,000! 🇳🇿

You and up to five friends will stay at Avon Valley Safaris, nestled in the breathtaking Marlborough region of New Zealand’s South Island. Enjoy three gourmet meals a day paired with local wines and beers, guided hunts across thousands of pristine acres, and luxurious lodge accommodations complete with private en-suite rooms.

🐃 What’s Included:
• 5 nights for 6 hunters at Avon Valley Safaris
• 3 full hunting days with personal guides
• Rifle rental + ammunition + licenses
• All meals, wine & beer
• Airport transfers from Blenheim
• Access to multiple big game species: Red Stag, Himalayan Tahr, Alpine Chamois, Captain Cook Wild Boar & more

Avon Valley Safaris Hunt A Desc…

Perfect for the 2025–2027 New Zealand hunting seasons — this is the adventure story you’ll be telling for years. 🌄

💻 The Auction begins on November 25! Tell your friends!
👉 100% of proceeds support our mission to serve women, children & families through ThriVe Metro East.

📅 Don’t miss your chance to win this world-class experience!
Stay tuned for more great items being announced. The baskets are being created now and donated from businesses, churches and supporters across the region.

11/01/2025

🎄✨ Jingle & Bid Holiday Auction ✨🎄
November 25 – December 5, 2025
Online Event | Hosted by ThriVe® Metro East

Ring in the season with cheer, charity, and Christmas treasures!

Our Jingle & Bid Holiday Auction is back — and it’s the perfect way to kick off the holidays while giving back to a meaningful cause. 💖

🛍️ Shop for a Cause
Bid on unique gifts, cozy baskets, experiences, and festive surprises — all donated by generous local businesses and community partners.

💫 Give Hope This Christmas
Every bid supports ThriVe® Metro East’s mission to serve women, children, and families with compassion, care, and life-affirming resources right here in our community.

🎁 Auction Dates:
🗓️ November 25 – December 5
💻 Online bidding link will be posted soon!

🎅 How You Can Help:

Place your bids and invite friends to join the fun!

Donate an item or service by November 15 to help make this year’s auction a success.

Businesses donating items receive recognition in our Year-End Magazine and on social media.

📞 Contact:
📧 jduty@thrivemetroeast.org

Let’s celebrate the season of hope and joy together — every bid makes a difference!

10/31/2025

Models Needed for Ultrasound Training
ThriVe Metro East is seeking women interested in serving as ultrasound models for our nurses’ ongoing training.

We are looking for:
👶 Early pregnancy models (approximately 6–8 weeks)
🤰 A few second-trimester models

These training sessions help our medical team maintain excellence in patient care. There is no charge, and participants receive a free ultrasound and pictures.

If you or someone you know might be interested, please call 618.466.1690 for more information or to schedule.

10/29/2025

09/26/2025

📖✨ Help us share the hope of God’s Word! ✨📖

ThriVe Metro East is now accepting donations of new Bibles to bless the women and families we serve. Each Bible given is more than a book—it’s a source of encouragement, truth, and hope. 💛

If you’d like to partner with us, please drop off a new Bible at our center or call us for more details: 618.466.1690.

Donate online and we can order the bibles for you. https://thrivemetroeast.kindful.com/ Partner with others to buy a case of bibles for $300.00.

Together, we can place God’s Word into hands and hearts. 🙏

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path". -Psalm 119:105