ThriVe Alive Metro East Community

12/27/2025

✨ A New Chapter Begins ✨

We are excited to share that ThriVe Metro East will officially transition to Vitality Women’s Clinic on January 1, 2026 💗

This new name reflects the heart of our mission—fostering life, strength, and hope for women and families in our community.

🌐 Stay tuned!
Our new website launches Monday, December 29, where you’ll begin to see this beautiful transformation unfold.

Thank you for walking with us as we step boldly into the future. More to come!

12/26/2025

Thank you, Riverbender!
We are so grateful to Riverbender for helping share the story of this incredible community effort.

A heartfelt thank you as well to the Madison County Republicans and Bert’s Chuckwagon for partnering together on the diaper and baby supply drive. Your generosity and commitment to serving families in our community truly made an impact.

It’s inspiring to see our community come together to support moms, babies, and families when it matters most. 💙

Madison County Republicans launched a baby supply drive supporting ThriVe Metro East/Vitality Women’s Clinic in Edwardsville and Collinsville this holiday season.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Vitality Women’s Clinic! 🎄✨
Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus—the greatest gift of hope, love, and new life. As we reflect on this season, we are filled with gratitude for the women, families, supporters, and partners who walk alongside us. Because of you, lives are being protected, hearts are being restored, and hope is being renewed. We look ahead with faith, trusting God as we continue this life-giving mission together.
Wishing you a blessed and joyful Christmas

12/24/2025

"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." - Luke 2:11

Christmas is the celebration of the greatest divine intervention in history. It was the moment when God wrapped His love in human flesh and entered the world through His Son, Jesus Christ.

The birth of Jesus was not merely a beautiful story or a holiday tradition. It was a rescue mission. Before Christ came, humanity was walking in darkness — separated from God, weighed down by sin, fear, and brokenness. And yet, God did not wait for the world to be ready or deserving. Out of pure, unconditional love, He gave the greatest gift imaginable.

Jesus.

In Christ, we see the depth of God’s love, a love that gives freely, seeks the lost, restores relationships, and transforms hearts. His life brought light where there was darkness, hope where there was despair, and peace where there was fear. One child, born in humility, changed the course of human history forever.

Scripture tells us that Jesus is the Light of the world. Where He enters, darkness loses its grip. Where He is welcomed, truth becomes clear. Where He reigns, peace settles into even the most uncertain circumstances.

This message still matters today.

Every day, people stand at crossroads — moments filled with fear, questions, and life-altering decisions. And just as God stepped into the world through Christ to bring hope, He continues to move through ordinary people and faithful ministries to reflect that same love.

As we look toward a new year, we are reminded that one life matters deeply to God. One child can impact generations. One choice, supported with love and truth, can change everything.

At ThriVe Metro East — and as we step forward into our next chapter as Vitality Women’s Clinic — our heart remains rooted in this truth: Jesus is the source of life, hope, and restoration. Our vision for the future flows directly from His example, to meet women where they are, to shine light into moments of uncertainty, and to walk alongside them with compassion, truth, and grace.

The name Vitality reflects life: life given, life protected, life restored, and life lived with purpose. As we move into this new season, our commitment is to continue creating a place where women encounter not judgment, but love; not fear, but peace; not pressure, but hope.

Because when Jesus enters a story, everything changes.

Thank you for standing with us.
Thank you for believing in life.
Thank you for helping us carry the message of hope into the year ahead.

12/23/2025

💚 Grateful Beyond Words 💚

We are so incredibly thankful for the generosity and kindness shown to ThriVe / Vitality through this amazing effort. The Madison County Republicans came together in a powerful way to bless the ThriVe Alive Metro East / Vitality Women's Clinic community with much-needed baby supplies that will directly support mothers, babies, and families right here in our region.

A special thank you to Bert's Chuckwagon for graciously allowing their restaurant to serve as a donation drop-off location. Your willingness to open your doors made it easy for the community to step up and give.

This is what compassion in action looks like—neighbors helping neighbors, and a community rallying together to support life, hope, and families. Thank you for being part of this beautiful mission. 💕

12/18/2025

Looking for a fun, creative activity for the kids during Christmas break? We’ve got just the thing! 🎄🎨

Vitality Women’s Clinic is excited to invite all children to participate in our Holiday Coloring Contest—with a chance to win a $25 gift card!

How to Enter:
• Choose one coloring page from the sheets in our Holiday Gift Guide
• Color it using your favorite crayons, markers, or colored pencils
• Write the child’s name and contact information on the back
• Return the completed page by January 9, 2026

📍 Drop off or mail entries to:
Vitality Women’s Clinic
4854 N. Alby Rd.
Godfrey, IL 62035

We’ll be selecting multiple winners and announcing them in January—plus sharing some fun videos as we pick the winners!

✨ While you’re coloring…
Be sure to take a few moments to enjoy our Holiday Gift Guide Magazine, included for you to read and share. It’s filled with:
• Great ideas for shopping local
• Fun and creative Christmas inspiration
• Heartfelt stories highlighting the work and mission of our organization
• A beautiful celebration of our community and those who support it

Thank you for helping us spread a little creativity, joy, and holiday cheer this season. We can’t wait to see the amazing artwork your children create!

See the pages in our Holiday Gift Guide. If you want us to print extra pages for your classroom or group, please reach out today!

https://issuu.com/vitalityspeaks/docs/vitality_holiday_gift_guide_2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawOxJ_xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeoORfJggstZy9Bw3Bb5pE7XFhxiEC28yIe74yl1AAL8zxdSkWMM6yOpv-PdI_aem_XBVJpftw9Yz4EfVUvHrjcA

12/15/2025

Thank you so much State Representative Amy Elik for taking the time to visit our center and meet our incredible team. We truly appreciate the opportunity to share our vision as we transition into Vitality Women’s Clinic in 2026. Your support and engagement mean a great deal as we continue expanding life-affirming care and services for women and families in our community.

12/12/2025

🎁 It’s Here! Our Holiday Gift Guide Has Arrived! 🎄✨

We’re thrilled to share the release of our Holiday Gift Guide Magazine — a beautiful celebration of community, generosity, and the heart of the season.

Inside, you’ll find:
✨ Thoughtful local gift ideas
✨ Inspiring small businesses to shop at this Christmas season
✨ Meaningful cause-driven giving opportunities
✨ Creative inspiration for everyone on your list

This special edition is proudly published by ThriVe Metro East as we step into an exciting new chapter—soon becoming Vitality Women’s Clinic—while continuing our life-affirming mission right here in the Metro East.

💖 Whether you’re shopping, giving back, or simply soaking in the joy of the season, this guide was created to inspire connection and purpose.

🌟 Read the Holiday Gift Guide Now
👉 https://issuu.com/vitalityspeaks/docs/vitality_holiday_gift_guide_2025

Thank you for supporting local, supporting life, and supporting our community this holiday season. 🎄💫

Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Celebrate, Support, and Shop with Heart Welcome to our annual Holiday Gift Guide, a curated collection of meaningful articles, local treasures, and unforgettable experiences

12/09/2025

Thank you, Bert's Chuckwagon, for your support and for helping us collect donations that will impact mothers and families across the region!

We want to thank Bert's Chuck Wagon for hosting the donation box for ThriVe Alive Metro East Community baby supply drive.

Berts is doing a drawing for 2 taco platters for those who donate baby supply items. I ticket per item. The Baby supply drive ends on Dec. 21st. Drawing will be held on December 22

Bert's Chuck Wagon
101 E Main St, Collinsville, IL 62234

12/09/2025

🎄 A Heartfelt Thank You to the Madison County Republicans! 🎄

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and compassion shown through the Madison County Republicans’ baby supply drive benefiting ThriVe Metro East. Your efforts are making a meaningful impact on mothers and families across Madison County, providing diapers, essentials, and hope during a season when many need it most.

We are honored and thankful for the support of community partners who step up to meet real needs. These donations help us continue offering free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, STI testing & referrals, and social service assistance to women who walk through our doors every day. ❤️

A special thank-you to Chairman Myles Nelson for his heartfelt leadership and message of compassion:

“We’re proud to bring our Republican community together to support families in need. This baby supply drive is a simple but meaningful way to show compassion, give parents the tools they need, and affirm the value of every child. When neighbors step up for one another, everyone benefits.”

📦 Donation Drop-Offs Continue!
If you’d like to participate, baby supplies can still be dropped off all week at Bert’s Chuckwagon in Collinsville (101 E Main St).

Thank you again for choosing to support life, dignity, and the well-being of mothers in our community. Together, we’re making a difference. 💛