Revive and Thrive Project

Please welcome Nancy Short to the Revive & Thrive Board of Directors! Nancy is a native Michigander and professional people person. Her career, focused on strategic initiatives and engagement, has spanned a breadth of industries from government to health care, where her guiding principle has always been a desire to help others accomplish something bigger than themselves. Her greatest satisfaction comes from witnessing the moment someone’s eyes light up when they see the bigger picture and their role in it. After majoring in political science and psychology at the University of Michigan, Short pursued a master’s degree in political management at The George Washington University and began her career in government and politics. She’s thrilled to be working for Corewell Health as Manager, Board Governance, where she stood up the department and is leading daily operations. A proponent of movement, food, and the arts as medicine, she’s delighted to serve on the Revive & Thrive Project board to put her belief of food as medicine into practice. We are excited to have Nancy's exceptional qualifications and deep passion for community service to enhance our organizational leadership!

Your support of Revive & Thrive Project creates lasting change. Every meal you help provide through volunteering your time or generous contributions is more than just food—it's hope, strength, and support for someone's journey to recovery. Your compassion creates ripples of positive change that extend far beyond a single meal. Thank you to our volunteers, community partners, and donors for being part of our mission to nourish both body and spirit. Together, we're nourishing hope—one meal at a time. ?? ?? Want to help nourish hope? Visit reviveandthriveproject.org to learn how you can get involved. #nourishinghope #recovery #hopeinaction #givingback #makingadifference #attitudeofgratitude #nourishingthecommunity #grandrapidsnonprofit #foodasmedicine #medicallysupportivemeals

?? Grateful Hearts in Action! ?? Our amazing volunteers are "stuffing" more than just turkeys this season—they're filling envelopes with hope! Keep an eye on your mailbox and your inbox for upcoming ways you can help nourish hope this holiday season. Just like a perfect Thanksgiving feast brings people together, our community is cooking up compassion, one letter at a time. Together, we're creating warmth that goes far beyond the dinner table. Be sure to subscribe to our email mailing list to find out how you can help nourish hope for those facing life-altering illnesses: https://eepurl.com/gtuJXf. #nourishinghope #givingthanks #communityspirit #holidayhope #foodasmedicine #nourishingthecommunity

Revive & Thrive Project is seeking a charismatic Donor Engagement Specialist! The Donor Engagement Specialist will play a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s mission by developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies, cultivating relationships with donors, and securing financial support. For a detailed description of responsibilities and qualifications and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gvNfAbGd. #nowhiring #donorengagement #nonprofitjobs #fundraisingspecialist #grandrapidsjobs #westmichiganjobs #nourishingthecommunity

This World Kindness Day, we're celebrating our amazing volunteers, teen chefs, and generous donors who prove that kindness is the most powerful ingredient. Their dedication allows them to share comfort and hope with our neighbors facing life-altering illnesses. Every carefully prepared dish comes with a side of compassion, reminding those we serve that they're not alone on their journey. Our teen chefs are learning early that kindness has no age limit. They're rolling up their sleeves alongside our adult volunteers, chopping, cooking, and packaging meals with heart. Together, they're showing that when we lead with kindness, we strengthen our entire community. None of this would be possible without our gracious donors, whose kindness is mixed into every meal we serve. Their generous support ensures we can keep our kitchen running and our mission growing. Want to spread kindness in your community? Join our mission! Visit reviveandthriveproject.org (links in bio) to learn about volunteer opportunities, including our teen chef program, or donate to help us serve more neighbors facing health crises. Every act of kindness counts! #WorldKindnessDay #PowerOfKindness #VolunteersRock #TeensGivingBack #KitchenVolunteers #TeenChefs #GRVolunteers #WestMichiganVolunteers #BeKind #FoodAsMedicine #NourishingTheCommunity

Thank you to the amazing team from Grand River Bank who rolled up their sleeves yesterday to deep clean our kitchen and pack and label snacks! Their dedication ensures we're ready to prepare 490 fresh, medically supportive meals for 70 neighbors facing health crises in greater Grand Rapids this week. Our mission thrives through community support like this. Is your organization looking to make a real difference? Gather your team and volunteer with us! Visit https://lnkd.in/gCyfxfEe to learn more about group volunteer opportunities. ?? #grandriverbank #communitypartners #grandrapids #corporatevolunteering #groupvolunteering #nourishingthecommunity #medicallysupportivemeals

Thank you to the fifth graders at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School for helping us restock our kitchen pantry! Our weekly meal preparation uses many of these goods to nourish those life-altering illnesses. It warms our hearts to see how these students are helping to bring comfort and support to families during difficult times.

Our teen chefs brought their energy and skills to the kitchen this week! With a full house of enthusiastic helpers, we prepped fresh, nourishing meals for our clients while sharing laughs and learning together. After the meals were packaged, our teen chefs enjoyed making and sharing healthy snacks — protein balls and creamy peanut butter yogurt dip with fresh apples. Teen chefs work alongside Chef Mandy every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:30-6:30 pm. If you're between ages 14-18, currently enrolled in high school, and interested in learning culinary skills, teamwork, leadership, and healthy eating — join us in the Revive & Thrive kitchen! Visit https://lnkd.in/gzc5_CFd to get started.

2,232 medically supportive meals. 45 families facing life-altering illnesses. Hope delivered. This October, we fed more neighbors facing health crises than ever before! Our amazing volunteers and donors helped us expand to serve 490 medically supportive meals to 70 people facing health crises each week. From our kitchen to their tables — thank you for making this growth possible! To view the full monthly impact report, please visit https://lnkd.in/gZe_Ri_5.

?? Flashback Friday: October Highlights! What a dynamic month of community connection! Join us as we look back at how our team has been spreading the word about our mission across West Michigan. Executive Director Amy Thomas-Mellema and Program Coordinator Carlita Gonzalez have been out and about, building partnerships and raising awareness at key community events: ?? Celebrating women's leadership at the Grand Rapids Chamber and ATHENA Grand Rapids 35th Annual ATHENA Awards ?? Supporting the community while showcasing our services Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of West Michigan American Cancer Society Walk ?? Strengthening our organizational expertise through Financial Oversight Training with Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance ? Connecting with seniors at the Young at Heart Senior Enrichment Center open house Here's to another month of making a difference in our community! #communityimpact #westmichigan #grandrapids #nonprofit #nourishthecommunity #communitypartnerships