Thriving Together NCW

02/23/2026

Thrive Chelan Valley exists for one simple, yet powerful reason: to serve, empower and advocate for Lake Chelan Valley youth.

This Thursday, we'll be joined by their Executive Director, Stefani Morgan, to learn more about how their services and programs are providing the next generation with everything they need to reach their full potential.

Each of our virtual learning sessions is designed to highlight local stories, practices, and partnerships that are making a difference. Join us as we build connections, share tools, and explore opportunities for collaboration to advance health and wellbeing across North Central Washington.

Register today at: https://www.thrivingtogether.org/events/feb2026learningsession

02/19/2026

Join us next week as we dive into Basic Needs for Health and Safety with Aero Methow Rescue Service's Derek Van Marter.

Since 1968, the organization has been a steady, trusted presence in North Central Washington, providing both emergency medical response and preventative health services. Their work is a powerful example of what this vital condition looks like in action across our rural region.

Come ready to learn and be inspired by the people who step forward to serve our communities when it matters most.

Register at: https://www.thrivingtogether.org/events/feb2026learningsession

02/18/2026

Blue Sky Minds' newest initiative, the NCW Food Council, is uniting partners across healthcare, agriculture, education, local government, social services, and beyond to ensure everyone in our region has reliable access to nutritious, local food.

In our latest blog post, you'll learn why this effort is so important, see the meaningful ways Blue Sky Minds shows up for our communities every day, and find out how you can help shape what happens next.

Blue Sky Minds is bringing people together across North Central Washington to strengthen local food systems, expand access to nutritious food, and create community-driven solutions that help everyone thrive.

02/10/2026

We're excited to share that Kat Goering from Room One will be one of our our guest speakers for the February Learning Session. Room One is a powerful example of what basic needs for health and safety look like in action, especially in a rural community.

Rooted in the Methow Valley, Room One believes in neighbors looking out for neighbors. Their advocates walk alongside people who have limited access to safety net programs, offering crisis support and real connections to help.

From direct support to creative prevention work, Room One exemplifies what it means to care for a whole community.

Register at https://www.thrivingtogether.org/events/feb2026learningsession

02/06/2026

Disagreements are part of being human. Learning how to handle them with confidence and care is a skill.

Join us for this full day, in person training to build practical listening and communication skills, explore the conflict cycle and management styles, and learn de-escalation tools you can use right away at work and in your community.

This training is led by Jennifer Talbot, Executive Director of Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center. Jennifer has 35+ years of leadership and collaboration experience and has facilitated more than 100 trainings.

We have limited spots left so register today at thrivingtogether.org/events.

02/05/2026

We are kicking off our 2026 Learning Session series this February, with a focus on the building blocks that help people feel safe, supported, and healthy. Join us as we:

✅Learn more about the vital condition Basic Needs for Health & Safety.
✅Hear from our partners at Room One, Thrive Chelan Valley, and Aero Methow Rescue Service about what this work looks like in real life.
✅Connect with a community of local partner organizations and leave feeling inspired.

Visit thrivingtogether.org/events to register.

02/03/2026

Grant writing doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Join our free, virtual Grant Writing series and build practical skills you can use right away. Designed for nonprofits in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties, this series offers two one-day workshops you can take separately or together. Start with Grant Writing Essentials, dive into Grants Management, or do both. No prerequisites. No cost. Just practical tools to help your organization exceed.

Learn more and register at thrivingtogether.org/events

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01/14/2026

Thank you Aliya for your continued commitment to advancing health and wellbeing across our region!

Honoring Aliya Quidwai - The Backbone of Advance🌱💙

There are moments in an organization’s life that deserve pause- not because something is ending, but because something meaningful is changing.

As Aliya transitions from her role as Director of Operations at Advance into her new position as Chief Operating Officer for Family Health Centers of North Central Washington's health and dental clinics, we want to take this moment to honor her leadership and the lasting impact she has had on Advance.

While Aliya continues her work in service of community health, her transition marks a meaningful shift for our organization- one that calls for reflection, gratitude, and celebration.

There are people who don’t just lead an organization…

They shape it. They root it. They build it from the ground up so others can stand steady.

For Advance, that person has been Aliya Quidwai.

From the earliest days- before our programs had names, before our offices were full, before the community knew who we were- Aliya carried the vision that became Advance. She built our systems, our culture, and the heart of the work we do every day.

She has been:

• The steady voice in moments of crisis
• The champion for clients when the path forward seemed impossible
• The mentor who lifted staff up and helped them grow into their strength
• The believer in this work long before the rest of us could see what it would become

As she steps into this next chapter, we honor the legacy she leaves behind- one that lives in every program, every partnership, every success story, and every staff member she has shaped along the way.

This is not a goodbye. It is a moment to say:

Advance would not be what it is today without you.

Your roots are in every part of this organization.
Your impact will continue for years to come.
Your leadership changed all of us.

Thank you, Aliya, for building the foundation we now stand on. We will carry your legacy forward- always.🙏🩵

12/15/2025

Our 2026 Sponsorship & Event Assistance Application is now live!

Community events bring people together to celebrate, learn, and connect Each year, we support events that help remove barriers and create opportunities for everyone in our region to to thrive.
If you’re planning a community-wide, public event in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, or Okanogan counties, or the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, this funding may be for you.

This funding opportunity is designed to support one-time or limited series events that go beyond your regular programming and are open and accessible to all.

Ready to bring your community together?
👉 Apply now and help create spaces where people can connect, learn, and thrive.

We are dedicated to a simple, measurable goal: All people and places in North Central Washington thriving together - no exceptions.

12/03/2025

The Power of Providers team at the Washington State Department of Health is developing a Long COVID training module and needs the help of Community Health Workers (CHWs).

If you're a CHW in Washington, share your knowledge, experiences, and needs in this 5-minute survey. Those who prefer Spanish can select the “Espanol” button at the top of the form to change the survey’s language.

12/01/2025

As we honor Native American Heritage month, we want to shine a spotlight on two of our network members whose Indigenous-led programs are strengthening culture, connection, and community wellbeing across North Central Washington.

The Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation (IRRF) is dedicated to preserving Indigenous history, traditions, language, and relationships with the natural world. With support from our 2025 Vital Conditions Grant, IRRF will launch its 2026 Culture Camp—providing land-based education, cultural connection, and traditional practices that foster belonging and intergenerational healing.

The Nature Immersion Program is expanding land-based, culturally responsive education for Tribal and BIPOC youth who was also selected to receive funds from the Vital Conditions Grant. These funds will help launch a new Social Emotional Learning curriculum that will blend emotional wellbeing, leadership, and cultural teachings through a summer culture camp and classroom program, with the long-term goal of sharing it across the Upper Columbia Plateau.

Learn more about their work and explore other resources, including a Tribal Data Sovereignty report, in our latest newsletter using the link below.

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the cultures, traditions, histories, and ongoing contributions of Native peoples. It is also an opportunity for all of us to learn, reflect, and deepen our understanding of the Indigenous nations whose stewardship and stories continue to sh...

11/20/2025

Join us in celebrating National Rural Health Day and all of the dedicated individuals and organizations across our region whose efforts are strengthening the health and wellbeing of our rural communities.

Today, we want to give a special shoutout to Ramona Hicks, RN, Chief Nursing Officer at Coulee Medical Center, and Lindsey Tanaka, DO, at Columbia Valley Community Health's East Wenatchee Medical & Dental Clinic. Both were recognized as 2025 Rural Health Heroes of Washington by the Washington State Department of Health.

Read more about their contributions using the link below.

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