What is

THE CENTER

For Triving

COMMUNITIES?

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The Center for Thriving Communities website is a critical component of the Center’s broader strategy to provide comprehensive resources, tools, and training related to various health and social factors needed for all Floridians to thrive. As part of the Training Pillar, the website will offer educational resources and training opportunities tailored to the learning needs of diverse populations. It will serve as an informative hub, complementing other services and support mechanisms provided by the Center. Individuals and community organizations will find helpful information, materials, engaging videos, and other offerings. Nonprofit organizations will have access to FREE training to help strengthen their overall capacity, including best practices for applying for grants, using data, developing budgets, and more.

Vision

A Florida where everyone has the opportunity to prosper and thrive.

Mission

To collaborate with communities in the creation of enduring and impactful resources that support all Floridians in achieving the highest levels of health and well-being.

OUR Guiding Principles

Cultural Humility: Centering, embracing, and integrating lived experiences.

Enduring: Cultivating relationships and committing to long-term sustainable change.

Collaborative: Establishing trusting partnerships, shared goals and aspirations to help communities thrive.

Opportunity for all: Working together to improve access to resources.

Practical: Implementing solutions that are accessible, impactful, and replicable.

Transparency: Openly sharing findings, strategies and approaches.

Dr. Atiya Abdelmalik, Ph.D., MSN, RN Director, Center for Thriving Communities

Center for Thriving Communities’ Learning Journey Webinar Series in partnership with Build Healthy Places Network, Shift Health Accelerator & 904WARD!

🔍 Each session will equip you with tools and insights to drive community-led well-being efforts across Florida, fostering collaboration and sustainability in local capacity building. From co-designing community health goals to measuring impact and resourcing initiatives, we’ve got you covered!

🎥 View previously recorded sessions here.

Questions? Email thriving@jax.ufl.edu

Are you looking for more information on the Equity Action Labs model? Please view the resources below:

Equity Action Labs Implementation Guide

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“The most memorable success story comes from the 5th Community Wellness Day and the release of thousands of ladybugs. Randall shared how these tiny creatures crawled on his arm as everyone around him watched intently, noticing their patterns, movements, and the sensations of the sun, soil, and plants. It was a grounding, shared experience of co-regulation and mindfulness in community. Moments like these—standing in a garden, connecting across generations, and being present—highlight the power of relationships, space, and place in fostering long-term well-being and mental health.”

Betsy Dobbins, Executive Director, Center for Children’s Rights

Session 1: Engaging Communities in Local Health Initiatives

Session 2: Crafting a Community Vision of Health

Session 3: Measuring Impact of Community-Driven Initiatives

Session 4: Resourcing Community-Led Health Initiatives

Bonus Session 5: Grant-Writing 101

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