Thrive 360: Breaking the Cycle, Building the Dream
In partnership with the City of Ruston, the Zion Traveler Community Development Corporation is launching a comprehensive Poverty Alleviation program for families in Ruston. Funded by a federal grant, this initiative aims to bring real change and offer a helping hand to adult participants (aged 18+) through a multifaceted approach to increase earning potential and improve quality of life. By addressing financial literacy, career development, and health and wellness, we strive to transform lives for generations to come.
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Thrive 360: Breaking the Cycle, Building the Dream is built on three core pillars:
Thrive 360: Empowering Your Financial Future
This pillar focuses on equipping participants with essential financial knowledge and skills, such as:
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Building credit and savings
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Avoiding predatory lending practices
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Preparing for homeownership
FREE 1-week class sessions begin June 20 (Thursday 6 PM) and June 22 (Saturday 10 AM).
Thrive 360: Bridging the Gap to Career Confidence
This component aims to enhance workforce readiness and career development through:
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Creating resumes and conducting successful job searches
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Preparing for interviews
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Providing information on admission and funding options for continuing education programs at local trade schools, vocational schools, and universities
Thrive 360: A Smart Restart to Health and Wellness
Recognizing the critical role of health in overall well-being, this pillar offers education on:
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Diabetes and dietary management
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Promoting overall health and wellness
Additionally, there is a specific focus on promoting financial literacy among 25 youth participants (aged 12-17). These young enrollees will also have access to 1:1 coaching to support their unique needs, preparing them for a financially secure future.
Participants in the Thrive 360 Program will leave with:
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Foundational knowledge to build credit and savings, avoid predatory lending practices, and prepare for homeownership
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Education on diabetes and dietary management
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Basic computer literacy skills
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Skills to create resumes, conduct successful job searches, and perform well in interviews
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Information about admission and funding options for continuing education programs at local trade and vocational schools, as well as universities