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Thriving Communities produces films that catalyze community action and inspire social change.

What We Do

We produce inspiring films about individuals and organizations positively impacting their communities, donating each film to the featured organization.

Our work goes beyond the screen; we connect like-minded people and foster conversations, collaborations, and community.

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Thriving Films

Powerful stories of community in action across America.

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Who We Are

Founded in 2012, Thriving Communities is a catalyst for positive change, leveraging storytelling and film to highlight and inspire community resilience and innovation. We spotlight stories of hope and triumph, facilitating discussions and gatherings that drive action and foster sustainable futures.

Vision

"Thriving Communities explores the positive power of community action where that action comes from the people in the community not from anyone else." 

Jerry Millhon,
Founder, Thriving Communities

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Partner Testimonial

"The most meaningful part of the process of working with Thriving Communities was the kindness and professionalism demonstrated by their entire team!  Their documentary film took our organization to a totally different level of exposure and credibility and told our story in a most compelling way that touched the hearts and minds of our entire community."

Randell McShepard
Co-Founder, Rid-All Green Partnership

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Randy McShepard (center) and Keymah Durden (left), founders of Rid-All Green Partnership in Cleveland, Ohio and Aharon Ben Keymah (right), founder of the P.O.D. Project at Rid-All from the Thriving Communities Gathering 2023.

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Our work would not
be possible without you! 

At Thriving Communities, all of our work is for the benefit of our partners. Our films are donated back to the organizations we serve and donations contribute to production and operation of our organization.

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