Better Starts with a Shift
ThriveShift
ThriveShift is dedicated to providing guidance, practical support, and connections to trusted resources for those facing difficult life transitions. We are here to walk with you.
ThriveShift is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting at-risk individuals navigating critical life transitions by providing guidance, structured support, and access to resources that promote stability, purpose, and long-term well-being.
Founded in North Carolina, ThriveShift addresses the reality that many individuals—particularly those from historically underserved communities—face compounding barriers during key transition points in life. These barriers are rarely the result of a lack of motivation or resilience; rather, they stem from fragmented systems, limited access to trusted guidance, and the absence of coordinated support during moments that significantly shape long-term outcomes.
ThriveShift exists to fill these gaps. Through a phased, lifecycle-informed approach, the organization partners with individuals as they move from surviving to thriving—supporting not only immediate needs, but sustainable pathways toward economic mobility, wellness, and self-determination.
Mission
To empower people through transformative programs, community support, and accessible tools that foster resilience, growth, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Life and family disruption
Americans have been navigating large-scale loss and instability—fueling urgent needs for practical, trusted support.
Economic pressure
83% of adults said inflation was a significant source of stress (APA).
Constant disruption
The U.S. averaged 23 billion-dollar weather/climate disasters per year (2020–2024).
Our Services
ShiftSTART
We provide support and mentorship, empowering individuals to navigate significant life changes with confidence. This creates an opportunity to boost confidence and cultural shift and reimagin self through learning of helpful resources which ignite proactive self-determination, inspiring a broader embracing of personal growth and resilience. Kick start your journey to better with Thrive Kits
ShiftWORKS
Our initiatives offer workshops, training, and resources that boost career readiness, cultivate new proficiencies, and facilitate professional and personal transitions. This promotes a cultural valuing of lifelong adaptability and holistic development, enhancing economic stability, self-reliance, and overall well-being across communities.
ShiftWELL
We implement programs focused on promoting health and wellness, stress management, and building healthy routines. This contributes to a cultural movement that prioritizes holistic well-being and open dialogue about your health, equipping individuals to adapt effectively during challenging periods.
ShiftTOGETHER
We facilitate the development of supportive networks and peer circles where individuals can share experiences and offer mutual aid. This cultivates a cultural norm of collective resilience and shared responsibility, strengthening a sense of belonging and reducing isolation during times of transition.
Meet Our Founder
Francheska Elliott is the founder of ThriveShift Foundation and a North Carolina-based healthcare and community engagement professional who believes the best work is done alongside community. She has supported initiatives that strengthen systems, expand access, and connect people to the resources they need—through thoughtful planning, partnership-building, and practical, data-informed approaches.
ThriveShift grew from listening to people navigating real-life transitions and recognizing how often support is fragmented or out of reach. Francheska’s role is to help convene the right partners, keep the mission grounded, and ensure the organization stays focused on service, dignity, and opportunity for those who have been overlooked.