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Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Eight Albany women are celebrating after graduating from phase one of the Strive 2 Thrive program.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  "Strive to Thrive," continues to educate the Albany area on the effect poverty has on their community.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Updated with video; Strive 2 Thrive held a graduation ceremony Thursday night at Friendship Baptist Church for participates who’ve completed a 16 week upward mobility course called 'Get Ahead in a Just Getting by World'.

Saturday, October 06, 2012  Updated with video; A Breast Cancer Awareness luncheon was held Saturday afternoon by the Women's Ministry of Cathedral of Praise Church.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Strive2Thrive held a Rise N Shine Breakfast Wednesday morning to celebrate the success of it's families, to thank the community, and to lay out the future.

Friday, September 14, 2012  Updated with video; Americorps Vista is holding a hygiene drive from September 10 to September 15.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Updated with video; Now that the Albany Transit System has ended Sunday service, they're looking for other ways to become more efficient with operation costs.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Updated with video; "Strive to Thrive" holds a "poverty simulator" to better educate the middle class on life in poverty.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Updated with video; The Kiwanis Club welcome the "Strive to thrive" organization Wednesday as part of its efforts to end poverty in Albany.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Updated with video; Albany Tech held an Honors Day ceremony Tuesday afternoon to recognize spring graduates that will complete their college degree with an honorary title.

Friday, April 06, 2012  Updated with video; April is National Fair Housing Month and to kick it off the Department of Community and Economic Development is teaching residents about discrimination and new additions to the Federal and Georgia Fair Housing Acts.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Updated with video; Strive 2 Thrive, Stop the Violence and Deceased Daddy's Daughters brought the community together about common causes for 'Praise in the Park."

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Updated with video; Local leaders look into the issue of poverty.

Thursday, December 15, 2011  Updated with video; The student council of a Dougherty County school donate toiletries and toys to a family of four in need this holiday season.

Monday, December 12, 2011  Updated with video; Another local group is helping to collect toys for children.