Our community has mobilized numerous collective impact efforts over time to address urgent needs and put strategies in place to see outcomes improve, but not at the pace or scale necessary for everyone in our community to Thrive.
However, these continued efforts have developed important infrastructure necessary to fuel a movement that has sparked new possibilities as community-led strategies become the cornerstone of solutions and the social fabric and sense of belonging in our community is strengthened.
Thriving Together aligns and strengthens collaborations and resources to create conditions for wellbeing and justice.
Thriving Together is a multi-sector, community-driven movement designed to create a sustainable framework for long-term systems change. By strengthening belonging and civic infrastructure, centering community voices, and aligning collaborations and resources, we aim to ensure that all people and places in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County thrive, without exception.
We Need You!
Join us for our second annual Thriving Together Community Convening on November 21, 2024.
OUR FRAMEWORK
The 7 Vital Conditions for Wellbeing & Justice
Thriving Together calls us into closer proximity leveraging the 7 Vital Conditions for Wellbeing and Justice.
Stemming out of a national effort during the COVID-19 pandemic and sometimes referred to as the social determinants of health 2.0, the 7 Vital Conditions are the intertwined circumstances that all people and places need all the time to reach their full potential.
While we know that urgent services are necessary, the Vital Conditions Framework calls us to look at the systems that keep us needing those urgent services in the first place and moves us into deeper cross-sector collaboration to multi-solve.
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The vital conditions are an evolution, not a replacement, of the social determinants model that has been prevalent since its emergence in the early 2000s.
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines the social determinants of health as “the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life.”
At the heart of Thriving Together lies a core set of values that define not only who we are but also who we are not.
These values shape our actions, guide our decisions, and influence our relationships with each other and our community. They are the essence of our identity and the compass by which we navigate.
Who We Are...
Committed to Integrity: We are a network that acts with honesty and honor without compromising the truth. We stand firm in our dedication to doing what is right, even when it is not easy.
Inclusive and Diverse: We embrace diversity in all its forms — in people, opinions, and experiences. Our strength lies in our ability to unite diverse perspectives in pursuit of a common goal.
Community-Led: We believe in the power of community. We are committed to serving, supporting, and uplifting the communities in which we work and live, recognizing that our success is intertwined with their wellbeing.
Innovative and Forward-Thinking: We are forward-thinkers, always seeking innovative solutions to challenges. We are not afraid to question the status quo and strive for continuous improvement.
Empathetic and Supportive: We lead with empathy, always seeking to understand the needs and experiences of others. We are supportive allies to our colleagues, clients, and community, offering a helping hand wherever needed.
Who We Are Not...
Self-Serving: We are not gatekeepers here to advance our own interests at the expense of others. Our actions are not driven by selfish motives but by a genuine desire to make a positive impact.
Exclusive or Elitist: We do not believe in exclusivity or elitism. Our doors and our hearts are open to all, and we actively work against barriers that divide or discriminate.
Complacent: We are not content with the status quo while it means injustice or inequity persist. We do not shy away from challenges but face them head-on with courage and determination.
Unaccountable: We do not evade responsibility. We invite and hold ourselves accountable for our actions and their impact on others and the environment.
Indifferent to Change: We are not indifferent to the changing needs of our world. We are responsive and adaptable, committed to evolving as the needs of our community and planet evolve.
