Thrive Memphis
Enriches the lives of those with intellectual disabilities by meeting their social and recreational needs.
A Special Place where those with Special Needs THRIVE.
It’s not easy being special. You stand out…or you don’t. You’re left out…or you’re kept in. Yet, you have social needs just like everyone else. That’s why Thrive Memphis was founded. Formerly known as The Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee, Thrive Memphis is a non-profit organization providing social and recreational experiences for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We offer holistic programming in a safe, welcoming community for individuals with a variety of disabilities.
Who We Serve
Thrive Memphis is a welcoming community for individuals with a variety of disabilities including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Developmental Delay, Williams Syndrome, Prader-Willi, Rubenstein Taybi, and others who meet the organization’s participation criteria.
Important Dates
Spring 2026
January 6th – First Day of Spring Program
January 19th – THRIVE Memphis Closed (MLK Jr. Day)
February 16th – Presidents’ Day
March 16th-20th – THRIVE Memphis Closed (Spring Break)
April 1st – THRIVE Memphis Closes @ 3:00 (Per JCC)
April 2nd & 3rd – THRIVE Memphis Closed (Per JCC)
April 8th & 9th – THRIVE Memphis Closed (Per JCC)
May 21st – Last Day of Spring Program
Summer 2026
June 9th – First Day of Summer Program
July 6th – THRIVE Memphis Closed
July 24th – Last Day of Summer Program
Fall 2026
August 10th – THRIVE Memphis Closed (Staff training)
August 11th – First Day of Fall Program
September 7th – THRIVE Memphis Closed (Labor Day)
September 21st – THRIVE Memphis Closed (Per JCC)
September 24th – THRIVE Memphis Closed (Golf tournament)
October 14th-16th – THRIVE Memphis Closed (Fall break)
November 23rd-27th – THRIVE Memphis Closed (Thanksgiving)
December 18th – Last Day of Fall Program