The impact of Thrive Homes is as simple as it is profound, said Christian Hill, whose startup taps into state and federal health funds to provide timely home modifications for residents with disabilities and accessibility issues. The Overland Park-based company makes it possible for people with certain health conditions — and those who are experiencing challenges related to aging — to thrive independently in their homes through affordable, accessible modifications like doorway widening, stair lifts, and bathroom renovations.

Seven social ventures from Kansas City and beyond are joining the second cohort of LaunchKC’s newest entrepreneur-focused initiative — a program that specifically supports founders working to solve social, racial, or environmental problems.

Olivia Fry M.S, OTR/L Earns the Senior Home Safety Specialist® Designation from Age Safe® America. Kansas City, 08/07/2023 – Olivia Fry M.S, OTR/L, of Thrive Homes, is now one of a select group of professionals nationwide to earn the Senior Home Safety Specialist® designation, identifying her as having obtained the knowledge necessary to help educate older adults and family members on the serious issues of home safety, fall prevention, personal safety and financial exploitation.

Social Venture Studio, powered by LaunchKC, serves as a vital resource for founders navigating the delicate balance between purpose and profit in the realm of social ventures. Jacqueline Erickson Russell, CEO of Social Impact Advisory Group and consultant for the program, emphasizes the need for multifaceted solutions to address complex community challenges. Social Venture Studio, launched in 2022, recently celebrated its second cohort’s completion with a demo day.