Thrive Center Tacoma.

We’ve gone state-wide with our mission to Empower Multicultural Communities to THRIVE.

Meet the Thrive Tacoma Team

  • Portrait of Anna Bondarenko

    Anna Bondarenko

    Director of Thrive Center Tacoma
    anna@thriveinternational.org

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  • Connie Stark

    Director of Philanthropy
    connie@thriveinternational.org

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  • Portrait of Sonia Rodriguez

    Sonia Rodriguez

    Immigration Staff Attorney sonia@thriveinternational.org

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  • Portrait of Moisire Peralta

    Moisire Peralta

    Resource Coordinator
    moisire@thriveinternational.org

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  • Portrait of Karla Peroza

    Karla Peroza

    Resource Coordinator
    karla@thriveinternational.org

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  • Portrait of Myriam Bakonga

    Myriam Bakonga

    Resource Coordinator
    myriam@thriveinternational.org

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  • Celestine Masala

    Resource Coordinator
    celestine@thriveinterantional.org

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  • Tony Leonhardt

    Resource Coordinator
    tony@thriveinternational.org

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Follow Thrive Center Tacoma

This was a week for reflection, with #juneteenth and #worldrefugeeday happening one after the other. Our #ThriveCommunity wouldn't be complete without the families we serve and the friendships we've cultivated. It felt right to celebrate with our fa
Our Wednesday morning ESL class was a lively one today! Our community partners are so great at helping our residents take that important step towards learning and speaking English as a second language. The opportunities are abundant for our community
We wouldn't be where we are now, without remembering where we've been. May the work we do for our families and community always empower them towards a thriving future. #thriveinternationaltacoma #communitylove #buildingcommunity #buildthefuture #thri
A new month, and another visit from one of our community partners! With the recent arrival of several new families, the assistance of @medicalteams today with dental check-ups for our residents was incredibly helpful. Smiles will be brighter around t
Everyone has their own way to have fun on a toasty Friday. What is your favorite way to enjoy a sunny day? #thriveinternationaltacoma #sunshineandsmiles #goodvibes #buildingcommunity #communityappreciation #instagood #togetherwethrive
Closing out the week on a high point! Today we're welcoming several new families here at Thrive. We hope the #goodvibes from their welcome day lasts for a long time. We're excited to have them with us, and look forward to helping them #THRIVE. #thriv
Yesterday was a busy day! Two of our program families had appointments with @nwfurniturebank and they each had a fantastic experience choosing decor for their new homes. We appreciate our community partners, and are thankful for every opportunity to

“I would love to show them that there is still hope in life.”

Contact Information

If you are interested in donating supplies, providing workshops, or collaborating with Thrive, please contact us below.

Director of Thrive Center Tacoma Anna Bondarenko: anna@thriveinternational.org / 509-209-1996

For media inquiries, please reach out to Amelia Ingle, Media and Communications Coordinator at amelia@thriveinternational.org