PLANTING THE SEEDS OF GROWTH.
CULTIVATING THRIVING COMMUNITIES.
OUR ROOTS & PURPOSE
Rooted in Purpose. Growing in Impact.
What started with a heart for service in 2018 has grown into a community movement dedicated to empowering youth and supporting families across Trenton.
Our Journey
2018 | The Seed
2020 | Meeting the Need
Today | Community Thrivers
Volunteering at an elementary school during Brielle’s freshman year at Virginia Union University sparked a lifelong passion for youth mentorship and believing in every child’s potential.
In the midst of the pandemic, Brielle mobilized family and friends to launch their first food and back-to-school drives, realizing Trenton needed consistent, year-round neighborhood support.
What began as grassroots outreach evolved into Community Thrivers—now operating year-round out of 153 Oakland Street to meet daily essential needs, host youth workshops, and cultivate lasting community growth.
What Roots Us
Strength-Based
Recognizing the talent and resilience already inside our community
Community-Centered
Listening and walking alongside neighbors to co-create solutions
Dignity First
Ensuring every individual receives unconditional respect and warmth
Generational Growth
Creating lasting opportunities for youth to lead and flourish
The People Behind the Mission
Brielle Samuels
Founder & CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER
Deja Frazier
director of Marketing & Communications
Jaylah Samuels
community events coordinator
Tamela Wilcox
Glamour & Growth Chair
Terri Willets
Finance & Donations Coordinator
Community Thrivers is 100% powered by dedicated volunteers and neighbors united by love for our city.
Where you start does not determine where you can grow.
When people are given dignity, support, and the space to thrive, stronger communities take root.