Wellness is taking root in Cocoa.
Thrivel is a new Florida nonprofit. We are building a place where anyone can move, create, listen, rest and learn, whatever their income.
While we work toward a center of our own, we are bringing wellness programs to parks and community spaces around Cocoa.
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What Thrivel is
Most of us know what helps us feel well. Fewer of us have a place to do it, people to do it with, or room in the budget.
Thrivel exists to close that gap. Our programs bring several kinds of wellness together, and you choose what suits you.
Move
Fitness and movement for every level: classes, yoga, walking and paddling outings.
Create
Art sessions led by working artists. No experience needed.
Listen
Sound and music sessions made for relaxing and listening.
Be still
Meditation and quiet time, guided or on your own.
Nourish
Group classes on eating well on a real budget.
Belong
Group recreation and community events, because wellness is easier together.
Programs are free or priced on a sliding scale, so cost is never what keeps someone out.
Where we are
Thrivel was founded in 2026. We are growing in two stages.
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Now
Programs in the community
Free and low-cost wellness activities in parks and community spaces, a presence at local events, and partnerships with other nonprofits and public organizations.
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Next
A wellness center in or near Cocoa
One place for fitness, creativity, sound, meditation and nutrition, open to everyone. We do not expect to open before 2028, and we will open when the funding is in place.
Who we are
Thrivel was founded by Jen and Dave Young of Cocoa and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
- Jen YoungCo-Founder and Board Chair
jen@thrivel.org - Dave YoungCo-Founder and President
dave@thrivel.org
Board of Directors
- Jen Young Chair
- Amy Egan Secretary
- Andrew April Treasurer
- Elizabeth A. Owens Director
- Dave Young Director
Stay in touch
Join the interest list and we will let you know when programs are scheduled and how you can take part.
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