About Thrive with Odom Foundation
Mission
We empower people navigating complex systems—government, emergency management, healthcare, and housing—by translating barriers into pathways. Thrive delivers practical tools, coaching, and community so individuals and teams can move from stuck to self-directed.
Vision
A world where everyday people can access support, make informed decisions, and thrive without needing insider knowledge or endless persistence.
Values
- Dignity first: Every person deserves respect, clarity, and choices.
- Accessibility always: Solutions must be understandable, actionable, and repeatable.
- Accountability with care: We measure impact without losing the human story.
- Co-creation over control: We build with communities, not for them.
- Simplicity at scale: The right small move beats complicated, performative fixes.
Our Story
Thrive began with a simple pattern: people get lost in systems not built for them. Markus Odom turned lived experience—navigating bureaucracies, advocating for needs, and modernizing legacy platforms—into a foundation that moves obstacles out of the way.
What We Do
- Coaching and navigation: One-on-one and small group support to translate complex processes into clear next steps.
- Systems literacy: Practical guides and workshops that demystify forms, benefits, and digital tools.
- Community partnerships: Collaborations that connect people to resources and reduce duplication of effort.
- Operational uplift: Lightweight improvements that make services more responsive and easier to maintain.