Begin Your Family’s Generosity Journey with the Building for Kids and Thrivent!
Inspired by our history of helpers, the Building for Kids and Thrivent want to help your family on your own Generosity Journey! By helping children learn they have the power to help others, we empower them to grow into the next generation of changemakers. Explore the resources below to learn how your family can start making an impact in our community today.
Take a quick quiz to determine a cause to support!
The first step on the path towards generosity is to start thinking about what’s important to your family. Use the interactive quiz below or download a printable worksheet to do as a family for a fun way to guide your discussion and discover ways your family may want to help in our community.
Learn more about how to help, determine your cause, and take action!
The next step on your Generosity Journey is to learn more about the organizations that impact that cause(s) you care about. Then, you can determine how your family wants to support them, whether through making a donation or volunteering your time. Scroll through the organizations and click on the links below to see how you can make a difference.
Your financial support can make TWICE the impact because Thrivent is matching all donations made to the following organizations, up to $10,000! Click here or use the “donate” links below to double your community impact.
The Environment
Heckrodt Wetland Reserve aims to help all people have access to, enjoy, and learn from nature today and always.
Food & Hunger
As the state’s largest hunger relief organization, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin provides nutritious food to children, families, veterans, and older adults facing hunger through its network of nearly 600 food pantry partners and trusted community-based programs across 35 counties.
Health & Wellness
Samaritan helps kids, parents, and families care for their mental health by providing counseling, early support, and tools to navigate big feelings and life’s challenges together.
Kids, Families, and Education
The Building for Kids helps kids grow and empowers families in the community by providing inclusive play-based learning opportunities that build curiosity, confidence, and resilience.
Additional Resources
Looking for more resources to help you on your Generosity Journey? Check out the opportunities below!
Donation Match
Double your impact! Thrivent will match all Generosity Journey donations made to select non-profit organizations in our community, up to $10,000. Your donation, no matter the size, will have double the impact on our community when you donate through the link below. Anyone can take advantage!
Generosity Bingo
Download and print Thrivent’s Generosity Bingo worksheet to do with your child for an easy and fun way to continue your Generosity Journey at home. Plus, earn a free T-shirt when you send in your child’s completed Bingo Card!
Thrivent Member Resources
Did you know you can unlock more resources by becoming a Thrivent Member? Thrivent members enjoy access to the following opportunities:
Thrivent Action Teams
If you’re a Thrivent member, you’re eligible to lead a Thrivent Action Team! Gather a small group of volunteers and organize a simple community project—whether it’s a supply drive, weekend car wash fundraiser, or a one-time educational event. Thrivent will provide the resources you need to get started, including up to $250 in seed money.
Thrivent Cause Kits
Give the gift of light and clean water to communities around the world! The Thrivent Cause Kit™ program makes volunteering easy and convenient and is designed for families to do together. Thrivent members can choose from two fun, hands‑on projects—building water filters or solar lights—with everything included, making it a stress‑free way for the whole family to give back at home.
