Our Story
AbleLiving is a not for profit organization operated by Thrive Group. Thrive Group has been created to bring like minded organizations together to develop a broad range and continuum of services that enable clients to live fulfilling lives and as independently as possible. Thrive Group organizations operate independently but collaboratively with other organizations in the network. Benefits of membership include the opportunity to enhance client service, more efficient use of resources, and lower cost of service delivery. As a network, Thrive Group organizations also have access to operational synergies in human resources, finance, Information Technology and overall administration.
Our Philosophy
We believe living well is an art that can be enhanced through research and science. Thrive Group makes living life well, on our own terms, a reality. With an integrated service delivery model, Thrive Group provides a healthy living experience that meets service, safety and care requirements in environments designed for people with unique needs.
Our Mission
Thrive Group provides a spectrum of integrated services to nurture and care for individuals to live their healthiest and most fulfilling lives. By bringing together like-minded organizations we will:
- Develop and deliver quality services that are holistic, responsive, and inclusive
- Foster collaborative, innovative approaches to service including support for individuals with unique needs
- Influence health care system transformation
Our Vision
Leading a community of quality and responsive services in a highly integrated and transformed health care system.
Our Values
Our Board of Directors
AbleLiving Services is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors who are committed to ensuring the highest level of quality care is provided.

Bob Luckhart

Tim Dietrich

Elizabeth Beader

Ruth Liebersbach

Ted Capstick

Laurie Fox

Karen Belaire

Sheila Boamah

Rick Fenton
Our Leadership Team

Steve Sherrer

Lucy Sheehan

Jeanette O’Leary

Andrea Evershed

Krista Sheppard

Karen Heffernan

Kelsey Hamilton

Pam Maddalena

Andreia Nykamp

Melissa McGurk

Deb Bowen-Fletcher

Jody Chaisson

Mary Warnick

Michelle Williams-Ferrari






