# Thrive Offline

> Thrive Offline is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 33-4648166) based in Conroe, Texas. Its mission is to educate and empower Montgomery County families and communities to build meaningful, connected lives beyond the screen, equipping parents, teens, and educators with tools, experiences, and support for intentional tech use, real-world relationships, and a deeper sense of purpose. Tagline: "Live Connected, Thrive Offline."

Key facts:
- Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 33-4648166. Hogg Foundation for Mental Health Texas Capacity Building and Resiliency (TCBRI) grant recipient.
- Location: 3600 FM 1488 Road, Suite 120-184, Conroe, Texas 77384. Serves Montgomery County (Conroe, The Woodlands) and the greater Houston area.
- Contact: info@thriveoffline.org, (832) 418-0497. Contact form: https://thriveoffline.org/contact-us/
- Executive Director: Gayle Cheatham. Board Chair/President: Deborah Conner. Treasurer: Andrew Hayes.
- Programs: parent education (digital parenting workshops, family media agreement templates, screen-time audit tools); youth initiatives (Thrive Youth Board for ages 15-26, virtual monthly meetings, no geographic limits; life-skills workshops); educator resources (classroom tech-agreement templates, teacher training, school policy consultation); community building (neighborhood connection events, local business partnerships, tech-free zones).
- Three pillars: in-person relationships, life-long skill building, healthy digital habits.
- Programs are values-based, not faith-based, and open to people of any background.
- Free presentations: schools, churches, organizations, or parent groups can request a presentation at https://thriveoffline.org/contact-us/?topic=presentation

## Pages
- [Home](https://thriveoffline.org/): mission, programs, three pillars, testimonials, FAQ
- [For parents](https://thriveoffline.org/for-parents/): digital parenting strategies, tech milestones by life stage, trusted resources, and Texas House Bill 1481 (K-12 school cellphone ban) explained, including Conroe ISD confiscation policy and 504/medical exemptions
- [For youth](https://thriveoffline.org/for-youth/): Thrive Youth Board details and free PDF guides for teens
- [Thrive Toolkit](https://thriveoffline.org/thrive-toolkit/): resource hub for parents, youth, educators, and aging parents
- [Events](https://thriveoffline.org/events/): event calendar and presentation requests
- [Discerning AI for Our Kids](https://thriveoffline.org/discerning-ai-for-our-kids/): free two-night AI event for parents and teens held Oct 13 and Oct 27, 2026 at the Kevin Brady Community Center, The Woodlands, TX
- [Partners](https://thriveoffline.org/partners/): community partners
- [Meet the team](https://thriveoffline.org/meet-the-team/): staff, executive board, interns, Youth Board
- [Donate](https://thriveoffline.org/donate/): tax-deductible giving and Hogg Foundation grant
- [Contact](https://thriveoffline.org/contact-us/)
- [Privacy and AI policy](https://thriveoffline.org/privacy-policy/)

## Free downloads
- [What Am I Here For? Purpose journaling (PDF)](https://thriveoffline.org/assets/docs/what-am-i-here-for.pdf)
- [Who Am I, Really? Social media and identity guide for teens (PDF)](https://thriveoffline.org/assets/docs/who-am-i-really.pdf)
- [The Scroll Break: 4-step anxiety reset (PDF)](https://thriveoffline.org/assets/docs/the-scroll-break.pdf)
- [The Wind Down: screen-free sleep routine (PDF)](https://thriveoffline.org/assets/docs/the-wind-down.pdf)
- [The Blank Page: boredom and creativity guide (PDF)](https://thriveoffline.org/assets/docs/thrive-offline-blank-page-guide.pdf)