What do you do when the person you needed most is gone?
When grief shakes your foundation, how do you rebuild?
In this powerful episode of Get Set With Lissette, I sit down with my dear friend and community powerhouse, Dee Allen—founder and executive director of Thrive Housing Services—for a raw, honest, and deeply moving conversation.
Dee shares how losing her grandfather at just 5 years old ignited a journey through trauma, identity, and ultimately purpose. What began as pain evolved into a mission: to create safe, stable, and supportive housing for youth and families who’ve been left without a safety net.
From her early days in juvenile probation to now leading a nonprofit managing over 110 housing units, Dee unpacks the truth about youth homelessness, generational trauma, and how community can be the beginning of healing. This episode is a powerful reminder that your story is not over—and your past doesn’t define your future.
💥 This episode is for anyone who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or unworthy.
You are not alone—and your pain can be turned into power.
🎧 In This Episode:
✔️ Dee’s journey from heartbreak to healing
✔️ The untold story behind Thrive’s decade of growth
✔️ Why we must ask “What happened to you?” instead of “What’s wrong with you?”
✔️ The role of belonging in breaking the cycle of youth homelessness
✔️ What it means to plant seeds—even if you never see them bloom
✨ “Your story doesn’t end with the trauma. It begins with what you do next.”
📍 Support Thrive Housing Services
🌐 thrivehousingservices.org
📞 717-364-4152
📍 2601 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA (Donation Drop-Off)
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📧 Email | getsetwithlissette@gmail.com
💬 What part of Dee’s story spoke to your soul? Share your thoughts in the comments—we grow when we share.
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