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Black and white photo of Hmong American woman, with short black hair, sitting pensively by a window looking at the camera. The photo is cropped in an oval and sits on a gradient of pinks, oranges, yellows, and tans. It reads, Keynote: Kao Kalia Yang, Sponsored by The Seidl Foundation.

Don’t Miss Our Keynote: Kao Kalia Yang

Don’t Miss Our Keynote: Kao Kalia Yang 2500 2500 Way to Grow
Way to Grow is honored to welcome Kao Kalia Yang, award-winning Hmong American author, teacher, and speaker, as the keynote speaker for our Shine Celebration! read more

Talking to Your Kids After a Tragedy

Talking to Your Kids After a Tragedy 2560 1219 Way to Grow
Way to Grow is profoundly saddened by the heartbreaking tragedy that occurred at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. In moments like these, families often look for ways to talk with their children, ease their fears, and restore a sense of safety. We’ve gathered trusted resources from child psychologists, educators, and trauma experts to help guide these difficult conversations. You’ll also find crisis hotlines and local supports for anyone in need. read more

How a Bed Changed Everything: The Power of Community Partnership

How a Bed Changed Everything: The Power of Community Partnership 880 522 Way to Grow

A Place to Rest and to Dream Way to Grow knows that strong community partnerships create lasting impact. When organizations align with shared purpose and respect, small acts of support…

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Way to Grow Welcomes Coco Du as New Chief Executive Officer

Way to Grow Welcomes Coco Du as New Chief Executive Officer 2000 1521 Way to Grow

Way to Grow Welcomes Coco Du as New Chief Executive Officer Way to Grow is thrilled to announce the appointment of Coco Du as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective…

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Meet Betty!

Meet Betty! 2000 2000 Way to Grow

In 2020, Endashawe found himself navigating the challenges of being a single parent. After relocating to Minnesota with his daughter, Betty, Endashawe felt a pressing need for support to ensure…

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Meet Maximo!

Meet Maximo! 2560 1707 Way to Grow

“Carismático, amoroso, respetuoso,” proudly says Juana, mother of six-year-old Maximo, when asked to describe him in three words: charismatic, loving, and respectful. As he explores the Sculpture Garden, leading his…

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Celebrating Way to Grow’s Kindergarten Class

Celebrating Way to Grow’s Kindergarten Class 2508 1881 Way to Grow

Happy Graduation to our kindergarteners! Way to Grow is so proud to celebrate and encourage all our students who are starting school this week. At the end of August, we…

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Turning Pages, Changing Lives: Celebrating Literacy at Mall of America

Turning Pages, Changing Lives: Celebrating Literacy at Mall of America 612 458 Way to Grow

Turning Pages, Changing Lives: Celebrating Literacy at Mall of America Way to Grow’s “Turning Pages, Changing Lives” event, in partnership with the Mall of America Community Foundation, brought nearly 500…

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A message for the Way to Grow community

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Way to Grow’s CEO Carolyn Smallwood to retire in January 2025 A message from Michael Garrett, Chair, Way to Grow Board of Directors It is with a blend of emotions…

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Preschool Pals Update: Summer is here!

Preschool Pals Update: Summer is here! 594 594 Way to Grow

An Update from Ms. Gwen At the beginning of April our classes started a unit on color theory. The students mixed lots of colors, made sidewalk chalk, created rainbow crayons and worked…

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