July Highlights: Way to Grow Community Updates 2560 1440 Ann Frances Gregg

July Highlights: Way to Grow Community Updates

Catch up on July highlights from Way to Grow: local bookstore partnership, dress donations, and staff milestones. See how our community grows together.

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Join Us at MOA for “Turning Pages, Changing Lives” 1707 2560 Ann Frances Gregg

Join Us at MOA for “Turning Pages, Changing Lives”

Join Way to Grow for “Turning Pages, Changing Lives,” a free children’s literacy event at Mall of America on August 9. Story time, author meet-and-greets, crafts, and more!

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Partnering for Early Childhood Literacy: Way to Grow + Reach Out & Read 2560 1440 Ann Frances Gregg

Partnering for Early Childhood Literacy: Way to Grow + Reach Out & Read

Way to Grow and Reach Out & Read partner to support early childhood literacy. From well-child visits to home visits, we build strong, confident readers for life.

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Three Cheers for the Minnesota Twins! 1200 1600 Ann Frances Gregg

Three Cheers for the Minnesota Twins!

Way to Grow celebrates our partnership with the Minnesota Twins Community Fund and Create A Memory Foundation – two unforgettable events, endless family joy.

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Why We Start Early: The Power of Early Childhood Learning 1707 2560 Ann Frances Gregg

Why We Start Early: The Power of Early Childhood Learning

Why does Way to Grow start early? Because early childhood learning builds the foundation for lifelong success. Learn why it matters and how families grow strong.

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Community Engagement Manager Sheena and Family Educator Alison at a local event.
How Community Engagement Opens Doors for Families 1200 900 Ann Frances Gregg

How Community Engagement Opens Doors for Families

How community engagement connects families to early education, health, and opportunity at Way to Grow.

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Family Educator Miss Roxy shares a powerful Way to Grow family story about parental mental health.
Parental Mental Health Spotlighted at Education Is Power 2025 1200 900 Ann Frances Gregg

Parental Mental Health Spotlighted at Education Is Power 2025

Way to Grow’s 2025 Education Is Power event spotlighted parental mental health and early childhood education through expert voices and community action.

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Way to Grow hosts Cooking Matters for a 6-week cooking course for Way to Grow families.
Family Cooking Classes Build Confidence 1200 900 Ann Frances Gregg

Family Cooking Classes Build Confidence

Discover how cooking classes for families with Cooking Matters and Way to Grow support healthy meals on a budget, family meal planning, and joyful connection.

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3rd Grade Graduation | Way to Grow, Minneapolis, MN
A Heartfelt Farewell: Celebrating Our Third Grade Graduates 1200 900 Ann Frances Gregg

A Heartfelt Farewell: Celebrating Our Third Grade Graduates

Way to Grow celebrated our third-grade graduates with a joyful outdoor event honoring student success, family support, and early childhood education.

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Family Support from the Start: A Community Baby Shower 1200 900 Ann Frances Gregg

Family Support from the Start: A Community Baby Shower

Way to Grow and Sabathani brought together local families to celebrate new and expecting parents with essential resources, education, and family support.

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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 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 January 21, 2025. Coco brings a wealth of leadership experience and an unwavering commitment to community impact, making her the ideal leader for Way to…

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Meet Betty! 2000 2000 Way to Grow

Meet Betty!

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 the family’s success in their new environment. When he was introduced to Ruth, he finally felt that help had arrived. When Ruth began visiting the…

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