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Shine Celebration 2025 Raises Over $500,000

Shine Celebration 2025 Raises Over $500,000 2048 1365 Ann Frances Gregg
Way to Grow’s 2025 Shine Celebration raised over $500,000 for early childhood education. See how Minneapolis came together to support families. read more
Coco Du, CEO and Melissa Meyer, VP of Development, sit in chairs on stage with microphones. Coco is speaking.

Community Partnership in Action: Best Buy + Way to Grow

Community Partnership in Action: Best Buy + Way to Grow 2560 1920 Ann Frances Gregg
At Best Buy’s EIG Summit, Way to Grow joined the Community Panel and partnered to pack 900 backpacks, showing the true impact of community partnership. read more

Neighbors Who Care: Local Neighbors, Lasting Impact

Neighbors Who Care: Local Neighbors, Lasting Impact 1050 1400 Ann Frances Gregg
Neighbors Who Care partners BDH, Words at Work, and 24 Seven Talent packed 107 backpacks, showing the impact of community for Way to Grow families. read more

July Highlights: Way to Grow Community Updates

July Highlights: Way to Grow Community Updates 2560 1440 Ann Frances Gregg
Catch up on July highlights from Way to Grow: local bookstore partnership, dress donations, and staff milestones. See how our community grows together. read more

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

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

Three Cheers for the Minnesota Twins!

Three Cheers for the Minnesota Twins! 1200 1600 Ann Frances Gregg
Way to Grow celebrates our partnership with the Minnesota Twins Community Fund and Create A Memory Foundation – two unforgettable events, endless family joy. read more
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

Parental Mental Health Spotlighted at Education Is Power 2025 1200 900 Ann Frances Gregg
Way to Grow’s 2025 Education Is Power event spotlighted parental mental health and early childhood education through expert voices and community action. read more
3rd Grade Graduation | Way to Grow, Minneapolis, MN

A Heartfelt Farewell: Celebrating Our Third Grade Graduates

A Heartfelt Farewell: Celebrating Our Third Grade Graduates 1200 900 Ann Frances Gregg
Way to Grow celebrated our third-grade graduates with a joyful outdoor event honoring student success, family support, and early childhood education. read more

Family Support from the Start: A Community Baby Shower

Family Support from the Start: A Community Baby Shower 1200 900 Ann Frances Gregg
Way to Grow and Sabathani brought together local families to celebrate new and expecting parents with essential resources, education, and family support. read more

It’s a Wrap on Summer Reads! (Plus, 6 Other Tips for Summertime Learning)

It’s a Wrap on Summer Reads! (Plus, 6 Other Tips for Summertime Learning) 5038 2726 Chelsea DeLong

6 Tips for Summertime Learning Visit a library and READ!Do math-based activities at home: cooking, counting, board gamesVisit parks, museums, zoos (and see if they offer family discounts or free…

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