Upcoming Events

 Highlight upcoming events including:
o Way to Grow fundraisers/gala
o IGNITE events
o Volunteer opportunities
o Community events that Way to Grow will sponsor and/or attend
o Events for Way to Grow families (i.e. Family Game Night, financial classes, etc)

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Live Auction Preview
Live Auction Preview 2560 1707 Way to Grow
Our live auction is filled with one-of-a-kind treasures and unforgettable experiences designed to delight, inspire, and create memories that last a lifetime. From rare bottles and private chef-curated dinners, to exclusive VIP sports packages, literary evenings with award-winning authors, and indulgent soirées that bring people together in style, each item has been carefully chosen to offer you something truly remarkable. read more
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Raffle Spotlight: Stay and Play by Lake Minnetonka
Raffle Spotlight: Stay and Play by Lake Minnetonka 1706 2560 Way to Grow
Get ready for a chance to win an unforgettable experience in our live raffle! Tickets are just $50 each, and every purchase supports Way to Grow’s mission while giving you the thrill of possibly taking home an incredible prize. We’re thrilled to present this year’s raffle package—an indulgent downtown Wayzata getaway—generously donated by Shannon and Mark Brooks. Be sure to get your tickets early in the evening; this is one opportunity you won’t want to miss! read more
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.
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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

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
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Introducing Jearlyn + Jevetta Steele!
Introducing Jearlyn + Jevetta Steele! 1200 600 Way to Grow

Jearlyn Steele Jearlyn is a member of the internationally acclaimed family, The Steeles, who have performed from Carnegie Hall to Brazil and to the Super Bowl Live Verizon stage in…

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#BeerForBetter: Join Us For A Night Out!
#BeerForBetter: Join Us For A Night Out! 2400 1256 Angelique McDonald

Way to Grow is excited to announce our partnership with Lakes & Legends Brewing Company as their February #BeerForBetter campaign recipients! On February 27, Lakes & Legends will be donating…

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Our children’s health and education: the best investment we can make
Our children’s health and education: the best investment we can make 2560 1707 Ivy Marsnik

“It was an accident,” Arthur J. Rolnick, Ph.D. says of coming to focus much of his economic research on children. “Since we [at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis] found…

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Rallying for Minnesota’s Children – Advocacy for Children Day 2017
Rallying for Minnesota’s Children – Advocacy for Children Day 2017 960 638 Ivy Marsnik

Advocacy for Children Day celebrates early learning and gives parents, teachers, early care and education professionals, and communities from across the state an opportunity to stand up and be a…

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Who is Dr. Steve Perry?

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