Family Support

Ms. Patricia at Parents as Teachers Conference

Ms. Patricia at Parents as Teachers Conference 1920 1280 Ann Frances Gregg
Way to Grow Director of Programs Miss Patricia presented at the Parents as Teachers International Conference on building strong grantee-funder partnerships that help families thrive. read more

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

Building Back-to-School Confidence

Building Back-to-School Confidence 1080 1080 Ann Frances Gregg
Way to Grow CEO Coco Du shares how to turn back-to-school nerves into excitement. Expert strategies for confident, ready learners. read more

Love to Learn: Garden Detectives Fall Activity

Love to Learn: Garden Detectives Fall Activity 2560 1709 Ann Frances Gregg
Fall activity for kids: Explore gardens, observe pollinators, and learn about nature’s harvest cycle outdoors. read more

TCO School Supply Drive Equips Local Students

TCO School Supply Drive Equips Local Students 1920 2560 Ann Frances Gregg
Twin Cities Orthopedics partnered with Way to Grow to collect thousands of school supplies for local students this back-to-school season. read more

100 Hygiene Kits: A Gift from PNC

100 Hygiene Kits: A Gift from PNC 2560 1920 Ann Frances Gregg
PNC Bank employees packed 100 hygiene kits with toothbrushes, soap, books, and more for Way to Grow families. See how this gift supports learning at home. 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
A Family Educator hugs Shany in front of a shimmery gold backdrop.

Miss Shany’s 26-Year Legacy in Early Childhood Education

Miss Shany’s 26-Year Legacy in Early Childhood Education 1920 2560 Ann Frances Gregg
Celebrating 26 years of early childhood education with Way to Grow’s Shany Fahiye, whose impact shaped generations of families in Minneapolis. 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
Elementary-aged girl taking off backpack while walking into the house after school.

After-School Restraint Collapse: Why Kids Melt Down at Home

After-School Restraint Collapse: Why Kids Melt Down at Home 2560 1707 Ann Frances Gregg
Learn why kids melt down at home after school. Understand after-school restraint collapse and how to support your child with calm, age-appropriate strategies. read more

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