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Grow Your World A youth-led community engagement and development program for elementary and middle schoolers

Still thinking about our time at the Othering & Belonging Conference and the powerful voices we heard including john a. ...
10/16/2026

Still thinking about our time at the Othering & Belonging Conference and the powerful voices we heard including john a. powell, W. Kamau Bell, Beth Howard, Silas House, and Crystal Wilkinson.

We’re grateful for every mentor tutor, artist, mentor, staff member, and community member who helps Grow Your World be a place where young people and families know they belong.

A special thank-you to Orange Partnership for continuing to open doors for us, and to Boomerang for being a continued partner. You’re two of the many partners who keep showing up alongside us and we don’t take that for granted.

We don’t just believe we KNOW we’re better together. 💛

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Supporting young people starts with connection and knowing how to show up when they need us. 💙🧡AMI Kids is offering free...
10/14/2026

Supporting young people starts with connection and knowing how to show up when they need us. 💙🧡

AMI Kids is offering free virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid training on multiple dates. You’ll learn how to assess risk of su***de or harm, listen without judgment, offer reassurance, encourage help, and support healthy coping.

All trainings run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET. Whether you’re a mentor, tutor, caregiver, educator, or community member, this is a meaningful way to build skills that can help you care for the young people in your life.

Sign up here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YMHFA2026

Supporting young people starts with connection and knowing how to show up when they need us. 💙🧡AMI Kids is offering free...
10/14/2026

Supporting young people starts with connection and knowing how to show up when they need us. 💙🧡

AMI Kids is offering free virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid training on multiple dates. You’ll learn how to assess risk of su***de or harm, listen without judgment, offer reassurance, encourage help, and support healthy coping.

All trainings run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET. Whether you’re a mentor, tutor, caregiver, educator, or community member, this is a meaningful way to build skills that can help you care for the young people in your life.

Sign up here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YMHFA2026

10/10/2026

Yesterday evening, while we’re here in Kentucky for the Othering & Belonging Conference, we got to celebrate, connect, and enjoy a special gathering at the Muhammad Ali Center—and we had such a great time! 🥊✨

It was amazing to move through the different floors and experience so much of Muhammad Ali’s life and legacy. We learned about his journey from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali, watched powerful videos, and got to try some of the interactive exhibits—including stepping into a boxing ring and testing our punch! And yes, there’s even a car inside the museum.

A wonderful evening of history, connection, and celebration. So glad we got to experience it together. 💛

Day 2 at the O&B Conference: Belonging Is a Story We Write Together. 💚Today’s conversations asked us to consider who bel...
10/09/2026

Day 2 at the O&B Conference: Belonging Is a Story We Write Together. 💚

Today’s conversations asked us to consider who belongs and how we build belonging without othering.

Crystal Wilkinson reminded us that presence matters: even a greeting can become an invitation to truly connect. Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle brought a Cherokee perspective to imagining the next 250 years and urged us to listen to young people’s ideas. Silas House shared how the strong women and storytellers in his Appalachian family taught him to resist stereotypes and honor complexity. Jess Mullins Fullen joined them in a conversation about storytelling, community, and whose stories get told.

John A. Powell put belonging plainly: you matter, you have a voice, and you get to help shape what you belong to. That reminded us that belonging has to include safety, dignity, and the ability to show up as yourself.

We’re not leaving yet. We’re carrying this with us: our stories shape one another. We grow our worlds by listening across differences, making room for people’s voices, and creating real belonging with young people and our communities.

Thank you to Frances, Ayah, Sophie, and Soteria for taking on this role. And thank you to Tyler, Coley, and all of our staff and interns for showing up for our young people and making it possible for us to be here.

Yesterday, we had an amazing staff meeting with two of our Master of Social Work students from the University of Denver!...
10/08/2026

Yesterday, we had an amazing staff meeting with two of our Master of Social Work students from the University of Denver! We celebrated the progress our young people are making and talked about our hopes for Grow Your World’s future.

One theme came through loud and clear: our staff and interns want to see the organization expand and keep growing. We also reflected on the depth of care our mentor-tutors bring to their work and how Tutoring After 6 PM continues to flourish through our university partnerships.

Thank you to UNC-Chapel Hill, Emory, Elon, SCAD, Morehouse, NC State, Wake Tech, and all of our community partners who refer students to us for academic support and care for the whole person.

And a huge thank-you to Francis, Morgan, Coley, Jordan, Ayah, and Sophie for all the hard work, care, and innovative ideas you bring to this work. We’re grateful to keep growing together! 💜🌍

Grow Your World is looking for volunteers! 💜💛🧡Want to help young people learn, create, connect, and grow? Come be part o...
10/02/2026

Grow Your World is looking for volunteers! 💜💛🧡

Want to help young people learn, create, connect, and grow? Come be part of a community that makes room for all of that.

Will you join us? DM us or visit growyourworld.org to learn more. 🌍In person & virtual opportunities available.

¡Grow Your World está buscando personas voluntarias! 💜💛🧡

¿Quieres ayudar a jóvenes a aprender, crear, conectar y crecer? Forma parte de una comunidad que les brinda espacio para hacer todo eso.

¿Te gustaría unirte? Envíanos un mensaje directo o visita growyourworld.org para obtener más información. 🌍

¡Hay oportunidades presenciales y virtuales!

09/30/2026

Celebrating Community at Esperanza 2026 🌎

What a beautiful celebration of Latino culture and community! From delicious food, music, and dancing to handcrafted jewelry and local vendors, Esperanza was filled with joy and connection.

Frances and Jordan proudly represented Grow Your World, sharing Tutoring After 6 PM, our virtual tutoring and mentorship program for youth.

Our message to families was simple: language should never be a barrier to receiving support. Families can connect with us in English or Spanish, ask questions, and explore resources for their youth.

Thank you for every conversation, every warm welcome, and every new connection. We’re excited to keep building these relationships. Grow Your World has your back! 💛

Celebrando nuestra comunidad en Esperanza 2026 🌎

¡Qué hermosa celebración de la cultura y la comunidad latina! Desde la comida deliciosa, la música y el baile hasta las joyas artesanales y los vendedores locales, Esperanza estuvo lleno de alegría y conexión.

Frances y Jordan representaron con orgullo a Grow Your World y compartieron información sobre Tutoring After 6 PM —Tutoría Después de las 6 p. m.—, nuestro programa virtual de tutoría y mentoría para jóvenes.

Nuestro mensaje para las familias fue sencillo: el idioma nunca debe ser una barrera para recibir apoyo. Pueden comunicarse con nosotros en inglés o español, hacer preguntas y conocer los recursos disponibles para sus jóvenes.

Gracias por cada conversación, cada cálida bienvenida y cada nueva conexión. ¡Esperamos seguir fortaleciendo estas relaciones! Pueden contar con Grow Your World. 💛

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