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A Chance To Grow (ACTG)

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A Chance To Grow (ACTG)

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering multiple brain-centered services to children and..

08/20/2026

Some stories change the way you see the world.

At just 5 years old, Lily* had an off-the-charts IQ.

But she couldn't learn her ABCs.

She cried. Her parents searched for answers. Specialists told them she had 20/20 vision.

Yet something still wasn't right.

When Lily came to A Chance To Grow, our vision team discovered what no one else had: her eyes weren't working together, and her brain had started shutting down vision in one eye.

Six months later, everything changed.

She went from recognizing just 7% of her letters to 85%. Her teacher said she had never seen a child make progress so quickly.

Lily didn't need to try harder.

She needed someone to see what everyone else had missed.

❤️ Every child deserves that chance.

Your support helps children like Lily discover the hidden reasons they're struggling—and unlock the future that's been waiting for them all along.

Please help us change another child's story. Your donation means the world to a family needing hope. 💙

08/18/2026

Make a big impact with a small donation of school supplies. Anything helps our Turnquist kids and their families, giving them a confident start to the school year. PLEASE DROP OFF SUPPLIES NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE INSIDE OF BUILDING IN DESIGNATED BOX.

We are in need of:

pencils

crayons

glues

pencil boxes

pencil grips

kids scissors

color construction paper

wide ruled notebooks

plastic folders

lunch boxes

tissues

washable markers

08/13/2026

Learn 5 Surprising Signs Your Child May Struggle with Vision:

Accident Prone

runs into to things, misjudges distances and accidentally injures themself often
Complains of Headaches or Eye Strain

especially after reading, homework, or screen time.
Avoids Reading or Schoolwork

becomes frustrated, tired, or distracted during visual tasks.
Often Shades Eyes with Hair, Hats, Sunglasses or Hoodies

tries to avoid visual stress triggered by fast movements, patterns, or lights
Has Difficulty with Coordination

struggles with catching a ball, handwriting, balance, or other activities requiring good visual-motor skills.
If you have questions or concerns, we'd love to learn more about your child. Please contact us!

08/12/2026

We can now support more children and their families ❤️ who struggle with anxiety, ADHD, focus, memory, cognitive functioning, trauma, learning disabilities, aggression, Autism, and more!

Many thanks goes to the Board of Directors of Sheet Metal Connectors for their incredible generosity and support.

Your investment in our work means more than we can say. Thank you for believing in what we do and for helping us make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families we serve.😍

We are truly grateful for your partnership and support of our neurofeedback department!

08/11/2026

Two neurofeedback rentals are now available!

Take advantage of summer and prepare for the school year by

introducing calm and focus for your entire family.

We'd love to talk to you about how neurofeedback brain training can help your family.

08/06/2026

We are celebrating vision month in August! Each week you'll discover fascinating facts about our amazing eyes!

Did you know:
1️⃣ Your eyes blink 15-20 times per minute making them the most active muscle in your body!

2️⃣ Your vision, seeing the world around you, takes up more than 50% of your brain's functionality.

3️⃣ Your eyes are able to focus on approximately 50 different objects every SECOND!

07/30/2026

Could something as simple as skipping help your child learn to read? 👟📚

YES!

Skipping is more than just fun—it helps both sides of the brain work together. That supports important reading skills like:

✅ Following words smoothly across a page (eye tracking)
✅ Understanding left to right and top to bottom
✅ Building coordination and body awareness

Simple movements today can help build stronger readers tomorrow. So head outside, skip together, and let play become part of learning! 💙

07/27/2026

Sheet Metal Connectors, Inc.

07/23/2026

Would you please help us fill our school supply box?✏️

A Chance To Grow is collecting school supplies for the kindergarten children in our Turnquist Child Enrichment Center—and their siblings. We'd love your help in reaching our goal!

A simple donation today can brighten a child's entire school year and give families hope.😍

Simply drop off any of the requested items in the donation box located just inside the front entrance of our building by the check in desk.

Thank you so much for helping us support local families and give children a strong start to the school year. 💙

07/16/2026

Tired of the screens and hearing, "I'm bored?" ☀️

Download our free Summer Picture Scavenger Hunt, head outside as a family, and turn an ordinary walk into an exciting adventure. See who can spot the most treasures—from butterflies and birds to flowers and funny-shaped clouds. It's an easy way to get everyone moving, laughing, and making memories—without a screen in sight! Grab it here: https://www.actg.org/actgnewsletter

Address

1800 2nd Street NE
Minneapolis, MN
55418

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+16127891236

Website

http://www.actg.org/

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