Growing Together Community Center

07/12/2026

We are looking for KID vendors to join us for Evan's Monumental Gifts Inc Carnival. Rustbelt Revitalization

07/04/2026

🚨🚨🚨 Do not cover car seats and strollers in the summer.

While we know direct sunlight can pose a risk, fully covering a car seat or stroller, even with thin material, can pose a serious risk to all young children, but especially infants.

Infants are not great at regulating their body temperatures making them susceptible to getting too hot or too cold faster than older children and adults.

Many parents think a thin blanket can offer sun protection. However, in just 20 minutes, the temperature under a blanket could increase by 20 degrees Fahrenheit compared to the temperature outside.

This means if it's already 90-100 degrees during this heatwave, covering baby could create a space that is 110-120+ degrees making heat stroke very likely. Once baby's core body temperature reaches 104 degrees, it is a serious medical concern necessitating care. (This is not the same as a fever related to illness).

Wide brimmed hats, shade, uv protected clothing, sunscreen, and umbrellas offer safer coverage than blankets. Stroller fans WITH mist can also help. In severe heat, dry fans may not cool effectively.

Ideally, during heat waves, babies spend time indoor, in safe water play, or shade with fans. Limit time outdoors. Allow babies to breastfeed on demand to stay hydrated. Formula fed infants might need a bottle sooner than their typical schedule. NO plain water in infants too young to also consume solids as this can create an electrolyte imbalance.

Protect babies from too much direct sunlight but NOT via a blanket over their seat or stroller.

👇🏽 Did you know the temperature could rise quickly?

07/02/2026

A lot of people misunderstand what community really looks like.

Community isn't about everyone agreeing on everything.
It isn't about belonging to the same group, sharing the same opinions, or even being best friends.

It's about showing up.

It's choosing collaboration over competition. It's recognizing that even though we may have different perspectives, backgrounds, or priorities, we all have something valuable to contribute.

The organizations, businesses, nonprofits, community groups, and local leaders on this graphic have each played a role in supporting the movement we're building.

Some have sponsored events. Some have volunteered. Some have shared our posts, welcomed us into their spaces, shared resources, attended our events, or simply encouraged us along the way.

We may not all think alike.
We may not all belong to the same groups.
We may not even know each other very well.

But for a moment, we've chosen to work together because we all care about one thing: making New Castle a better place.
That means more than you know.

Thank you for believing in what we're trying to build. Thank you for taking a chance on us. Thank you for being willing to collaborate, even when it's easier to stay in our own lanes.

We hope to return that support by showing up for you, celebrating your successes, and continuing to build partnerships that strengthen our entire community.

Because at the end of the day, none of us can do as much alone as we can together.

From the bottom of our hearts... thank you ❤️

Layla Joseph Photography, Tony's T**z, New Castle Music Festival, The New Castle Prism Initiative , Speedy Furniture of Shenango, Ali's Upper Crust, Neshannock Creek Brewing Company, Healing Waters , Soulful Yellow Butterfly , City of New Castle, Hugger-Mugger Tasty Recipes, Little Johnny's II, Lawrence County Action, Nina's Italian Ice, Lawrence-Mercer Counties Recycling/Solid Waste Department, Growing Together Community Center

07/01/2026

Our partner and the basement of our physical location is running a cooling center. Please pass this along to those in need.
Enter on the Adam's street side and stay safe !
Third Independent Presbyterian Church The New Castle Prism Initiative Rustbelt Revitalization

06/23/2026

Our Friends group is looking for business owners that are willing to sponsor their upcoming Bowling for Books fundraiser! Sponsor a table, lane or both! Sponsor us now! https://square.link/u/REzlOxMG

06/22/2026

We were truly honored to sponsor the kids market! It was heartwarming to see Rep. Chris Sainato supporting our cause. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our children. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this wonderful event! . Chris Sainato

06/21/2026

06/21/2026

🎉 The Kids Market is OPEN! 🎉
We will be here until 3pm !

Come support our amazing young entrepreneurs! 💛

🍋 Homemade Lemonade
🥛 Horchata
🧋 Sweet Tea
🎂 Homemade Cakes
🦎 Bead Animals

📍 Location: China Banquet Parking Lot, Downtown New Castle

Stop by, shop local, and encourage these hardworking kids! 🌟👧🧒💵

06/21/2026

06/19/2026

🌟🎪 Children's Vendor Market is Coming to New Castle! 🎪🌟

Do you have a child who loves crafting, creating, baking, drawing, building, or making things? Give them a chance to become a young entrepreneur!

Join us every Sunday at the Children's Vendor Market, where kids get the opportunity to run their own business, sell products they create, and gain real-world experience in communication, responsibility, and money management.

📅 Every Sunday
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 China Banquet Parking Lot
102 N Jefferson St, New Castle, PA 16101

💲 $10 per table

✅ Children must run their own table
✅ Children must make their own products
✅ Children must talk with customers and know about their products
✅ Parent/guardian must remain on-site during the event

Hosted by Growing Together Community Center
Sponsored by China Banquet and Rust Belt Revitalization
📞 Reserve your spot today!
Call/Text: 724-636-9549
Register with Courtney Camara

🌱 Looking for young entrepreneurs—let kids lead, create, and grow!