GROW

GROW offers English classes (ESL) for adults in Northeast Philadelphia. Our volunteers come from 51 different churches across the Greater Philadelphia Area.

We are united in our mission to help immigrants thrive. GROW is proud to serve the growing international community through a fun and effective ESL program for adults, helping our neighbors and friends to become more proficient in the English language and be prepared for US citizenship. Because of God's love and sacrifice giving us new life, we are eager to share our life, time, and love with those around us!

09/20/2026

Mark your calendars!
Our October conversation cafes will be here in a flash.
Come to enjoy food, fellowship, and unscripted conversations with our English language learners to help them gain fluency!

09/12/2026

GROW is partnering with Mesa Global to host Welcoming International Neighbors (WIN), a half-day interactive workshop designed to help Christians better understand the experiences of immigrants and refugees in our communities and consider how we can respond with compassion, wisdom, and Christlike hospitality.

Through immersive activities, discussion, and practical learning, we’ll explore what the Bible says about welcoming immigrants, learn about different pathways of immigration and forced displacement, and consider some of the realities our international neighbors face as they build a new life in the United States.
Most importantly, we’ll move beyond statistics to hear stories and lived experiences from our immigrant neighbors.

No prior experience needed. Come enjoy the day with us!

🌎 Welcoming International Neighbors (WIN)
📅 October 17th | 9am - 2pm
📍 International Christian High School (5500 Tabor Ave)

*Drinks, lunch, and materials are provided. Attendance is free, though a donation is suggested to help cover food.

Sign up here: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E370559&id=4

09/04/2026

Thank you to the 100+ volunteers that came out for PRISM (our Pre-Year Really Important Support Meeting) this Wednesday! We covered a lot of ESL/teaching topics to help our volunteers feel equipped and prepared.

**Interested in volunteering? Let us know! We still have some needs!**

08/28/2026

Check out these immigrant resources at the Welcoming Center!

08/25/2026

📚 A new school year is almost here at GROW!

Next Wednesday, September 2, our new and returning volunteers will gather at New Life Dresher Church for PRISM, our annual pre-year ESL training. (PRISM stands for “Pre-Year Really Important Support Meeting”). It’s a chance for our volunteers to learn, prepare, reconnect, and get ready to serve our students well in the year ahead.

There’s a lot happening behind the scenes as we prepare for classes to begin, and we would love your prayers! Please pray for our students, our staff, and the many incredible volunteers who make GROW possible. We can’t wait to see what God has in store for GROW this year! 💚

Want to make a difference? Come volunteer with us! info@growesl.org

06/22/2026

Want to make a difference? Come volunteer with us!
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06/10/2026

We are grateful to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation for awarding GROW a $10,000 grant to support our ESL classes and promote adult literacy!

This grant will help us equip immigrants with the language and literacy skills they need to thrive at work, support their families, and engage in their communities. We are thankful for the many grantors, supporters, and volunteers whose partnership makes this work possible and helps immigrants thrive.

Thank you, Dollar General, for partnering with us in this important work!

05/29/2026

Congratulations, GROW Students! 💙

Last week, at both Mayfair and Bustleton, we celebrated our adult students and all of their hard work with end-of-year ceremonies. There were speeches, songs, food, and fellowship. Learning English takes courage and perseverance, and our students show both every single day as they work toward new opportunities for themselves and their families. We are so proud of all they have accomplished!

05/18/2026

One of our favorite things is celebrating the successes of our students!

One of our Level 3 students, Aziza, took an exciting step and started her own bakery business! 🎂🧁 She is incredibly talented. We are so proud of her hard work, creativity, and determination.

If you’re looking for a cake or baked treats for a birthday, graduation, wedding, baby shower, or other special occasion, we’d love for you to support her growing business.

Check her out on Instagram!

Congratulations, Aziza! 👏

05/10/2026

“I did this for my kids.”

I’ll never forget a conversation I had with one of our GROW moms, sitting beside the pool one summer as our children splashed and played together.

Lila* had immigrated here from North Africa. In her home country, she served in organizational leadership, and her husband owned a construction company. They had a beautiful home near the sea. But as their country continued to face economic crisis, they began to worry about the future of their children.

Since immigrating to the USA, Lila and her husband have struggled to make ends meet, as the cost of living here is much higher. They have been learning English in hopes of finding better employment and rebuilding their lives.

“We left everything behind. I miss my country, my community, and my family. Some days I cry a lot. But I didn’t do this for me; I did it for my kids. Here, they will get a good education and have opportunities for the future. As moms, we do anything for our children…”

To the immigrant moms who have given much and loved much: you are our heroes. Today, we honor you. May the Lord bless you and keep you. 💕

Happy Mother's Day from all of us at GROW!

www.growesl.org

Address

3300 Tyson Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19149

Telephone

+12158376339

Website

http://www.growesl.org/

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